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Konfekt Conversations
‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Conversations’ 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…
Episodes
Konfekt ConversationsThrowing the perfect party, immersive light and colour and starting a fire
While 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…
Konfekt ConversationsWinter skin rituals, wreath-making and Christmas figurines
This 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…
Konfekt ConversationsA post-modern tribute, the art of pickling and hiking in Samos
In 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…
Konfekt ConversationsIsland living, biodynamic wine and the thrill of a cold dip
Autumn’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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe folding fan, ice cream and the Atlantic coast
The 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe French Riviera, surfing and beach bags
This 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe power of cooking, pottery and ice
This 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’…
Konfekt ConversationsSun-soaked hosting, handmade knives and tennis
This 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…
Konfekt ConversationsSlovenian gastronomy, innovative fabrics and a trip to the Biennale
This 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…
Konfekt ConversationsAuction houses, Hungarian spas and being a flâneuse
As 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…
Konfekt ConversationsKitchen tools, beauty in adversity and the joy of book clubs
As 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…
Konfekt ConversationsSwiss sledges, Parisian chocolate and playing Cupid.
We 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…
Konfekt ConversationsSki style, Alpine architecture and snowy mornings
This month’s episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’ is a celebration of the mountains. We learn about the modernist alpine architecture of Charlotte Perriand; meet Sophie…
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Cosy knits, festive baking and reinventing the Christmas tree
We 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…
Konfekt ConversationsWinter warmers, an Icelandic spa and art in Transylvania
Sophie Grove speaks to Swiss jewellery designer Cora Sheibani about finding inspiration in the quotidian, while Kimberly Bradley visits the Art Encounters…
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Vegetable scents, volcanic vineyards and a harvest festival
As 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…
Konfekt ConversationsLeïla Slimani, art parties and jazz clubs
Sophie 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…
Konfekt ConversationsLeïla Slimani, art parties and jazz clubs
Sophie 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
Sophie 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
Sophie 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
Sophie 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…
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Greek antiques, making scents of summer and creating a splash
The 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…
Konfekt ConversationsSeasonal shopping, summer pop and sentimental belongings.
We celebrate the craft of objects as Sophie Grove speaks to the glassware expert Marie-Rose Kahane and stoneware designer Susanne Poltrago-Persson; and the…
Konfekt ConversationsThe art of scent, high-altitude hobbies and an ode to the bath
Welcome 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe art of scent, high-altitude hobbies and an ode to the bath
Welcome 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…
Konfekt ConversationsSpring fashion, smart textiles and the sound of the city.
Put 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…
Konfekt ConversationsDressage in Vienna, a Persian dinner party and the power of dancing
In 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…
Konfekt ConversationsThe art of scent, high-altitude hobbies and an ode to the bath
Welcome 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…