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Designers’ Creative Freedom Unveiled at Molteni Museum Exhibit Original
GIUSSANO, Italy — Unleashing unbridled creativity is something designers in the furniture industry rarely experience. On Thursday, Israeli artist Ron Gilad, a collaborator of Molteni&C, said Molteni Museum’s latest exhibit was a way to give fellow collaborators a chance to create one-of-a-kind, expressive works of art, using existing pieces from Molteni Group-owned brands Molteni&C, UniFor and Citterio as a starting point.
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s Elie Khouri Art Foundation Taps Counterspace for Permanent Home
Media executive and businessman Elie Khouri began building his art collection with the aim of representing artists across ages, genders and races. Now, he is moving forward with establishing a permanent home for the Elie Khouri Art Foundation, which is built on a small collection of its own. Known as EKAF, the foundation will be housed in a repurposed villa in Dubai’s seafront Jumeirah 1 neighborhood, with a program spanning contemporary art exhibitions, education and public engagement.
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s Elie Khouri Art Foundation Taps Counterspace for Permanent Home
EXCLUSIVE: Dubai’s Elie Khouri Art Foundation Taps Counterspace for Permanent Home Wed, 11 November 2026 at 7:00 am UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Media executive and businessman Elie Khouri began building his art collection with the aim of representing artists across ages, genders and races. Now, he is moving forward with establishing a permanent home for the Elie Khouri Art Foundation, which is built on a small collection of its own.
EXCLUSIVE: Poliform and Yabu Pushelberg Debut Immersive ‘Solstice’ Exhibit in Shanghai Original
MILAN — Less than a year after debuting their first collaboration, Poliform and Yabu Pushelberg are setting out to enchant China. On Friday, the Italian design firm and the New York- and Toronto-based firm founded by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg will unveil “Solstice,” an immersive installation in Shanghai that celebrates the brands’ ongoing partnership that started this year.
EXCLUSIVE: Poliform and Yabu Pushelberg Debut Immersive ‘Solstice’ Exhibit in Shanghai
1:19 Now China: Sand crops grow income on edges of China's Taklimakan Desert. StringersHub • 51m The Chinese-snake gourd and other sand-crops are helping retain the edges of the Taklimakan desert in northern China. Gualou, or snake gourd, was introduced to the region in 2023. Its fruits and roots are used medicinally, its seeds are toasted and eaten as snacks, and its vines are used for organic fertilizer.
London-Based Interior Designer Tala Fustok Introduces First Furniture Collection Original
Interior designer Tala Fustok and her eponymous studio, known for their sophisticated spin on upscale London homes and hotels such asThe Mandrake, is the latest design firm to launch a furniture collection, which is called “Pieces.” On Tuesday, Fustok told WWD that her new in-house array of furniture and accessories reflects her relaxed approach to living and her life between London and Apulia, Italy.
Italian Design Firm Henge Expands Into Tableware, Fragrances Original
MILAN — Known for its sleek lighting and furnishings, Italian high-end furniture firm Henge is expanding into table, glassware and home fragrances.
How Wellness in the Home Is Making Over Luxury Real Estate Original
Spa-like amenities — including salt therapy rooms, biometric monitoring, red-light therapy, cold plunges, saunas, hyperbaric oxygen and recovery rooms — are quickly becoming the Hermès Birkin bags of luxury real estate. But cutting through the noise is getting tricky as wellness shifts from an amenity to infrastructure.
How Paris’ Sceners Gallery Is Attracting Younger Collectors Original
Spearheaded by the intuition of Gen Z cofounder and curator Jonathan Haddad, Sceners Gallery is challenging the way the art market interacts and does business. As a result, clients range from age 60 to as young as 30. For starters, their approach is anchored in juxtaposing historical design and antiques with modern and contemporary art, rather than specializing in one era. “We are among a new generation of galleries trying to do things differently.
Former Prada Designer Fabio Zambernardi and Architect Massimiliano Locatelli Unveil Fashioned Furniture in NYC Original
MILAN — Fabio Zambernardi, the former design director of the Prada and Miu Miu brands, has resurfaced in the world of collectible furniture. Until Nov. 22, embroidered furniture designs developed with architect and designer Massimiliano Locatelli will be on display at New York City’s hybrid gallery Null Object, located in Dimes Square.
EXCLUSIVE: Raffles Hotels & Resorts Debuts First Global E-Commerce With Luxury Fashion, Accessories and Home
MILAN — Driven by luxury fashion, home and accessories’ growing relationship with top hospitality brands, Raffles Hotels & Resorts is taking the plunge into the e-commerce business. On Monday, the firm told WWD that it will launch The Little Shop by Raffles, its first global e-commerce platform, featuring a bespoke collection developed in collaboration with stylist Jessica Diehl. The offering embraces the banner’s signature palm print and deep green and spans apparel, resortwear and activewear.
Enthusiasm Remains High as Dubai Design Week and Design Doha Biennale Kick Off
MILAN — The ongoing crisis may have negatively impacted trade and commerce to the Middle East, but it has not dampened the enthusiasm driving new creativity. Dubai Design Week will return Tuesday and will close Nov. 8 with participants from more than 50 countries, anchored by the UAE Designer Exhibition, supported by Dubai Culture, which will unfold under the theme Inherited Futures.
Enthusiasm Remains High as Dubai Design Week and Design Doha Biennale Kick Off
MILAN — The ongoing crisis may have negatively impacted trade and commerce to the Middle East, but it has not dampened the enthusiasm driving new creativity. Dubai Design Week will return Tuesday and will close Nov. 8 with participants from more than 50 countries, anchored by the UAE Designer Exhibition, supported by Dubai Culture, which will unfold under the theme Inherited Futures.
Interior Firms and Creatives Are Diving Into Editorial as Community Seeks More Voices Original
MILAN — In a world ruled by scroll, click and pay, the design industry has been exploring new ways to engage and capture the fleeting attention of younger generations thirsty for a new point of view. More and more creatives and leaders alike are diving into editorial as a way to convey their opinions on the industry, their creative spirit and information about their personal tastes and to build a community.
EXCLUSIVE: Marrakshi Life’s First Retail Space to Open in Moroccan Botanical Splendor With Gabriella Khalil Original
The fashion and design curious have yet another reason to visit the Instagrammable botanical haven of hotel La Mamounia Marrakech. Marrakshi Life, the fashion and lifestyle label known for handwoven textiles and fans including Erykah Badu and Lauren Santo Domingo, is opening its first store at La Mamounia Marrakech.
Despite Conflict, Nomad Abu Dhabi Expands With Chalhoub Group Collaboration Original
Organizers of invite-only, itinerant collectible art and design event Nomad will see its Abu Dhabi showcase take off once again. Nomad Abu Dhabi, the invite-only collectible art and design event, is set to return for its second edition from Nov. 18 to 22. Held under the mosaic ceiling of Terminal 1 at the Old Abu Dhabi Airport, the showcase will highlight a new collaboration with Chalhoub Group, the Middle East’s largest luxury retail group, and promises to be more ambitious than ever.
Morocco’s Design Renaissance Is Underway Original
When Yves Saint Laurent set up a home in Marrakech in the late 1960s, his enchanting lifestyle offered the world a rare glimpse into the world of Moroccan interiors. For decades to come, international companies like Inditex would go on to incept manufacturing operations in Morocco, tapping into its deep craft and production expertise, while home firms like H&M Home and Zara Home have seen their businesses grow with products made by Moroccan artisans.
Michele Bönan Has Been Designing Hotels for Over 50 Years. And Is Still at the Top of His Game
Michele Bönan has a knack for turning grandiose palaces into somewhere cozy you would like to stay for a while. The Florence-based architect’s signature aesthetic — an eclectic blend of Italian craftsmanship, contemporary art, antiques and bespoke furnishings — has made him a sought-after designer for the likes of Rocco Forte Hotels, the Ferragamo family’s Lungarno Collection, Casa Cipriani and Ori Kafri’s J.K. Place.
Marvels of Marble Redefining Modern Luxury
Early Renaissance sculptor Donatello was influenced by his work as a metalworker. His saints and angels were sculpted in marble via a technique called “rilievo schiacciato” (squashed relief) and was fortified by his almost supernatural, meticulous dedication. Visions, enhanced with shadows and emotion, came to life on marble through sketching the stone and chiseling and carving entirely by hand.
The New York Hotel Salvador Dalí Hosted Fellow Artists Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons
Creatives are famous for extended hotel stays. Throughout history, some were commissioned to enhance the interiors with their signature flair while others bartered their artwork for breaks on daily rates and others simply just thrived off the scene. Artists like Salvador Dalí were notorious for making hotels their homes.
Luxury Hotel Groups Look Beyond Brand-Centric Model and Prioritize Human Connection in AI Age Original
MILAN — Luxury hospitality is entering a dynamic chapter, with a flurry of openings scheduled for the final months of 2026 and into 2027. Among them are The Four Seasons Gstaad, Six Senses Milan, Mandarin Oriental Gellért in Budapest, the Bulgari Resort Ranfushi in the Maldives, Hotel The Mitsui Hakone in Japan and more.
Murano Glass Revived and Renewed, From Art to Decor
It is said that the art of glassmaking originated in Mesopotamia and Egypt and dates as far back as 3000 BC. It wasn’t until about four millennia later when glassmaking techniques reached Venice via Mediterranean trade and local artisans began producing objects and mosaics. The role of the fiolario, or glassmaker, was first recorded in the 10th century, and since then that rich cultural heritage has been a heavily guarded Venetian patrimony.
Friedman Benda to Exhibit Work of Misha Kahn Whose Creations Adorned ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Original
When Misha Kahn spotted his morphic furniture, art and lighting designs in “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the experience was “wild.” “I feel like a lot of objects I make are unplaceable. To see it in this movie was quite exciting.” In reality, the Millennial artist’s designs, often fashioned in the form of oozing paste and gel, have been turning heads since he was featured in the Museum of Arts and Design’s Biennial in 2014 in his mid-20s.
Amid Turmoil, Furniture Firm Natuzzi Appoints a New CEO Original
MILAN — Amid challenges to its industrial plan and operational turnaround, high-end Italian design furniture firmNatuzzi has appointed a new chief executive officer. On Thursday, the firm said veteran executive Aldo Uva would lead the company, effective Monday. Uva previously served as Natuzzi’s CEO from 2008 to 2009. According to his LinkedIn, he most recently served as chairman and CEO of Incredo, a global food-tech company that makes Incredo Sugar, a patented, sugar-based solution.
Missoni Unveils Mediterranean Vision for W Residences Sardinia Original
MILAN — Design and fashion enthusiasts have another reason to visit the W Hotel chain’s latest opening, a Mediterranean oasis on the north eastern coast of Sardinia. On Thursday, Missoni unveiled its own design spin on the W Sardinia Poltu Quatu private residences, the W’s first private residence project in Italy. Missoni said it signed an agreement with asset management fund Castello Sgr, which bought the complex for 70 million euros in 2024.
PAD London: Art & design fair attracting luxury players
LONDON Where else in the world can one acquire a Chagall, a chair by fashion-to-industrial designer Samuel Ross or a necklace dripping with diamonds in one place? PAD London, the annual art and collectible design fair held each October in Berkeley Square, typically showcases historic, modern and contemporary design, furniture and decorative arts from leading international galleries.
Collectible Art and Design Event PAD London Makes Compelling Case for Luxury Players Original
LONDON — Where else in the world can one acquire a Chagall, a chair by fashion-to-industrial designer Samuel Ross or a necklace dripping with diamonds in one place? PAD London, the annual art and collectible design fair held each October in Berkeley Square, typically showcases historic, modern and contemporary design, furniture and decorative arts from leading international galleries.
MillerKnoll Appoints Jeff Stutz as CEO Amid a Challenging Macro Original
MILAN — Following a summer of uncertainties, MillerKnoll confirmed Jeff Stutz as its chief executive officer. Stutz took over as interim CEO in June, when Andi Owen, who joined Herman Miller in 2018 and oversaw the $1.8 billion merger of Herman Miller and Knoll in 2021, stepped down. MillerKnoll, which is based Zeeland, Mich., operates Knoll, Herman Miller, online platform Design Within Reach and Holly Hunt, Copenhagen-based design firm Muuto and textile firm Maharam.
With Few French Design Firms in the U.S., Liaigre Prepares for Growth Original
The business of French bespoke furniture and interior design is relatively underdeveloped in the U.S., but Liaigre’s new U.S. chief executive officer plans on changing that. In September, Henri Corbin de Mangoux was appointed to the role at the firm built by the late iconic French designer and architect Christian Liaigre. Since then, he’s been tasked with growing the company’s U.S. business and expanding its presence across luxury residential, hospitality and branded living projects.
5 must-read fall design books to inspire your interiors
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5 Must-Read Design Books to Inspire You This Fall Original
With the fall design season upon us, a wave of new monographs paint a fresh picture as to how the home increasingly reflects a person’s history and ongoing story.
Paris-based Designer Charles Zana Opens New Gallery With Tribute to Mario Schifano
While Charles Zana’s interiors projects and designs whisper poetic refinement, he’s drawn to edgy works of postmodern art. On Wednesday and during Paris Art Week, Zana will open the doors to his brand new gallery and showroom overlooking Place des Victoires, ushering in a new era with an exhibit devoted to the work of late postmodern artist Mario Schifano.
Paris-based Designer Charles Zana Opens New Gallery With Tribute to Mario Schifano
Sofia Celeste Thu, October 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google While Charles Zana's interiors projects and designs whisper poetic refinement, he's drawn to edgy works of postmodern art.
Paris-based Designer Charles Zana Opens New Gallery With Tribute to Mario Schifano
Paris-based Designer Charles Zana Opens New Gallery With Tribute to Mario Schifano Thu, 15 October 2026 at 3:26 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Charles Zana's interiors projects and designs whisper poetic refinement, he's drawn to edgy works of postmodern art.
EXCLUSIVE: Denmark’s Fritz Hansen Enhances Focus on U.S. Market With New NYC Showroom Original
Fritz Hansen, the Danish furniture maker famous for the Ant chair and Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, is growing its footprint in the U.S. market. On Friday, the firm will open a New York City space on 152 Madison Avenue in the heart of the NoMad design district. The new space is tailored around furnishings and finishes that convey the story of the firm’s history.
French Firm Guy Degrenne Unveils Upscale Makeover and Flagship by Pauline Leprince Original
Chances are, if you are alive and French, you grew up with forks and knives by Guy Degrenne. The silverware and cutlery company was founded in 1948 and saw its fame peak in the ’70s and ’80s, culminating with a popular commercial featuring a school headmaster reprimanding a distracted Guy Degrenne drawing forks, knives and dishes in the margins of his notebook. According to Degrenne’s successors, about 50 percent of all French households counted their silverware and cutlery in their home in 1989.
Viceroy Hotels launches 'A World Made by Many' experience
Viceroy Hotels & Residence is the latest to cater to the well-heeled traveler seeking an experience rather than merely a place to sleep. On Monday, the global luxury hospitality brand said it launched "A World Made by Many," a campaign spotlighting 10 local makers across five destinations, photographed and directed by London-based Jonangelo Molinari.
Lulu and Georgia opens first showroom on Melrose in Los Angeles
Los Angeles-based Lulu and Georgia, known for its design-forward and sometimes bohemian chic collaborations with designers like Sarah Sherman Samuel, Ginny MacDonald, Jake Arnold and fashion designer and content creator Aimee Song , is gearing up to open its first showroom. On Tuesday, the firm said the new showroom is on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood's Design District and will open to the public on Wednesday.
Viceroy Hotels & Residences Highlights Work of 10 Makers in Latest Campaign
Viceroy Hotels & Residence is the latest to cater to the well-heeled traveler seeking an experience rather than merely a place to sleep. On Monday, the global luxury hospitality brand said it launched “A World Made by Many,” a campaign spotlighting 10 local makers across five destinations, photographed and directed by London-based Jonangelo Molinari.
EXCLUSIVE: Lulu and Georgia Opens First Showroom in Los Angeles
Los Angeles-based Lulu and Georgia, known for its design-forward and sometimes bohemian chic collaborations with designers like Sarah Sherman Samuel, Ginny MacDonald, Jake Arnold and fashion designer and content creator Aimee Song, is gearing up to open its first showroom. On Tuesday, the firm said the new showroom is on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood’s Design District and will open to the public on Wednesday.
Beni Rugs' Chelsea collection: Moroccan craft meets slow luxury
MILAN When New York-to Morocco-based Beni Rugs' operations director Afaf Chouhaid stumbled on a small atelier in Rabat, she discovered an almost extinct technique preserved through generations that generally had been reserved for palace interiors and Moroccan nobility. Beni Rugs' founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.
Apparatus’ Gabriel Hendifar Announces Miami Opening and Unfurls London Exhibition Original
MILAN — Gabriel Hendifar, cofounder of the lighting firm Apparatus, has a talent for creating drama and emotion with his designs. That talent has boosted his business, culminating in the firm’s first international opening in London in 2023. He’s now preparing to open in Miami in February, he said in an interview on Friday. Hendifar said the firm is putting the finishing touches on a new showroom in the heart of the city, where the arts and design scenes are booming. “We’ve got a lot cooking.
Beni Rugs Revives Forgotten Moroccan Technique Reserved for Nobility
MILAN — When New York-to Morocco-based Beni Rugs’ operations director Afaf Chouhaid stumbled on a small atelier in Rabat, she discovered an almost extinct technique preserved through generations that generally had been reserved for palace interiors and Moroccan nobility. Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.
The Brocante-Style Market The Ticking Tent Is Hitting the Road Original
Hunting for antiques, Americana, textiles, lighting and furnishings in French brocante open-air style is not only proving a fun way to spend a Saturday, but a thriving business opportunity. The Ticking Tent, which started as a biannual event staged amid the old-fashioned charm of Bedford, N.Y., and Litchfield, Conn., has grown into a platform for artisans, dealers, retailers and bespoke brands. Organizers are now contemplating four markets for 2027.
Centenarian Chandelier Firm G. Moscatelli Plots Rebrand Original
MILAN — On the outskirts of the Milan city center, a mini Versailles-like chamber of lights lies hidden in a 1950s-era industrial building that houses G. Moscatelli. On Wednesday, the family of its founder Giona Moscatelli revealed that, in its 100th year, it is in the throes of a rebrand to ensure the fourth-generation family firm for future generations.
EXCLUSIVE: Salon Art + Design Amps Up Roster as It Continues Evolution as a Year-Round Cultural Platform
MILAN — Art and antique showcase Salon Art + Design continues to reinforce its role as a platform for dialogue around collectible design. On Thursday, organizers told WWD the upcoming edition will be enhanced by designers, studios and design houses pioneering this conversation, mainly from Europe. The 15th edition of the event will unfold at the Park Avenue Armory Nov.
EXCLUSIVE: Salon Art + Design Amps Up Roster as It Continues Evolution as a Year-Round Cultural Platform
Sofia Celeste Thu, October 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google MILAN — Art and antique showcase Salon Art + Design continues to reinforce its role as a platform for dialogue around collectible design. On Thursday, organizers told WWD the upcoming edition will be enhanced by designers, studios and design houses pioneering this conversation, mainly from Europe.
EXCLUSIVE: Salon Art + Design Amps Up Roster as It Continues Evolution as a Year-Round Cultural Platform
MILAN — Art and antique showcase Salon Art + Design continues to reinforce its role as a platform for dialogue around collectible design. On Thursday, organizers told WWD the upcoming edition will be enhanced by designers, studios and design houses pioneering this conversation, mainly from Europe. The 15th edition of the event will unfold at the Park Avenue Armory Nov.
Flos Adds New Michael Anastassiades Models to Lineup as It Forges Long-Term Partnership Original
MILAN — Cypriot-born, London-based industrial designer Michael Anastassiades and Italian lighting-maker Flos are in it for the long term. On Wednesday, the Bovezzo, Italy-based firm said they inked a partnership to integrate Anastassiades’ personal lighting portfolio into the Flos catalogue. “Since its start in 2011, my collaboration with Flos has become an important part of my practice as a lighting designer.
EXCLUSIVE: As Ginori 1735 Revives a Forgotten Renaissance Game With Fortunae, Its Collection Director Discusses Vision Original
MILAN — Ginori 1735’s collection director Annalisa Tani and her team got quite good at playing the Game of the Goose, a race track game that was popularized in Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries. Said to have been played by members of dynastic families like the Medici and Aragon, it is the earliest commercially produced board game. Its winding path — and its goose motif — serve as the inspiration for Fortunae, Ginori 1735’s latest collection of collectible porcelain and home decor.
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