DLN x Kohler Breakfast at Milan Design Week 2024
Salone del Mobile | April 8 – 13
Each year, thousands of design brands, creative professionals, and industry experts converge in Milan for Salone del Mobile, Italy’s premiere furniture fair, and Fuorisalone, the events surrounding it. This year, Salone runs from April 8 – 13 with a slew of exciting events in and around Milan. We’ve worked with our DLN partners to curate a schedule of experiences to give you the best of the fair week.
Below, find a rundown of events and happenings where you can find the DLN—including a few exclusive tours.
Please note that events marked with an asterisk are for DLN members and partners only. RSVP is required; see RSVP instructions listed below each event.
We will continue to update this page; please let us know if you’re a member or partner hosting an event that is not listed and we will add it to the line-up.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
Pierre Frey Early Preview | 9 AM – 5 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 3 Brera
Before the fair’s official opening, Pierre Frey will host an all-day press day offering media professionals an exclusive opportunity to explore the collections in a more intimate setting before the main event begins.
Julian Lennon in Conversation with Sandrina Bonetti Rubelli | 2 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Join Julian Lennon for a conversation on Life’s Fragile Moments, his new fine art photography book. Signed copies will be available.
RSVP to ShowroomMilano@rubelli.com
*Interior Talent Private Cooking Class and Dinner | 5 – 8 PM
Via Lodovico Settala, 1 Milano (Porta Venezia)
Start your week with an authentic Italian cooking class and dinner with Design Leadership Network industry colleagues. During the experience, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta, tiramisu, and gnocchi from scratch. The expert local chef will teach you the best techniques and guide you through the process as you work with fresh, organic ingredients. All this is accompanied by a fabulous wine tasting.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
Bonacina Factory Tour | 9 AM – 12 PM
Go behind the scenes of Bonacina’s storied craftsmanship with an exclusive factory tour in Italy’s Brianza region. Experience the artistry of Italy’s best rattan-makers before enjoying brunch with fellow creatives.
RSVP to Rosana at rosana@bonacina1889.it
*Rubelli Pre-Partita | 3 – 5 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Start early and sip slowly – kick off Milan Design Week with a drink at Rubelli. Discover the installation Un-Scaffolded by Studio P7 featuring the new Peter Marino textile collection ROCOCO.
RSVP to m.bellucci@rubelli.com
Cowtan & Tout Cocktail Celebration | 7 – 9 PM
Colefax And Fowler Via Palermo 8 20121 Milano
Join Cowtan & Tout for a cocktail celebration of Larsen’s latest collection. This new collection introduces an exciting range of wallcoverings and indoor/outdoor fabrics. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of South America, this offering unveils a harmonious and sophisticated array of textures and hues, drawn from nature’s varied beauty.
RSVP to showroom.milano@colefax.co.uk
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
Breakfast With Pollack & Weitzner and MisciMasci | 9 – 10:30 AM
Palazzo Parigi, Corso di Porta Nuova 1 – Milano
Start your busy day during Milan Design Week with a special breakfast, where you’ll meet Pollack & Weitzner’s Italian partners, MisciMasci.
*Natuzzi Lunch | 1 – 4 PM
Casa Cipriani
Join Natuzzi for an exclusive lunch at Casa Cipriani, followed by a private showroom visit. Get an insider’s look at Natuzzi’s latest collections, where Italian craftsmanship meets contemporary design.
RSVP to events@designleadershipnetwork.org
*Officine Gullo Aperitivo | 5 – 7 PM
Via dell’Annunciata, 12, 20121 Milano MI
Officine Gullo Managing Director Matteo Gullo invites you to an exclusive aperitivo event in the brand’s newly renovated Milan Showroom. He will offer valuable insights into the transformation of the space and offer a first look at Officine Gullo’s newest collection.
RSVP to rsvp@officinegullo.com
Pierre Frey Garden Party | 6:30 – 10 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 3 Brera
Pierre Frey hosts a garden party with cocktails and a DJ in a space created by renowned fashion designer and multidisciplinary creative Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Discover the newest furniture collaborations against a one-of-a-kind backdrop.
Tai Ping Cocktail Party | 6:30 – 10 PM
Piazza San Simpliciano 20121 Milano
Join Tai Ping for a celebratory cocktail as they present Hong Kong Walk On, a concept by Hongkongese artist anothermountainmain.
RSVP to Andre at andrehowell@taipingcarpets.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Bonacina Factory Tour | 9 AM – 12 PM
Go behind the scenes of Bonacina’s storied craftsmanship with an exclusive factory tour in Italy’s Brianza region. Experience the artistry of Italy’s best rattan-makers before enjoying brunch with fellow creatives.
RSVP to Rosana at rosana@bonacina1889.it
Breakfast With Pollack & Weitzner and MisciMasci | 9 – 10:30 AM
Palazzo Parigi, Corso di Porta Nuova 1 – Milano
Start your busy day during Milan Design Week with a special breakfast, where you’ll meet Pollack & Weitzner’s Italian partners, MisciMasci.
*Ralph Lauren Home Presentation | 10 – 11 AM
Palazzo Ralph Lauren, Via San Barnaba 27, 20122 Milan
Ralph Lauren opens the doors to its elegant Milanese palazzo for a presentation of the Home Collection and a private preview of the Fall 2025 Canyon Road collection, celebrating Ralph Lauren’s love of the American West. The collection will also feature the company’s third Artist in Residence collaboration.
RSVP to events@designleadershipnetwork.org
*Armani/Casa Collection Viewing | 5 – 6 PM
Armani/Casa Showroom, Corso Venezia 14
Step into the refined world of Armani/Casa for an exclusive look at the latest collection. Experience the signature elegance and craftsmanship that define the brand’s vision for contemporary living.
*Armani/Casa Aperitivo at Bamboo Bar | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Armani/Hotel, Via Alessandro Manzoni 31
Unwind after a day in Milan with aperitivo at the stylish Bamboo Bar. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and light bites with fellow guests in one of the city’s most sophisticated settings.
*Dinner With Poltrona Frau | 7:30 PM
Palazzo Gallarati Scotti, Via Manzoni 30
An evening of elegance awaits at Palazzo Gallarati Scotti, where Poltrona Frau hosts an intimate dinner celebrating the launch of the new 2025 Five Seasons Collection. Please join CEO Nicola Coropulis and VP Americas Francesco Secchiaroli for a special evening.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
*Loro Piana Private Visit and Viewing | 9 – 10 AM
Cortile della Seta, Via della Moscova, 33
DLN members are invited to an exclusive private viewing of La Prima Notte di Quiete before the public opening. Curated by Dimorestudio, this immersive installation transforms Cortile della Seta into a cinematic dreamscape, featuring Loro Piana’s home collection alongside new and iconic Dimoremilano pieces. Coffee and a warm welcome will be hosted at the Loro Piana Interiors showroom before the viewing.
RSVP to interiors@loropiana.com
Breakfast With Pollack & Weitzner and MisciMasci | 9 – 10:30 AM
Palazzo Parigi, Corso di Porta Nuova 1 – Milano
Start your busy day during Milan Design Week with a special breakfast, where you’ll meet Pollack & Weitzner’s Italian partners, MisciMasci.
Peter Marino x Rubelli Collection Launch | 11 AM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Rubelli’s Milan showroom will be reimagined to present the latest Peter Marino x Rubelli collection alongside a presentation and signing of Resort Style: Spaces of Celebration by Roger Thomas.
OPEN HOUSES | April 8 – 13
In addition to those mentioned above, these members and partners will be welcoming designers throughout the week.
Bonacina | 10 AM – 7 PM
Sotheby’s International, Reality – Via Gesu 5, Milan
Experience Bonacina’s masterful craftsmanship at Sotheby’s International in Milan. This exhibition showcases the brand’s iconic designs, blending tradition and innovation in an elegant setting.
Pollack & Weitzner
Palazzo Parigi, Corso di Porta Nuova 1 – Milano
Step inside Palazzo Parigi for an exclusive showcase of Pollack & Weitzner’s innovative textiles, presented alongside MisciMasci.
Tai Ping | 10 AM – 7 PM
Piazza San Simpliciano 20121 Milano
Experience Hong Kong Walk On, a captivating exhibition by Tai Ping, featuring a concept by Hongkongese artist anothermountainman. This immersive showcase explores the intersection of art, culture, and craftsmanship through Tai Ping’s distinctive lens.
RSVP to Andrew at andrehowell@taipingcarpets.com
Armani/Casa | 10 AM – 7 PM
Corso Venezia, 14, 20121
Step inside the world of Armani/Casa for an exclusive collection viewing.
Rubelli | 10 AM – 8 PM
*Sunday, April 13 hours are 10 AM – 6 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Rubelli’s Milan showroom will be reimagined to present the latest Peter Marino x Rubelli collection.
Loro Piana x Dimoremilano | 10 AM – 10 PM
Cortile della Seta, Via della Moscova, 33
For Milan Design Week 2025, Loro Piana and Dimoremilano have come together to curate La Prima Notte di Quiete, an immersive installation where the boundaries between reality and cinematic fiction vanish. Visitors are invited to step into a sophisticated city cinema, curated by Dimorestudio, to experience a show that highlights the elegant interiors of an apartment in the Cortile della Seta. This space is beautifully adorned with exclusive pieces from Loro Piana’s home collection, designed by Dimoremilano, alongside new and iconic Dimoremilano pieces, upholstered in Loro Piana fabrics, creating a seamless blend of art, design, and cinematic atmosphere.
The general public will need to register to view the installation. Registration launches on March 31.
JANUS et Cie | 10 AM – 5 PM
*Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 hours are 10 AM – 6 PM
Via Fatebenefratelli 15
Visit the showroom during Milan Design Week to explore the Spring introductions, highlighted by sensational debuts from five design greats, along with previews of upcoming collections.
Cowtan & Toute
Colefax And Fowler Via Palermo 8 20121 Milano
This new collection introduces an exciting range of wallcoverings and indoor/outdoor fabrics. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of South America, this offering unveils a harmonious and sophisticated array of textures and hues, drawn from nature’s varied beauty.