All the Highlights of Brera Design Week 2025

The theme of Fuorisalone 2025, Connected Worlds, perfectly reflects the multifaceted identity of Brera—a district where craftsmanship, art, culture, lifestyle, gastronomy, and hospitality intertwine, creating a unique reality.

This synergy takes shape in Orizzonti, the new setup of the Brera Design Apartment, designed by Studio Zanellato/Bortotto. A design manifesto that embodies the soul of the Brera district, it unfolds through chromatic and material experimentation applied to products and surfaces crafted by true artisan masters.

The visuals of Brera Design Week 2025 bear the signature of Marta Signori, who has interpreted the district's spirit through animated illustrations created in collaboration with motion designer Valerio Di Mario. A palette of bold contrasts—brick red, green, cornflower blue, and lilac—brings to life sharp, essential forms, where pastel colors stand out against a clear backdrop, creating a dynamic and contemporary visual composition.

Once again this year, Brera Design Week welcomes professionals and brands that animate the district year-round, with 204 permanent showrooms, including 10 new openings. These are joined by over 170 temporary exhibitors, investors, and sponsors, enriching the event program and confirming Brera as the place to be during Fuorisalone, with an expected total of over 300 initiatives.

Highlights of the XVI Edition:

TOKUJIN YOSHIOKA - Frozen by Grand Seiko
An extraordinary project in collaboration with Tokujin Yoshioka, one of Japan’s most renowned designers. Visitors will have the chance to discover the "Aqua Chair," where a luminous transparent sculpture transforms over time.
Palazzo Landriani - Via Borgonuovo, 25


© Grand Seiko

glo for art by glo
Returning for the third time to Brera Design Week, glo for art presents an installation by Michela Picchi. Blending pop and surrealist elements, Picchi creates an interactive installation where vivid colors and invisible technologies guide the audience through a sensory journey, bridging classic and modern.
Palazzo Moscova 18, Via della Moscova, 18


© glo

Technology Meets Elegance by DENZA
This installation merges elegant lines and hi-tech materials, creating a striking fusion of timeless beauty and futuristic sophistication. Guests will pass through a tunnel into an avant-garde world, where cutting-edge technology and mirror effects create a stunning visual impact.
Hub Gattinoni - Via Statuto, 2


© DENZA

Bamboo Encounters by Gucci
A showcase celebrating bamboo’s legacy in design and the Maison’s identity. Set within the stunning Chiostri di San Simpliciano, the exhibition is curated and designed by Studio 2050+.
Chiostri di San Simpliciano, Piazza Paolo VI, 6


Photo courtesy of Gucci

House of Switzerland
For 2025, this collective exhibition highlights the power of connections and collaboration. Featuring creations by independent designers, studios, universities, brands, and galleries, it showcases the diversity of Swiss design and how collaboration has been a cornerstone of the country’s development.
Casa degli Artisti, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga, Corso Garibaldi, 89/A


© House of Switzerland

Città Paradiso by Solferino28
Floating bubbles embody thoughts, imaginary, and envisioned cities. This visionary installation transforms the space into a surreal and playful experience, a metaphor for imagination and the mind—a dreamlike setting for collective reflection on the city of our desires and the intersection of creativity and technology.
Corriere della Sera, Living, Abitare, entrance from Via Solferino, 26


©MCA-Archive

New Wave by Marsotto
A new collection of marble tables and modular elements designed by Robert Stadler, where each piece features a distinctive signature and endless combinations. The collection highlights the decorative potential and rich hues of the stones used, along with refined finishes.
Marsotto, Largo Treves, 2


© Marsotto

La Prima Notte di Quiete by Loro Piana
Loro Piana and Dimoremilano present an immersive installation exploring the boundary between reality and cinematic imagination. A house of great elegance, furnished with pieces designed for Loro Piana by Dimoremilano, along with vintage objects and artworks.
Cortile della Seta, Via della Moscova, 33


© Loro Piana

Connected Scenarios by Valcucine
Valcucine integrates innovative disciplines to foster dialogue between cultures, expertise, smart homes, and kitchen environments, exploring future living possibilities. Speakers’ Corner hosts guests such as Philipp Mainzer (e15), Studio Truly Truly, Luca Molinari, Silvia Badalotti, Alessandro Mininno, and Nicola Ricciardi.
Corso Garibaldi, 99


© Valcucine

MUJI MUJI 5.5 by MUJI
Studio 5∙5 has designed a manifesto house inspired by Japanese architecture, offering tranquility within the metropolitan context. This modular structure integrates sustainability, including organic materials, rainwater recovery, recycled fabric insulation, and a white roof to reduce urban heat.
Giardino Pippa Bacca, Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga

© MUJI

Brera Design District will host some of the most renowned names in Italian and international design. Here are a few highlights:

Zanellato/Bortotto and Raw Edges Studio for Bolzan
Bolzan showcases its artisanal expertise under the art direction of Zanellato/Bortotto. Four international designers reinterpret the concept of the headboard, each linked to a specific material. The event marks the debut of Raw Edges Studio, presenting a bedroom armchair.
BolzanSpace, Via Mercato, 3/12N


Photo courtesy of Bolzan

Elena Salmistraro for Signature Kitchen Suite – "The Essential Touch"
Signature Kitchen Suite unveils its renovated showroom, where Elena Salmistraro translates essentiality into beauty through pop, enveloping, and refined graphics in a project focused on wine cellars and undercounter refrigerators.
Signature Kitchen Suite, Via Manzoni, 47


Photo courtesy of Elena Salmistraro

Marcel Wanders for Fischbacher 1819 – "Ancient Memories"
Fischbacher 1819 collaborates with Marcel Wanders and textile artist Caterina Roppo to create a capsule collection of natural fabrics. Combining hemp, jute, and wood fibers, the collection is a tapestry of memory, weaving together stories and cultures.
Showroom Fischbacher 1819, Via del Carmine, 9


Photo courtesy of Fischbacher 1819

Pierre Charpin for Abet Laminati – "HACHURE"
The Design Collection by Abet Laminati expands with Pierre Charpin’s contribution. The Hachure collection explores decorative surface patterns, where lines become dense colored textures, leading to new geometric archetypes.
44Spazio Sowden, Corso di Porta Nuova, 46
 

Photo courtesy of Abet Laminati

Richard Hutten for Jaipur Rugs – "Playing with Tradition"
Jaipur Rugs teams up with Richard Hutten for a handmade rug collection that fuses traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Made from natural wool and silk, the vibrant rugs are inspired by Holi and feature playful motifs like confetti and bananas.
Jaipur Rugs, Via Minghetti, 8


Photo courtesy of Jaipur Rugs

Jil Sander for Thonet – "JS. THONET"
German furniture maker Thonet presents an exclusive collaboration with Jil Sander, globally renowned for her minimalist aesthetic. The JS. THONET collection reinterprets Marcel Breuer’s iconic S 64 chair, infusing it with her signature style.
Galleria Il Castello, Via Brera, 16


Photo courtesy of Jil Sander