Ep305: The Healing Power of Architecture

Ep102: The Man Behind the Camera, Interiors Photographer Derry Moore: British photographer Derry Moore, the 12th Earl of Drogheda and one of the world's most celebrated chroniclers of interiors and gardens, discusses his most iconic work for Architectural Digest, Vogue, and others. by The AD Aesthete

36 min listen

Ep105: The Art of Cross-Collecting: Masterpiece London's Philip Hewat-Jaboor on observing the beauty in cross-collecting. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep106: Making Sense of the World Through Objects: When the most beautiful and affecting objects—a salt shaker, a stained glass panel—carry an ugly thought, politically or socially. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep103: The All-American Elegance of the Shingle Style: Born in the late 1870s in the U.S., the Shingle Style of architecture was especially popular at seaside resorts, leading it to be called the architecture of the American summer. by The AD Aesthete

55 min listen

Welcome to The AD Aesthete: Listen in as the superlatively knowledgeable Mitchell Owens, Decorative Arts editor at Architectural Digest (@ADaesthete), talks with the greatest design-world talents of our time. by The AD Aesthete

2 min listen

Ep101: Elsie de Wolfe, the Mother of Modern Decoration: Elsie de Wolfe, an American actress of the Gilded Age, became the most famous decorator in the world when she changed professions in 1904—and she's still a force in the field today, by The AD Aesthete

47 min listen

Ep201: No Matter Where You Go, There's Something to See: AD100 honorees Alexa Hampton and Steven Gambrel travel the world with an eye for the unexpected, always returning home with snapshots that serve as a springboard for creativity. Sift through their latest journeys with us. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep208: Home Swede Home: Swedish-born British designer Beata Heuman, an undisputed star of her profession, chatted with me about unexpected details (that sometimes tip into the strange), being thrown into the deep end, and the secret to her appeal. Listen in. by The AD Aesthete

36 min listen

Ep207: Anglo-American Style: Then, Now, Forever: Of many decorators who hold high the torch of Anglo-American style, Thomas Jayne prefers to bring its classicism into modern times, injecting it with vibrant colors, unexpected juxtapositions, and an inventive sense of frolic. Tradition not only can be taught new tricks, it demands them! by The AD Aesthete

42 min listen

Ep204: George Washington Builds His Dream House: America's first president was a renowned military tactician, a Revolutionary War hero, and Father of the Country. Yet George Washington was also a man of surprisingly style, and the home he and wife Martha Washington created, Mount Vernon, continues to surprise visitors today. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep401: The Mesmerizing Style of Marrakech: Nobody understands Moroccan style better than international tastemaker, designer, and hotelier Meryanne Loum-Martin. Join us as we travel to the heart of Marrakech design today, exploring the city's best and most inspiring rooms as described through the aesthetic language of both its insiders and expats. by The AD Aesthete

37 min listen

Ep104: Revisiting Mario Buatta: Design historian and dealer Emily Evans Eerdmans is coordinating "Mario Buatta: Prince of Interiors," a much-anticipated auction of the late AD100 designer's belongings at Sotheby’s in January—nearly 1,000 lots’ worth. by The AD Aesthete

43 min listen

Ep202: Duveen Brothers: Inventing American Taste: Back in the late nineteenth century, the premier international arts and antiques advisories were the Duveen brothers, counselors to the very wealthy one percent on what to include in their private collections, and their enormous influence is still felt today. by The AD Aesthete

44 min listen

Ep206: Bright Young Thing: British illustrator and designer Luke Edward Hall may channel a glamorous, golden era—yet beyond the gloss lies a hardworking talent whose tongue-in-cheek, creative whimsy has justifiably propelled him on his meteoric rise. Listen in. by The AD Aesthete

38 min listen

Ep203: Inside/Outside, the Marriage of Architecture and Landscape: Architecture and landscape design both enhance and anchor each other, never moreso than when the creative talents behind them collaborate as well as my guests AD100 architect Gil Schafer and landscape designer Deborah Nevins. by The AD Aesthete

39 min listen

Ep304: American Spirit: Like most of us, AD100 designer Markham Roberts and art and antiques dealer James Sansum are sheltering in place. But also like many, they are dreaming of getting away. by The AD Aesthete

34 min listen

Ep302: The Sensation of Space: Wellness is a trend, to be sure, yet it has always been a consideration for designers and architects as they create spaces for people to express their best selves. by The AD Aesthete

37 min listen

Ep205: The Rise and Fall (and Rise!) of Trimmings: With modernism's increased popularity in the 1920s, handmade trim fell out of fashion with interior designers and their clients. Could a revival be underway now? by The AD Aesthete

36 min listen

Ep210: A Century of Access at AD: Our newest book, AD at 100, celebrates the most incredible homes of the past century, and editor in chief Amy Astley, along with editors Alison Levasseur and Michael Shome, discuss how we created this masterpiece, image by image. by The AD Aesthete

41 min listen

Ep303: Making Room at the Table: Three leading figures in the American design landscape join me from their homes—AD100 architect Annabelle Selldorf, interior designer Ellie Cullman, and landscape architect Janice Parker—sharing their personal experiences as women in a largely male-dominated industry. by The AD Aesthete

42 min listen

Ep305: The Healing Power of Architecture: AD100 architect Lee Mindel is intrigued by how many of the world’s most-admired projects were created not to celebrate beauty alone, but to celebrate wellness, both mental and physical. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep209: All in the Family: Three young leaders powering heritage businesses—Eliza Crater of Sister Parish Design, Valentin Goux of Rinck, and Freddy Victoria of Victoria & Sons—discuss how they are working to respect their legacies while innovating to remain relevant. by The AD Aesthete

45 min listen

Ep312: Bunny Mellon and Her Gardens: Bunny Mellon is the focus of two new books debuting this fall; the authors join me including garden historian Linda Jane Holden; interior designer Bryan Huffman, Mrs. Mellon's close friend; and Thomas Lloyd, Mrs. Mellon's grandson and president of the family's Gerald B. Lambert Foundation. by The AD Aesthete

44 min listen

Ep301: The Allure of 1980s Luxury: For those growing up aware of the rich, intelligent, decadent style of the 1980s, it was a time of American tastemakers creating the most influential interiors. Designer David Netto recalls three with lasting impact. by The AD Aesthete

46 min listen

The AD Aesthete at Home: Season 3: Like many people around the world right now,, we and our guests are doing our best to shelter in place. We hope you too can stay home, be well, and continue to enjoy our program wherever you are. by The AD Aesthete

2 min listen

Ep307: Hang It All: Artisanal Wallpapers: Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz, the world's leading dealer in antique wallpapers, and Chris Ohrstrom, co-founder of the handmade wallpaper firm Adelphi Paper Hangings, discuss provocative designs that persist today. by The AD Aesthete

40 min listen

Ep403: Searching for the Unconventional: Edo Mapelli Mozzi—the same who recently married Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter, Princess Beatrice—is the founder and CEO of Banda, which identifies unconventional buildings in neighborhoods off the slightly beaten path and inventively transforms them into impeccable luxury modern residences. by The AD Aesthete

33 min listen

Ep310: Jayne Wrightsman, American Connoisseur: Jayne Wrightsman rocketed to international prominence from Midwestern obscurity, transforming herself into one of the most distinguished collectors of both French and English decorative arts. With the upcoming auction of her estate later this month, Christie's experts William Strafford and Alan Wintermute join me to discuss her many treasures and her place in the pantheon of American connoisseurship. by The AD Aesthete

43 min listen

Ep306: Perfectly Imperfect: When Robert Kime, one of the most admired interior decorators in the world, teams up with Tory Burch, the founder of one of fashion’s most popular labels, something special is bound to happen. by The AD Aesthete

33 min listen

Ep408: Dream Weaver: Rattan Style: Considered the plastic of its day, rattan has never had a celebratory volume until now, with tastemaker Lulu Lytle surveying its inclusion in design. by The AD Aesthete

23 min listen

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