Aria Journal:
In honour of International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the careers of six visionary creatives breaking barriers in the world of design and paving the way for the next generation. At the heart of the United Nations’ IWD campaign this year is the advocation of equal rights and justice for all women and girls around the world.
Studiopepe
Based in Milan, Studiopepe have become globally recognised for their sense of innovation and eclectic design philosophy. Founded by Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto in 2006, Studiopepe is an interior design studio, specialising in luxury residential and hospitality spaces, product design and creative direction. The Studio takes a multidisciplinary approach to all of its projects, underpinned by the use of tactile materials and inviting forms.
“Style is not a concept related to form. For us, style is a precise attitude to design, an attention to the material, to the harmony of the elements that compose it and to the environment.” - Studiopepe
Img above: Simposio collection for Saba
Simposio
The Simposio Sofa, designed by Studiopepe for Saba, was awarded the Archiproducts accolade for furniture design in 2024. Simposio serves as a place of dialogue, to ignite conversation, a place where ideas come to life, both in intimate living spaces and larger hospitality spaces. For the launch of Simposio at Milan Design Week Studiopepe re-imagined the Milanese showroom as a collector’s room, inspired by cinematic environments, the installation housed artworks, photography and video art interventions around the theme of desire.
Img above: Saba
‘The house is an emotional refuge, an archive of the things we both love, of our work’ Arianna Lelli Mami
Img above: Studiopepe's showroom
Federica Biasi
Rising star Federica Biasi has developed some of the best-loved designs in Gervasoni’s collection and was awarded Architectural Digest’s AD100 list of creatives to watch. Based in Milan, Biasi’s multidisciplinary design studio merges product design and art direction for global clients.
Samet Collection
The Samet Modular Sofa designed by Federica Biasi for Gervasoni is a sofa with no rules. Combining the freedom of adaptability with the ultimate comfort, this contemporary sofa is characterised by its wide seat and streamlined form, comprised of interconnecting modules. Samet can be configured exactly to meet the needs of your interior, with easily movable modules and can be scaled-up with additional sections as the household grows.
Above: Samet Modular Sofa for Gervasoni
Patricia Urquiola
With a career spanning more than two decades of design, Patricia Urquiola was awarded the Dezeen Interior Designer of the Year in 2024 and shows no signs of slowing down. Her prolific portfolio of furniture, product and interior design projects includes collaborations with Flos, Kvadrat and Kartell.
Urquiola describes her design approach as "merging humanistic, technological and social approaches to find unexpected connections between the familiar and the unexplored."
New additions to our collection include the Aaland collection of sofas and lounge chairs, alongside the Lunam Rug, characterised by flowing curves and undulating lines.
Above: Patricia Urquiola for Kartell
Marie-Christine Dorner
Interior architect and furniture designer, Marie Christine Dorner has collaborated with the pinnacle of design brands including Ligne Roset. With a vast portfolio of interior design projects including the renovation of La Villa Hotel in Saint Germain des Prés, Dorner has spent her career working between Paris and London.
From bespoke one-off pieces to widely distributed design objects, Marie Christine Dorner implements the same strategy: Nurturing projects with meticulous planning and careful consideration. The latest additions to the Ligne Roset collection include the Golden Hour Rug, an immaculately crafted textile inspired by the setting sun and the Etna Table, with an organically-shaped stone table top made of lava stone derived from the Etna volcano in Italy.
Above: Golden Hour Rug, Uncover Chaise Lounge, Etna Table for Ligne Roset
Annie Hiéronimus
Born in Paris, designer and artist Annie Hiéronimus studied at Ecole des Métiers d'Arts et des Arts Appliqués. She joined Ligne Roset in 1976, developing furniture and accessories, with key pieces including the Sandra sofa collection. Characterized by its striking form, Sandra is crafted from multiple layers of foam, enveloping the body in exceptional softness while maintaining an architectural presence. Meticulous quilting and precise single-needle stitching are employed, alongside folded details of the armrests, adding a unique touch to an iconic seat.
Above: Sandra Sofa Collection for Ligne Roset
