milan 2014. preview 1.
above> Pretty sure the Carbon Fiber Chair by Michael Young for Coalesse is the production object of Milan 14. Beautiful in concept, execution and weight, or lack thereof. Design director John Hamilton could probably hold ten chairs at arms length. -interview forthcoming. Hall 16.
Sony partners with Wallpaper Handmade. 70+ one-of-a-kind objects of furniture, fittings, fashion and food. above> ‘Clerkenwell Coat’ by Wallace & Sewell, Gieves & Hawkes and Designtex. via San Gregorio 39.
Rossana Orlandi presents two venues. above> exhibition ‘Untold’ with 10 international designers including nacho carbonell – interviews forthcoming. via Gesu 5. below> at her studio. via Matteo Bandello 14.
above> Zaha Hadid debuts a collection of objects. they wouldn’t let us photograph anything so you have to see it in person. better that way anyway. via Rivoli 4.
above> London designer Sebastian Bergne with ‘Square’ for Tog – interview forthcoming. via piazza Gae Aulenti – check out the entirely new piazza.
above & below> Lasvit puts together a Milan 14 award winning installation. ‘Moulds’ by Jan Plechác and Henry Wielgus. via Standahl 35.
above & below> COS commissions Nendo to create a temporary concept store. Very minimal and storytelling. Very Nendo.