Classic & Curious

Welcome to Classic & Curious.

Author: Anne Kokoskie

Welcome to Classic & Curious! A podcast dedicated to exploring todays classic-styled life. Each month, well be sharing conversations with some of our favorite brands and personalities in travel, entertaining, fashion and design. Well discuss their story and how timeless classics elevate their everyday. A podcast perfect for those that are endlessly curious. So grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine, whatever suits your fancy. We hope to inspire you, make you laugh a little and look forward to every engagement. Cheers!
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Elegance, Lived: Remembering Hubert de Givenchy with Linda Jane Holden
Episode 53
Thursday, 26 February, 2026

There are certain lives that feel like a masterclass in grace — lived with intention, elegance, and a reverent attention to detail. We may know the names, admire the work, study the legacy. But rarely do we glimpse how these individuals truly lived.Today, we are honored to welcome back Linda Jane Holden — author, historian, and thoughtful storyteller. Known for her beautiful tributes to Bunny Mellon in The Garden of Bunny Mellon and Bunny Mellon Style, Linda has a gift for bringing legacy to life.In this episode, she shares something far more personal: her friendship with Hubert de Givenchy. Our conversation moves beyond fashion and into the intimate terrain of character and connection. We reflect not only on the designer who made Audrey Hepburn unforgettable, but on the man behind the maison — the friend.Through Linda’s stories, we discover that his elegance extended far beyond couture. As we close February — and what would have been his 99th birthday — may this conversation remind us that the most enduring elegance is lived intentionally, and that a truly classic life is shaped not only by style, but by friendship and love.Connect with Linda Jane Holden @lindajaneholden and Linda Jane Holden.comConnect with Anne @styledbyark.com