Milan Design, Day 2

I saw the line for the Saint Lauren Charlotte Perriand collaboration, so, just like the Loewe teapots, we got there thirty minutes before the exhibits opened, and despite a line, we got in on the first round. Otherwise, these lines could be hours. The space is tremendous, and in that area, there are several buildings like this one—old and still factories.

Anthony Vaccarello put together an exclusive collaboration between Saints Laurent and Charlotte Perriand, bringing to life four pieces that had never been realized. This bookcase has only been exhibited three times in the past 25 years.

We had to walk up four flights to get to the Package Design Showcase. The design threads between even packaging are everywhere.

The Thai Design showcase was extensive and definitely interesting but this is the quote that says it all.

We went to meet with Weed’d and lunched along the way. I don’t even remember the cafe’s name, but I do remember the dish. Simple spaghetti with fresh anchovies and sage. Perfect.

Weed’d had taken over a cafe; that was so clever. We love working with Weed’d. Their products are beautiful, practical, and chic. We partnered with Weed’d and Eckhaus Lauter to make a bong months ago.

The next stop was Galleria Rossana Orlandi is a gallerist and curator who transformed her space, a former factory showing cutting-edge design. It is brilliant.

There were speakers in several spots we saw. These are where art meets sound. Perhaps it is time for beautiful speakers?

The rubber bathtub is pretty incredible.

Also loved this painting box.

But the best was the power of tenderness. The designer grew up in a war torn city and found solace in books; her designs bring it all together.

The last stop, Romantic Brutalist, was near there but not as powerful.

I met Fred for dinner at Da Giacomo. We ordered too much! The warm seafood salad and oysters were exceptional, but one of the best things we had was blue lobster spaghetti, the Da Giacomo way. It was rich, layered, and creamy—a total wow.

I wish I had it in me to walk home, but after the day, I had to take the taxi back to bed.