Fabric to take a shine to

Edra's Gems collection is a modern classic in the making, an innovative use of materials that transforms homes in the twinkle of an eye

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A highlight - literally - of this year's Milan Design Week was Edra's presentation of Gems, a collection of nine fabrics that twinkled like a starry sky (or indeed like gems in their prettiest form), covering its sofas and shimmering under spotlights in a grand palazzo. The launch characterised a year where design felt fun and glamorous, where brands chose surfaces as much for their glint as for their durability, setting the tone for a new mood of sophistication and intrigue. 'The collection was inspired by how stones are able to bring the beauty of nature, transmitting a charm and wonder that we find in landscapes in an elegant way,' says Monica Mazzei, Edra's vice president, the driving f