There is a set of greens that kept appearing across Milan this spring. Emerald to malachite that felt jewel-like and luminous. Greens drawn from a treasure chest rather than a garden bed.
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Fiori Sospesi, our featured theme from TTE 29: Materia Milanese, centers on botanical forms constructed through material, rather than applied through print.
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Materia Milanese tracks surface, symbol, and material from Milan Design Week. This report covers the textiles, rugs, wall coverings, marquetry, and furniture we saw across the city.
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Revisiting our guide to the best textiles and surface design at Milan Design Week 2026. Where we went, what we saw, and what was worth the line.
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The 33rd edition of Proposte returns to Villa Erba in Cernobbio, May 5–7, with 87 exhibitors from 14 countries—an 11% increase over last year. This year’s theme, Heritage Forward, signals an interest in what tradition can still set in motion.
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A guide to the best textiles and surface design at Milan Design Week 2026—from Ai Weiwei's silk lampas at Rubelli to Alcova's eleventh edition across two newly opened sites. Where to go, what to see, and what's worth the line.
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Notes from La Cienega, the PDC, and Highland Avenue
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If you’re navigating the offerings of Paris Deco Off and Maison et Objet in 2026, here’s a curated list of showrooms and experiences that stand out for their craftsmanship, innovation, and enduring relevance. Featuring images from last year’s Paris shows!
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I’ve been traveling to the January design shows in Paris for many years now, and each trip still manages to surface something that shifts the way I see textiles.
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Michael Hillebrand, founder of MTL and a quiet fixture in the American textile industry, passed away this fall.
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Every season, color says more than we give it credit for—and this year in Milan, it spoke with clarity and confidence.
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The Geologist reflects a growing sensitivity to material surfaces—especially those that feel unearthed, weathered, or mineral-rich.
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