Design Dispatch from Milan

ECC

Mike and Richard Thorburn joined with Minotti to celebrate its 70th year.

In the 35 years Mike Thorburn has been attending the fair, he has built up numerous long-standing relationships with suppliers, many of which are also family businesses. While he considered this year’s trends to be largely continuations from those of recent years, such as a proliferation of marble tabletops, this time. the marble featured bold, contrasting streaks rather than muted patterns. In fabrics, blue was still a dominant colour along with pastel pink, “which was everywhere”, and glass and ceramic accessories were often arranged together.

A highlight for the ECC team this year was joining Minotti to celebrate its 70th year. The three-generation, family-owned business marked the occasion with a collection featuring new international collaborations with Nendo and Marcio Kogan, alongside existing contributors