The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein

Just an hour away from Lisbon on the Portuguese coast lies Comporta, one of Europe’s unspoiled pristine getaways. On today’s episode, Dan speaks with Miguel Guedes De Sousa, cofounder of JNcQUOI Comporta (pronounced je ne sais quoi), about his growing seaside destination with villas designed by Vincent Van Duysen, why Portugal has become such a hotspot, his philosophy on luxury hospitality, and more.

Few designers have influenced the way American men dress in the 21st century as much as Todd Snyder has. On this episode, the designer tells Dan about how he grew up as a fashion-obsessed young athlete before chasing his dreams in New York, his formative years at Ralph Lauren and J.Crew, cutting loose to start his eponymous brand, his latest collection that recalls the 50s and 60s, his advice for young designers, and much more.

Life may move faster than ever, but when it comes to travel we all yearn to slow down and experience the ride. On this episode, Dan takes you on board a true phenomenon of luxury today: the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Now a part of the blockbuster travel group Belmond, the famous train and its sister rides across the globe are part of a rewiring of how we think about getting away from it all. Speaking with Belmond’s Arnaud Champenois, Dan explores the line’s history, its sister hotels that work in fabulous combination with VSOE’s journeys, plans for the group’s future, and much more.

British photographer Martin Parr knew how to observe and highlight aspects of culture and contemporary life in both humorous and refreshingly honest ways. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legend about how he got his start, stories behind some of his more storied projects and books, why he started his own foundation in Bristol, his latest book from Rizzoli that gives an overview of his incredible career, and much more.

One of the most exciting parts of traveling today? The ability to disconnect. On this episode—ripped from the pages of our upcoming spring print issue—Dan speaks with Tess Leach of Ranchlands, a massive land management business in the American West that includes the remote Paintrock Canyon Ranch in Wyoming that offers experiences for travelers of all stripes. The pair speak about what it’s like to visit this incredible corner of the country, the community surrounding it, and the luxury of being totally disconnected from the modern world (with great food, of course).

On the 15th season premiere, Dan speaks with Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, the fearless CEO of the legendary French jewelry house, Boucheron. After more than 10 years at the helm, Poulit-Duquesne has guided her team to create brave and bold collections—especially with their renowned high jewelry—defy concepts of gender in the industry, and expand globally to new markets. On this episode, the two speak about her first job at LVMH at the tender age of 22, how she collaborates with her creative director on inventive new pieces, her future plans for a house that was the very first jeweler to move to Paris’ Place Vendôme, and much more.

Artist Tom Sachs explores various creative disciplines, from sculpture and filmmaking to design and painting. On this season finale, Dan speaks with Tom about his accidental journey from architecture to fine art, how a controversial installation in a Barneys window kickstarted his career, his new retrospective tome from Phaidon “Tom Sachs Guide,” his NASA-themed projects, his many collaborations with Nike, and much more.

As the leader of the Italian fashion brand Herno, Claudio Marenzi knows a thing or two of creating garments that blend incredible design with legendary performance. On this episode, Dan speaks with Claudio about growing up in the family business, how the fashion universe in Italy has evolved since he took over, what his American clients think about the brand and what makes them different, his hopes for the next generation, and more.

For decades, the Berlin-based fashion and culture magazine 032c, founded by Joerg Koch, set a global standard for transgressive ideas and stunning visuals that inspired leagues of creatives. Now joined by his wife, designer Maria Koch, the brand has successfully added a fully fledged ready-to-wear line for men and women. On this episode, Dan speaks with the cutting-edge couple on how the brand started, how it evolved into a new and bold concept, advice for the next generation of creatives, and more.