it's personal: flewd founder michael lupo

what michael's talking about that isn't the weather

it’s personal with…flewd founder michael lupo

things you’re listening to:

• a song you love to cook to: love and appreciation by agnes

• a song that makes you get up and dance: detonate by netta

• the song you always come back to: el poeta by humbe

• a song you know all the words to: disco man by remi wolf

• a song that reminds you of someone: the origin of love by mika

things you’re reading:

• something you read you love talking to people about: solito by javier zamora

• something that made you think: never too small magazine

• something that changed your mind: quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking

• next on your reading list: open throat by henry hoke

things in your cart:

• a brand you think is underrated: paint box nail polish

• your most rebought beauty or wellness item: joseon green plum toner

• your favorite item in your home: vintage royal blue velvet arflex modular sofa from the 70s

• your most worn item of clothing currently: vintage vivienne westwood suede ostrich mary janes

• your favorite jacket or sweater: vintage givenchy floral brocade coat

• a comfortable pair of shoes: nike x sacai sneakers

• a fun pair of shoes!: thrifted burberry navy patent leather “penny” loafers

• what you’d bring as a hostess gift:

  • brunch: ghost of mary clarified bloody mary

  • dinner: homemade pastry that’s perfect for coffee the next morning (ex. dark chocolate rye torte or cynar & orange olive oil cake) and a bottle of champagne to enjoy when the party is over

• a scent you love: papyrus by parle moi de parfum

• something for a night out: rose la gummies

• something for a night in: flewd fatigue defeating soak (with kimchi chigae & japanese whiskey)

things you’re making:

• what’s your go-to dish to cook?

  • brunch: frittata (carmelized onions, sausage, sauteed mushrooms, chevre, thyme, lemon zest)

  • dinner: harissa pork shoulder with beans and rainbow chard

• what’s your advice for making friends in adulthood? do an activity where you and everyone else is learning something new. it helps strip away pretense, everyone’s a bit more vulnerable & open when learning (but don’t get competitive!!!) like ceramics, bonsai, etc…

• what are you bringing to the cookie exchange? ginger molasses pumpkin cookie with milk chocolate and semi-sweet chips

• do you have any crafts on deck? i just redid my kitchen all on my own so there a few details to finish, but now i’m working on making a pair of overalls inspired by japanese street cleaners from the 40s.

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