Les Inspirations / April 02, 2025

Milan Design Week 2025

What to see, where to go, and how to do it in style.

Every April, Milan becomes the capital of creativity. Salone del Mobile is more than a fair—it’s a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and bold ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just someone who appreciates a good chair, there’s inspiration at every turn.

At Maison Flâneur, we’ve handpicked the exhibitions, spaces, and moments that feel most aligned with our world—refined, timeless, and quietly exciting.

By Marie Winckler

Alcova

Set in historic villas on the outskirts of Milan, Alcova is where design gets poetic. Expect site-specific installations, new materials, and a deeply atmospheric experience. One of the most talked-about shows, and rightly so.

📍 Villa Borsani & Villa Bagatti Valsecchi

Cassina x Formafantasma: “Staging Modernity”

An unmissable moment. To celebrate 60 years of design, Cassina has collaborated with Formafantasma on an installation that reimagines icons with fresh eyes. Held at Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber—an architectural gem in itself.

📍 Teatro Lirico, Via Larga 14

Capsule’s founder and creative director Alessio Ascar with architect Paul Cournet.

Capsule Plaza

Hosted at Spazio Maiocchi, a hybrid between a fair and a collective exhibition is where design meets fashion, art, and culture. Curated with care and always beautifully executed, expect collaborations from the likes of Faye Toogood, Muller Van Severen, and more.

📍 Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7

Saint Laurent – Charlotte Perriand

Saint Laurent Rive Droite pays tribute to design legend Charlotte Perriand with an exclusive installation. A conversation between fashion, architecture, and radical modernism—this is where elegance meets intellect.

📍 Palazzo Borromeo d’Adda, Via Alessandro Manzoni 41

Philippe Starck – WAR FLAGS

A bold and unexpected gesture from one of design’s most iconic figures. In WAR FLAGS, Starck reimagines national symbols as abstract emblems of peace and resistance—graphic, provocative, and hauntingly relevant.

📍 Palazzo del Senato, Via Senato 10

Image credit: Ruy Teixeira

Nilufar Depot

A temple to collectible design. Nina Yashar’s visionary space offers rare and surprising pieces, all beautifully staged in a setting that feels like stepping into the future of interiors.

📍 Viale Vincenzo Lancetti 34

Walk Brera at Golden Hour

Not an official exhibition, but a must. The Brera Design District comes alive in the evenings - windows glowing, people spilling into the streets, negronis in hand. Milan at its most cinematic.

📍 Brera, Milan

Final Tips

✔︎ Dress in layers: Milan's spring weather can be variable.
✔︎ Pack an umbrella: April can have occasional rain.
✔︎ Comfort is key: Wear good shoes. You’ll thank us later.
✔︎ Don’t overbook: The best discoveries often happen unplanned.
✔︎ Take breaks: Allow time to rest and enjoy Milan's cafes and restaurants.

Bar Luceat Fondazione Prada (for Wes Anderson interiors and a perfect espresso).

10 Corso Como (for courtyard lunches and people-watching).

Marchesi 1824 on Via Montenapoleone (for a Milanese moment: silver trays, perfect pastries, and old-school elegance).

Flâneur's in MDW 2025

As proud supporters of our Flâneur family, we’re thrilled to see some of our beloved brands shining at Milan Design Week 2025. From the emotive minimalism of Agustina Bottoni to the bold storytelling of NEMO Lighting their work continues to inspire. If you're in Milan, don’t miss the chance to discover their universe.

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