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    SVENSKT TENN AT 100: A NEW VOLUME CHRONICLES A CENTURY OF DESIGN ICONOGRAPHY

    Written by Ulrika Lindqvist

    Phaidon has announced the June release of Svenskt Tenn, a comprehensive new monograph chronicling the legacy of the pioneering Swedish design company on the occasion of its 100-year anniversary. Edited by Nina Stritzler-Levine, with a foreword by CEO Maria Veerasamy, the volume offers a vivid portrait of Estrid Ericson’s vision—from modern pewter to lush Josef Frank textiles—and the brand’s ongoing influence on global interior design.

    Founded in 1924 in Stockholm by Ericson, a former art teacher, Svenskt Tenn evolved from a modest storefront into a cultural institution known for its bold aesthetic language and enduring commitment to craftsmanship. The book features over 500 images—many previously unpublished—including technical drawings, wartime correspondence, and design collaborations that span the company’s storied history.

    With contributions from voices across design, history, and ecology—including journalist Hedvig Hedqvist, author Ulrica Sievert, and sustainability expert Carl Folke—the volume also explores the company’s philanthropic model: all profits are directed to environmental and scientific research via the Kjell & Märta Beijer Foundation.

    Designed by Irma Boom, Svenskt Tenn is not just a retrospective. It’s a design manifesto—rooted in legacy, attuned to the now.

    Available June 4, 2025.

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    Hermès at La Pelota – A Poetic Vision of Home

    Written by Jahwanna Berglund by Zohra Vanlerberghe

    Hermès Illuminates Milan Design Week 2025 with a Poetic Exploration of Objects and Emotion.

    During Milan Design Week 2025, Hermès made a captivating return to La Pelota, unveiling a new scenography by Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry, the artistic directors of Hermès Maison. Once again, the maison invited guests into a space where design transcends function and where objects become carriers of memory, feeling, and light.

    This year’s installation presents the new Collections for the Home in an ethereal setting: white, almost colorless boxes suspended in midair, casting bold, saturated hues onto the vast hall's floor. These colorful reflections, intangible, fleeting, and deeply atmospheric that create a luminous aura that gives each object a near-emotional presence. In this dreamlike world, objects do not just exist, they appear, like echoes of imagined interiors and intimate moments.

    The scenography poses a subtle question: What objects do we choose to spotlight in our homes and why? Hermès encourages visitors to reconsider how we frame the items we live with, how design informs our personal narrative, and how the aura of an object can live on long after its first impression.

    Highlights from the new collection include:

    Mouth-blown glassware, like the striking Vase Doublé and Jug Doublé, crafted through multi-layered casing techniques.

    The Side Table Pivot, a playful yet precise design by Tomás Alonso, blending lacquered glass and Japanese cedar wood.

    Oversized cashmere throws adorned with gold powder and geometric appliqués, blurring the line between textile and artwork.

    The new Dinner Service “En Contrepoint” by Nigel Peake, turning porcelain into rhythm and repetition.

    These pieces will be available starting Autumn 2025, with select items launching in 2026.

    Once again, Hermès proves that its vision of design is not defined by trends, but by emotion, craftsmanship, and timeless imagination.

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    Zalando Becomes Exclusive Retail Partner for Diane von Fürstenberg in Europe

    Written by Jahwanna Berglund by Zohra Vanlerberghe

    Zalando, Europe’s leading fashion and lifestyle destination, has officially become the exclusive retail partner for Diane von Fürstenberg (DVF) across Europe. The partnership marks a new chapter for the iconic American brand, enabling DVF to reach a new generation of designer customers through Zalando’s innovative digital platform.
    To celebrate the launch, Zalando hosted an intimate press event in Berlin, welcoming media, creatives, and fashion insiders into a space inspired by Diane von Fürstenberg’s creative world. Held at the contemporary Reethaus venue, the event included a panel talk with Diane herself, Zalando’s VP of Designer Lena-Sophie Röper, and moderator Alexandra Bondi de Antoni. Together, they explored the legacy of DVF, the evolution of the brand, and its powerful message of empowering women through fashion.
    The exclusive partnership means Zalando is now the only European retailer to offer DVF collections beyond the brand’s own channels (dvf.com and the DVF boutique in Brussels). The latest collection, including archival pieces and new season looks, is available now on Zalando in all 25 of its markets.
    “For decades, I have designed to make women feel confident,” Diane von Fürstenberg shared. “Zalando shares that vision, making them an ideal partner for reaching a new generation of women.”
    The campaign launch features Diane alongside top model Grace Elizabeth and other notable women, celebrating DVF’s enduring values of confidence, independence, and bold femininity. This long-term collaboration reinforces Zalando’s ambition to make premium and designer fashion more accessible through curated storytelling and elevated online experiences.
    Zalando’s Lena-Sophie Röper added, “Diane von Fürstenberg is a true fashion icon. Together, we’re building a new platform for inspiration and style that speaks directly to today’s confident, independent woman.”

    The DVF x Zalando collection is now live and available to shop at zalando.se.

    images courtesy of Zalando

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