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.

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 East Side, have deep roots in classicism that have inspired so much of his work. He notes that painstaking patience and love are required for executing such historical design.

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.

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.

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 Gilhool

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

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.

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

FREDERIC's Senior Design Editor, Hudson Moore sits down with Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe to talk about friendship, collaboration, and building a brand.

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