This month, we celebrate Milan Design Week, which took place last month and runs alongside the Salone del Mobile fair, showcasing how leading luxury fashion houses are redefining the world of home design.
Elevated Designs
H&M HOME announced an unprecedented collaboration with American interior designer Kelly Wearstler, unveiling a curated selection of objects and furniture at Milan Design Week. The installation marked a dual debut for the home brand: its first collaboration with a designer and its first time at the Italian event. Produced by Studio Boum, the installation offered an immersive journey through the senses, with each room revealing a distinct dimension. The conceptual showcase featured the collection’s concepts of daily rituals and modular synergy with key pieces (available for purchase), including exclusive previews and bespoke designs crafted from wood, metal, ceramics, marble and textiles. Set at the Palazzo Arcebi, a 17th-century Baroque palace, the exhibition juxtaposed contemporary design with classical architecture, elevating the brand value and signalling a significant evolution for H&M HOME.
Bohemian Home
At the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile, ETRO Home Interiors unveiled a richly layered vision of contemporary living, presenting its new Ornamenta collection within a 200sq/m immersive stand. Designed as a complete home environment, the space spanned through living, dining, work and bedroom settings, blending iconic designs with fresh creations. Inspired by Art Deco, Ornamenta reinterprets geometric precision and ornate detailing through a modern, expressive lens. Luxurious materials such as marble, rare woods and metals are combined with bold patterns and vibrant contrasts to create a narrative of timeless elegance. Standout pieces include the Samarcanda Duo tables, featuring dualmarble compositions, and the sculptural Vantus dressing table, a refined nod to ETRO’s signature paisley motif. In the living areas, the Caresse and Opus lines revive capitonné techniques with contemporary softness. The result is a sophisticated dialogue between heritage and innovation, where craftsmanship and storytelling define a new era of design.
Two Worlds, One Concept
At Salone del Mobile 2026, JW Anderson turned to heritage craft with a collaboration with British sculptor and basketmaker Eddie Glew. The collection introduces four handwoven pieces: Blanket, Log, Laundry and Basket Bag. Each crafted in England using traditional willow techniques rooted in generations of expertise. Drawing inspiration from mediaeval storage forms, the baskets combine functional design with sculptural detail, celebrating the enduring beauty of artisanal practice. The collaboration was further brought to life through live demonstrations at JW Anderson’s Milan flagship during the event, where Eddie showcased his process using only hand tools. Adding a personal touch, guests received handcrafted wooden flowers – an homage to Romany traditions and one of the sculptor’s earliest learned skills. A video documenting Eddie’s process, narrated by art historian James Fox, highlights a poetic dialogue between craftsmanship, heritage and contemporary design.
A Study of Form
Taller Marmo has unveiled a collaboration with New York-based spatial designer Eny Lee Parker, presenting a collection of sculptural objects that merge fashion sensibility with functional design. Her practice centres on clay as a primary medium, channelling the essence of traditional craftsmanship while focussing on slowness, intention and a deep respect for natural resources. Defined by fluid, sinuous forms, the pieces draw on the brand’s laid-back yet glamorous aesthetic while incorporating Eny Lee’s signature claybased approach. The collection debuted at Salone del Mobile, with a launch event hosted at Casa Taller Marmo, the brand’s Milan headquarters. Founded in 2013 by Riccardo Audisio and Yago Goicoechea, Taller Marmo is known for its modern occasionwear rooted in craftsmanship and luxury materials. The pieces celebrate the quiet beauty of the inanimate.
Playful Homewear
Milan-based lifestyle brand La DoubleJ brought its Raise Your Vibration ethos to Salone del Mobile with Size Matters, an immersive in-store installation unveiled during Milan Design Week. The experience transformed the Via Sant’Andrea flagship into a Magritteinspired sanctuary that explored scale and perception. Oversized homeware sculptures by Maestro Luca Bertozzi, known for his work at Viareggio Carnival (a spectacular celebration held annually in this Tuscan coastal city), reimagined everyday objects as monumental artworks, shifting between mini and maxi forms. Shaped under the creative direction of Max Siedentopf, the installation celebrated Made in Italy craftsmanship and the emotional power of proportion. Alongside the exhibition, La DoubleJ launched its Al Fresco collection, expanding into outdoor living with weather-resistant pouffes, folding tables and porcelain pieces from the Fiesole line.
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