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Tomorrow’s classics

From great masters to new collaborations, the design world celebrates its icons. Historic brands unveil special anniversary editions, while innovative designs and bold reinterpretations of timeless classics define the latest trends in contemporary living

Blendy Slowtime | Omi Tahara | De Padova
De Padova celebrates its 70th anniversary by honoring the Milanese elegance that has always been the soul of the brand. This attitude is reflected in the Blendy Slowtime sofa, part of the new collection. An evolution of the Blendy collection, the new model introduces an even more welcoming and informal configuration, characterized by large, soft, free-form cushions. Blendy Slowtime thus introduces a new, more relaxed idea of elegance in favor of spontaneous and enveloping comfort.

Ruby Red Collection by Artemide & Danese Milano - Photo © Federico Villa

Ruby Red Collection by Artemide & Danese Milano – Photo © Federico Villa

Ruby Red Collection | Artemide & Danese Milano
Artemide and Danese Milano reinterpret some of their icons in a bold, limited-edition collection. Presented in an unprecedented deep red hue, these lamps and accessories take on a new identity through color, which becomes a design element that reshapes our perception of the objects and reveals new qualities. Part of the Ruby Red collection are the Tolomeo Micro, Ilio, Dalù, Teti, Nesso, and Nessino lamps by Artemide, alongside the Timor calendar, the Dedalo umbrella stand, the Dedalino pencil holder, and the Selene chair by Danese Milano.

Rosary by Bolzan, design India Mahdavi

Rosary by Bolzan, design India Mahdavi – Photo © Ludovica Canzutti

Rosary | India Mahdavi | Bolzan
With Rosary, India Mahdavi interprets the headboard as an artistic element that enriches the bedroom with color and materiality. The designer combines an upholstered wooden panel (covered in velvet she designed for Pierre Frey or with a selection of fabrics from the Bolzan collection) with a top border composed of a sequence of cylindrical ceramic elements in various sizes and colors. The bed thus emerges as a decorative centerpiece in the room and, at the same time, a personal sanctuary that provides an enveloping sensory experience.

Sophisticated Milan by Campomarzio70

Sophisticated Milan by Campomarzio70

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Sophisticated Milan | Campomarzio70
From the exclusive collaboration between Campomarzio70 and Rocco Forte Hotels comes Sophisticated Milan, a bespoke fragrance that captures the authentic soul of the city and the atmosphere of The Carlton: a tribute to hospitality excellence and its refined spirit. Warm and velvety notes blend with delicate and unexpected nuances, evoking the most intimate and sophisticated side of Milan. Along with this signature scent, Campomarzio70 has also developed a custom diffuser that becomes a design object, creating a stylistic dialogue with the hotel’s interiors.

René Suite by Meridiani, design Andrea Parisio

René Suite by Meridiani, design Andrea Parisio

René Suite by Meridiani, design Andrea Parisio

René Suite | Andrea Parisio | Meridiani
On its 30th anniversary, Meridiani brings attention back to its timeless design, which evolves alongside people and their spaces. The heart of this story is the René Suite sofa, a natural centerpiece extension of the brand’s iconic René sofa. With freely configurable seats and great design flexibility, the model adopts the formal language of the collection while introducing different depths, comfort levels, new shaped elements, and ceramic trays. It is a customizable piece of furniture for interpreting any contemporary living space.

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