Best Travel Trends And Forecasts Podcasts (2024)

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113. Paris Olympics 2024 Uniform Collections 22:34

4h ago22:34

22:34

The Olympics is not ONLY about running the fastest, jumping the highest, and throwing the shot put the furthest. It is also about looking good while you do it. Yes, Olympic fashion is very much a thing and in this episode, you’ll learn all about it. We hear about the fashion surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympic games - discussing key trends, sustaina…

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112. The Future of the Dinner Party 18:23

4h ago18:23

18:23

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode, we discuss the dinner party. This classic culinary social situation is evolving in terms of who is being invited, what’s being served, and what gifts are being brought along if you’re invi…

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111. Surfing the Green Wave 23:20

18d ago23:20

23:20

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. Surfer, filmmaker and journalist Chris Nelson joins WGSN Editorial Director Bethan Ryder to discuss his documentary The Big Sea. In this episode, we dive into a new documentary exploring the connection bet…

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110. Festival Fashion with WGSN 28:16

1M ago28:16

28:16

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode, we discuss the emerging styles, subcultures, consumer drivers and aesthetics in youth fashion that we’ve been tracking at festivals across the globe. WGSN Youth Fashion Strategists Mia Jac…

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109. How Tech Can Build an Inclusive Future For Everyone 23:13

2M ago23:13

23:13

Hello and welcome to WGSN’s fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode, the WGSN Consumer Tech team discusses how technology – or more accurately, the way we interact with technology – can help improve the lives of people from marginalised communities. Joining…

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108. Hand Luggage Only: WGSN Unpacks Future Travel-wear Trends 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, which brings you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and products. Planning a vacation? Hands up if you overpack, underpack, or just epically fail when packing for a holiday. Well, this episode is for you. Sprinkled in among the forecasting chat, we have some hacks and …

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107. Mall Rats, Magic Mirrors and the Great Retail Revival 23:50

3M ago23:50

23:50

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. IRL retail is very much back with a bang. Discussing the green shoots of physical retail 2024 is Joe McDonnell, Director of Insight, together with our Insight retail experts Laura Saunter, Senior Strategist, …

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106. Milan Design Week 2024: Swings, Vibrating Bathtubs and Optimising the Senses 24:35

3M ago24:35

24:35

Milan Design Week is the world’s biggest event dedicated to design and innovation – and WGSN’s team of experts visit every year. In this episode, hear from WGSN forecasters Lisa White, Director of Strategic Forecasting and Creative Direction, Gemma Riberti, Director of Interiors, and Helen Palmer, Head of Materials, Textiles & Knit, as they dive in…

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105. Cosmoprof Unveiled with WGSN: AI, Beauty Glimmers, and ‘Tweakment Adjacent’ Skincare 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast, bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode of WGSN’s Create Tomorrow podcast, the WGSN Beauty team reflects on Cosmoprof Bologna – the biggest annual beauty trade show in the world that sets the agenda for all categories of beauty. Spe…

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104. WGSN Live From SXSW 25:05

4M ago25:05

25:05

Hello and welcome to the fortnightly Create Tomorrow podcast bringing you the latest innovations impacting the future of design and product. In this episode of WGSN’s Create Tomorrow podcast, we report from this year’s SXSW festival, the annual event in Austin, Texas which brings together tech, film, music, education, and culture – it’s always buzz…

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103. Illuminating Nocturnal Living with Dutch Artist Daan Roosegaarde 25:28

5M ago25:28

25:28

How can the beauty of light help solve the climate crisis? What does it mean to see the stars at night? And what can we learn from fireflies? These are the questions answered by the enlightening artworks of Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde. Daan is the founder of the social design lab Studio Roosegaarde, most famous for Spark, organic sustainable fire…

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102. Collectible Figurines and Parasols with Passementerie - The Latest Decor Trends from Maison & Objet 25:07

5M ago25:07

25:07

We’re constantly scouring the globe for the latest trends, and in this episode of Create Tomorrow we report back from Maison & Objet, the biannual interiors trade fair in Paris. One of the most important global events for the interior design industry. Director of WGSN Interiors Gemma Riberti shares her fair highlights, from the colours she’s tracke…

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101. Why Apricot Crush is WGSN’s Colour of 2024 21:38

6M ago21:38

21:38

Why is 2024 set for a warm glow? Tune in to hear how WGSN – in collaboration with sibling business Coloro – forecasts the colour of the year 18 months in advance and why this year’s shade is such a warming, gentle and versatile hue. Exploring the inclusive, nourishing power of Apricot Crush with WGSN’s editorial director Bethan Ryder is Petra Lundg…

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100. Olympic Breakdancing, Election Fever and Collective Effervescence – WGSN’s 2024 preview 20:43

6M ago20:43

20:43

Very much near-forecasting, in this episode we preview the year ahead, considering how the key events from politics, sports and entertainment will impact consumers and brands. WGSN’s editorial director Bethan Ryder speaks to Joe McDonnell, director of Insight, as he discusses 2024’s major events in relation to consumer behaviour. Discover how elect…

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99. Pack Your Totes – WGSN’s Top Three Cities to Watch in 2024 26:20

7M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, editorial director Bethan Ryder is joined by colleagues Raeesa Brey, Cassandra Gagnon, and Natacia Lim to reveal three of WGSN’s cities to watch in 2024.From coastal concrete jungles to hyper-connected tech hubs preserving traditional cultures, here’s our pick of the cities now rising to meet the changing demands of urban living.We…

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98. Top Trends for 2024 - From the Multi-Species Home to Meals as Drinks 18:47

7M ago18:47

18:47

Will the robots take over? How will brands tackle sustainability? And what will become our favourite tipple in 2024? Tune in to get the answers as we discover just some of the trends WGSN is forecasting for the coming year. Join Carla Buzasi, CEO of WGSN and the host of this end-of-the-year episode with her fellow WGSN guests Andrea Bell, VP of Con…

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97. Snow Globes, Teatails and Pudding Extinction… WGSN’s Festive Table Trends 24:47

7M ago24:47

24:47

Are you swapping your panettone for Christmas pudding? Toasting Lunar New Year with a Teatail? Or livening up your Hanukkah sufganiyot with Mexican guava flavours? If not, this episode might encourage you to dip into these new trends. As the year draws to a close, we tickle your tastebuds and take a look at how annual festive food and drink traditi…

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96. Faux Nipples and Leak-Proof Knickers – Underwear Trends Uncovered 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

Join us for a rifle through the underwear drawer of fashion, as we examine this often contentious category, which historically has been very polarised. Intimates and Lingeries is often a category split between the fun - read sexy - and the functional and never the twain shall meet. But the smalls category has come on in leaps and bounds and in this…

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95. Lounge Car – Why Electric Vehicles Are the Relaxation Pods Of the Future 28:43

9M ago28:43

28:43

Plump, swivel seats that offer massage functionality and bed-down flat, wraparound screens, lighting that boosts circadian rhythms and reduces stress and scentscaping possibilities… Lounge or spa? Neither actually. This could be the car interior of the future if CASE innovations (tune in to discover what that is) continue to evolve, helping to push…

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FEDHASA UNVEILS ITS HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2:30

9M ago2:30

2:30

Welcome to a brand-new episode of 'Trending Travel Talk' with your host Amanda. We're back with another exciting episode, and today were looking at Fedhasa's Hospitality Awards. The Federation of Hospitality Association of South Africa, FEDHASA, has just unveiled its inaugural Hospitality Awards, and it's a date you'll want to mark on your calendar…

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94. The Rise of Beauty’s Age-Positive Movement 25:17

9M ago25:17

25:17

How do brands speak to us as we age? Does the language used encourage us to buy from them or steer clear? Food for thought on this conversation around age beauty and brands. Director of Editorial at WGSN Bethan Ryder speaks about the age-agnostic shift we are seeing in beauty products. Age-agnostic is essentially a move away from skin resilience cl…

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Jim Jones Drip Checks Death Row Pendants, LeBron's Louis Vuitton Campaign & Travis Scott's $1M Merch 5:57

9M ago5:57

5:57

On this week's Drip Report, Jim Jones reviews Lebron James' new deal and campaign with Louis Vuitton. He also covers Travis Scott breaking records by selling $1 million worth of merch. Jim talks about the upcoming auction of rare Death Row pendants and gives a weekend weather report for fashion across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Jim Jones on Weekend Weather, Nike Gym Gear, 2028 Olympics Flag Football & More | Drip Report 6:40

9M ago6:40

6:40

#JimJones is back with another episode of Drip Report bringing you the latest fashion, music, sports, and culture news. In this week's show we talk 2028 Olympics additions, the end of DVDs at Best Buy, new gym gear from Nike, and more. Jim gives the weather forecast for NYC, Memphis, Vegas, LA and more cities so you know how to dress. We also cover…

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93. Must-Have Decor Trends for the Festive Season 26:32

9M ago26:32

26:32

In this episode, WGSN Interiors strategists discuss the key trends in Holiday decor, from tablescaping to gift wrapping. Host Bethan Ryder, Editorial Director at WGSN, speaks to Bonnie Pierre-Davis and Cassandra Gagnon about how consumers are approaching gifting for the Holiday season, interior trend aesthetics and ways we can gift wrap with a focu…

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92. Scenarios of the Future with Climate Fiction Writer Kim Stanley Robinson 30:57

10M ago30:57

30:57

In this episode, WGSN Creative Director Lisa White and acclaimed climate fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson discuss biodiversity, sustainability incentives and regulations, and whether AI is impacting human creativity. Kim Stanley Robinson has been writing for over 40 years and has published more than 20 books, focusing on near and far futures. He…

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91. Exploring Inclusive Design with Lekker Architects at Singapore Design Week 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Exploring Inclusive Design with Lekker Architects at Singapore Design WeekFrom ceramics that conduct electricity to visions of the inclusive urban environments of tomorrow, in this episode, we preview Singapore Design Week (SDW) which runs until October 1. Dawn Lim, executive director of DesignSingapore Council, talks about this festival of creativ…

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90. London Design Festival Special #3 - Materials are the Message 21:16

10M ago21:16

21:16

In our final episode of mini-episodes reporting from the London Design Festival, an annual event that takes over the UK capital every September, we visit Material Matters on London’s Southbank. Now in its second year, the fair has sprung from a podcast of the same name and occupies the atmospheric Bargehouse at the Oxo Tower. On until September 23,…

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89. London Design Festival Special #2 - Colourful, Convivial Design Collaborations 25:37

10M ago25:37

25:37

In episode two of our series of mini-episodes reporting from the London Design Festival, an annual event that takes over the UK capital every September, we visit some of the exhibitions on show in the west side of town at Brompton Design District. Curator of the area, design writer and consultant Jane Withers, explains the theme, Conviviality – The…

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88. London Design Festival Special #1 – Building Regenerative Futures 16:58

10M ago16:58

16:58

As the London Design Festival kicks off, we take Create Tomorrow on the road for a series of mini-episodes reporting on the various events, installations and exhibitions that pop up across the UK capital every September. Tune in to hear our host Bethan Ryder, Editorial Director at WGSN, catch up with some of the curators, designers and studios cont…

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87. Will AI Become Your New Design Superpower? 28:32

11M ago28:32

28:32

Does AI pose an existential threat to designers? In this episode of Create Tomorrow, Director of WGSN Consumer Tech Lisa Yong discusses how AI is impacting the creative design process, and what it might mean for the future of creativity. Joining Lisa are Reiko Morrison, WGSN’s Head of CMF, and Matt Zara, WGSN Consumer Tech Strategist. The team cove…

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Jim Jones & Luh Tyler Discuss Weekend Weather, New Music, Rick Ross Course & More | Drip Report 8:23

11M ago8:23

8:23

Join host Jim Jones and special guest Luh Tyler as they break down all the latest hip hop news, sneaker drops, and drip on this week's episode of Drip Report. They discuss new music from Luh Tyler, debate who the GOAT point guard is between Steph Curry and Magic Johnson, talk about the upcoming Rick Ross course at Georgia State University, and more…

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86. Slime Moulding the Future with ecoLogicStudio 24:47

11M ago24:47

24:47

How can microorganisms such as algae, fungi and slime mould be used to create a better future? In this episode of Create Tomorrow WGSN Editorial Director Bethan Ryder examines the future of biodesign. Her guests are Marco Poletto and Claudia Pasquero, architects, academics and co-founders of ecoLogicStudio, who talk about how we might create a bett…

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Jim Jones On Weekend Weather, TikTok Bans, Paramount Pump Faking BET Sale & More | Drip Report 6:31

12M ago6:31

6:31

Your brother #JimJones is back with another episode of #DripReport. This week we're talking about Paramount deciding not to sell their stake in BET despite big offers from Diddy, Byron Allen and Tyler Perry. Also YouTube trying to compete with TikTok by launching their new "Samples" feature in the YouTube Music app. And New York has banned TikTok o…

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Jim Jones, Jeezy & Lil Yachty Talk Projects, Tours & Weekend Weather Forecast | Drip Report 12:46

12M ago12:46

12:46

This Drip Report episode features Jeezy and Lil Yachty as special guests. Jeezy discusses his new book while Yachty talks touring after 5 years and mentoring from Drake. Jim Jones covers the closing of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club, Kanye's childhood home auction, and labels exploring AI music. Stay for conversations with these hip hop legends, national weath…

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85. Low & No Alcohol: The Sober-Curious Movement 19:37

12M ago19:37

19:37

Is the low or no alcohol movement a passing fad or a new lifestyle choice that’s here to stay? WGSN discussed a more mindful approach to drinking alcohol back in November 2022. In this episode, we delve further into the low and no alcohol drinking movement, discover why it’s popular with Gen Z and discuss its global expansion. Plus we offer a taste…

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Jim Jones On Weekend Weather, Iconic NBA Jerseys, Drake's Record Breaking Tour & More | Drip Report 8:58

12M ago8:58

8:58

On this sizzling summer episode of Drip Report, Jim Jones delves into iconic NBA jerseys, the highest-grossing tours, and the world of music with special guest Mario. Jim dives into the wild summer weather, giving watchers and listeners a unique take on forecast updates from across the country. the duo chat about Mario's upcoming music and tour wit…

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84. Inspiring coastal destinations from Rio to Margate 28:29

1y ago28:29

28:29

At WGSN, our mission is to stay ahead of the curve for our clients. In this episode of Create Tomorrow, we explore the coastal cities making strides in retail, hospitality and culture. Our City by City team share insights on must-visit destinations in Asia, South America and Europe for fresh and inspirational experiences – all featured in our lates…

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Jim Jones On Weekend Heat Waves, Travis Scott, Rick Ross' $20M Watch & More | Drip Report 9:23

1y ago9:23

9:23

Tune into this scorching episode of the #DripReport as #JimJones celebrates his birthday with the forecast of the hottest styles, trends, and weather. With special guests Earn Your Leisure, we explore the forecast for New York City, Seattle, Palm Springs, and more. We dive into the latest in sneaker trends, lavish timepieces, and exclusive music ne…

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83. Building a Timber Future with Waugh Thistleton 25:30

1y ago25:30

25:30

Could wood be the key to building more sustainable cities? In this episode of Create Tomorrow, architect Andrew Waugh and WGSN’s Editorial Director Bethan Ryder explore the power of engineered timber and how it might help us to build a better future for people and the planet. Andrew Waugh is co-founder with Anthony Thistleton of British architectur…

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Hottest Summer Ever, Drip Culture ft. Icewear Vezzo, Threads vs Twitter & More | Drip Report 8:48

1y ago8:48

8:48

Hold onto your sunglasses, Jim Jones is back on the Drip Report with the sizzling weekend weather and the latest in the hip-hop world! 🌞🎶 Featuring special guest, Detroit's finest, Icewear Vezzo. Get the lowdown on how to stay cool during the hottest summer on record and hear Icewear’s thoughts on the thriving Detroit music scene. Plus, we talk abo…

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July 4th Weekend Drip: Hip-Hop Takes Over Sports, Platinum Anthems, & Fashion Trends | Drip Report 11:15

1y ago11:15

11:15

Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July weekend in style as Jim Jones returns with another episode of the Drip Report! 🔥 This week, Jim covers the sizzling weather across the country and gets insights from special guests Lola Brooke and the highly talented MC, Symba. Plus, get into how hip-hop is making waves in the sports world, particularly golf, …

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82. Festival Style – What’s Headlining Now & Next 28:03

1y ago28:03

28:03

Jeans and a T-shirt? Cowboy boots or wellies? When it comes to festival wear are you more practical or performative? In this episode of Create Tomorrow, we find out what fashion trends are dominating the current and future landscape of festival fashion.WGSN has been tracking festival fashion across the globe for years now, delivering unique insight…

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Jim Jones & Bia On The Weekend Weather, Pusha T, Pharrell's Louis Vuitton Show & More | Drip Report 8:23

1y ago8:23

8:23

Tune in to this weeks episode of the #DripReport with #JimJones! We got the weekend weather from NYC to Miami, and don’t miss out as Bia joins the show to talk LA vibes and her sensational music. Plus, stay informed with the latest in luxury, from Mercedes integrating AI into their cars to Rihanna's dazzling Timepiece Choker and the highlights of P…

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81. Designing Joy into Luxury Retail with Architects Sybarite 28:07

1y ago28:07

28:07

In this episode, Bethan Ryder, Editorial Director at WGSN is joined by guests Simon Mitchell, co-founder of architectural studio Sybarite, and Laura Saunter, Senior Strategist at WGSN. Together, Bethan and guests explore the landscape of luxury retail, from the return of the mega flagship in the post-pandemic era to how luxury brands are meeting th…

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80. The Snacking Revolution: From Hype Treats To It-Desserts 20:51

1y ago20:51

20:51

Welcome back to Create Tomorrow. On this week’s episode Claire Lancaster, WGSN head of Food & Drink and Katherine Schub, Forecaster and Strategist on our Food and Drink team join Bethan to discuss snacking culture. Consumers are snacking more than ever, whether for comfort, for their health or for convenience. In this episode, host director of Edit…

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79. Dressed up for Mars (or Netflix!) with Vollebak 25:52

1y ago25:52

25:52

Vollebak is a British fashion brand focusing on designing clothes that will see us through extreme environments, war and space exploration. Co-founder of the clothing company Steve Tidball joins host editorial director Bethan Ryder and WGSN head of activewear Yvonne Kostiak to discuss the future of clothing for the next century, innovations in the …

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78. Milan Design Week Special #4 - Materials Focus 22:00

1y ago22:00

22:00

This is the concluding episode of our Milan Design Week Special series in which we’ve explored some of the key trends and brought you insights and interviews from the 2023 edition, which takes place across the city and also at Fiera Milano exhibition centre located just outside the city. Bethan Ryder, WGSN Executive Editorial Director is joined by …

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77. Milan Design Week Special #3 - Sustainability and Design 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

This is the third in our series of episodes in which we bring you some of the key trends, insights and interviews from Milan Design Week 2023. The annual Milan Design Week is considered the world’s biggest event dedicated to design which takes place at Fiera Milano exhibition centre located just outside the city, plus across the city as Fuorisalone…

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76. Milan Design Week Special #2 - Outdoor Lifestyles 17:36

1y ago17:36

17:36

This is the second in our series of episodes in which we bring you some of the key trends, insights and interviews from Milan Design Week 2023. The annual Milan Design Week is considered the world’s biggest event dedicated to design which takes place at Fiera Milano exhibition centre located just outside the city, plus across the city as Fuorisalon…

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75. Milan Design Week Special #1 - A Sense of Optimism 21:59

1y ago21:59

21:59

Over the next four episodes our Interiors experts will be bringing you key trends, insights and interviews from this year’s Milan Design Week. Subscribers can find a suite of six trend analysis reports covering all the trends you need to know from this year’s event, in this short series of podcasts we’ll cover four of those trends. The annual Milan…

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