Starck Tag

MILAN — In the newest development of Dior’s collaboration with Philippe Starck, a collection of furniture was unveiled at Milan’s stately 18th-century Palazzo Citterio during Design Week. The presentation was conceived as an immersive experience, as Miss Dior chairs — from the primary Dior by Starck collection last yr — were displayed through a surprising choreography: an aerial ballet, suspended above a mirrored floor in black to reflect the lightness of the objects. The installation was punctuated by videos projected on giant screens, to the rhythm of a musical composition by Soundwalk Collective, which consists of Stephan Crasneanscki and Simone Merli. Starck revisited the Monsieur Dior armchair and the Medallion chair, while expanding the product offering with tables and stools — equally light...