Salone del Mobile 2024: The Highlights
By weblog / April 24, 2024
Salone del Mobile 2024 revealed itself as one of the greatest design tradeshows of the year so far, as...
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Salone del Mobile 2024 revealed itself as one of the greatest design tradeshows of the year so far, as expected, and it is still a reference for all interior design lovers and professionals around the world. This annual event is renowned for setting trends, inspiring creativity, and bringing together […]
The enchanting world of furniture for kids took center stage at Salone del Mobile 2024, a prestigious international furniture fair held in Milan. Amidst the grandeur of contemporary design and innovation, the spotlight shone brightly on a brand that redefines comfort and style for the little ones. Let’s have […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of design as Milan Design Week makes its grand return in 2024! This year, the highly anticipated event brings back the renowned Salone del Mobile design fair along with the exciting fringe events known as Fuorisalone. Spanning across vibrant districts like Brera, Isola, Tortona, and 5Vie, previous editions have dazzled attendees with innovative exhibitions and cutting-edge installations. From April 15th to the 21st, Milan transforms into a bustling hub of creativity, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in design at various locations throughout the city. Get ready to be inspired and captivated by the dynamic world of design in one of Europe’s most stylish cities.
Notable companies taking part in the event this year include Covet House and all its sister brands. Covet House offers a curated selection of contemporary furniture, in a wide range of product categories and styles, with more than 2000 products and ideas.
Caffe Latte Home is a collection of furniture, lighting, and accessories with a remarkable ability to fit into any style of interior due to its modern aesthetic, minimalist and functional design, and consensual focus on neutral tones. Circu Magical Furniture, with its hand-crafted and hand-tailored pieces made in Portugal with the finest materials, delivers only the highest quality furnishings that turn children’s dreams into reality. Last but not least, Covet Collection offers highly curated capsule collections to create show-stopping interiors. These capsules include furniture, lighting and accessories developed in partnership with the world’s most creative minds.
Taking place in Milan from April 15 to 21, the Brera Design District presents its fifteenth edition of the Design Week. It aims to encourage reflection on contemporary challenges, promoting a conscious design culture and providing space for practices capable of generating transformative actions. Building on the results of the last edition, Brera Design Week aims to surpass the mark of 210 events in 2024, with a total forecast of over 260 events in the district, including the 196 permanent showrooms, including the 15 new openings from May 2023. These figures confirm Brera’s position as the most relevant and significant district internationally for the world of design, not only during its Design Week.
Collaborating with the Double Malt communication agency, Tortona Design Week promises a fresh approach, aiming to unite and showcase the realities of the Tortona area. Building on the success of the 2023 edition, which focused on youth, research, and the future, the upcoming event seeks to promote innovation and inclusiveness. With over 90,000 visitors, including a significant presence of students from China, Japan, and Eastern Europe, Tortona Design Week continues to captivate audiences and empower the next generation of designers.
To move towards the future, designers must embrace experimentation and collaboration across all fields and disciplines, seek innovative solutions, and keep in mind that design should have a collective impact on the planet and on humanity as well. For Isola Design Festival 2024, during the upcoming Milan Design Week, Isola will go to the boundaries of design thinking, to look into new ways of generating value through ideas, projects, and solutions. By bringing together designers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, the event will inspire a holistic approach that transcends borders and traditional ways of seeing design. Highlighting, as always, forward-looking proposals that mix innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, Isola unites diverse fields into a promising design multiverse, showcasing the potential face of this industry in the years ahead.
5VIE is a dynamic cultural network in Milan, founded in 2013 to revitalize the historical center. Divided into three main themes – Art + Design, Experience, and Social Innovation – the project collaborates with Design Week, local artisans, and sustainability initiatives. 5VIE provides a captivating context blending medieval charm with curated contemporary design. Over the past decade, 5VIE has stood out for its emphasis on creativity, expressive gestures, and the fusion of design with art and performance.
We Will Design will transform BASE into a “Conviviality Laboratory” where a temporary community explores new forms of interdependent relationships. This event invites reflection on innovative practices of coexistence and sharing, particularly addressing topics such as migration, gender, abilities, health, and cultural backgrounds. Emphasizing principles of cooperation, democracy, and ecological responsibility, We Will Design imagines new modes of coexistence based on human dignity and resistance against futuristic and elitist structures.
Discover the luxury and elegance of Hermès during Milan Design Week. Located in the historic setting of Brera, Hermès presents its latest collection of furniture and home decor grandly. Marvel at their exquisite presentation in a monumental building, showcasing the epitome of luxury and style.
Dive into the lavish realm of Versace at Milan’s Palazzo della Permanente during Milan Design Week. Enter a specially curated show area where the luxurious essence of Versace reigns supreme. With the creative input of Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Serafini, Donatella Versace has revitalized the brand’s potential, crafting a striking and vibrant installation space. Explore the Versace Home Experience, an immersive environment that unveils the brand’s endless possibilities while encapsulating the quintessence of Versace’s iconic style.
From April 15, the revitalized Milan Triennale Museum opens its doors to present the exciting world of design and architecture. Explore the newly reconstructed Sala Sottsass, which offers a glimpse of Ettore Sottsass’s iconic mid-1960s aesthetic. Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking “Design Metaphors” exhibition, featuring a series of Sottsass photographs exploring architecture, design and lifestyle. And don’t miss the retrospective “I Am a Dragon: The True Story of Alessandro Mendini”, celebrating Mendini’s revolutionary contributions to architecture, design and art. Presented in collaboration with the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, this comprehensive exhibition highlights Mendini’s unique vision and impact on design thinking and lifestyle, with thematic sections curated by Fulvio Irace and insights from critics around the world.
A visit to Rossana Orlandi’s gallery is a must during Milan Design Week. Renowned in the design world, Rossana showcases her keen eye for talent and beauty in every corner of her gallery. Located in a building with a beautiful garden, her gallery offers a delightful journey through rooms filled with unique and exquisite treasures, making it an essential destination for design enthusiasts.
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