What happens in Milan doesn’t just stay in Milan. This year, in its 62nd edition, Milan Design Week once again transformed the city into a massive design installation that featured nearly 2,000 exhibitors at Salone del Mobile Milano and over 200 citywide events. It left us with a full plate of inspiration and information to feast on for the rest of the year.
And Salone never fails to impress. This year, David Lynch’s “A Thinking Room” added a contemplative touch to furniture making, while the youth-focused SaloneSatellite continued to dazzle with fresh and innovative ideas – a table lamp made of threads, and a lounge chair reminiscent of a Chinese character. Then, of course, there was Fuorisalone, turning historic Milanese palaces and piazzas into hubs of glitz and glamour, where exclusive soirées and new collection debuts took place.
Yet, the accessibility of all the historic Milanese palaces was a personal highlight for me. Modern pieces set against the
