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In the world of modern watchmaking, @alangesoehne is known for seamlessly balancing technical innovation with elegant aesthetics. Two recent releases embody this philosophy: the platinum Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen,” limited to 50 pieces, which pairs a tourbillon and perpetual calendar with a semi-transparent dial, and the Saxonia Annual Calendar, which takes the opposite approach as a quieter, smaller watch. In the fall print issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, writer @charlescurkin takes a closer look at what sets the German watchmaker’s timepieces apart. Link in bio. Photos courtesy of @alangesoehne.
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As one of the most storied houses of Italian design, @molteniandc makes timeless furniture that can fit in any room. For the new issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, we visited the brand's resplendent palazzo in the heart of Milan, and spoke with Giulia Molteni (@gmolteni) about how the company continues to evolve, its 10 years of collaboration with renowned Belgian architect @vincentvanduysen, and what's next. Link in bio. Photos by @letiziacigliutti.
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@beni_rugs, a brand that has been making beautiful handmade rugs in Morocco since 2018, has revealed its most luxurious weave yet. The technique took over a year to perfect, and was once reserved for Moroccan palaces and nobility. It’s incredibly involved: One 8’ x 10’ rug consists of about 1.5 million knots. Dubbed Royale, the weave makes its debut in Beni’s new Chelsea collection. Artistic director @colinking lived with these rugs in his New York home during their development, so each piece feels deeply personal. “The apartment really became like a laboratory,” he says. “I wasn’t looking at these references on a board. I was walking over them every day.” Link in bio. Photos by @harry.crowder.
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One of the most daring chefs of today, @dominiquecrenn is a force in the world of food. Her San Francisco flagship, @atelier.crenn, has been an icon of innovative cuisine since its opening in 2011. On today’s episode of @thegrandtouristpodcast, she tells @danrubinstein about her upbringing in France, what she learned from chef Jeremiah Tower, breaking the glass ceiling in food, what she looks for in ambitious young chefs, her latest culinary adventure with @lesbateauxbelmond, and much more. Available wherever you listen, link in bio. Illustrations by @zebedeehelm, photo by @balazsgardi.
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When there's travel, there's packing. Fortunately, over a century ago, 33-year-old Louis Vuitton turned luggage into an art form, and created a flat-lidded trunk made of lightweight wood. In the early 2000s, the maison called on industrial designer @marcnewsonofficial to reimagine the rolling suitcase. Newson recently re-released this Horizon suitcase, now rendered in aluminum, and accompanied by a smaller handheld companion. For the third issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, we spoke with Pierre-Louis Vuitton, the famed founder's great-great-great grandson, about how one man's dream led to the best trunk in the world, what it's like in a @louisvuitton workshop, and how he packs for a big trip. Link in bio. Photos by @clementinepasset, styling by Thomas Dos Santos, and special thanks to @charlotte_deregnieaux.
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For one of the four covers of our new fall issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, we step inside a Roman penthouse with quite possibly the most incredible view in all of Italy. The palazzo was once home to an aristocratic family and one of their most prestigious residences. The present-day owners called on celebrated design duo @ludovicaserafini01 and @roberto.palomba of @palombaserafini to breathe new life into the storied space. Their vision deftly balances past and present, incorporating 17th-century paintings from the owners’ private collection and wrapping the walls in a sultry green hue. Link in bio. Photos by @roberto.palomba.
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Last night, @thegrandtouristpodcast and @danrubinstein hosted a conversation with Andre Mellone of @studiomellone at the @rimadesio_official flagship store in New York. In front of a packed audience, Dan and Andre revisited highlights from their recent podcast episode, from the Brazilian designer's early days at Robert A.M. Stern Architects to his advice for the next generation. Guests also perused the pages of the just-launched third issue of The Grand Tourist, which features our interview with Mellone. Photos by @rebeccasmeyne.
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It’s here! The third print issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast is now available: a 416-page, linen-bound tome celebrating the beautiful objects and remarkable tastemakers shaping art, design, fashion, travel, and food. Choose from four distinct covers. @driesvannoten talks about his second act in Venice, we tour a Roman apartment with a view that would make the emperors jealous, @poliform shares its new collection and the future of the brand, and design duo @formafantasma reveals what drives their booming career and dynamic partnership. Available to order now via the link in bio or at thegrandtourist.net.
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@boucheron's breathtaking jewelry touches down in New York for a sprawling exhibition at @christiesinc. The show, “Boucheron: In Focus—A Monograph of a Visionary,” spotlights about 80 pieces from across the brand’s nearly 170 years of history. However, it isn’t presented as an archive. Rather, the jewelry is grouped together by the brand’s core values and inspirations: architecture, nature, couture, and innovation. Visitors will also have a chance to see the brand’s High Jewelry Carte Blanche collection for 2026, called Human Being. The exhibit runs through October 18. Link in bio. Photos, courtesy of @boucheron.
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For the upcoming fall issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, we sat down with @poliform_official during this year's Milan Design Week. The Italian brand is known for its svelte residential furniture, resplendent closet systems, and slick kitchens, as well as its stable of well-known designer and architect collaborators. It's an important year for Poliform—the brand opened a sprawling new flagship store in the heart of Milan, and it debuted an energizing collection along with a first-of-its-kind Poliform Café for Design Week. We connected with the team in said cafe and discussed the bold moves that it's making over coffee, and why 2026 signals a new day for Poliform. Link in bio. Collage: @thecuadro
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In the upcoming fall issue of @thegrandtouristpodcast, we explore the Indian region of Rajasthan. Also known as the land of kings, it's a veritable treasure trove of history, colors, culture, and architectural marvels. Nestled within is Jaipur, an ancient city with staggeringly beautiful palaces, like the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, which has 953 small windows lining its facade. Melissa Biggs Bradley (@indagarefounder) documented these palaces, hotels, forts, and gardens in her new book, 𝘙𝘢𝘫𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 (@vendomepress). The tome captures the colorful interiors and lively destinations across the region, with vibrant photography by Guido Taroni (@guidotaroniphotographer). Writer @gianlucalongogg sat down with Bradley and Taroni to learn more about the process of documenting this layered region, how they selected sites for the book, and their favorite hotels that they photographed. Link in bio. Photo: @guidotaroniphotographer.
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