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Clockwise from top left: Design Ancora, Gucci. Loewe. Alcova's Villa Borsani. Flos lighting. Caffè Rimowa. • F i n n i s h d e s i g n h o u s e Marimekko celebrated the 60th anniversary of its iconic Unikko print with Bar Unikko, a conceptual takeover of a Milanese cafe created in collaboration with Apartamento magazine. The space was activated throughout the week by Milan food collectives during aperitivo hours, and also served as the magazine's headquarters throughout the week, with brilliant talks and interviews. • Flos unveiled new collections in a past-meets- present installation at the 18th-century Palazzo Visconti. The opulent Baroque interiors made for a phantasmagorical b a c k d r o p f o r t h e c o n t e m p o r a r y g l a s s creations, with a series of mirrored partitions that divided the space into areas dedicated to the new products: Michael Anastassiades' IC 10 Anniversary lights, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby's Bellhop Glass, and Formafantasma with SuperWire. • Alcova brought to life Villa Bagatti Valsecchi and Villa Borsani, two historic villas that became venues of cultural and architectural relevance. T h e s e e x t r a o rd i n a r y domestic contexts hosted projects by more than 70 designers, ranging from prominent studios and major brands to emerging companies and young talents from international schools. A modernist masterpiece located in Varedo, Villa Borsani was designed by architect Osvaldo Borsani for his family and completed in 1945. Within walking distance is Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, a 19th- century villa originally built as a summer retreat. The multilayered presentation included Maniera's showcase of Junya Ishigami furniture, and new collaborations by Objects of Common Interest, Kiki Goti, CC-Tapis, and Calico Wallpaper with Colin King, among others. FASHION & DESIGN • Loewe unveiled its most ambitious Salone del Mobile collection to date with a commission of lamps by 24 internationally renowned artists, all of whom have a longstanding relationship with the house. The project enabled the artists to embrace and manipulate light through a wide range of mediums, creating unexpected interactions. • "Through Design Ancora, Gucci doesn't simply celebrate old icons, it creates new ones," said Michela Pelizzari, founder of Milan-based creative agency P:S, which co-curated the project. The objects represent the golden age of Italian design while reminding us of the important relationship between designers NICOLÒ PANZERI PIERGIORGIO SORGETTI COURTESY GUCCI COURTESY LOEWE