In its 50th year, Milan design week is model in 21st century. With more than 60 such events in cities across the globe, design is increasingly seen as a crucial facet of urban economies. Milan, can claim to be the original. via the guardian [RK]
Milan 2011 furniture fair hosts record numbers.
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