"Keeping up with the safety measurements was very important to me, which is why the story is shot from an intercom as well as from a distance—to showcase this reality.” Alliegro reimages the fashion shoot for this geared-up new time, and creates some stunning images in the process.
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Milan concurs: there’s a special place in Europe’s heart for mid-century America, and it was the aesthetic of this era that dominated the Salon de Mobile last week. An office team member, Simon Flamigni, in Milan wandered off the beaten path to the outer reaches of the fair where the emphasis is less on product and more on a good time — visually and otherwise.
One such venue was staged in a famous vault beneath the Milan Centrale train station to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Surface magazine: The Diner by Rockwell Group was a re-creation of mid-century American diners in styles resembling a roadtrip across this great nation: beach bum vibes for the West Coast, quaint and classic for the Midwest, and the glitz of New York City for East Coast. Whether you’re a nomad or a next-door neighbor, the diner welcomes you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Other adventures include a stroll through the fruitful designs of Dimore Studio; the sensuous lines of Alcova Restaurant; The Tile Club (a pop-up London-style Gentleman’s club) by Matteo Cibic with Studio Blanco; a room with a view of scenes from the journeys of 18th and 19th century travellers, using the smallest glass tiles in the world by Marazzi; the smart, punchy hues of Hay; and the private residence of the late Gabriella Crespi, legendary Italian furniture designer. It’s a fabulous journey that is a lush wonder for the senses, combining smooth modern design lines with the classic ornamentation of centuries-old Italian luxe.
Over the span of six days, and 1,000 art installations, the city celebrated the best and the brightest of craftsmanship inside and out of Italy. One of the many exhibits took place in Villa Borsani, which was built by one of the classics: Osvaldo Borsani. The abandoned villa was brought back to life by Ambra Medda, who was invited to curate the space. She worked alongside architect Tommaso Fantoni and florist Sophie Wolansk to bring us Casa Libera!.
The exhibit, a work of art itself, is a welcomed reminder of the power of design, and craftsmanship, bridging the gap between history and modern day art.
For more information on the fair and the artists included, head to the Salone de Mobile homepage.
To represent Glam in its fullest, the collective chose to feature Dese Escobar’s 100-year-old grandfather. While we couldn't chat with him ourselves, office spoke with a few members of the Glam family, who gave us their thoughts on the intercultural and intergenerational importance of sports, the similarities between artists and athletes.
How do you think glam reflects the sentiment of this specific project?
GLAM We really wanted to capture everyone in their own truth for this project. Our message is to be inclusive gender, race and age we welcome it all. it was great to see people comfortable in their own skin and that is what glam is really about.
What is the message behind "No Basketball Adherences?
Kyle Luu “No Basketball Adherences” is a way for people to see the Nike brand as accessible, even beyond the arena of professional athletics. For us— from meetings, straight to the clubs, everyday is a constant hustle, especially in the city, and comfort is a must. It was also important for the LGBTQ community to be visible in an arena that generally doesn't spotlight us. We are so grateful that Nike’s commissioning the project gave us a platform to speak and be seen.
Dese Escobar Basketball isn’t just in the stadium, it is also in the hands of fashion, art and culture.
How are sports and creative mediums similar? What do you see reflected in athletes and artists?
KL I think the biggest common ground between athletes and creatives is work ethic, as well as hustle and determination. As creatives we're constantly fighting for our voices and vision to be seen, the fight is real and we’re putting in work to see our faces in top tier positions.
DE The culture of basketball can become the center for creative and athletic exchange.
What was the reasoning behind having Dese’s grandfather in this?
DE Basketball is the favorite sport of both my father and grandfather. They immigrated from the Philippines and fell in love with the culture. I never played basketball but wanted to have my 100 year-old grandfather in the shoot to bring together different cultures for the love of basketball.
Where is glam going?
KL We're more than just a party. We want our message and outlook on life to take over the world.
DE Global.
Fiffany Luu I think glam is a powerful movement, I want to see more woman of color in positions that are usually filled by white heterosexual men, it is so wonderful to see how much support we've gotten in new york and around the world. Hopefully one day the Glam brand can position us to make wiser and smarter decisions than our current leaders.
