Luxebook August 2022

of smoke for an added dramatic effect. The space was titled ‘Oublie’ which translates to ‘to forget’ in English, which is exactly how the founders — Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci wanted their guests to feel, forgetting the aches of the pandemic and feeling nothing but hope and joy. Wrapped in a neutral colour palette of beige, brown and ivory, the space was enhanced with fun elements like fringe, ferns, chrome and striking printed upholstery, leaving behind technical lighting, and playing with statement lamps and natural lighting. Additionally, HOMMÉS Studio unveiled a similar setting in the Chromatik House. Calling it the metaverse experience of a traditional home, the Chromatik House was an amalgamation of classical proportions with dreamlike silhouettes, featuring mid-century modern lines and the obvious 70’s sexy disco charm. Sticking to disco charm that defined the ’70s, Sé Studio’s disco-themed room was the icing on the cake. Keeping with the neutral theme, while focusing on character, the room had a funky disco ball light fixture hanging amidst murky white interiors, dull lighting, and plush couches. Statement lighting pieces were the main stump of the disco theme, and brands like Lee Broom, Tom Dixon, and Maximilian Marchesani’s collections radiated the disco theme beautifully. Bouclé Chanel’s iconic jacket material from the 1950s and 1960s, bouclé has been the talk of the town since its return last year. And while many claim to be suffering from the bouclé fatigue, other continue to enjoy the soft and comforting yet luxurious feel of the material. It was also one of the biggest trends of the Milan Design Week with refreshing updates in terms of colour. All through 2021, bouclé was the flag bearer of minimalism and sophistication with its all white appeal. This year however, the material had a reincarnation of sorts with a palette of warm colours. While the classic cream can still be found in stores, the material now comes in vibrant hues of red, blue, green and brown. Some striking examples of these can be found within brands like Arflex, Montis, and Saba who stuck to nature inspired hues. Talking about Boucle’s presence in Indian markets, Sachin Chauhan of Nirmals Furnishings said, “The Indian customer has been evolving over the past few decades. With travel and exposure to the best products around the world, customers have developed finer sensibilities and a wealth of knowledge and experience. Most importantly, they know exactly what they want. While we were trading in boucle for a long time, post its success in Milan, it is currently one of the most popular fabrics in the country, and we have seen the change since its early days.” The company reportedly acquires the fabric from the same place as Chanel Home for its customers. Light up Lighting is another exciting section at the Milan Design Week that manages to cast a wave of awe every time. This year’s fair, too, had the same effects, with a variation of lighting pieces from simplistic designs to elaborate works of art. While we quite enjoyed the minimal designs, it was the elaborate fixtures that truly stood out. Lighting has over the years, become more than just lighting, it is a work of art that combines design innovation and technology, giving you statement pieces that stand out as attractive décor as well — artistic lamps, elaborate chandeliers, innovative fixtures, and more. Speaking of elaborate fixtures at the fair, Lee Broom’s Divine Inspiration was one exhibition to look out for. His Hail Lights installation was one of the standouts, that had quite an interesting concept. It was made up of fluted aluminium hail lights, that were arranged as a six-metre-long Tom Dixon Dolce and Gabbana AB Concept Studio 8| L U X E B O O K | A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 9