Between Utopia and Reality: Dana’s Milan Design Week Collaboration with Space Furniture.

Dana in front of Design Holdings/ B&B Italia showroom on Via Durini, Milan. Photo © Yellowtrace.

B&B Italia window display. Photo © Federico Cedrone.

Acerbis’ super cool stand at Salone Del Mobile 2025. Photos © Thomas Pagani.

Acerbis’ new 2025 collection. Photos © Alberto Strada.

Hello friends! I’m excited to share that I’ve joined forces with Space Furniture for another year to bring you my take on Milan Design Week 2025. Space’s commitment to design excellence aligns perfectly with how I’ve always approached Milan Design Week—as the ultimate design education and a privilege I never take for granted.

For those who’ve followed my Milan coverage over the years, you know I don’t sugar-coat things, and this year was… complicated. The evolution of Design Week continues to fascinate and occasionally frustrate me, and I’ve shared these reflections in my introduction to Space’s comprehensive Milan Report.

Without giving away everything (you’ll need to visit Space for the full scoop!), my piece explores how the landscape is shifting, to the unexpected gems I discovered.

I’ve also included lots of moments that didn’t make it into my other Milan coverage, like the absolutely packed Bocci 20th anniversary celebration, where I spent the entire evening rubbernecking at the parade of international design royalty. At one point, Ilse Crawford casually walked into frame while I was filming, and I nearly lost it with excitement!

My introduction also touches on my rediscovery of some incredible brands like Azucena, and why I’m currently obsessed with what’s happening at Acerbis under their brilliant creative directors.

Head over to Space Furniture to read my full introduction and explore their Milan Report, delivered in three comprehensive volumes.

Grazie mille,

Mama Yellowtrace X

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Standout new release from Baxter: table by Pietro Russo and pendant light by Studiopepe. So much yes! Photo courtesy of Baxter.

Chicago sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter. Photo courtesy of Baxter.

One of the top favourites from Euroluce was the Maap light by Erwan Bouroullec for Flos. Gaaah! Photos © Yellowtrace.

A little moment from Bocci’s 20th anniversary party. Photo © Yellowtrace.

Bocci Milan apartment. Photo courtesy of Bocci.

Bocci 14 and 141 Pyramid 141. Photo c/o Bocci.

Azucena’s Toro Sofa.

Azucena’s Catilina Chairs at David Chipperfield Office.

Boomerang table by Enzo Mari, reissued by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. Photos © Margherita Bonetti.

Philippe Starck’s Bonheur Du Jour sweivel armchair for Kartell. Love!

Philippe Starck’s Bonheur Du Jour Armchair for Kartell.

Patricia Urquiola’s Lepid Console for Kartell.

Dana with her design hero, Paola Navone, at an unforgettable dinner hosted by Baxter and Space Furniture. See more here.

[Image credits as noted.]