Sotokler Sessions

Sotokler Studio

Sotokler Sessions is a podcast by Sotokler Studio, a concierge furniture procurement service for interior designers worldwide. From Rome, we source vintage pieces locally and develop custom made designs through our network of artisans, handling every step from design to delivery. Each episode brings listeners into an honest and inspired conversation with architects, designers, and creative minds . Through these dialogues, Sotokler Sessions explores how beauty, craftsmanship, and human stories intersect, revealing the personal journeys, challenges, and visions that define contemporary design.

Episodes

  1. Federica Formilli Fendi

    16 JAN

    Federica Formilli Fendi

    Federica Formilli Fendi is the founder of Casa Triple F. Federica Formilli Fendi è la fondatrice di Casa Triple F. Raised within the fashion world through her family heritage, she developed an instinctive and precise eye shaped by materials, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for quality. This background still guides the way she selects and lives with design today. Cresciuta nel mondo della moda grazie alla sua eredità familiare, ha sviluppato uno sguardo istintivo e preciso, formato dai materiali, dall’artigianato e da un profondo rispetto per la qualità. Questo percorso guida ancora oggi il suo modo di scegliere e vivere il design. After years in fashion, Federica opened Casa Triple F in Trastevere, Rome, shortly after the Covid period. Conceived as a home rather than a gallery, the space is hidden from the street and unfolds like a lived interior, where furniture, objects, jewellery, and clothing coexist naturally, guided by intuition. Dopo anni nella moda, Federica apre Casa Triple F a Trastevere, a Roma, subito dopo il periodo del Covid. Pensata come una casa più che come una galleria, è nascosta alla strada e si sviluppa come un interno vissuto, dove arredi, oggetti, gioielli e abiti convivono in modo naturale, guidati dall’intuizione. Casa Triple F occupies the former home and studio of Mario Schifano. In this episode, Federica speaks about preserving that creative energy, giving objects a second life, and allowing beauty from the past to exist in the present. Quality and taste, for her, matter more than labels. Casa Triple F occupa l’ex casa e atelier di Mario Schifano. In questo episodio, Federica parla di come preservare quell’energia creativa, dare una seconda vita agli oggetti e permettere alla bellezza del passato di esistere nel presente. Per lei, qualità e gusto contano più delle etichette. She reflects on how fashion taught her to look backward in order to move forward, on mixing materials and eras without rigid rules, and on the importance of warmth and personality over perfection. Rome remains her constant source of inspiration, and Casa Triple F her fourth child. Riflette su come la moda le abbia insegnato a guardare indietro per andare avanti, sul mescolare materiali ed epoche senza regole rigide e sull’importanza del calore e della personalità rispetto alla perfezione. Roma resta la sua fonte costante di ispirazione e Casa Triple F il suo quarto figlio. Podcast Highlights • Growing up in a family rooted in the fashion world Crescere in una famiglia profondamente legata al mondo della moda • From fashion to vintage and designDalla moda al vintage e al design • Creating Casa Triple F during the Covid periodLa nascita di Casa Triple F durante il periodo del Covid • Preserving heritage while creating something personalPreservare l’eredità creando qualcosa di personale • Intuition as a curatorial methodL’intuizione come metodo curatoriale • Mixing materials, eras, and stylesMescolare materiali, epoche e stili • The emotional bond between people and objectsIl legame emotivo tra le persone e gli oggetti • Letting pieces go so they can live againLasciare andare i pezzi perché possano vivere di nuovo • Rome as a lifelong source of beauty and inspirationRoma come fonte eterna di bellezza e ispirazione Follow Casa Triple F on Instagram Follow Sotokler Studio on ⁠Instagram⁠ Discover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

    25 min
  2. Hilary Matt

    05/11/2025

    Hilary Matt

    Hilary Matt is the founder of Hilary Matt Interiors, a New York–based design studio known for creating spaces that are warm, tactile, and made to be lived in. After studying apparel merchandising and starting her career in fashion, she soon realized that her true passion was in interiors. What began as a leap of faith while eight months pregnant evolved into a flourishing practice built on trust, intuition, and word-of-mouth. Her work, which she describes as “comfortable modern,” combines texture, light, and a natural sense of balance. Each project, whether a Tribeca penthouse, a family home in the Hamptons, or a vibrant dance studio on the Upper East Side, reflects her belief that design should feel effortless, personal, and full of life. In this conversation, Hilary shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, the early days of building her studio, and how collaboration continues to shape her creative process. She opens up about her Wainscott home, designed as both a family retreat and a living showcase for her favorite artisans, and reflects on how motherhood redefined her sense of creativity, work, and presence. Podcast Highlights:• Founding Hilary Matt Interiors after leaving the fashion industry • Starting her studio while pregnant and growing through referrals • Developing her “comfortable modern” aesthetic • Designing her Wainscott home as both a family space and creative lab • Blending her and her husband’s styles into one shared vision • A design approach rooted in warmth, texture, and ease• Standout projects: Tribeca penthouse, Miami ground-up build, and Upper East Side dance studio• Learning that “nothing is an emergency” in design• The joy of seeing clients live in and love their homes • Balancing ambition, creativity, and family life Follow Hilary Matt on Instagram Follow Sotokler Studio on Instagram Discover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

    21 min
  3. HRH Alanoud Khalid Mishaal

    21/10/2025

    HRH Alanoud Khalid Mishaal

    HRH Alanoud Khalid Al Mishaal is a Saudi interior designer whose work celebrates cultural dialogue between heritage and modernity. Founder of A Interiors, she creates spaces that are rooted in memory yet open to the future, blending natural textures, vintage elements, and refined simplicity. Her interiors reflect a deep respect for Saudi craftsmanship and a belief that design should carry meaning, not just style. In this conversation, Anoud shares the story of how her studio began almost by accident during her MBA, how her mother shaped her eye for design, and how travel continues to broaden her creative language. She speaks about her exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale, where she reimagined traditional motifs within a Venetian palazzo fresco, and about the growing Middle Eastern voice in global design. We talk about her Riyadh home, where heirloom pieces and personal memories come together, her views on the new generation of Saudi women leading creative businesses, and why she believes heritage and sustainability must move forward together. Podcast Highlights:• Founding A Interiors during her MBA and growing through word of mouth • Travel as an evolving source of inspiration • The influence of her mother’s eye for design • Heritage as a living and renewable source of creativity • Representing Saudi Arabia at the Venice Architecture Biennale • Sustainability through reuse and storytelling • The rise of female leadership in Saudi design • The emotional language of natural materials • Balancing growth while keeping creative intimacy • Future ambitions: meaningful projects and boutique hotels Follow A Interiors on InstagramFollow Sotokler Studio on Instagram Discover more episodes at sotoklerstudio.com/sotoklersessions

    29 min

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Sotokler Sessions is a podcast by Sotokler Studio, a concierge furniture procurement service for interior designers worldwide. From Rome, we source vintage pieces locally and develop custom made designs through our network of artisans, handling every step from design to delivery. Each episode brings listeners into an honest and inspired conversation with architects, designers, and creative minds . Through these dialogues, Sotokler Sessions explores how beauty, craftsmanship, and human stories intersect, revealing the personal journeys, challenges, and visions that define contemporary design.