Stylist's eye: editor-at-large Leila Latchin's photo diary of the 2014 Salone del Mobile

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a detail of the 'Jardin d'osier imprimé' silk fabric by Pierre Marie for Hermès
Stylist and Wallpaper* editor-at-large Leila Latchin once again scoured Milan to capture a unique portrait of the Salone del Mobile 2014, unearthing hidden gems and a host of surprises. Here, we show you a photographic taster of the fair through her lens… Pictured is a detail of the 'Jardin d'osier imprimé' silk fabric by Pierre Marie for Hermès
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'Drawer Kitchen' by Gitta Gschwendtner for Schiffini

'Drawer Kitchen' by Gitta Gschwendtner for Schiffini

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Chinese artist Li Wei in a gravity-defying situation

Chinese artist Li Wei, whose work often depicts him in gravity-defying situations, took to the skies for a performance in the Piazza Duomo

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'Tudor Bonanza Furnishings' by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili

'Tudor Bonanza Furnishings' by Ferruccio Laviani for Emmemobili

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'Nest' chair by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

'Nest' chair by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

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'God' (far left) and 'The End' (centre), by Toiletpaper duo Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for Gufram, sit alongside the brand's 'Hot Lips' sofa

'God' (far left) and 'The End' (centre), by Toiletpaper duo Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for Gufram, sit alongside the brand's 'Hot Lips' sofa

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'Keystone' chairs, by Os & OOS, at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

'Keystone' chairs, by Os & OOS, at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

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Sculpture (left) by Nacho Carbonell and armchair (right) by Nigel Coates for Fornasetti, both at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

Sculpture (left) by Nacho Carbonell and armchair (right) by Nigel Coates for Fornasetti, both at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

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'Dinuovo' by Uufie at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

'Dinuovo' by Uufie at Museo Bagatti Valsecchi

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Wares on display at Sfera's shop in Milan

Wares on display at Sfera's shop in Milan

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Painted ceramics at the Sfera shop

Painted ceramics at the Sfera shop

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Geometric wallpaper by Dimore Studio

Geometric wallpaper by Dimore Studio

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'Light E-Motion' by Marcel Wanders for Barovier & Toso

'Light E-Motion' by Marcel Wanders for Barovier & Toso

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'Solid Dreams' by Andrea Branzi at Galleria Clio Calvi Rudy Volpi

'Solid Dreams' by Andrea Branzi at Galleria Clio Calvi Rudy Volpi

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'Moulds' collection of suspended lights by Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus for Lasvit

'Moulds' collection of suspended lights by Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus for Lasvit

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'Magnetic' by Libor Sošťák for Lasvit

'Magnetic' by Libor Sošťák for Lasvit

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Coat by Erica and Faye Toogood at Project B

Coat by Erica and Faye Toogood at Project B

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Fabrics at Galleria Rossella Colombari

Fabrics at Galleria Rossella Colombari

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'Source Material' by Jasper Morrison, Jonathan Olivares and Marco Velardi at the Kaleidoscope Project Space

'Source Material' by Jasper Morrison, Jonathan Olivares and Marco Velardi at the Kaleidoscope Project Space

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Fresh green beans spill over at the Arabeschi di Latte dining event at Discipline

Fresh green beans spill over at the Arabeschi di Latte dining event at Discipline

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Visitors at the Moroso showroom were greeted by colourful and graphic paintings by artist Peter McDonald printed onto drapes

Visitors at the Moroso showroom were greeted by colourful and graphic paintings by artist Peter McDonald printed onto drapes

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Whimsical wall hangings by Peter McDonald for Moroso, at the brand's 'Chair Lift' exhibition

Whimsical wall hangings by Peter McDonald for Moroso, at the brand's 'Chair Lift' exhibition

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The painting 'Interpretation Project for a stable-library' by Salvador Dali (pictured), which inspired BD Barcelona's 'Xai' side table launched at this year's fair

The painting 'Interpretation Project for a stable-library' by Salvador Dali (pictured), which inspired BD Barcelona's 'Xai' side table launched at this year's fair

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'Loop' sofa by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper

'Loop' sofa by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper

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'Cantilever' by Giuliano and Gabriele Cappelletti for De Castelli

'Cantilever' by Giuliano and Gabriele Cappelletti for De Castelli

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'Candy' table by Sylvain Willenz for Cappellini

'Candy' table by Sylvain Willenz for Cappellini

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A kaleidoscopic wall hanging adds a jolt of colour at the Vitra stand

A kaleidoscopic wall hanging adds a jolt of colour at the Vitra stand

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Vintage design pieces at Nilufar gallery

Vintage design pieces at Nilufar gallery

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Drawing inspiration from the vast collection of the Rijksmuseum, Droog brought the Dutch museum to life in a home-like setting at its Salone exhibition space, dubbed 'Rijksstudio m2', with wallpaper by Irma Boon and a new collection of furniture

Drawing inspiration from the vast collection of the Rijksmuseum, Droog brought the Dutch museum to life in a home-like setting at its Salone exhibition space, dubbed 'Rijksstudio m2', with wallpaper by Irma Boon and a new collection of furniture

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Graphic designer Irma Boon - who was behind the Dutch museum's rebranding last year - referenced artworks from famous painters like Vermeer and Rembrandt for her striking wallpapers

Graphic designer Irma Boon - who was behind the Dutch museum's rebranding last year - referenced artworks from famous painters like Vermeer and Rembrandt for her striking wallpapers

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Sketches at The Saint Mariner tattoo parlour in Milan

Sketches at The Saint Mariner tattoo parlour in Milan

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'Rug' by Tijmen Smeulders

'Rug' by Tijmen Smeulders

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'Thermophores' by Dutch designer Tim Van Cromvoirt is a 'living' moss-like wall hanging that reacts and changes colour with the application of heat

'Thermophores' by Dutch designer Tim Van Cromvoirt is a 'living' moss-like wall hanging that reacts and changes colour with the application of heat

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Magazines adorning the wall at a space in Ventura Lambrate offer insight into the creative process behind Lex Pott's debut collection for New Window

Magazines adorning the wall at a space in Ventura Lambrate offer insight into the creative process behind Lex Pott's debut collection for New Window

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Fornasetti's ever-enduring 'Themes and Variations' plates

Fornasetti's ever-enduring 'Themes and Variations' plates

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Launched at this year's fair, Italian interiors magazine Cabana takes over a news stand on Via Solferino, with seven different eye-catching covers printed with vintage Pierre Frey fabrics

Launched at this year's fair, Italian interiors magazine Cabana takes over a news stand on Via Solferino, with seven different eye-catching covers printed with vintage Pierre Frey fabrics

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'Flower Arrangement' by ceramicist Marianne Nielsen comprises plants made in glazed stoneware

'Flower Arrangement' by ceramicist Marianne Nielsen comprises plants made in glazed stoneware

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'Il Laboratorio/The Atelier' by Ingo Maurer at Spazio Krizia

'Il Laboratorio/The Atelier' by Ingo Maurer at Spazio Krizia

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Detail of an ornamental gate at the Boffi showroom on Via Solferino

Detail of an ornamental gate at the Boffi showroom on Via Solferino

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'Elements' by Scholten and Baijings for J Hill Standard

'Elements' by Scholten and Baijings for J Hill Standard

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