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The collectible design gallery Nilufar was once again a highlight, which routinely showcases an genuine blend of vintage and contemporary pieces by emerging names. The mix of product there is so well done that it’s often difficult to tell which...

The design district Ventura Lambrate seemed to be bigger than ever this year. A blend of emerging brands, independent exhibitions, and experimental work from design schools, the area offered a grab-bag of design experiences. A few highlights:
As part of the show “We Made It!” by the Tilburg-based, multi-disciplinary Dutch design collective +31(0)13, pattern-maven Sigrid Calon hung her highly graphic and ultra-vivid textiles alongside monochromatic fashions by Sanne Jansen....

At this year’s Design Week in Milan, Spazio Rossana Orlandi remained a highlight for visitors and press and the venue remained to be the location of choice for emerging and young brands.
Luxe British company Sé introduced a new feminine collection by Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc—who has also designed for Moooi and Moroso—inspired by a midcentury aesthetic with occasional nods to what the brand calls “the power...

We may deny it, but the design world revolves around the chair. Careers and fortunes can be made with them, and we define each Milan Design Week by who introduced what chair, and trends that it signified.
This year is no exception at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair. German designer Konstantin Grcic worked with many brands: among them, Finnish favorite Artek and his Rival chair. It’s designed for those that work from home, and swivels on its...