In2Green at Milan Design Week
For the past 6 months, I have been working on creative direction for sustainable textile brand In2Green under the new ownership of Jehann Biggs. I’m so excited that our collection of designer throw blankets will be featured in a curated exhibition next week at Isola Design as part of Milan Design Week. The exhibit includes designs by myself, Elodie Blanchard, Jill Malek, Stacy Garcia, Petra Kaksonen and Susy Pilgrim Waters.
The exhibit titled, "Is One Life Enough?" features a curated selection of collectible pieces and market-ready products crafted using sustainable materials and circular methods. It sparks a dialogue on the countless possibilities within a human, product, and material lifetime while showcasing ways to infuse new life into products designed for a single life cycle.
In2Green will be showcasing the Eartha Collection, where nature meets artistry. Sustainable throw blankets are crafted from upcycled t-shirt clippings & recycled water bottles. Vibrant hues awaken the senses and grounding tones evoke tranquility.
Visit the show April 15–21 at Lampo Milano, Via Valtellina 5 – 20129 Milano.
Isola is the world’s first digital and physical platform bringing visibility to independent designers and design studios, by connecting them to design professionals, companies, curators, journalists, and potential clients. Its dedicated curatorial team selects projects with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and handcraft. Isola also organizes various in-person events under the umbrella of Isola Design Festival, which takes place throughout the year, during Milan Design Week.
"This Future is Currently Unavailable” is not just a tagline, but a call to action and reflection. The idea came during our adventurous travels to global design events, sparking a vision of the immense potential within our design community. This year, Isola is on a journey to prove that design is more than just sustainability, it's a powerhouse for tackling real-world issues. Picture it like this, a traveling hub of exciting, curated, and innovative design initiatives. We’re not just building a community, we're setting the stage for the future of design!” — says Gabriele Cavallaro, co-founder and CEO of Isola Design Group.
To move towards the future, designers must embrace experimentation and collaboration across all fields and disciplines, seek innovative solutions, and keep in mind that design should collectively impact the planet and humanity. By bringing together designers from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, the event will inspire a holistic approach that transcends borders and traditional ways of seeing design. Highlighting forward-looking proposals that mix innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, Isola unites diverse fields into a promising design multiverse, showcasing the potential face of this industry in the years ahead.
Photography: Shawn McCarney & Anwyn Howarth