Jonathan Adler

Jonathan started his brand after quitting his job and pursuing his life-long love of pottery. In 1993, Barneys bought his collection of pots, and he opened his first store in SoHo in 1998. He’s now celebrating the 30th anniversary of his namesake brand, which has retail locations around the world, an e-commerce site, and a slate of high-profile design projects. Jonathan brings an elevated whimsicality to his creative approach incorporating pops of color, glamour and fun into household products like vases, candles, games and art. He’s designed famous hotels like the colorful Parker Palm Springs and the Abington House along the High Line in New York. He was a judge on the TV Show "Top Design" on Bravo, served as Creative Director at Fisher Price, and opened Atelier Adler in 2022. He cares deeply about creating projects that capture a “sense of place” and believes your home should reflect your most eccentric yet glamorous self.

Charlotte Moss

Melissa’s friend, the designer Charlotte Moss, is an inspiration, both in how she approaches her work and the way she lives her life. Pick a topic that relates to living well, creating beautiful spaces, appreciating beautiful things, entertaining with style and soul, or wearing great designs, and Charlotte knows something, if not almost everything about it. She has an encyclopedic knowledge of architecture, interiors, gardens, fabrics, antiques, jewelry, photography, and art, and she’s always generous about sharing her finds and favorite resources. She has published 11 books on some of these topics, and she’s been in the design business for over 35 years. She’s decorated amazing homes around the world, created a collection of caftans and tunics, and introduced gorgeous ikat mules.

Frédéric Malle

As a renowned perfume expert, Frédéric collaborates with visionary perfumers to push the boundaries of the fragrance industry. He represents his family as the third generation of perfumers honoring his grandfather, Serge Hefler-Louiche, who founded Parfums Christian Dior. Frédéric’s pivotal role at the perfume laboratory Roure Bertrand Dupont led him on a 25-year journey where befriended the leading perfumers of the industry. In 2000, he returned to luxury perfumery and founded Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, giving creative control back to the perfumers. Together, they redefine traditional scents, break new olfactory grounds, and find the great classics of tomorrow. 

Maddie Weinrib

An Indagare member since 2009 and the great-granddaughter of the founder of beloved NYC treasure trove ABC Carpet & Home, Maddie Weinrib has made a name in her own right as a world traveler and curator of globally inspired wares. With a foot in the design world from a young age, Maddie first began her career as an artist but soon moved into designing, and has since collaborated with fashion heavyweights like Barneys and Manolo Blahnik. Nowadays, the trendsetter stocks her atelier (on the 6th floor of ABC Carpet & Home) and showrooms (101 Henry Adams St,. San Francisco; 126 5th Avenue, New York City) with her vibrant home accessories—ikat trays and pillows, hand-loomed carpets, embossed stationery—all of which draw inspiration from her travels. 

Stellene Volandes

Stellene Volandes is the Editor-in-Chief of "Town & Country", America’s oldest continuously published magazine, where in 2016 she made history as the second female Editor-in-Chief in its 177-year history. Stellene has steered the magazine towards excellence both in print and online, particularly in lifestyle, craftsmanship, arts, and travel along with serving as Editor-in-Chief of "Elle Decor" since 2020. With a strong background in journalism, Stellene was the style director at "Departures" magazine after beginning her editorial career at "Vogue". She is also author of "Jeweler: Masters and Mavericks of Modern Design", sharing her dedicated expertise. Born in Brooklyn, Stellene is known for her commitment to New York City and the arts.

Shannon Knapp

Shannon is the President and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), a collection of independent luxury hotels that includes Indagare Adored properties from the Ritz Paris, Le Sirenuse and Nayara Gardens. Despite no two being the same, the hotels are united by their commitment to offering an authentic, immersive and, of course, luxurious experience. You’ll find alluring design, delicious food and extraordinary hospitality at every one.  With over 20 years of experience at both LHW and American Express Travel, Shannon’s pulse on the luxury travel industry is impeccably refined.

Mitch Owens

As Decorative Arts Editor for "Architectural Digest", Mitch makes a living by defining what he calls “the vocabulary of a place.” Mitch has held editorial positions at leading newspapers and magazines, including "The New York Times", and has written about interior decoration, architecture, art and landscape design for publications ranging from "The World of Interiors" to "Out", of which he was a founding editor. Long fascinated by Islamic architecture and design, Mitch and his family spent the early 2000s living in Marrakech, at a house in the medina that they called “Dar Cati.”

Mary Morris

A teacher of Mary Morris’s once said that there are only two plots in all of literature: you go on a journey, or a stranger comes to town. Long ago, Mary embraced the journey. From the dusty towns of Latin America to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the jungles of India, she has chronicled her travels as a single woman alone for over 25 years. As author of several books including "Gateway to the Moon", "Nothing to Declare: Memoirs of a Woman Traveling Alone" and "Wall to Wall: From Beijing to Berlin by Rail", and "All the Way to the Tigers", Mary is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Rome Prize in Literature and the Anisfield-Wolf Award for fiction. She has contributed to "The Atlantic", "The New York Times", "Travel + Leisure", "Afar", "Islands" and "Town & Country" and is on the writing faculty at Sarah Lawrence College. When she’s not traveling, Mary lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family, three dogs and a parrot.

Page Knox

Page Knox is an adjunct professor in the Art History Department of Columbia University, where she received her Ph.D. in 2012. She works contractually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving public gallery talks and lectures in special exhibitions as well as the permanent collection, teaching classes at the museum and leading groups for Travel with the Met. Page graduated from Yale University with a double major in Art History and Economics, and she spent her twenties in the financial world. Before returning to school, she worked at the Yale Center for British Art. Page is beloved by the Indagare member community and continues to share her extensive knowledge leading the Indagare Art Clubs and Indagare Journeys. 

Ryan Hardy

Ryan Hardy is the chef, founder and CEO of the Delicious Hospitality Group (DHG), a New York City-based group focused on designing thoughtful, approachable, cohesive culinary experiences. His first restaurant, Charlie Bird, opened in June 2013, and became an instant classic, recognized as Restaurant of the Year by Eater. Two years later, Ryan opened Pasquale Jones, a Neo-Neapolitan restaurant in Nolita. Pete Wells of "The New York Times" named the Clam Pizza at Pasquale Jones one of the Top 10 Dishes of 2016. In 2018, Ryan opened a multi-experience venture in the Hudson Yards neighborhood, including Legacy Records restaurant, Ada’s Place cocktail bar and Easy Victor Café. In 2022, Ryan grew his footprint in Nolita with Bar Pasquale, a Sicilian-inspired restaurant next door to Pasquale Jones rich in color and flavors. Prior to moving to New York, Ryan worked in some of the most acclaimed professional kitchens—from Rubicon Restaurant in San Francisco to Coyote Café in Santa Fe, to Rustique Bistro and The Little Nell in Aspen. In his roles across the country, Ryan was named a “Rising Star” by the James Beard Foundation, a “Top Chef” by Esquire, a four-time finalist for “Best Chef, Southwest” by the James Beard Foundation and one of the “Most Sustainable Chefs in America” by Slow Food.