Salone del Mobile 2025 brought together the world’s leading creatives and makers, offering a curated glimpse into the future of design sourcing. Discover five essential moments and finds that capture the fair’s spirit of innovation, heritage, and refined craftsmanship.
Salone del Mobile 2025 brought together the world’s leading creatives and makers, offering a curated glimpse into the future of design sourcing. Discover five essential moments and finds that capture the fair’s spirit of innovation, heritage, and refined craftsmanship.
The Row’s introduction of handwoven cashmere bedding and throws, crafted in India, was presented with understated elegance in the historic Palazzo Belgioioso. This launch highlights the growing demand for artisanal textiles that combine heritage craftsmanship with contemporary luxury—key for sourcing premium home textiles with authentic provenance.
Tucked away in the heart of Milan, Gelateria Umberto has been a cornerstone of the city’s culinary culture since 1934. Revered for its dedication to traditional, small-batch gelato, it remains a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike—where heritage is not just preserved, but lived daily through flavour, craftsmanship, and community. This made it the perfect setting for Neptune’s recent takeover, a celebration of contemporary lifestyle seamlessly woven into a historic backdrop.
When boundary-pushing jeweller Charlotte Chesnais joined forces with storied silversmith Christofle, the result was a playful yet refined take on functional design. Tableware was styled as oversized pendants, blurring the line between adornment and utility. Together, Chesnais and Christofle redefined the boundaries of design, offering pieces that elevate everyday rituals through bold, multifunctional form.
Miu Miu’s Literary Club transformed Milan’s Circolo Filologico into a space for exploring women’s voices and cultural narratives. Focused on themes from Simone de Beauvoir and Fumiko Enchi, the event highlighted a trend toward sourcing inspiration from literature that challenges conventions. By blending intellectual depth with design, Miu Miu emphasized that meaningful sourcing now extends beyond objects to ideas and storytelling.
Loewe’s exhibition of 25 hand-crafted teapots by international creatives offered a fresh perspective on a traditional object. The collection, ranging from delicate floral motifs to bold sculptural forms, exemplifies how craftsmanship and innovation can transform everyday items into collectible design statements—an important insight for sourcing unique, story-driven homewares.
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