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Salone and the city: Nic Monisse wraps up Milan Design Week 2026
Another Milan Design Week is in the books and Monocle’s design editor, Nic Monisse, is here to wrap up the week that was.
How Milan’s central Brera neighbourhood became a premier creative hub
Home to hundreds of showrooms and events where brands compete for visibility, Brera is one of Milan Design Week’s most bustling areas. This is the story of how a historic district became a premier…
Salone del Mobile launches ‘Raritas’ as collectable design booms among younger buyers
Last week, Salone del Mobile announced that it will be delving into the rarefied world of collectable design as it returns to Milan for its 2026 edition. Titled Salone Raritas, this addition to the…
Five days of fun at Salone del Mobile 2025
The 63rd edition of the furniture industry’s premier global showcase took place in April and Monocle had a front-row seat.
Meet the team behind Milan’s Salone de Mobile
The furniture industry’s prestige annual event relies on the hard work and expertise of a dedicated team.
Design agenda: A Shigeru Ban monograph, Buenos Aires’s colourful regeneration and more
Shigeru Ban: Complete Works 1985 – Today (published by Taschen) celebrates the work of one of Japan’s best-known contemporary architects. Ban studied in the US in the 1970s and 1980s, where he was influenced…
Business meets pleasure at Salone del Mobile. But Milan is the real star of the show
You might have noticed that we talk about Salone del Mobile, Milan’s Design Week furniture fair, quite a lot. We make a dedicated Salone newspaper, we deliver coverage every day on Monocle Radio and we discuss its…
Behind the scenes at Salone del Mobile’s unofficial watering hole: Bar Basso
In the decades-long reign of the industry fair, Bar Basso has been the place where the design world gets drunk. Here’s how it became Milan’s centre of gravity.
Dressing the part: Five fashion brands at Salone del Mobile
The teapot receives a makeover, while Miu Miu reintroduces its thriving book club. Also on the agenda: A comfy daybed and homeware from Hermès.
What to expect from Salone del Mobile 2025
Salone del Mobile nourishes the cultural life of its home city – and seeks to leave a lasting legacy.
