Dolce & Gabbana is not a brand known for understatement, and, true to form, its new collections amp up the glamour stakes. In addition to the leopard, zebra and maiolica prints that debuted when the brand launched its homeware line last year, Oro 24k, as its name suggests, throws subtlety to the wind with baroque-inspired gold splashed over everything, from upholstery, tables, bar cabinets and table accessories to wall coverings. Dior is also dealing in precious metals, with its Miss Dior chair – a modern reworking of the Medallion chair that Christian Dior used at his shows, by French designer Philippe Starck – in gold, silver and rose-gold finishes, or neon toile de Jouy upholstery. This year it is accompanied by Monsieur Dior, a new, larger armchair, along with a selection of equally elegant metallic and marble-topped tables.
The glamour of cocktail hour has been channelled at several brands, including Cassina, whose Hayama bar cabinet, by designer Patricia Urquiola, comes in lacquer and mirrored glass. Continuing the bar theme, Gucci has launched its own pre-mixed cocktail, the gin-based Elisir d’Elicriso, whose bottle would add instant wow factor to a drinks tray; while Marni has brought its bohemian aesthetic to teatime with a collection of elegant teapots, cups and saucers and plates in collaboration with Belgian brand Serax.
Hermès is similarly focusing on statement colour, including a collection of richly coloured blown-glass lamps to act as jewellery for the home. Coloured glass lighting and bright lacquered tables and cabinets were a key theme, including at the highly influential Dimore Studio, where they were teamed with gloss-painted walls, gilded woodwork and a mix of languorous vintage chairs.
High shine and high glamour were also features at Louis Vuitton, where the golden age of travel has been channelled. Its Basket Table, a collaboration with designers Zanellato/Bortotto, combines woven leather with a glossy lavastone top, in pillarbox-red and white.