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Stepping into Milan’s Teatro Lirico theatre, there was little indication of what to expect from Staging Modernity—the 60th anniversary exhibition of Cassina’s Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand collection, led by Milan-based research studio FormaFantasma. What began as a display of furniture and model animals unfolded into a performance directed by Fabio Cherstich across multiple stages. This struck the first note of Milan Design Week 2025—a week where immersive exhibitions and experiential design defined the conversation. Design commentators Karen McCartney and David Harrison crystallise this in their 65-page report, covering the most memorable palazzos, private apartments, installations and showrooms. The entire issue brings the people behind these pieces and shows to the fore. To coincide with new collections for Luxence Luxury Living and a decade of collaboration with Marta…
Karen McCartney and David Harrison As est living’s editorial advisor, Karen McCartney is renowned for her work in the world of interiors and architecture, with an impressive career spanning both print and digital media. David Harrison has worked as a design journalist since 1999, when he relocated from London to Sydney and transitioned from film and television to interior styling and design writing. Partners in both life and work, the design commentators hit the streets of Milan to uncover the best of Design Week 2025, sharing their perspective across 65 pages in this issue. @mccartneyk @designdaily Martin Morrell Martin Morrell is a British-born photographer whose background in architecture informs his refined, cinematic approach to interiors, fashion, and portraiture. He first gained recognition with a commission from The Independent at age…
Hermès La Pelota Via Palermo, 10, 20121 Milano MI, Italy ‘What makes an object?’ Hermès presented their ethereal show at La Pelota, featuring vast white suspended volumes that showcased Hermès' creations across textiles, ceramics, glass, and timber. The exhibition was an ode to presence and absence as light leaked from sculptural openings, creating evocative blurs of colour on the ground. The scenography transformed objects by giving them the status of art pieces. Nilufar Depot x Fosbury Architecture Nilufar Depot Viale Vincenzo Lancetti, 34, 20158 Milano MI, Italy Nilufar celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Depot space with Silver Lining, a labyrinthine metal-themed exhibition curated by Nina Yashar and designed by Fosbury Architecture, chosen for their innovative and avant-garde approach. Featuring vintage and contemporary works, with a particular focus on the…
Blending modernist elegance with bold materiality, the latest furniture collection from Baxter pays homage to the free-spirited yet sophisticated sensibility of the American West Coast, reinterpreting mid-century forms through sculptural silhouettes, flowing geometries, and innovative finishes. Key highlights included sculpted tables, detailed leather seating, and chrome-framed lighting, all designed to echo the effortless harmony between interior and exterior found in Californian homes of the era. The collection was underpinned by three distinctive colour palettes—earthy browns and lush greens evocative of the desert, a soft blend of sandy tones and muted purples, and a retroin-spired mix of ochre and soft magenta inspired by coastal sunset and the creative energy of the 1960s. The narrative unfolded simultaneously across Baxter’s Milan experiences including an immersive redesign of the Baxter Cinema. A decade after…
https://estliving.com/product/art/ Embracing the cross-continental lifestyle of its owners, this Milan penthouse by Italian designer Giampiero Tagliaferri is a richly-layered sanctuary that merges art, architecture and personal expression. Designed for a young art-collecting couple who, like Tagliaferri himself, divide their time between Milan and Los Angeles, the apartment reflects a deeply idiosyncratic vision—an elegant blend of play and personality. Tagliaferri approaches interiors like curated compositions, folding together eras, textures and design languages into an evocative whole. “The aspect of layering is one of the most important concepts in my work, where I love to mix eras and influences while maintaining aesthetic consistency,” he explains. That ethos is brought to life in this penthouse, where a vintage Stilnovo pendant floats above an Angelo Mangiarotti dining table, surrounded by Gigi Sabadin chairs. A…
1. BD Barcelona unveiled Eclipso, designed by Jaime Hayon—a playful yet refined collection inspired by the quiet drama of a lunar eclipse. Marked by soft forms, rounded edges, and an earthy retro palette, Eclipso reflects Hayon’s signature blend of emotion, artistry, and contemporary comfort. 2. Lambert & Fils captivated audiences at Milan Design Week with Bolda—a striking new lighting collection created in collaboration with Korean designer Kwangho Lee. Merging sculptural form with delicate luminosity, the collection underscores the studio’s poetic approach to design. 3.e15 launched the Alde Club chair by David Thulstrup, part of a new seating collection originally created for Copenhagen’s Michelin-starred restaurant Alouette. With a solid European oak frame, deep upholstery, and a swivelling base, Alde delivers refined comfort with minimalist elegance, suited to both residential and hospitality…
