The AD Aesthete

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DESIGN
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Listen in as the superlatively knowledgeable Mitchell Owens, Decorative Arts editor at AD (@ADaesthete), talks with the greatest design-world talents of our time about all things aesthetic. From the legacy of iconic decorators to the promise of design’s future, his lively, bold, and engaging conversations truly appeal to a mixed audience of industry pros and design enthusiasts. New episodes Tuesdays.

12/01/2020

A Knowing Eye: The Gifts at Cutter Brooks

Amanda Brooks lives an enviable life. The former New York fashion executive settled happily in the English countryside and found a new avenue in Cutter Brooks (cutterbrooks.com), her small village shop that developed worldwide fans thanks to her knowing eye for chic country style, her relentless pursuit of the unusual, and her relationship with venerable artisanal firms. Join us as we unpack how she got her start, and what she plans to gift this holiday.

36 min
11/24/2020

Material World

Whether designing a private apartment or public hotel, or turning his expertise to furniture, AD100 superstar Pierre Yovanovitch has a confident hand, and his talent for manipulating hard materials like wood, stone, and bronze makes them seem soft and sensual. But while aesthetic is important to the French star, he believes function is key, focusing on creating designs that comfort the body while delighting the eye. Join me as we talk about his career inspirations, and dreams for the future.

30 min
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1 min
11/17/2020

The Whimsical World of Matilda Goad

Cult British designer Matlida Goad is full of ideas, creating "pieces to elevate the home with the most minimal upheaval," as she calls them. Hers are the sort of items—happy, colorful, charming, and unusual—that one wants to keep as much as one wants to give. While Goad's mum was her very first customer, you may find yourself her next as she discusses her latest products, among them whimsical takes on everyday items like pitchers, planters, placemats, or eggcups (matildagoad.com). I hope you enjoy the program.

25 min
11/10/2020

Art and Soul

Roman Alonso and Steven Johanknecht, the founders of the AD100 design firm Commune, chose a name that says it all: many talents across multiple disciplines, creating artful and soulful collaborations. Join me as they talk candidly about their new book, Design Commune (Abrams), their formative days at Barneys New York, and how they approach fearless design in harnessing the talent around them.

35 min
11/03/2020

Restoring Beirut

On August 4, 2020, an explosion shook Beirut. Days later, French-Lebanese sisters Laura and Sophie Tabet came up with an idea for an online marketplace, Beirut Re-Store (beirutrestore.com/), which ultimately came to feature 173 talents selling artworks and all proceeds going to independent NGOs to help with reconstruction. Laura, a creative director, and Sophie, a production designer, join me to recount their personal stories and the international community that's joined them. Note: Graphic descriptions may disturb some listeners.

35 min
10/27/2020

What Makes a Great American Garden?

Monty Don, the celebrated British broadcaster and horticulturalist, and Derry Moore, the legendary photographer, know how to capture the soul of a garden, having published several delightful books on the subject. The latest from these longtime friends is American Gardens (Prestel Publishing), a sweeping tour of landscapes both famous and obscure, classic and eccentric—and ultimately, singularly, defining what makes a garden indeed American. Join us.

27 min
10/20/2020

Dream Weaver: Rattan Style

Considered the plastic of its day, rattan has never had a celebratory volume until now, with tastemaker Lulu Lytle's recently published book, Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm (Rizzoli, with a foreword by yours truly). Lytle, of Soane Britain, spent years researching the material and its airy sense of style. Her sweeping survey of its inclusion in design, from solariums to cafes to the most fashionable interiors of all time, is one we explore together. I hope you enjoy the program.

22 min

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09/20/2020

NaomiBurton

I’ve been following Mitch Owens for years and have learned so much from his insightful design commentary. So excited he now has a podcast because he gets the best people and talks so engagingly. Whether you are a novice or expert design aficionado, you always get a new perspective or insight listening to his podcast.
More of this please

04/17/2020

labeille11

In this era of quarantine - please give us more of this precision and perspective on design & architecture. Thank you.
Simply the best

04/09/2020

andyybobandy

It’s not only the best design conversation podcast, it’s one of the best culture podcasts period.
I cried when Mitchell stopped blogging!

02/12/2020

penelopebi1

Now he’s back!! Thank God!! He is beyond brilliant in all these podcasts!! Captivating and fascinating! Bravo!!!

Listen in as the superlatively knowledgeable Mitchell Owens, Decorative Arts editor at AD (@ADaesthete), talks with the greatest design-world talents of our time about all things aesthetic. From the legacy of iconic decorators to the promise of design’s future, his lively, bold, and engaging conversations truly appeal to a mixed audience of industry pros and design enthusiasts. New episodes Tuesdays.