The Textile Eye - Report 17

Design Mecca: Milan

Salone del Mobile & Fuorisalone: Experience the evolving zeitgeist of the global art and design market as seen in the dichotomy of design sensibilities at the recent Milanese shows. Discover the embrace of decay and urban ugliness as a source of inspiration, alongside the celebration of beauty, luminosity, and craftsmanship. Explore the transformative power of color and witness the emerging currents in design that challenge conventions and embrace authenticity. Join us on this journey as we reveal the captivating concepts and vibrant palettes showcased in Milan 2023.

What’s Inside:

Curated Design Analysis

11 themes to give you an in-depth sense of the important collections introduced in Milan, from sublime to grotesque, maximalist to minimalist

  • 18 inspiring color palettes, shades, and treatments.

A collection—in depth:

  • FuturLiberty: Liberty of London’s Reinvented Legacy

Nine Exclusive Interviews & Profiles

  • Raffaele Fabrizio of Dedar on the allure of moire

  • Nina Yashar of Nilufar on curating the best of the past while sparking the avant-guard.

  • Luca Nichetto on his rejuvenating collections with heritage houses Rubelli and Ginori 1735

And more…

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Cover image: Bruno Tarsia for L’Opificio

 
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