I’m getting all my black things together for Milan. Misterarthur and I leave in just a week. The Salone is the giant international furniture show. This year they expect over 270,000 visitors. The show is separated into a number of large pavilions - a total of 226,000 square metres.

It’s not just furniture. Soft home products are there, and a huge kitchen exhibit.

The show is divided into two styles - contemporary and classic. It’s so huge that one person couldn’t possibly see everything. But I’ll try. I’m especially interested in the Satellite Pavilion, which features young designers and students.

I’ll be posting throughout the day, along with Arthur and Industrial Designer, Leon Fitzpatrick.

It may seem rather abstract, but this is where the trends emerge. This is where it all starts - color, new materials, styles. Think of it like haute couture for the world of home furnishings.