Report from Milan: Scouting Hot New Accessories

Irwin Weiner - We just got back from Milan, arguably the most design-oriented city on the planet. Part of our visit was to pay homage to La Rinascente, the fashion-forward department store with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Duomo.

This 150-year-old department store received a 2009 jolt, completely modernizing its departments and opening up a basement-level Design Supermarket filled with great objects from Italy and other countries. Breathtaking views, food, clothing, and home goods to be had - so let's get started with photos of our lunch at the La Rinascente rooftop lounge and some of our favorite finds, followed by a list of designers and objects you should look into for your home.

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Recommended Reading: Tools For Living

Irwin Weiner ASID - We often make new discoveries at a trade fair or industry show, and this Spring's Book Expo America show, the largest gathering of global publishers in the United States, gave us one great discovery - Fiell. Charlotte and Peter Fiell started their own UK-based publishing company founded on their love of design.

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