Deep Dive in Design
Welcome to Deep Dive, a podcast series in which FREDERIC’s Editor-in-Chief Dara Caponigro and fellow editors are joined by design industry leaders to share their unique insights, experiences, and knowledge on the world of decorating.
Episodes
Evoking Ease with Jake Arnold
On this week’s episode of Deep Dive in Design, LA-based British designer, Jake Arnold, sits down with Editor-in-Chief of FREDERIC Magazine, Dara Caponigro. Their conversation covers everything from the start of his career, launching the digital design platform, The Expert, to landing licensing deals and how he manages his relationships with clients.
The Space That Keeps You with Jeremiah Brent
Celebrated Interior Designer Jeremiah Brent sits down with Tori Mellott to discuss working with his husband, product design, and his new book exploring what gives spaces meaning.
Diversity in Design with Sophie Ashby
British based interior designer Sophie Ashby talks with FREDERIC’s Design & Decoration Director, Eugenia Soto, about her organization aiming to combat the lack of diversity within British design as well as the evolution of her career and her guide to building an art collection.
Runway to Room with Peter Copping
FREDERIC's Senior Design Editor, Hudson Moore sits down with renowned British designer Peter Copping to discuss his career and recent transition from fashion to interiors.
The Art of Using Fabric with Michael S. Smith
Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with the Michael S. Smith, the “Decorator-in-Chief” for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. From the perfect slipcover to flawless curtains, this American master shares his favorite tips for working with textiles.
Classical Architecture with Peter Pennoyer
Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with the illustrious architect, Peter Pennoyer, to talk about his career highlights, classical architecture, and what inspires his timeless work. Many of Pennoyer’s influences stem from the bustling streets of New York City — everything from The New York Public Library to the anonymous buildings on the Upper E
Hotel Design with Kit Kemp
Schumacher’s Creative Director and Frederic's Editor-in-Chief, Dara Caponigro, sits down with Kit Kemp, the creative force behind Firmdale Hotels, to discuss what it takes to create a great hotel that keeps people coming back.
A Manifesto on Simplicity with Nancy Braithwaite
Nancy Braithwaite speaks with Dara Caponigro about her secrets for simplicity in decorating, how to pare down a room so it’s just-so and purely authentic, the power of exposure and educating yourself, and shares what she calls her ‘elements of design’ that every one of her projects has — no matter what.
The Art of Hospitality with Martin Brudnizki
Emma Bazilian, FREDERIC’s Content Director, and Martin Brudnizki, founder of his eponymous interior architecture and design studio, discuss what it takes to mastermind some of the greatest hospitality projects including London’s private members’ clubs Annabel’s, and Harry’s Bar to the Soho Beach House in Miami and The Beekman in New York City — to name just a few.Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhoo
Lived-In Design with Rita Konig
FREDERIC’s Design & Decoration Director, Eugenia Soto, sits down with British designer Rita Konig to discuss what influenced her ‘undone’ style, the design tricks she picked up while living in America, and the advice she would offer to a young designer.Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
A Fresh Take on Tradition with Tom Scheerer
The illustrious Tom Scheerer — mastermind behind iconic projects like the Lyford Cay Club and three design books — details how he launched his design career over drinks with Jeffrey Billhuber at Bemmelman’s Bar. Now, fast forward a few decades, and Tom reveals to us how he is retooling and scaling back his business.
Bringing Fashion Home with Gergei Erdei
FREDERIC's Style Director, Tori Mellott, sits down with Gergei Erdei. The London based artist and designer, who designed womenswear and created embroidery artworks for Gucci under Alessandro Michele, shares how he landed in the world of design, his transition to homeware design, and his take on the future of product design and presentation. Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
Friendship, Collaboration, and Building a Brand with Todd Nickey & Amy Kehoe
FREDERIC's Senior Design Editor, Hudson Moore sits down with Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe to talk about friendship, collaboration, and building a brand.
An Artist's Approach to Design with Xavier Donnelly
Xavier Donnelly, creative director of Ash, the design force behind Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans, The Siren in Detroit and Ulysses in Baltimore sits down with Senior Design Editor, Hudson Moore to discuss his love of product design and his new wallpaper collection for Backdrop.Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
New Houses with Old Soul with Gil Schafer
Editor-in-Chief of FREDERIC Magazine, Dara Caponigro, speaks with architect Gil Schafer about creating new houses with old soul.
Beige Is Anything but Boring with David Kleinberg
Dara Caponigro, FREDERIC’s Editor-in-Chief, speaks with interior designer David Kleinberg. David, who was trained by Albert Hadley and is known for his restraint in color, debunks the myth that neutral spaces are boring, details his favorite elements to work with, and explains why he believes that decoration is a 3D art form.Produced by Tori Mellott and Kate GilhoolEdited by Kate Gilhool
Building a Legacy with Bunny Williams & Elizabeth Lawrence
The dynamic duo behind Williams Lawrence — Bunny Williams and Elizabeth Lawrence — talk with us about how they make their partnership work, how social media has changed the way they work with clients, inspiring English homes and Bunny’s latest book. Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
Entertaining Essentials featuring Carolina, Olympia and Ariadne Irving
Carolina, Olympia and Ariadne Irving speak with Eugenia Soto — FREDERIC’s Design & Decoration Director — about their lifestyle brand, working collaboratively, and their entertaining essentials. Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
Getting Crafty with Marian McEvoy
Senior Design Editor, Hudson Moore speaks with fashion and design publishing icon, Marian McEvoy. She reflects on what she learned from her days as a fashion editor in Europe alongside Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld and discusses her recently launched second career as a craftsperson. Produced and Edited by Kate Gilhool
Deep Dive in Design featuring Ralph Pucci
Ralph Pucci, of Ralph Pucci International, speaks with FREDERIC's Style Director, Tori Mellott, about what it took for him to transform and expand his family's mannequin business into a gallery regarded as one of the best in the world, with outposts now in Miami and Los Angeles.Produced by Kate Gilhool
Deep Dive in Design featuring Charlotte Moss
Editor-in-Chief of FREDERIC Magazine, Dara Caponigro, sits down with the legendary Charlotte Moss to learn her secrets for creating a home that sets the stage for living well.Produced by Tori Mellott & Kate Gilhool
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