Bonaveri Magazine

of an intriguing pattern of eyelets and glass
cubes. Each of these tiny apertures is carefully
illuminated, transforming the building into
a magical galaxy of light after dark. Inside,
the showroom’s three levels are arranged
within a horseshoe-shaped structure, stacked
around a central garden that provides constant
illumination through its triple height windows.
From street level, guests have an impressive
initial view down into the ground floor gallery,
accessed via wide stairs that also act as a stage
set for presentations.
From the ground floor volume, the building
reveals its hidden pathways with a sculptural
metal staircase leading you through a
mezzanine gallery on upward to the 260 sq.m.
roof terrace.
The ground floor space offers multifunctional
uses. At the entrance there is a wide area
dedicated to permanent exhibitions, alongside
which is a working area set against a gallery
wall. Deep within the structure is a final “lounge
area” that offers a quiet space away from the
activity of the galleries.
A large double-height bookcase dominates the
lounge area with a floor to ceiling composition
of shelving that plays host to fashion, art and
design catalogues.
Travelling upward to the second-floor gallery,
guests can meet and work within a space that
includes a large table, a display library and the
showroom’s well kitted out kitchen. Travelling
along a narrow metal bridge, guests continue
their journey through the building onward up
to the large roof terrace where a vast open-air
terrace offers the perfect spring and summer
venue for parties and launch events.
On the occasion of the opening of BonaveriMilano
in 2014, the large ground floor central space
hosted a tribute to the artist Lorenzo Piemonti,:
“Momenti tubolari”. During his lifetime, Piemonti
also worked as a mannequin sculptor leaving
an indelible mark on the history of this field thanks to
the creation of his wonderful Schläppi silhouettes in
the 1960’s and 70’s.
His visionary work has offered a timeless contemporary
and evergreen form which has continued to inspire
creative director, Emma Davidge in the creation of
new Schläppi collections.
Bonaveri hosts
ongoing initiatives
to support young
designers and
strengthen the
relationships with
schools, universities
and training
institutions.
Over time many events and presentations have taken
place at BonaveriMilano, most of which are staged
during Milan’s September Fashion Week. Bonaveri
chose this time of the year to reveal their new Tribe &
Sartorial Collections with a striking display of figures
on the ground floor & mezzanine galleries alongside a
roof top party.
Bonaveri is proud to be able to develop its business
relationships around this new social and working
space. As part of a program of events, Bonaveri hosts
ongoing initiatives to support young designers and
strengthen the relationships with schools, universities
and training institutions.
During Milan Design Week 2019, Bonaveri put
together an exhibition celebrating the iconic
Schläppi M collection with a series of bright orange
pieces set alongside a Giant Schläppi M.
Adorned with lighting along its outstretched arms, the
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