Luxe Italian Entertaining

Bright bubblegum colours and kitsch figurines aren’t usually what come to mind when you think luxury Italian home and kitchenware, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in Alessi’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection. Alessi is a ubiquitous brand when it comes to thoughtfully designed, architecturally considered homeware, and despite some of the slightly quirkier additions, this entire collection rings true to their elegant hallmark. Our personal favourites include the Tutti Frutti designed by Giulio Iacchetti, a simple design that could hold everything from your necklaces to your nectarines, Broken Bowl designed by Maximilian Schmahl—thoughtful, clean, and beautiful—and oddly enough Tea Rex, designed by Michael Graves (do we need a reason?) And of course, we can’t forget the collection’s somewhat flagship pieces, the colourful, geometric-inspired Ellipse collection, designed by Abi Alice. Go on, add some unique elegance to your home this spring. — Aleeza Khan

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