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The Opulent Fragrance of Ooumm
With the proliferation of scented candles on the market, finding a fragrance that tickles your fancy is not so difficult, but to find a scented candle which looks as good as it smells is much more challenging.
Milan Design Week New Designers Roundup
It would be impossible to do justice to the thousands of new designers who showed their works across Milan during the design week, much of which are as likely to delight as they are to bewilder.
Aussitalian Design by SP01
Furniture design from down-under may have been under the radar, but that is set to change with emerging design brand SP01.
Almost Complete by HDK, University of Gothenburg
During the Milan Design Week the wild frontier of design was undoubtedly the Ventura-Lambrate district, where emerging and experimental designers showed their wares under the vast rusting hulks of disused industrial facilities.
The Extraordinary Creations of Scarlet Splendour
For some people less may be more, but for others too much minimalism makes you a dull boy.
Everything is Connected
One of our highlights of Milan Design Week is the Norwegian contemporary crafts and design exhibition curated by designer Katrin Greiling, who put together a highly polished showcase of the most exciting design talent from Norway.
Glass Pagoda by JCP
The exhibition halls of the Milan Furniture Fair can be an endless, monotonous stream of same-ness, so imagine our surprise when we stumbled upon the JCP stand.
Phellem Collection by Alcarol
Capturing the fleeting beauty of nature is the raison d'être of Andrea Forti and Eleonora Dal Farra, the experimental design duo behind Alcarol.
Garden Layers by Patricia Urquiola for GAN
Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of Moghul-inspired outdoor rugs and furnishings perfect for those who want to recline in style.
Day&Night Light by This is Bouw
Ever wondered why it is bad to watch TV or use computer devices before you go to bed?
Viride by Goula / Figuera
For all serial plant-killers out there, Barcelona-based designers Álvaro Goula and Pablo Figuera have come up with a clever and stylish product to help keep your indoor plants alive.
Past & Future by Piet Hein Eek for Veronese
When the Paris-based Murano glass specialist Veronese decided to make use of the spare crystal ornaments which have been accumulating at the basement of their Paris showroom for over 40 years, they knew exactly who to call.