Konfekt Korner
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack.
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Natural wine, exploring Italy and decorating eggs
March 29, 2024 17:11 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThis show marks the arrival of spring with an homage to the season: we’ll find out about the art of traversing the streets of Rome with author Cynthia Zarin and pop some corks with sommelier Honey Spencer at her London restaurant Sune. Then: we sit down for an intimate chat with musician Marika Hackman and discover Julia Lasica’s lyrical homage to the tradition of ‘pysanky’ and decorating eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cabaret on rails, smoke sauna and the alchemy of scent
February 29, 2024 17:51 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThis episode of Konfekt Korner explores themes of early spring and its sense of vernal opportunity. We spend four hours in a hotbox being rubbed with ashes and honey to report on Estonian sauna culture, hop on board a historic British Pullman to join the riotous Carriage Club and explore the world of perfumery at L’Oreal’s The Art & Science of Fragrance festival in Paris. Plus: we reflect on the power of owning your own look in the fashion set. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Celebrity culture, supper clubs and Mongolian cashmere
January 31, 2024 19:12 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAs we emerge from our winter torpor, it’s time to hit the road. We visit a new exhibition of work by photographer Russell Young in London, before heading to Athens to a mind-expanding supper club. We’ll meet an expert to discuss the social history of road films and hear about one writer’s journey to Mongolia, where he found himself the owner of an ever-expanding cashmere collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disco fashions, the power of eyeliner and candlelight
January 03, 2024 11:14 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBWe discuss the history and cultural significance of eyeliner, learn how 1970s and 1980s disco fashions still inspires us today and hit the trails with Icelandic musician JFDR. Plus: how candlelight can improve almost every situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retail forays with MyTheresa, Mud Australia and DJ Sofia Kourtesis
November 30, 2023 14:49 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis month we want to aid and inspire your festive retail forays, whether that’s through the fine porcelains of Sydney-based brand Mud Australia or a new album by Peruvian artist, Sofia Kourtesis. We also check in with online-retail giant MyTheresa to find out what makes customers tick at this time of year and delve into the history of the most festive evergreen: mistletoe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The power of jewellery, colour revolution and wearing tweed
October 31, 2023 19:55 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThere is something about the first long, dark nights of winter that make us crave things that sparkle. It’s perhaps for that reason that we’ve gravitated towards the theme of adornment in this episode. We discuss the history of jewellery with two peerless experts, head to the Dance Reflections festival by Parisian house Van Cleef & Arpels and visit a show exploring the pioneering colour of the Victorian era. Plus: we hear from a historian using objects to retell history through a female gaze...
Whey baths, idyllic getaways and cycling in nature
September 29, 2023 15:10 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode we explore health rituals and the lost practice of bathing in whey. We also drop in at the London Design Festival to hear about artists using offcuts to create beautiful, innovative designs, journey to the foothills of the mountain of Pelion and discuss the therapeutic value of cycling in nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graphic prints, reviving an icon and a love letter to figs
August 31, 2023 16:31 - 49 minutes - 45 MBAs September arrives and the leaves begin to turn gold, we cosy up at Manzi’s, a revived icon in Soho, London. We also pay a visit to the studio of fashion label Elliss, known for its graphic prints, unique silhouettes and sustainable credentials, and meet author Kelechi Okafor to talk about her debut book ‘Edge of Here’. Plus: a love letter to figs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cooking with grandmas, Georgian hospitality and icy desserts
July 31, 2023 16:48 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBThis month we muse on the power of our grandmothers’ cooking as we step into the kitchen of Athens-based writer Anastasia Miari. We travel to the Caucuses to find out how local traditions are helping Georgian hospitality to flourish, learn about the future of textiles and take a deep dive into the icy, innovative history of Sicily’s granita. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Water as therapy, coastal inspiration and Fatoumata Diawara
June 30, 2023 09:04 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThis month we explore why we are instinctively drawn to water, touching upon the themes of healing, restoration and travel. We visit leading Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes’ coast-inspired new exhibition and head to Mallorca to meet the couple behind the label Accidente con Flores. Plus: we sit down with Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara to talk about her life and her new album, ‘London Ko’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The future of mountain life, ancient luxury and the joy of serendipity
June 02, 2023 17:20 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this episode, we look at everything from ancient treasure to craftsmanship in the Alps and a new champagne brand to ponder how the present will shape our future. We begin by exploring the future of Alpine living, asking how to keep tradition alive and examining the already pressing issue of climate change in the region. Plus, we visit the British Museum’s impressive new exhibition ‘Luxury and Power: Persia to Greece’, and get a report from the French city of Reims profiling a new player i...
Alpine wellness, fresh talent and attempts at Utopia
April 28, 2023 08:44 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBAs the months grow steadily warmer and brighter, ‘Konfekt’ is exploring the bounty of nature, artistic homes and fresh talent in the UK, as well as musing on alternative lifestyles. We head to the Alpine region of Bregenzerwald in Austria to meet skincare entrepreneur Susanne Kaufmann, visit Charleston, a modernist residence in Sussex associated with the Bloomsbury group, and speak to debut novelist Liv Little and musician Tyson McVey. Plus: historian Anna Neima discusses attempts at creatin...
The nuance of hue, rye Basel bread and gong baths
March 31, 2023 15:43 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThis episode is the kind of fresh, zesty, plucky injection of colour that’s often enough to revive you from the torpor of winter. We talk to colour consultant Anna Von Ketteler, meet colourist Cassandra Ellis and add gong baths to our wellness toolbox. Plus: we sample some tasty loaves in Zürich’s Bread.Love bakery and visit shop owner Carmen Atiyah de Baets in her Amsterdam canal store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A modernist potter, restorative gardening and sustainable fashion
February 28, 2023 16:58 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThis is the time of the year when glimpses of spring sunshine are savoured – and this is energy that we channel on this episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’. We celebrate the iconic modernist potter Lucie Rie, learn about the history of Japanese silk weaving and hear about the restorative power of gardening. Plus: we speak to a brave and brilliant fashion designer, Mother of Pearl’s creative director Amy Powney, and ponder the perfect attire for a slumber party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Winter flowers and Finnish diplomacy
January 31, 2023 10:58 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThis month we celebrate February’s poetic joys. We discuss the fragile elegance of winter flowers with the SSAW collective’s Olivia Wilson and Jess Geissendorfer, talk about nature as inspiration with Norwegian musician Fay Wildhagen and pull up a chair at The Audley pub to speak to Ewan Venters, CEO of Hauser & Wirth and Artfarm. Plus: the history of New York’s Chelsea Hotel on screen and resolving conflict in a traditional Finnish sauna. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The elegance of winter flowers, diplomacy Finnish-style and the art pub
January 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis month we celebrate February’s poetic joys. We discuss the fragile elegance of winter flowers with the SSAW collective’s Olivia Wilson and Jess Geissendorfer, talk about nature as inspiration with Norwegian musician Fay Wildhagen and pull up a chair at The Audley pub to speak to Ewan Venters, CEO of Hauser & Wirth and Artfarm. Plus: the history of New York’s Chelsea Hotel on screen and resolving conflict in a traditional Finnish sauna.
Throwing the perfect party, immersive light and colour and starting a fire
December 29, 2022 16:47 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBWhile January might seem like the perfect time for a reset, here at Konfekt Korner, we look at the year ahead with excitement for what’s to come. We combine retro and disco to discuss the art of party hosting, immerse ourselves in light and colour with the work of James Turrell and keep our spirits high with a tasting courtesy of Emile Wines. Plus: we meet Italian-Brazilian composer Simone Menezes and ponder on the technique and pleasure of starting your own fire to warm up. See omnystudio.co...
Winter skin rituals, wreath-making and Christmas figurines
November 30, 2022 10:57 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis month, host Sophie Grove presents the show from Dufourstrasse 90 – our Zürich outpost – and it’s full of festive fun. From how to keep your skin protected from the elements with the owner of modern apothecary Eden to a trip to Petersham Nurseries to discover the dos and don’ts of wreath-making and perfecting your Christmas cooking with chefs Ethel and Jakob of Austria’s Restaurant Klösterle – this episode contains a whole host of seasonal tips. Plus: a report from Saxony on the craftspeo...
A post-modern tribute, the art of pickling and hiking in Samos
October 28, 2022 17:03 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn the month of October, Konfekt spreads its wings from Samos to Seoul, the heart of London to the quaint picturesque town of Rye, to ponder everything from the power of solo hiking to how to spot the perfect kimchi and what it really means to dress for the job. Plus, why taking up a needle and thread is back in vogue and a new immersive experience at London’s Cosmic House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Island living, biodynamic wine and the thrill of a cold dip
September 30, 2022 13:48 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBAutumn’s arrived - and with it - a back to school reset and a noticeable chill in the air. In this episode, we distract our listeners by pondering a life elsewhere in the Azores, meet studious songstress and artist-on-the-rise Léa Sen, get a tour of Copenhagen’s curious and chic concept store Holly Golightly, delve into the history of an Austrian biodynamic wine estate and finally, we brace ourselves to take a dip in colder waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The folding fan, ice cream and the Atlantic coast
August 31, 2022 14:26 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBThe warm latter days of summer are among the best and are to be savoured. In this episode we hear about the history of the folding fan, discover the recently restored La Bastide de Saint-Tropez, visit Casa Reîa on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, check out Zurich’s Eisvogel ice cream and muse on the meditative power of archery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The French Riviera, surfing and beach bags
August 01, 2022 15:20 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis episode is about leaving the urban world behind. We dive into the tumultuous ocean mastered by surfers in the film ‘Girls Can’t Surf’, reflect on the essence of holiday style in photography book ‘Light on the Riviera’, pack our favourite Odile Collective beach bag and muse on the dog days of summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The power of cooking, pottery and ice
June 30, 2022 18:11 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis episode is a burst of summer optimism and inspiration. We ponder the joy of Studio Pottery, discuss the power of cooking with Shiza Shahid of ‘Our Place’ and take the temperature of the art world with an incisive review of Art Basel. Plus: curator Corinne Mynatt tells us about the history of ice, from cold houses of ancient Persia to the wonders of the modern freezer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sun-soaked hosting, handmade knives and tennis
May 31, 2022 14:33 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis episode looks at the meaning behind the things we own and the craft that goes into them. We meet knife-maker Holly Loftus in her small London studio, speak to Ajiri Aki, an entrepreneur who deals in antique linens and beautiful crockery, and journalist Fleur MacDonald muses on the iconic white Airtex and green turf that signal the arrival of June’s tennis season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slovenian gastronomy, innovative fabrics and a trip to the Biennale
April 29, 2022 14:04 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis episode might whet your appetite: we head to the Soça Valley to meet Ana Ros, head chef of Slovenia’s first Michelin-star restaurant Hisa Franko, take a tasty turn around Barcelona’s Santa Caterina market to sample some Catalan delicacies, and ponder why taste and place are so deeply intertwined. Plus, we take a whirlwind trip to the Venice Biennale and meet the founder of sustainable fabrics pioneer Pyratex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auction houses, Hungarian spas and being a flâneuse
March 31, 2022 12:59 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAs we step out into the April sunshine, we plunge into the thermal waters of a Hungarian spa, explore the history of the tulip and meet Venezuelan artist Sol Calero. Plus: we muse about collecting with Diandra Donecker, the woman behind Grisebach auction house in Berlin, and discover the joys of flânerie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kitchen tools, beauty in adversity and the joy of book clubs
March 01, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAs spring approaches we look at how our kitchen tools tell the history of humanity; hear from Ukrainian fashion designer Lilia Litkovskaya, who has since been forced to flee her home; visit an exhibition on Kurdish history; and speak to Afghan-German film-maker Zamarin Wahdat. Plus, the joy of book clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swiss sledges, Parisian chocolate and playing Cupid.
February 01, 2022 16:51 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe meet three masters of their craft: the Lindauer family, who have been making sledges in the Swiss mountains for three generations; Debauve et Gallais, the oldest chocolatier in Paris; and Cicely Travers, founder of lingerie brand Isosceles. Plus: writer Fleur Macdonald discusses the art of matchmaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swiss sledges, Parisian chocolate and playing Cupid
February 01, 2022 15:55 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBWe meet three masters of their craft: the Lindauer family, who have been making sledges in the Swiss mountains for three generations; Debauve et Gallais, the oldest chocolatier in Paris; and Cicely Travers, founder of lingerie brand Isosceles. Plus: writer Fleur Macdonald discusses the art of matchmaking.
Ski style, Alpine architecture and snowy mornings
December 30, 2021 19:06 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBThis month’s episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’ is a celebration of the mountains. We learn about the modernist alpine architecture of Charlotte Perriand; meet Sophie Lacoste of French skiwear brand Fusalp; head to the town of Brixen in the Dolomites; and muse on what waking up in the mountains does for your wellbeing. Plus: we meet Icelandic pianist and composer Eydís Evensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cosy knits, festive baking and reinventing the Christmas tree
November 30, 2021 16:10 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWe meet Swiss design duo Rue Hippolyte to find out about their festive décor installation; we learn about the history of the wreath; and pop over to Slovenia to sample some lect, a traditional gingerbread. Plus: we head to Finland to meet the community of grandmothers who create hats for knitwear brand Myssyfarmi; and Caroline Fay-Fright, founder of British brand Hyht, tells us about the challenges and benefits of sourcing wool within the British Isles for her jumpers. See omnystudio.com/list...
Winter warmers, an Icelandic spa and art in Transylvania
November 02, 2021 10:39 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBSophie Grove speaks to Swiss jewellery designer Cora Sheibani about finding inspiration in the quotidian, while Kimberly Bradley visits the Art Encounters Biennial in Timișoara. Plus, a soak in an Icelandic spa and tips for finding a new winter coat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vegetable scents, volcanic vineyards and a harvest festival
September 30, 2021 11:02 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBAs the leaves start to turn gold and red, we take stock of the new season. We head to a harvest festival in the Åland islands, learn about sustainable farming for a London florist and an Italian skincare brand, and sample some vegetable-based scents with perfume expert Lizzie Ostrom. Plus: we speak to a winemaker on Mount Etna to learn about the unique qualities of wine produced on a volcano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leïla Slimani, art parties and jazz clubs
August 31, 2021 16:22 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBSophie Grove chats to French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani about her new novel ‘The Country of Others’, Chiara Rimella heads to Glasgow to meet April Crichton of the French-Scottish fashion label, La Fetiche; and Kate Hutchinson tells us about the importance of the jazz club in shaping the genre over the past 100 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
July 30, 2021 16:06 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBSophie Grove, Marcela Palek and Gillian Dobias discuss the history of women's swimwear with V&A senior curator Sonnet Stanfill, before bringing it up to date with Peter Hornung from Swiss fashion brand Round Rivers. Elsewhere, we meet the Viennese family whose world-renowned metal workshop has been passed down through five generations, sample some summer rosé with Chandra Kurt and celebrate the transportive nature of a long train journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greek antiques, making scents of summer and creating a splash
June 25, 2021 10:56 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThe latest episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’ is an ode to both summer and the senses, and their ability to spark memories that in turn work as inspiration. Sophie Grove, Marcela Palek and Gillian Dobias meet Slovakian fashion designer Kristina Sipulova to talk about how her country’s long history with traditional embroidery and macramé influences her designs. Then we’re shown around the Greek home of a creative director who recalls memories of treasure-hunting with her mother, and we smell the esse...
Seasonal shopping, summer pop and sentimental belongings.
May 28, 2021 15:06 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBWe celebrate the craft of objects as Sophie Grove speaks to the glassware expert Marie-Rose Kahane and stoneware designer Susanne Poltrago-Persson; and the writer Fleur Macdonald muses on the emotional weight of an inherited pair of shoes. In Ibiza we meet the female farmers who have gone off-grid and traded in heady parties for a quieter life on the land. Then, we head to the market in Rome with food writer Rachel Roddy to pick up some seasonal vegetables and discuss Italian food rituals. An...
The art of scent, high-altitude hobbies and an ode to the bath
May 10, 2021 10:08 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWelcome to Konfekt Korner, a new podcast brought to you by the ‘Konfekt’ magazine team, hosted between London and Zürich. In this first episode, Sophie Grove, Gillian Dobias and Marcela Palek are joined by fashion designers Paula Gerbase and Kazu Huggler; Norwegian artist Sissel Tolaas tells us why you should consider scent when throwing a dinner party; and we head to Austria to cook up some new takes on the classic Viennese cake. Plus: we meet some of the people behind the first issue of ‘Ko...
Spring fashion, smart textiles and the sound of the city.
April 30, 2021 11:53 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBPut a spring in your step with the latest episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, in which we meet Lucinda Chambers and Molly Molloy, founders of fashion brand Colville, and chat to them about sustainability in luxury fashion and their collaborations with craftspeople from around the world. We also hear from Dutch designer Hella Jongerius at her exhibition about weaving in Berlin and head to a new shop in Lisbon that is flying the flag for artisanal goods made in Portugal. Plus: writer Nadia Owusu tells...
Dressage in Vienna, a Persian dinner party and the power of dancing
March 26, 2021 14:58 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn the second episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’, brought to you from London and Zürich, Sophie Grove, Gillian Dobias and Marcela Palek are joined by Daphné Hezard, editor in chief of ‘Regain’, who reveals one of France’s best-kept secrets: the vineyards on the island of Porquerolles. We also gallop our way to Vienna to visit the world of horse ballet; get the best tips on how to throw a Persian dinner party with art dealer Anahita Sadighi; and sample delicious sourdough at Kora bakery in Athens. Pl...