The designer who transformed J.Crew into a cultural institution and redefined American style? That is of course Jenna Lyons. In this episode, she joins David to trace the eye for color and texture she's spent a lifetime collecting on the road. From Milanese cafés and silk factories in China to karaoke nights in Tokyo and childhood summers in the French countryside that changed how she understood beauty.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible Cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Photo Credits:
- Dries Van Noten. Dimore Studio. Photographer: Andrea Ferrari
- Modepaleis flagship store, Antwerp. Photographer: Tijs Vervecken

The designer who transformed J.Crew into a cultural institution and redefined American style? That is of course Jenna Lyons. In this episode, she joins David to trace the eye for color and texture she's spent a lifetime collecting on the road. From Milanese caf&eacute;s and silk factories in China to karaoke nights in Tokyo and childhood summers in the French countryside that changed how she understood beauty. Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible Cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com. Photo Credits: - Dries Van Noten. Dimore Studio. Photographer: Andrea Ferrari - Modepaleis flagship store, Antwerp. Photographer: Tijs Vervecken

In Traveling Through, David Prior—travel writer and founder of experiential travel company Prior—sits down with friends and culture-makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, Athena Calderone, and more to trace the trips, objects, and encounters that shaped who they are. Because the most interesting stories aren't about where you went. They're about what stayed with you. New episodes every other Thursday. Find it on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Traveling Through is hosted by David Prior. It is produced by Clare Slaughter along with Kristin Mendez and Drew Morris of Born Ready Films. Associate Producer is Alex Greiner. The Pushkin team includes Gretta Cohn, Jacob Weisberg, Eric Sandler, Grace Ross, Justin Richmond, Morgan Rater, Leah Rose, Sarah Bruguiere, Jake Gorksi, Jake Flanagin. Theme music composed by Daniel Walter. Video and audio production provided by Born Ready Films. Special thanks to Kate Berry, Somerset House and Armadillo.

In Traveling Through, David Prior&mdash;travel writer and founder of experiential travel company Prior&mdash;sits down with friends and culture-makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, Athena Calderone, and more to trace the trips, objects, and encounters that shaped who they are. Because the most interesting stories aren't about where you went. They're about what stayed with you. New episodes every other Thursday. Find it on Youtube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at <a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780671156418000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pXNEaULO_ijviEkrCGWua">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>.
Traveling Through is hosted by David Prior. It is produced by Clare Slaughter along with Kristin Mendez and Drew Morris of Born Ready Films. Associate Producer is Alex Greiner. The Pushkin team includes Gretta Cohn, Jacob Weisberg, Eric Sandler, Grace Ross, Justin Richmond, Morgan Rater, Leah Rose, Sarah Bruguiere, Jake Gorksi, Jake Flanagin. Theme music composed by Daniel Walter. Video and audio production provided by Born Ready Films. Special thanks to Kate Berry, Somerset House and Armadillo.

Traveling Through with David Prior

Jenna Lyons on Seeing Color and Finding Contrast

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JJ Martin has spent 25 years in Milan building the maximalist fashion label La DoubleJ — and along the way, a full philosophy of living. She joins David to talk about the sacred sites and energetic power points that fuel her: Volcanoes in Sicily, water temples in Bali, caves in Cappadocia, and stone circles in Ireland.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

JJ Martin has spent 25 years in Milan building the maximalist fashion label La DoubleJ &mdash; and along the way, a full philosophy of living. She joins David to talk about the sacred sites and energetic power points that fuel her: Volcanoes in Sicily, water temples in Bali, caves in Cappadocia, and stone circles in Ireland.
Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at <a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780079489259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MMRGkXU4kaSogPjt7n6iF">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>.

JJ Martin: On Transcendental Travel and Raising Your Vibration

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At age ten, Flynn McGarry was cooking professionally and covered as a curiosity by publications around the world. Now 27, he runs the New York restaurant Cove and cafe-meets-farm-stand Gem Home. Despite the headlines accompanying his arrival onto the scene, his personal and professional evolution has been much quieter and more studied. Flynn joins the show to trace the stages, flea markets, design obsessions, and far-flung meals that have shaped his singular vision, and to make the case that a restaurant is always the sum of everything around it.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Photo Credits: 
- Misc. Designmuseum Danmark Installations. Courtesy of: Designmuseum Danmark 
- Passalacqua hotel exteriors and interiors. Courtesy of: Designmuseum Danmark

At age ten, Flynn McGarry was cooking professionally and covered as a curiosity by publications around the world. Now 27, he runs the New York restaurant Cove and cafe-meets-farm-stand Gem Home. Despite the headlines accompanying his arrival onto the scene, his personal and professional evolution has been much quieter and more studied. Flynn joins the show to trace the stages, flea markets, design obsessions, and far-flung meals that have shaped his singular vision, and to make the case that a restaurant is always the sum of everything around it. Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at&nbsp;<a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780079489259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MMRGkXU4kaSogPjt7n6iF">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>. Photo Credits: - Misc. Designmuseum&nbsp;Danmark Installations. Courtesy of: Designmuseum&nbsp;Danmark - Passalacqua hotel exteriors and interiors. Courtesy of: Designmuseum&nbsp;Danmark

Flynn McGarry on Collecting Taste and Technique

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Deborah Needleman spent decades shaping how we think about design. She founded Domino and edited T: The New York Times Style Magazine before leaving it all behind to become a student of craft. She joins David to talk about what curiosity looks like when there's no magazine to fill. She explores textiles in India, broom-making in Japan, and basketry in Morocco, pursuing hands-on experience that exposes universal themes in human nature and drive.

Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at entertainment.capitalone.com.

Check out our Apple Maps Guides on Marrakech's Most Magical Riads

Photo Credits:
- Annemarie O’Sullivan. Photo by Alun Callender
- Jane Da Mosto in action preserving nice. Photo by Michele Gallucci (@Sailordreamer78)
- Weaving Between Land and Sea, Deborah Needleman, Photos by Giacomo Bianco and Celeste Soloman, Curated by Marina Marques, Residency: March – May 2025, Exhibition: 8 May – 8 August 2025
- Alexander Girard Works, Courtesy Museum of International Folk Art

Deborah Needleman spent decades shaping how we think about design. She founded Domino and edited T: The New York Times Style Magazine before leaving it all behind to become a student of craft. She joins David to talk about what curiosity looks like when there's no magazine to fill. She explores textiles in India, broom-making in Japan, and basketry in Morocco, pursuing hands-on experience that exposes universal themes in human nature and drive. Traveling Through is proudly presented by Capital One. Eligible cardholders can book unforgettable experiences at&nbsp;<a href="http://entertainment.capitalone.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://entertainment.capitalone.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780079489259000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MMRGkXU4kaSogPjt7n6iF">entertainment.capitalone.com</a>.
Check out our Apple Maps Guides on <a href="https://maps.apple.com/guides?curated=2680814947012696711">Marrakech's Most Magical Riads</a> Photo Credits: - Annemarie O&rsquo;Sullivan. Photo by Alun Callender - Jane Da Mosto in action preserving nice. Photo by Michele Gallucci (@Sailordreamer78) - Weaving Between Land and Sea, Deborah Needleman, Photos by Giacomo Bianco and Celeste Soloman, Curated by Marina Marques, Residency: March &ndash; May 2025, Exhibition: 8 May &ndash; 8 August 2025 - Alexander Girard Works, Courtesy Museum of International Folk Art

Deborah Needleman on Handmade Beauty and Going to the Source

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Jenna Lyons on Seeing Color and Finding Contrast

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