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The scene is set under the grand frescoed ceilings of Milan’s Palazzo Serbelloni, where a Daft Punk record spins on a turntable. The player itself is a work of art—crafted from layers of buttery tan leather molded into curves that resemble the petals of a blooming flower. Nearby, a sleek, space-age pinball machine features a cartoon-style silhouette of Pharrell Williams, backlit above the score screen. Across the room, a monogrammed trunk unfolds like an exploded diagram, revealing compartments for espresso cups, silver spoons, and a gleaming Moka pot—perfect for enjoying top-tier coffee anywhere in the world.

What ties these objects together—some playful, others luxurious? Louis Vuitton, which just unveiled its latest Objets Nomades collection during Milan Design Week, showcasing its most ambitious (and whimsical) homeware designs yet. Displayed across the palazzo’s first-floor rooms, the collection highlighted the brand’s expanding range, from clever twists on classic travel trunks—now reimagined to hold everything from pop-up desks to full dinner sets—to furniture crafted by world-renowned designers like Estúdio Campana, India Mahdavi, and Patricia Urquiola.

Argentinian artist Cristián Mohaded’s work stood out, particularly his Aventura sofa and Pegase chair, which demonstrated how Louis Vuitton translates its leatherworking expertise—honed in handbags and accessories—into home furnishings. The sofa’s gracefully curved leather backrest and straps were a marvel, both sturdy and delicate.

Down a spiral staircase in the central courtyard, an unusual structure took center stage: a reconstruction of French designer Charlotte Perriand’s La Maison au Bord de l’Eau (The House by the Water). Originally designed in 1934 and first rebuilt by Louis Vuitton in 2013, it was a statement on the right to leisure—a prefab holiday home meant for lakesides, forests, or beaches. While Louis Vuitton’s homeware isn’t exactly budget-friendly, the Hommage collection offered a nod to Perriand’s vision with cushions and throws inspired by her abstract designs, providing a more accessible entry point into the brand’s world.

But the real standout? In a dimly lit room, vibrant textiles and tableware took the spotlight, celebrating the bold imagination of early 20th-century artist Fortunato Depero. A Futurist pioneer, Depero transformed Italian folklore into fantastical designs, seen here in plates adorned with parrots, pelicans, and monkeys, and rugs (displayed as wall hangings) featuring abstract floral still lifes and fish motifs that subtly echoed Louis Vuitton’s iconic Damier pattern.

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Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

This year’s Milan Design Week was a major moment for Louis Vuitton. Seizing the opportunity with the world’s top designers in town, they inaugurated their flagship store on Via Montenapoleone—a four-story retail masterpiece designed by Peter Marino. The store is a tribute to Milanese design and craftsmanship, featuring lush greenery along its interior balconies, a grand staircase wrapped in lacquered parchment inspired by the iconic Villa Necchi Campiglio, and not one, but two restaurants. (Run by the team behind Da Vittorio—the Michelin-starred restaurant near Bergamo that’s become a culinary institution—the paccheri al pomodoro, made with three types of tomato, is a must-try if you’re visiting Milan soon.)

On Monday night, a glamorous crowd gathered to celebrate the store’s opening before heading to Palazzo Serbelloni to explore the homeware collection. Before long, visitors clustered around La Maison au Bord de l’Eau, cocktails in hand, waiting to step inside. It was a reminder of the event’s democratic spirit—Milan Design Week truly celebrates the city, drawing thousands of locals alongside international designers and editors. Watching them marvel at the craftsmanship, explore Perriand’s house, and admire every detail felt like a real exchange between the design world and Milan itself. And in the end, isn’t that what it’s all about?