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Which Italian Fashion House Went Craft Punk in Milan?
A luxury Italian fashion house put the design process on display at Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile, asking up-and-coming designers to create objects of art and furnishings using materials discarded from the label's production process, including leather, fabrics, plastic elements, and metal hardware. You never knew your baguette could become a sculpture for your home, did you?
Love It or Hate It? Ermanno Scervino Chair
This chair, which is featured at the 2009 Milan International Furniture Fair, is part of the Ermanno Scervino Home collection. Made of horn and what appears to be woven rope, it's definitely rocking a rugged/refined vibe. Still, something about it doesn't quite sit right with me.
Scenes From the Milan International Furniture Fair
What I wouldn't give to be in Milan right now! For the next week, if you're lucky enough to be traveling in the area, you should stop by the 48th Milan Furniture Fair, which features the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the Milan Lighting Fair, and the SaloneSatellite, which features creative new talent in the design world. Many designs that I've featured here are featured in the fair, including one of my favorites, Maarten Baas.
Cool Idea: Kartell/Philippe Starck Topiary Garden
As part of Milan Design Week 2008, Kartell installed seven 13-foot-tall topiary sculptures depicting a selection of its best known outdoor products at the Triennale Garden in Milan. The super-sized shrubs included a giant Dr. No chair, Victoria Ghost chair, Bubble Club chair, La Boheme stool, and Mr. Impossible chair, all designed by Philippe Starck.
Nice and New: Tom Dixon's 2008 Collection
British designer Tom Dixon, who brought you one of my August Must-Haves, has unveiled his 2008 collection, a range of new lighting and furniture, which was on show until yesterday at Superstudio Più in Milan during the Milan Design Week. Some of his new works include his Slab Bench and Chairs, as well as additions to his Copper and Mirrorball collections. The collection, called A Bit of Rough, derives from "a British colloquial saying that typifies down-to-earth characteristics and a straight talking, devoid of affectation attitude."
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Get the Look: Clustered Lampshades at Mr. West
Tired of boring old chandeliers? Take a cue from New York nightclub Mr. West and turn a tabletop accent into something glamorous. The custom-built fixture in this photo is made from oversize lampshades that are dripping with LED lights.
Show Me Your Casa!
Has your home seen any Spring changes yet? Purchased any outdoor furnishings as modern as this sofa, which was spotted at the Milan International Furniture Fair? Whatever you're doing, I want to see it!
Found It! Rees Roberts Bedroom Stool
This photo, from the portfolio of Rees Roberts, would've been a great example of a masculine bedroom. My eyes immediately honed in on the handsome, minimalist stool in the center of the photo. Curious as to where you can get it?
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