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This Halloween, let your imagination go higher. If you had it all (or if you already do) now is the time to float through the 2023 Halloween RICH PICKS recommended by City Girl Cooks for frighteningly fierce, luxurious seasonal decor to get you into the spirit. Scenic mood boards by room. The devil is in the details and these carefully selected pieces have been picked from among our favorite artisanal designers, artists, brands and galleries including Blackman Cruz, Tom Dixon and Waterford, renowned to design and art connoisseurs around the world. Let your imagination wander to the dark side. Give your space a macabre make-over with inspiration from our Rich Picks Halloween 2023 capsule collections complete with prices...if you have the guts. From the Living Room, to the Kitchen, to Home Decor, to Entertaining, each occasion has been re-imagined to evoke mystery, raise curiosity, and add touch of luxury to the Halloween season. LIVING SPACE KITCHEN HOME DECOR ENTERTAINING

JUMP TO Melissa Lupo Look Details In Milan, Italy on a rainy weekday in May, I step into the Le Labo Melissa Lupo Look Details Blouse: Stella McCartney Suede Skirt: Vintage, from Sous Vintage Milan

WORDS BY Melissa Lupo The colors of Spring were everywhere outside the Albert Ferretti Spring Summer

group specializing in top chefs, food, and fashion, the City Girl Cooks team included Editor-in-chief, Melissa Lupo, the acclaimed chef Roberto Conti of Ristorante Trussardi alla Scala, and Stefano Berteselli. Melissa Lupo, wears a dress from the SS16 runway collection of Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz del la Prada Allegri of Frederator Studios Published by VIZ Media Recipes Edited by City Girl Cooks Editor-in-chief Melissa Lupo Recipes Edited by Chef of Trussardi Alla Scala Roberto Conti Recipes Edited by Stefano Berteselli

During the month of February, Egyptian fashion designer Get Palma is hosting a pop-up exclusively in Milan. Find the store conveniently located on Corso di Porta Ticinese 87 where you'll find many of the items that can be found on their e-commerce site, www.getpalma-eu.com The pop-up will remain open from 1st February - 2nd March 2025. Find 6 exclusive looks I've put together with pieces currently on the website by scrolling to the end of this article, or click here to jump . Discovering the Egyptian cool girl aesthetic with Get Palma. There's a sense of freedom and a nomadic vibe woven throughout the Get Palma collection. The abundance of retro patterns and details are only an intro to the Egyptian "cool girl" aesthetic. The collection is bursting with bright colors set against neutrals make it easy to get creative and find your style. The Get Palma Pop-up store is a great way to get up close and discover the brand, with the Milan location being stocked full of some of the designer's favorite patterns. On a wet and grey afternoon I passed by the glow of the Get Palma sign at the pop-up store on Corso di Porta Ticinese and decided to pop in and try on a couple looks. The vibrant colors and helpful staff quickly brightened up the day so I wandered around and explored some new styles. I started with a sturdy pair of jeans with embroidered detail on the cuff and a ruby red netted sweater with yellow embroidered flowers. A green flag for patterns on bags at affordable prices and a green dress for me. If you remember or are at all familiar with the Vera Bradley bags of the early 2000's, you will probably know there has been a resurgence in interest of not only vintage VB bags but in bold patterns on bags and totes. The affordable price to quality ratio and design makes the brand a serious contender for people looking to liven up their wardrobe without breaking the bank. Easy to wear jersey wrap dresses like the emerald green one I tried on are available in multiple colors and are designed to be flattering on all bodies. A City Girl Capsule Collection for GetPalma From handbags to headscarfs, it's clear that Get Palma is designed for everyone. With so many ways to be creative and express yourself with this brand, I put together a mini "City Girl Capsule Collection of 6 looks that reflect the of City Girl style, with pieces available for purchase on the Get Palma website. LOOK 1 Laid-Back Denim Pants V-Neck Cotton Vest Beige White Palms Duffle Bag Geometric Maze Mules Purple LOOK 2 Relaxed Cashmere Set Black Tropeze Cross-Bag Black Palms Cotton Kimono Orange X Blue Braided Leather Slippers Baby Blue LOOK 3 Relax Fit Trench Coat Black High Neck Cropped Pullover Grey Laid-Back Denim Pants LOOK 4 V-Neck Cotton Vest Beige Classic Linen Pants Black Cable Knit Coat Black Tropeze Cross-Bag Burgundy Geometric Maze Mules Purple LOOK 5 Shiraz Bloom Jacket In Black Relaxed Cashmere Set Black Luna Shoulder Bag In Cafe Geometric Maze Mules Purple LOOK 6 Relaxed Cashmere Set Burgundy Luna Shoulder Bag In Cafe Damask Mules Brown GetPalma Pop-Up Milan Corso di Porta Ticinese 87 Instagram @ getpalma www.getpalma-eu.com 1 FEBRUARY - 2 MARCH 2025

Words by Melissa Lupo Photo Gallery by Riccardo Perdisa Ann Demeulemeester held an event during Men's

Salone del Mobile Milan 2024, themed "Materia Natura", took place from April 16th to the 24th 2024 at the Rho Fiera tradeshow center, with Fuorisalone events beginning as early as April 13th. Fuorisalone, which translates to "outside Salone" indicates events and exhibitions that are happening outside of the actual tradeshow, usually scattered throughout the City of Milan. Many of the exhibitions are open to the public or require a simple sign-up. Our team spread out during Milan Design Week to attend and share our favorite events and highlights, from exclusive cocktails and opening parties, to public presentations and formidable talks. It's become evident by now that "sustainability" as a theme is as inherent to the future of design as form and function have always been. This evolution is a reflection of the collective values being carried forward by recent generations who are hyper aware of the climate crisis and the environmental impact of production and design. The theme from this year, "Materia Natura", translates to natural material and is reminiscent of the Italian phrase "Materia Prima" referring to raw materials. However, the defining difference lies within the all-encompassing character of nature itself, not only as a source of materials but as an intrinsic connection to conscious design culture as, natural. Fashion brands and Design continue to converge, always finding more ways to creatively elaborate brands’ ethos. With so many exciting exhibits this year, our editorial staff was pressed to choose their favorites but there were some concepts that definitely stood out. Here are some of the highlights from Milan Design Week 2024 from the CGC editorial staff. JUMP TO 1. Roberto Cavalli Home by Fausto Pugliese 2. Loro Piana Interiors - “A Tribute to Cini Boeri” 3. Missoni “Flow Through The Colors, Match With the Stars” 4. Missoni “En Plein Air” 5. Bottega Veneta "On The Rocks" 6. Ecoalf “Re-imagining Waste As A Precious Resource” 7. Prada Frames - ‘‘Being Home’’, ‘Living Room - Being Queer’ 8. Armani Casa by Giorgio Armani - ‘‘Echoes From the World’’ 9. Moncler - ‘‘An Invitation to Dream’’ 10. Loewe Lamps by Jonathan Anderson 1. ROBERTO CAVALLI HOME x FAUSTO PUGLIESE The Roberto Cavalli Home by Fausto Pugliese cocktail took place at the Conde' Naste office in Milan, hosted by AD Italia. The “Ray of Gold” design from the collection could be seen everywhere, from chair coverings to a tram to the laser printed version on cocktails. Shop the collection here: www.robertocavalli.com/it-it/cavalli-world/ray-of-gold/ 2. LORO PIANA Loro Piana Interiors paid homage to Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri during Milan Design Week. The installation entitled "A Tribute to Cini Boeri" was designed in collaboration with the Cini Boeri Archive, and produced by Arflex to celebrate the more playful, cheerful and contemporary side of design that Cini Boeri embodied. The installation brought to life Cini’s concept of ​​a house with separate rooms with independent exits and a common area that the inhabitants share by choice, not by imposition. 3. MISSONI "FLOW THROUGH THE COLORS, MATCH WITH THE STARS" Rubinetteria Stella, heritage makers of luxury faucets collaborated with Missoni during Milan Design Week to create a multi-sensorial, immersive experience at the centuries-old Fonderia Napoleonica Eugenia. Creative Director Alberto Caliri finds a way to express Missoni’s creative identity without losing sight of the brand's roots. 4. MISSONI “EN PLEIN AIR” For Missoni’s Home Collection 2024, the colorful new arrivals by Alberto Caliri were showcased in the installation En Plein Air in via Solferino 9 during Milan Design Week. The installation consisted of a collaboration between the innovation in fabrics and craftsmanship of Missoni, and the functionality and sophisticated style of RODA - an Italian company specialized in outdoor furniture. This synergistic collaboration resulted in an exploration of matter and form that made every piece of the decor a main character. 5. BOTTEGA VENETA "ON THE ROCKS" Bottega Veneta presented "On The Rocks", during Design Week Milan, il Salone del Mobile 2024. An installation inside Palazzo San Fedele, the exhibit was curated in collaboration with Cassina and the Fondation Le Corbusier. The installation features the “LC14 Tabouret Cabanon”, a timeless icon by Le Corbusier, which reflects Cassina's excellence in the design sector. 6. ECOALF “RE-IMAGINING WASTE AS A PRECIOUS RESOURCE" A major trend we’re seeing in apparel and lifestyle production is a move toward re-imagining waste materials as resources that can be re-used, re-produced, and recycled as durable, long-lasting fibers. Ecoalf, the innovative sustainable lifestyle brand, unveils a pioneering showcase that challenges the normal perception of waste by showing the intrinsic value of waste materials. The recognizable (and copyrighted) slogan has been seen everywhere and remains a provoking truth: BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLANET B ® 7. PRADA FRAMES - ‘‘BEING HOME’, ‘LIVING ROOM - BEING QUEER’ For Milan Design Week 2024, Prada organized the third edition of its multidisciplinary symposium ‘Prada Frames’ entitled Being Home. Curated by design agency Formafantasma, it took place at the historical Bagatti Valsecchi Museum. The insightful session ‘Living Room - Being Queer’ explored habits of diaspora communities in homemaking and architectural spaces. SEE FULL ARTICLE 8. ARMANI CASA BY GIORGIO ARMANI - ‘‘ECHOES FROM THE WORLD’’ Giorgio Armani reopened the doors of the historic neo-classic style palace Palazzo Orsini, the long-term headquarters of his brand, to present the latest Armani/Casa collection. Staged as an imaginative journey by the visionary designer, visitors were invited to explore a realm of treasured objects, furnishings and unique creations that brought to life Giorgio Armani’s personal places of inspiration. 9. MONCLER - ‘‘AN INVITATION TO DREAM’’ Italian luxury fashion house Moncler created a large-scale immersive public exhibition at Milano Centrale Railway Station during this year’s Design Week. The installation named ‘‘An Invitation to Dream’’, curated by Jefferson Hack, illustrated the brand’s mission to push the boldness in adventurous explorers, inspiring them to accomplish their dreams and reach the highest peaks. 10. LOEWE LAMPS BY JONATHAN ANDERSON Creative director Jonathan Anderson commissioned global artists and artisans to explore the theme ‘illumination within the house’. This resulted in the series of lamps and lighting installations exhibited by Loewe during Milan Design Week 2024. Consisting of table, floor, installation and ceiling lamps, the collection of the 24 pieces was an experimentation and a celebration of the individual techniques each artist used with the surprising and original materials - from horse hair and bird twigs to Japanese washi paper and  onyx.

WORDS BY Melissa Lupo Photographer Riccardo Perdisa returns to Women's Fashion Week in Milan to snap

WORDS BY MELISSA LUPO Straight from the runway in Paris for Women's Fashion Week, Dawei Studio, (Instagram

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CREDITS: Chef Roze Traore: //chefroze.com/ Chef Roze Coat by: Trussardi Melissa Lupo Coat & Bag by: Trussardi Melissa Lupo bomber jacket & Skirt by: Mila Schon Melissa Lupo Shoes by: Prada Photography by: Zach