Konfekt Korner

by Monocle
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, ideas and reports from the world of fashion, craft, food and travel – not to mention a sunny soundtrack. 

Recent Episodes
  • Marimekko’s printing mill, Melissa Morris and musician Brooke Combe
    Mar 31, 2025 – 47:04
  • Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Dance Reflections’, maximalism with Bokja and tarot
    Feb 28, 2025 – 55:37
  • Musician Odd Beholder, art in Burgundy and Eimear McBride
    Jan 31, 2025 – 49:21
  • Music as a great convener
    Jan 27, 2025 – 34:44
  • Crafting community
    Jan 13, 2025 – 28:06
  • Jewellery with Bonhams, artist Es Devlin and ‘Dior in Scotland’
    Dec 31, 2024 – 38:32
  • Alpine fashion, winter sun and Turkish singer Melike Sahin
    Dec 3, 2024 – 44:23
  • An ode to jewels, goldsmithing and design
    Nov 1, 2024 – 53:31
  • Autumn sartorial tips, musician Ana Lua Caiano and small talk
    Oct 1, 2024 – 47:51
  • The future of skincare, Sauna Social Club and the colour blue
    Aug 30, 2024 – 54:47
  • Storytelling through scent, a gastronomic tour of Tinos and tennis
    Jul 31, 2024 – 50:29
  • The bliss of the French Riviera, Portuguese fashion and cartography
    Jun 28, 2024 – 45:08
  • Purveyors of colour, art deco jewellery and utopia
    May 31, 2024 – 58:12
  • ‘Konfekt Korner’ special: mindful manufacturing
    May 17, 2024 – 38:46
  • Watchmaking, Turkish baths and Nordic spring
    Apr 30, 2024 – 42:07
  • Natural wine, exploring Italy and decorating eggs
    Mar 29, 2024 – 51:01
  • Cabaret on rails, smoke sauna and the alchemy of scent
    Feb 29, 2024 – 46:54
  • Celebrity culture, supper clubs and Mongolian cashmere
    Jan 31, 2024 – 47:21
  • Disco fashions, the power of eyeliner and candlelight
    Jan 3, 2024 – 50:06
  • Retail forays with MyTheresa, Mud Australia and DJ Sofia Kourtesis
    Nov 30, 2023 – 53:44
  • The power of jewellery, colour revolution and wearing tweed
    Oct 31, 2023 – 01:00:09
  • Whey baths, idyllic getaways and cycling in nature
    Sep 29, 2023 – 49:28
  • Graphic prints, reviving an icon and a love letter to figs
    Aug 31, 2023 – 49:04
  • Cooking with grandmas, Georgian hospitality and icy desserts
    Jul 31, 2023 – 51:11
  • Water as therapy, coastal inspiration and Fatoumata Diawara
    Jun 30, 2023 – 55:43
  • The future of mountain life, ancient luxury and the joy of serendipity
    Jun 2, 2023 – 54:49
  • Alpine wellness, fresh talent and attempts at Utopia
    Apr 28, 2023 – 56:04
  • The nuance of hue, rye Basel bread and gong baths
    Mar 31, 2023 – 56:11
  • A modernist potter, restorative gardening and sustainable fashion
    Feb 28, 2023 – 58:45
  • Winter flowers and Finnish diplomacy
    Jan 31, 2023 – 01:00:30
  • Throwing the perfect party, immersive light and colour and starting a fire
    Dec 29, 2022 – 57:01
  • Winter skin rituals, wreath-making and Christmas figurines
    Nov 30, 2022 – 58:16
  • A post-modern tribute, the art of pickling and hiking in Samos
    Oct 28, 2022 – 53:20
  • Island living, biodynamic wine and the thrill of a cold dip
    Sep 30, 2022 – 52:39
  • The folding fan, ice cream and the Atlantic coast
    Aug 31, 2022 – 57:17
  • The French Riviera, surfing and beach bags
    Aug 1, 2022 – 56:46
  • The power of cooking, pottery and ice
    Jun 30, 2022 – 57:40
  • Sun-soaked hosting, handmade knives and tennis
    May 31, 2022 – 53:25
  • Slovenian gastronomy, innovative fabrics and a trip to the Biennale
    Apr 29, 2022 – 58:10
  • Auction houses, Hungarian spas and being a flâneuse
    Mar 31, 2022 – 56:21
  • Kitchen tools, beauty in adversity and the joy of book clubs
    Mar 1, 2022 – 01:02:00
  • Swiss sledges, Parisian chocolate and playing Cupid.
    Feb 1, 2022 – 41:50
  • Ski style, Alpine architecture and snowy mornings
    Dec 30, 2021 – 59:48
  • Cosy knits, festive baking and reinventing the Christmas tree
    Nov 30, 2021 – 55:11
  • Winter warmers, an Icelandic spa and art in Transylvania
    Nov 2, 2021 – 56:14
  • Vegetable scents, volcanic vineyards and a harvest festival
    Sep 30, 2021 – 01:00:17
  • Leïla Slimani, art parties and jazz clubs
    Sep 2, 2021 – 57:44
  • Leïla Slimani, art parties and jazz clubs
    Aug 31, 2021 – 57:44
  • The radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
    Jul 30, 2021 – 54:15
  • The radical history of swimwear, a glass of rosé and a train trip
    Jul 30, 2021 – 54:15
Recent Reviews
  • epopo
    Obsessed!
    Favorite new lifestyle and culture podcast! Thank you Sophie and team for bringing culture, beauty and inspiring stories to the world!
  • jaieowpqn wiwb
    Love from the US
    I’m not sure if other Americans read this(I just love immersing in other cultures particularly through an amazing read) but hands down in love with this and the first magazine issue and newsletters! Cannot wait to see where this goes!!❤️
  • Adrian69690
    Top Monocle quality
    What else would you expect from a brand like Monocle who brought singular vision and quality paper publications back to the fray. Sophie Grove is an excellent editor and, now, it’s wonderful to discover her talent in podcasting.
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