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The Home Front: The many wonders of Milan Design Week

Article content From bold debuts to nostalgic glamour, Milan Design Week 2025, which took place last month, delivered light, colour and magic. Vancouver studio A-N-D made waves, Christian Woo surprised all, Bocci showed its signature magic, and Italian brands like Minotti and Paola Lenti dazzled with retro flair and Mediterranean calm. Article content Article content Article content Article content One of the best surprises at the show was a collaboration between well-known Italian brand Zanotta and Vancouver designer Christian Woo. Article content Woo is known for his sculptural pieces and masterful woodwork, but amazed showgoers in Milan by stepping outside his usual palette, introducing bold colours and rich fabrics, says Burgers. 'It was unexpected but seamless. His clean lines and architectural forms remained, but softened with upholstery and saturated tones.' Article content It was a perfect debut for Milan Design Week, which is like a week of wonders, says Burgers. Article content 'That kind of surprise doesn't just catch your eye — it signals growth, relevance and a willingness to evolve. And in a place like Milan, that matters.' Article content Article content Tucked behind a garden gate in central Milan's Zona Vincenzo Monti, the Bocci showroom felt more like stepping into someone's home — like a friend with impeccable taste, says Burgers. Article content The Bocci apartment is set in a 20th-century residential building, with lighting installations that seamlessly integrate into the architecture. To mark Bocci's 20th anniversary, the apartment was transformed into The Numbers Between the Numbers, an immersive exhibition conceived by designer Omer Arbel and curated by David Alhadeff of architecture and design studio The Future Perfect. Article content Article content This apartment highlights one of the best things about Milan Design week, which is how the city itself transforms to become part of the who. Article content Article content 'Brands don't just show products, they create worlds.' Article content