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Milan Design Week 2026: Top Parties and Nightlife Highlights

festival-fair · 2026-05-01

Milan Design Week 2026 featured a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous parties hosted by brands, studios, and publications. Volker Haug Studio and The Future Perfect hosted a Late Night Dance Party at Detune in Milan, with DJ Honey Dijon and the debut of the studio's first portable lamp. Salone del Mobile held a dinner on stage at Teatro La Scala, where President Maria Porro highlighted the architecture and craftsmanship of the rigging loft. H&M Home and Kelly Wearstler hosted a cocktail dînatoire with tiramisu matching the collection's vase silhouettes. Knoll and Dozie Kanu took over Bar Nico to celebrate their collaboration. Wallpaper* and Rosewood hosted an aperitivo illuminated by Andrea Branzi's handcrafted lamps. Creative agency P:S, Apartamento, and Uniqlo held an intimate dinner at Michela Pelizzari's home with closet karaoke. Marni and Wallpaper* partied at Pasticceria Cucchi with Negronis and pastries. RH's grand opening in Milan featured celebrities Margot Robbie and Zoe Saldana. Molteni & C's dinner took place in Elisa Ossino's botanical installation, celebrating Vincent Van Duysen's birthday and decade as creative director. Camron's annual dinner at Trattoria del Ciumbia included guests Faye Toogood, Charlene Prempeh, Marc Benda, Lee Broom, and Aric Chen.

Key facts

  • Volker Haug Studio and The Future Perfect hosted a Late Night Dance Party at Detune with DJ Honey Dijon.
  • The party debuted the studio's first portable lamp, launching later in 2026.
  • Salone del Mobile held a dinner on stage at Teatro La Scala.
  • Salone del Mobile President Maria Porro spoke about the rigging loft's architecture and craftsmanship.
  • H&M Home and Kelly Wearstler hosted a cocktail dînatoire with tiramisu.
  • Knoll and Dozie Kanu celebrated their collaboration at Bar Nico.
  • Wallpaper* and Rosewood hosted an aperitivo with Andrea Branzi's lamps.
  • P:S, Apartamento, and Uniqlo held an intimate dinner at Michela Pelizzari's home with closet karaoke.
  • Marni and Wallpaper* partied at Pasticceria Cucchi.
  • RH's grand opening in Milan featured Margot Robbie and Zoe Saldana.
  • Molteni & C's dinner featured Elisa Ossino's botanical installation and celebrated Vincent Van Duysen's birthday.
  • Camron's annual dinner at Trattoria del Ciumbia included Faye Toogood, Charlene Prempeh, Marc Benda, Lee Broom, and Aric Chen.

Entities

Artists

  • Honey Dijon
  • Kelly Wearstler
  • Dozie Kanu
  • Andrea Branzi
  • Ron Arad
  • Dan Thawley
  • Valentina Ciuffi
  • Eleni Petaloti
  • Margot Robbie
  • Zoe Saldana
  • Vincent Van Duysen
  • Elisa Ossino
  • Faye Toogood
  • Charlene Prempeh
  • Marc Benda
  • Lee Broom
  • Aric Chen
  • Sujata Burman
  • Rosa Bertoli
  • Maria Porro

Institutions

  • Volker Haug Studio
  • The Future Perfect
  • Salone del Mobile
  • Teatro La Scala
  • H&M Home
  • Knoll
  • Wallpaper*
  • Rosewood
  • P:S
  • Apartamento
  • Uniqlo
  • Marni
  • RH
  • Molteni & C
  • Camron
  • Lumens
  • Dimorestudio
  • Trattoria del Ciumbia
  • Detune
  • Bar Nico
  • Pasticceria Cucchi
  • Matter and Shape
  • Alcova
  • Objects of Common Interest

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Detune
  • Teatro La Scala
  • Bar Nico
  • Pasticceria Cucchi
  • Trattoria del Ciumbia
  • Michela Pelizzari's home

Sources