Milan Design Week
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Milan Design Week 2025 is one of the most important events in the world of design, taking place from 8 to 13 April. Following in the tradition of previous years, the city of Milan is hosting a variety of exhibitions, installations and debates in its various districts, each offering a unique atmosphere and thematic focus. Alongside the famous Salone del Mobile 2025 in the spacious Rho Fiera exhibition centre, numerous activities and initiatives were presented, all coordinated within the Fuorisalone agenda.
This article highlights the main venues and installations, from the grand fair to the vibrant design districts where the brands Barreiros & Barreiros represents were present.
Sensora: Élitis x Masquespacio
Via Palermo 8
For Milan Design Week 2025, Élitis, the distinguished publisher of fabrics and wallcoverings, presented Sensora, an immersive exhibition designed in collaboration with the famous creative studio Masquespacio.
Known for its bold and playful approach to interior design and branding, Masquespacio mixes vibrant colours, geometric shapes and emotional narratives to create spaces that spark curiosity and dialogue.
Sensora invited visitors on a sensory journey, where architecture and geometry transcend their functional roles to become a language of emotions and experiences.
This conceptual exploration unfolded in three acts, offering a progressive revelation of how shapes and spaces influence our perceptions and inner reflections.
At the heart of this immersive experience, Élitis’ 2025 textile and wallcovering collections were presented through impressive scenography, reinforcing the tactile and visual dialogue between materials and space.
Game of Love: Maison Pierre Frey x Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Via Fatebenefratelli 3
This year at Milan Design Week, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac presented a dazzling and theatrical setting to unveil the new furniture collections from Maison Pierre Frey.
Inside a large marquee, surrounded by oversized banners and shields that evoked a medieval celebration, fabrics and wallpapers with poetic and dreamlike designs magnificently complemented each piece of furniture. This art exhibition marked the beginning of an exciting collaboration between Castelbajac and Pierre Frey, which will culminate in a collection to be launched in September.
Game of Love Exhibition
Maison Pierre Frey x Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Outside, vibrant collages and cut-outs with the playful LOVE/VOLE anagram invited visitors on a symbolic and playful journey. Inside, objects and animals inspired by contemporary Toile de Jouy came to life on a suspended mobile, creating a mesmerising aerial dance. This timeless experience offers visitors the chance to relax in the comfort of Pierre Frey’s new furniture.
Like a tranquil museum space where time stands still and imagination takes over, visitors were drawn into an immersive world where design and creativity shine together. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s whimsical graphics breathe new life into Pierre Frey’s new pieces in a dazzling and unexpected way.
Sahrai Milano: Senses & Lifestyle
Via A. Manzoni 38-45
The brand, known for its innovative approach and its commitment to exploring new frontiers, invited visitors to immerse themselves in a truly unique experience.
Sahrai Senses
SAHRAI SENSES was born out of a desire to recreate the history of the Sahrai family, tracing their journey back to 1830. All the senses are involved during this unique immersive experience and every detail has been selected by the Sahrai family.
SAHRAI SENSES has brought to life the beauty of Persian culture and its brilliant influence on the Sahrai works of art. A unique journey where you can see, hear, smell, taste and touch the family heritage through a true sensory experience.
Sahrai Lifestyle
Sahrai Milano embraces a new form of modernity by launching its innovative Denim on Denim capsule collection. SAHRAI LIFESTYLE is expressed this spring with an all-denim look for true trendsetters! The brand shows its ability to elevate any space with its trendy denim colours, the latest materials and extravagant fringes.
The Denim on Denim collection maintains the culture of country music and the casual look, combining an elegant and exclusive energy. A capsule collection that revolutionises the industry by transforming unused denim scraps into the most contemporary rugs.
Wall&decò: Coleções 2025
Salone del Mobile Hall 22- Stand B31 | Via Solera Mantegazza 7
Wall&decò offers a range of wall decoration solutions that adapt to various needs and spaces, combining functionality and design. Whether for residential or commercial environments, indoors or outdoors, the variety of collections allows for the perfect choice for every intended use. For 20 years, Wall&decò wallpapers have epitomised quality, craftsmanship and aesthetic sophistication.
Salone del Mobile Wall&decò Stand
Wall&decò Showroom Milan
CWC – Contemporary Wallpaper Collection 2025: Macro themes that transform walls into real visual stories of great impact. Printed on d.ecodura™, the world’s first bio-based vinyl wallpaper.
EWC – Essential Wallpaper Collection 2025: Wallpaper with 3D embossed textures and repeated patterns, for sophisticated interiors with refined design.
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