Milan Design Week is here, with plenty to see and many hot events to be seen at. Read on for some of this year's highlights, and keep an eye on our Instagram account over the next week for real-time updates from members in Milan.
Events
Memphis - Bel Air by Peter Shire
MEMPHIS After Party, April 15
Memphis, which was originally launched during Salone del Mobile in 1981, hosts an after party at Henge Showroom on April 15, with some of the most iconic pieces from their archive on display.
Bertazzoni Family Aperitivo, April 16 & 17
The Bertazzoni family hosts two elegant cocktail hours to discover the latest global introductions from the longest-running, family-owned appliance brand at Salone del Mobile (April 16) and FuoriSalone (April 17).
Orior Cocktail at the Bocci Apartment, April 17
Orior Furniture makes their Milan debut this year, celebrating with an invite-only cocktail on April 17.
America Night Party, April 17
The Novità team hosts their second-annual America Night party at the Super Club in the Zona Tortona, a new club under the Super Studio. Enjoy cocktails, light post-dinner snacks and festive music.
The Romo Group’s Romo in Colour Cocktail, April 18
ROMO commissioned renowned colourist Tekla Severin to use fabrics from ROMO brands to create a standout palette that will form the basis of an uplifting installation in Design Republic’s Piazza del Tricolore space. The brand hosts a celebratory cocktail on April 18.
TEKLA X KIRKBY ROMO
Salone del Mobile 2024
Salone del Mobile.Milano's 62nd edition includes the return of EuroCucina, the show's biannual kitchen and bath edition. This year, attendees can experience product launches from over 1,900 exhibitors, including 600 rising designers under 35 and 22 design schools, stimulating programming/talks/roundtables, and innovative installations including a striking visionary installation from legendary filmmaker David Lynch, titled: “lnteriors by David Lynch. A Thinking Room.”
Launches, Exhibitions & Installations
Ingo Maurer’s FLOWAIR
From April 12 to 21, Ingo Maurer’s FLOWAIR will adorn the BASE Milano, an open-air installation. During the day, wind machines and natural breezes set various objects in motion, while LED lights intensify the enchantment at night. The choice of BASE Milano as the location aligns with Maurer's vision of tailoring exhibitions to unique locations; the site enhances the impact of this extraordinary installation, seamlessly integrating wind, inflatable shapes, and light into Milan's vibrant cultural landscape.
The Good Plastic Company & StudioXAG: Hello, Earth Speaking.
Composed entirely of The Good Plastic Company’s revolutionary Polygood® material, a range of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic panels, the exhibit promises to promote a shift in design ethos, illustrating how the built environment can work in tandem with the Earth, not against it. The installation will be on view at Superstudio Più.
“EARTHIC LAB” by Cosentino x Formafantsma
Cosentino has partnered with the globally renowned designers Formafantasma to create a thought-provoking installation offering a new perspective on the world of surfaces, a collaboration that aims to raise awareness about the importance of design beyond mere aesthetics, prioritizing ethical production processes. Hosted in the historic walls of Teatro Gerolamo, the EARTHIC LAB installation will be an immersive journey that marks a turning point in innovative surface concepts. Every element, echoes the historical significance of this venue, creating an installation that transcends time and a dialogue between the past and the future where sustainability is the focal point.
Capsule Plaza returns for its second edition during Milan Design Week. In addition to taking over the entire footprint of Spazio Maiocchi, the 2024 edition of Capsule Plaza will extend to a new satellite venue: the iconic Milanese destination 10 Corso Como, with galleries dedicated to art and design and a newly-renovated rooftop terrace.
As avid eventgoers know, the best happenings always involve something seasonal and unique in the cocktail category. Here's what we're seeing served this spring, from twists on old favorites to new flavor profiles in line with the season's blooms.
Trend: Spring-Inspired
Lillet French Blonde
Ingredients:
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, like St. Germain
1 oz Dry gin
2 oz Lillet Blanc
2 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
A few dashes lemon bitters
Method: Shake together all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker for at least 30 seconds. Strain into a martini glass.
Peach & Thai Basil Margarita
Ingredients:
2 oz Tequila Herradura Silver
1 oz Fresh lime juice
1/2 oz Agave nectar
Peach slices, muddled (or fresh peach puree)
Thai Basil (or basil and mint)
Method: Muddle peach slices in a shaker. Add all remaining ingredients, including Thai Basil. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish with Thai Basil.
Trend: Twist on A Classic
Chai Espresso Martini | SUBMERCER, NY
Ingredients
1.5oz - Chopin Vodka
1.5oz - Fresh Espresso
.75oz - Black Tea Chai Reduction
.5oz - Cazcabel Coffee Liqueur
Black Tea Chai Reduction
2.5 quart containers Cane Sugar
2 quart containers water
1.5 quart containers Vanilla syrup
4 oz Star Anise
2 oz cardamom
1 large iced tea bag
10 cinnamon sticks
2 oz espresso beans
750ml (1 bottle) of Ron Zacapa
8 oz espresso (beans for infusion)
1 Pinch of salt
Bring everything to a boil and reduce for 10 minutes on low
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass.
Compass Box Old Fashioned | Sage Plant Based Bistro & Brewery, LA
Ingredients:
2 oz of Compass Box Artist Blend Whisky (instead of standard bourbon)
2 cubes of brown sugar
2 dashes of orange bitters
Method: Muddle brown sugar with orange bitters, large ice cubes and pour over the cube. Stir it till diluted properly.Garnished with orange peel, ginger candy and Luxardo cherry.
Cantera Negra Dolce Noche
Ingredients:
2 parts Espresso
1 part Cantera Negra Café Coffee Liqueur
.25 part Sweetened condensed milk
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Double strain into chilled coupe or martini glass. Garnish with cinnamon powder.
Trend: Bring the Heat
Perfectly Spicy™ Margarita
Ingredients:
Ghost Tequila
Agave nectar
Lime juice
Method: Mix all ingredients, add lime juice for tanginess and top off with a salt rim and lime garnish.
Trend: Crisp and Refreshing
Alamos Spritz
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz Kilinga Bacanora Blanco
1 ½ oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Aperol
5 oz Sparkling water
Method: Add all ingredients to a large wine glass. Fill with ice cubes. Garnish with seasonal berries, lemon wheel, lemon twist and a cucumber slice.
