Fashion Week runs until Monday with a packed schedule of events, presentations and major designer debuts.
However, industry insiders always find time to check out the new hot spots in town, whether it’s a restaurant with a breathtaking view, a super-chic spot like Twiga, an exhibition paying tribute to the late photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, or a stroll down Via della Spiga, where two new stores have opened.
Here’s a list of the latest openings.
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Orizzonti
Orizzonti is the new food destination for those who want to enjoy the skyline of Milan. Located on the 13th floor of the Uptown Palace in Via Santa Sofia 10, Orizzonti offers a creative Mediterranean cuisine by Michelin-starred chef Luca Pedata.
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Among the restaurant’s signature dishes are the spaghettone with yellow datterino, cuttlefish ink and fermented strawberries and the ricciola with tomato, buttermilk and basil. Orizzonti offers more than 200 labels of Italian and international wines.
The interior design is characterized by a refined aesthetic with high-quality materials such as marble, wood and metal, the palette inspired by earth tones. The walls and ceilings feature the same shades with hues of brown, gray and beige, while the parquet is made of walnut and the floor is in Zebrato Margraf marble. One of the most iconic elements is the four meters long social table in Silver Stream marble. Next to it, the sculptural works from the Velata Drapes collection by Margraf, designed by Raffaello Galiotto, enhance the environment. The lighting is designed by Flos, and the seating is by Pedrali.
Orizzonti
Via Santa Sofia, 10 / 13th floor – 20122
orizzontimilano.com
Sea Signora Milano
Brera is welcoming a new food destination: Sea Signora Milano, located at Via Fiori Chiari, 32. At the helm are Antonio Fresa, the owner, and executive chef Roberto Godi.
The venue spans more than 3,715 square feet and can accommodate 80 guests between the restaurant and bar. Godi’s cuisine is a tribute to the traditional Mediterranean seafood culinary heritage, and among the specialties, there are oysters with black and red caviar, Milanese-style seafood with lemon salad, and sole “alla Roberto” enriched with clams, moscardini and razor shell.
The wines and cocktails comprise a selection from France, with a focus on Burgundy and Champagne. The bar, led by Milanese mixologist Alessandro Orlandini, features a drink list built on three pillars: great classics, signature low-alcohol drinks, and a monthly section dedicated to experimentation.
The restaurant was completed after a nearly yearlong renovation led by architect Fabio Bronda of Bronda architects studio. The central room of the venue is dominated by a large open kitchen, while the walls are characterized by warm tones with large purple velvet curtains and glass chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. A distinctive element is the large cylindrical aquarium, with plants and colorful effects.
Sea Signora Milano
Via Fiori Chiari, 32 – 20121
seasignorarest.com
Twiga Milano
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s LMDV Hospitality group acquired the Twiga luxury beach club from Flavio Briatore at the beginning of the year, and went on to open a luxury club in Milan opening on Tuesday.
The design by architect Stefano Belingardi is built on contrasts — red, black and steel. The club, located at Via Turati 29, can seat up to 100 guests for dinner from 9 p.m. to midnight.
The menu ranges from fish tacos with guacamole and Wagyu bun to Risotto alla Milanese. The offer is complemented by a “Raw Bar,” with oysters, shell fish and seafood platters to share.
Later, until 5 a.m., the club, which can accommodate up to 300 guests, will become a stage for DJs and international guests. The opening night will feature international artist 50 Cent.
Twiga Milano
Via Filippo Turati, 29 – 20121
twigaworld.com
Marco Bicego Boutique
Marco Bicego has arrived in Milan’s fashion district with a boutique on Via della Spiga, 1. The architectural project was designed by Parisotto+Formenton Architetti studio. The interior boasts high-quality materials, including warm-toned marble, light oak accents and satin gold finishes, complemented by sculptural brass elements that showcase the brand’s signature coil craftsmanship.
“This new space enables us to welcome clients from around the globe in an environment that perfectly embodies our aesthetic vision and Italian expertise,” Bicego stated. With a strong global presence, Marco Bicego jewelry is distributed in more than 50 countries, featuring flagships in Milan, Venice and Verona, as well as boutique locations in Paris, Athens, New York, Tokyo, Shanghai and more, and partners with top-tier multibrand retailers and department stores worldwide.
Marco Bicego Boutique
Via della Spiga, 1 – 20121
marcobicego.com
Flower Mountain
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Flower Mountain unveiled its first flagship in Milan, located at Via Durini, 4. Inside, the store features graphics inspired by Japanese aesthetics and burnt wood finishes that evoke the brand’s connection to nature. Noble materials such as marble and golden details are also present, with a color palette that follows the warm tones of sand and taupe. To commemorate the anniversary, the brand has launched a capsule collection that reinterprets some of its earliest models through a palette that recalls earthy nuances with bold chromatic details such as turquoise, purple and red.
Flower Mountain
Via Durini, 4 – 20122
flowermountain.com
Ports 1961
The storied brand Ports 1961 has a new flagship at Via della Spiga, 8. Spanning two floors and covering more than 2,160 square feet, the new boutique represents a milestone in the brand’s history, which can showcase the brand’s aesthetic and craftsmanship.
The interior of the boutique is characterized by a warm color palette, with beige and brown tones dominating the space. On the first floor, a gray carpet is strategically positioned in the center, creating contrast with the rich tones of the wooden parquet flooring. The store will carry the brand’s womenswear collections, as well as special capsules designed by Francesco Bertolini.
Port 1961
Via della Spiga, 8 – 20121
ports1961.com
La Piscine Pop-up
The Milan-based womenswear label La Piscine has opened its first pop-up at Rinascente. The brand, launched a year ago by creative director Alice Moraschini and chief executive officer Giovanni Muracchini, will showcase its collection until Sept. 30 on the fourth floor of Milan’s leading department store. The sculpted blazers, cozy cardigans and double-breasted coats reflect the brand’s contemporary, classic and minimalist aesthetic through a neutral palette with a touch of red, which is present in both the collection and the pop-up’s layout.
La Piscine pop up
Piazza del Duomo / 4th floor – 20121
lapiscinethelabel.com
“Sara Enrico. Under the Sun, Beyond the Skin” Exhibition
Fondazione Furla and Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Milano are continuing their collaboration by presenting the solo exhibition by Italian artist Sara Enrico, titled “Under the Sun, Beyond the Skin” until December.
Curated by Bruna Roccasalva, the exhibition is a site-specific project that unfolds in the outdoor spaces of the Villa Reale gardens. Enrico’s work explores the concept of transition as a constant state of experimentation, digging into the mix of different languages and considering the surface or “skin” of a subject in relation to its form and material composition. By combining approaches from tailoring, choreography and architecture, Enrico’s practice brings together materials such as concrete, pigment, fabric and steel.
This exhibition marks the seventh installment in the ongoing collaboration between Fondazione Furla and GAM, which was launched in 2021.
Galleria d’arte Moderna di Milano
Via Palestro, 16 – 20121
gam-milano.com
“Christoph Niemann: On Paper — A Selection by Plan C” Exhibition
On the opening of its first store, Plan C Frame on Via Manzoni, the brand will host on the ground floor a curated selection of works on paper by Christoph Niemann.
Developed in collaboration with the contemporary illustrator and visual storyteller’s Berlin studio, the exhibition brings together original ink drawings, screen prints, letterpress editions and a number of iconic New Yorker covers.
The exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into Niemann’s world through his technique and the formats he employs. As an artist, author and animator, Niemann’s work is regularly featured on the covers of The New Yorker, National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine.
His art has been the subject of numerous museum retrospectives, and he has collaborated with brands such as Hermès, Google, LAMY and The Museum of Modern Art. Niemann is also the author of several books, and his work was even featured in an episode of the Netflix series Abstract, which explores the creative processes of designers.
Plan C Frame
Via Manzoni, 21 – 20121
plan-c.com
“Eternal Elegance: The Timeless Photography of Gian Paolo Barbieri” Exhibition
The Zurich Insurance Group, in collaboration with the Milan-based gallery 29 Arts in Progress, pays tribute to the work of the late photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri with the exhibition “Eternal Elegance: The Timeless Photography of Gian Paolo Barbieri.”
Until Jan. 15, the artist’s works will be showcased at the new headquarters of Zurich Italy and Zurich Bank at Via Santa Margherita 11. Alongside many of Barbieri’s renowned masterpieces, the exhibition will also feature several previously unseen photographs, spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s as the result of in-depth research conducted within the artist’s archive.
Manuela Bottega, head of communication, brand and advertising at Zurich Italy, stated that “Barbieri constructs an experience that transforms a single moment into something deeper, evoking a multitude of emotions in the viewer. Zurich, always committed to protecting people’s well-being, sees artistic enjoyment as an extension of this mission.”
Via Santa Margherita, 11 – 20121