Cosy knits, festive baking and reinventing the Christmas tree

The 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, 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 ‘Konfekt’, including Egypt-based photographer Roger Anis, and the writer Lou Stoppard who muses on the sanctuary of the bathroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

The 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

Spring 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, 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 us how her late father and an international upbringing made her fall in love with buskers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

57 min listen

The 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, 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 ‘Konfekt’, including Egypt-based photographer Roger Anis, and the writer Lou Stoppard who muses on the sanctuary of the bathroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

Dressage 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, 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. Plus: we meet Barcelona-based photographer Iris Humm and the French-Moroccan journalist Marie Le Conte tells us about the power of dance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

53 min listen

The 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

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 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 essence of summer to help us escape to orange groves and forests with perfumer Lyn Harris. Elsewhere, Swiss-Tamil singer Priya Ragu tells us how she draws on her heritage to create perfect summer pop, we learn about a mountain spa treatment called ‘Kneipp’, and Robert Bound muses on the performative nature of diving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

58 min listen

Sun-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, 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. by Konfekt Korner

53 min listen

The 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, 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 ‘Konfekt’, including Egypt-based photographer Roger Anis, and the writer Lou Stoppard who muses on the sanctuary of the bathroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

Seasonal 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 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. And finally, we learn about album cover design with musician Lou Hayter and designer Alice Kunisue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

60 min listen

The 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

54 min listen

Leïla 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

58 min listen

Leïla 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

58 min listen

Winter 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

56 min listen

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 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. by Konfekt Korner

60 min listen

Swiss 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

42 min listen

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 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/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

55 min listen

Kitchen 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

62 min listen

The 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

57 min listen

Ski 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

60 min listen

Winter flowers and Finnish diplomacy: This 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. by Konfekt Korner

61 min listen

Cooking with grandmas, Georgian hospitality and icy desserts: This 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. by Konfekt Korner

51 min listen

Island 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

53 min listen

Auction 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

56 min listen

Slovenian 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 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. by Konfekt Korner

58 min listen

The nuance of hue, rye Basel bread and gong baths: This 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. by Konfekt Korner

56 min listen

A modernist potter, restorative gardening and sustainable fashion: This 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 information. by Konfekt Korner

59 min listen

Alpine wellness, fresh talent and attempts at Utopia: As 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 creating Utopias and why they matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

56 min listen

Winter 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 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 craftspeople still making striking nativity figurines and a final thought on the positive effect of learning dance moves by heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

58 min listen

Throwing 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 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.com/listener for privacy information. by Konfekt Korner

57 min listen

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