SavoirFaire 2025 *Fair for Interior Design

SavoirFaire 2025
*A Living Showcase of Architectural Precision and Material Beauty

written SARAH ARENDTS

From October 23 to 26, 2025, Knokke-Heist becomes a destination for design professionals and aesthetes. At the Grand Casino Knokke, the second edition of SavoirFaire brings together over fifty interior design studios, architectural producers, and emerging voices. The format honors built quality, refined material processes, and advanced craftsmanship.

LE MILE Magazine joins as a proud media partner of SavoirFaire 2025, reflecting the shared focus on form, process, and thoughtful execution. The fair takes place in a spatially curated format. Exhibitors receive individual attention, and each presentation serves as a standalone architectural fragment. The expanded format includes returning pioneers such as Inti, known for sculptural lighting that defines presence in space, and Lanssens, a heritage studio specializing in historically rooted window systems.

New exhibitors include Baswa, a Swiss acoustic expert working at the intersection of silence and surface, and DeltaLight, whose innovations in lighting explore scale and integrated architecture. These participants present material concepts that function as structural components. Antwerp-based Slag-werk offers dense, architectural furniture works that explore proportion and edge. Their output emphasizes surface depth and volume. Isabel Gomez Studio, active internationally, contributes interior environments defined by calm geometry and tonal precision.

RV ARCHITECTS
seen by Charlotte Lauwers

ISABEL GOMEZ Penthouse Office
seen by Ruth Maria

A curated shuttle service connects visitors to real-time reference projects throughout Knokke-Heist. Guests move from the Grand Casino into finished homes and architectural interiors that apply the materials, objects, and systems featured at the fair. This direct experience bridges concept with completed space. It introduces scale, light, and atmosphere in real-world contexts.

The exhibition inside the Casino is constructed with intention. Each participating brand or studio receives space to articulate its approach. Every contributor offers its own clarity. Architectural finishes, bespoke hardware, precision lighting, and handmade furniture create an environment shaped by integrity and transparency. SavoirFaire’s reach extends across multiple disciplines. Architects, interior designers, builders, gallerists, and collectors will engage directly with the exhibitors. Over 2,500 professionals and more than 7,000 design-conscious visitors are expected. Conversations emerge around longevity and sensory quality.

The fair presents design as spatial language. Shapes hold stillness. Textures communicate presence. Acoustic panels, limestone slabs, and engineered joinery appear in settings that allow material weight to settle. Furniture pieces align with structural grids and light plans. Each element integrates with the others. Across the event, visual cohesion plays a central role. Curators focus on slow design, architectural logic, and reduction without absence. Bold pieces exist in balance with quieter statements. Ceramic objects and large-format textiles extend the material range while preserving spatial discipline.

LE MILE Magazine’s partnership amplifies this narrative. With its emphasis on form, clarity, and atmosphere, the magazine contributes editorial presence during and after the fair. Photography and reports will follow the event, tracing its spatial insights and its material contributions to the international design landscape.

BOMAT
The ArchiScape Lina Burnt Brick

“At LE MILE, we look for vision and integrity in design. SavoirFaire gathers both. Collaborating with them allows us to deepen our commitment to spaces and objects that carry intention.”

Alban E. Smajli, Editor-in-Chief + Founder LE MILE Magazine

LES CONFIDENTS Invisible Collection

Mercedes Maybach Shuttle

ISABEL GOMEZ Penthouse Living
seen by Ruth Maria

Tickets are available via savoirfaire.be. The program includes guided visits, presentations, and architectural moments across Knokke-Heist. The fair opens daily during its run at the Grand Casino and includes reserved access for professionals and collectors. SavoirFaire 2025 offers a full encounter with space, object, and method. The material decisions on display affect surface, structure, light flow, and echo. These elements interact quietly, forming environments grounded in precision and discipline.

Each participating studio contributes work rooted in continuous refinement. The outcome serves residential, institutional, and cultural applications. Every item reflects advanced production and studied proportion.

This second edition affirms SavoirFaire’s intention: to gather voices across architecture, interiors, and object design under one roof, with attention to process, place, and depth. From custom flooring systems to marble detailing, from modular cabinetry to integrated fixtures, each decision adds to a larger architecture of clarity.

With the support of LE MILE Magazine, SavoirFaire continues to highlight designers and producers who work with care, scale, and awareness. October in Knokke-Heist brings these principles into view — through form, through presence, and through the lived experience of space.

discover more www.savoirfaire.be

Aarke *Filter Coffee System

Ritual in Three Acts
*Aarke’s Filter Coffee System Arrives

written MONICA DE LUNA

Steam coils through the air. The slow bloom of ground coffee begins to rise. A gentle mechanical rhythm takes over. Aarke has entered the world of filter coffee, and the atmosphere around the process starts to feel different.

The Swedish design studio Aarke introduces its new Coffee System™—a three-part assembly of precision: the Aarke Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder, and Thermal Jug. Each object holds its own purpose, with carefully tuned mechanics and an almost sculptural tactility.

This is a system designed for mornings. The Coffee Maker works with a built-in water sensor that calibrates brewing temperature. Its blooming stage wets the grounds before the full cycle begins, releasing full aroma and oil. The result is complete in under six minutes. The process holds its own pace.

(c) AARKE

(c) AARKE

Grind settings expand across a wide spectrum, with the Coffee Grinder accommodating moka pot to cold brew textures. A flat burr system measures out consistent grounds. Its motor speed holds steady. A dosing function lets the user set number of cups, or simply link it with the Coffee Maker. Once beans meet blade, the flow is uninterrupted, an anti-static ionizing chute guides the grinds directly into the holder.

The Thermal Jug finalizes the system with a quiet hold. It preserves heat for hours without any external heat plate. Stainless steel construction, vacuum-insulated walls, a drip-free spout, and a grip-stable handle. Each part designed to carry hot coffee from machine to table in one clean gesture. The valve at the top closes when the jug is lifted. There is no lid to twist. No buttons to push.

All three pieces connect in function and aesthetic: minimal forms, brushed finishes, a matte calmness. They work alone or in sequence. Together, they offer a rhythm (grind, brew, pour) without creating weight in the room.

Aarke’s approach to design shapes the daily without overstatement. Since 2013, co-founders Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh have given elemental tools a new dimension. From water carbonation to filtration, their portfolio forms a coherent landscape of domestic precision.

“The most powerful design,” Groth notes, “sits quietly but asks to be used.” This idea threads through the Coffee System. Machines remain machines. But here, they speak with clarity. The sound of the grinder, the release of steam, the pause at the pour. These moments gain new character through material, proportion, but also control.

(c) AARKE

“A carefully engineered product shouldn’t be complicated to use.”

Carl Ljungh, Co-Founder and Chief Designer at Aarke

(c) AARKE

(c) AARKE

No display screens. No decorative clutter. Aarke's system favors real-time mechanics and intuitive use. There’s care in the spacing, in the push of each part, in how surfaces receive light. It is designed to be used again and again, without needing to be explained. The Coffee Maker, Thermal Jug and Grinder is available through aarke.com and selected partners.

In parallel, Aarke updates its classics. The Carbonator 3 now appears in a deep Burgundy, a tone between metal and fruit, sharp in daylight. And for travel days or studio shifts, the new to-go bottles extend Aarke’s design language beyond the kitchen. The Coffee System arrives as a shaping of a habit. It holds attention without asking for it. A new texture for early hours, repeated in warmth and steel.

discover more www.aarke.com

NOMOS Glashütte *Club Sport neomatik

A New Worldtimer from NOMOS Glashütte
*Refined Color and Craft

written Amanda Mortenson

Understated design and horological finesse define the work of NOMOS Glashütte. With the Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano, the brand continues its dedication to color and function—all filtered through the lens of quiet elegance.

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

This timepiece is part of a limited series of six new color variants in the Club Sport Worldtimer line. Its dial, rendered in a bold anthracite tone reminiscent of volcanic rock, introduces a refined chromatic depth to the collection. The look is tactile and mineral, without becoming ornamental. It’s a precise composition of shape and substance.

The 40 mm stainless steel case features a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. At just 9.9 mm in height, it wears flat and balanced, secured by a durable Club Sport bracelet with quick-change spring bars and a 20 mm lug width. With water resistance up to 10 ATM, the Volcano edition moves seamlessly from day to evening, city to travel.

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

(c) NOMOS Glashütte

(c) NOMOS Glashütte
S1 Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano

Its engine is the DUW 3202, an in-house automatic caliber designed for technical and visual harmony. The worldtime mechanism, paired with a red 24-hour hand and a day-night display, allows for simultaneous reading of two time zones, ideal for those living across borders. White Superluminova ensures readability in dim light, integrated into the hour markers and hands.

NOMOS assembles each movement in Glashütte using traditional methods and proprietary innovation. The DUW 3202 features the NOMOS swing system, a stop-seconds mechanism, and a bidirectional winding rotor. The balance bridge, blue balance spring, and regulation in six positions reflect a commitment to precision. A sapphire caseback showcases the rhodium-plated surfaces decorated with Glashütte ribbing and perlage, while the ratchet and duplex wheels display a sunburst finish.

On the wrist, the Volcano edition carries weight through detail rather than excess. It communicates clarity and control, with a dark dial that changes with the light, from cool slate to deep charcoal. The restrained color is interrupted only by the quiet accent of the red 24-hour hand, introducing just the right amount of tension within the harmony. This is a limited edition of 175 pieces only. Each watch is engraved accordingly: "Limited Edition – Volcano 1/175." It is a watch that travels, but does not shout. Its presence is refined and expressive of a design language that values materiality and nuance.

NOMOS Glashütte brings mechanical ingenuity into dialogue with restrained aesthetics. The Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer Volcano lives in this space—a watch of precision, made for individuals who move across time and space with intention.

also read NOMOS Glashütte Color Revolution *31 Shades of Time

George Byrne x Son of a Tailor *SS25

Wear the Contrast
SON OF A TAILOR
*George Byrne’s Capsule for Wildfire Relief

written AMANDA MORTENSON

A city is never neutral in George Byrne’s work. Its forms, shadows, lines, and spaces absorb and reflect.

This sensitivity to urban rhythm now moves into textile, as Byrne unveils a limited-edition capsule of T-shirts created in partnership with Copenhagen label Son of a Tailor. The three-piece capsule is part of the brand’s Canvas series, which invites artists to use the T-shirt as a medium of expression. Byrne’s works for this collection were made during a focused period in Copenhagen, with all proceeds supporting California wildfire relief via the California Community Foundation’s CalFund.

George Byrne
Clock Tower, 2024

George Byrne
Pink and Blue Wall, 2024

“It wasn’t just fashion for the sake of it—there was a great cause at the heart of it, and that made it meaningful.”

George Byrne on his collaboration with Son of a Tailor
SS2025

The connection is personal. “Supporting wildfire relief in California gave the project a personal edge,” Byrne says. “It was a way to give back to a city that’s given me so much.” Printed on 100% Supima cotton, produced in Portugal and made-to-order, the shirts are available in both custom and standard fits. Each of the three artworks is limited to 250 editions, individually numbered and never to be repeated. The scale of the print dominates the back; the front carries a label marking its edition. These aren’t souvenirs, but archive-bound objects made for wear.

The pieces emerged through Byrne’s immersion in Copenhagen—his first time in the city. “Landing in Copenhagen from LA does feel like being dropped on another planet—in the best way,” he says. “The pace, the architecture, the way people move through space—it all shaped how I engaged with the project.” His compositions draw from what he calls a dialogue between environments: the structured rhythm of Copenhagen and the emotional texture of Los Angeles. Having lived over a decade in LA, Byrne is deeply familiar with its volatility.

“Wildfires are a part of life here. I grew up in Sydney, so I know that strange orange light, the acrid air,” he shares. “It changes how you see things. I wanted to take that emotional residue and build it into something constructive.”

For Son of a Tailor, choosing Byrne for the Canvas series was more than an aesthetic alignment—it was a reflection of shared intent. “There’s a kind of understated elegance in inviting an artist to work with the T-shirt,” says Andreas Langhorn, co-founder and product director of the brand. “George’s approach to architecture, color, and form felt right for the Canvas series. And knowing he already wore our T-shirts every day added another layer of authenticity.”

Langhorn had followed Byrne’s work since his book Post Truth and was particularly drawn to his interpretation of West Coast light. “That aesthetic struck a chord with me,” he notes. “My family lives in California, so there was also a personal draw. It all came together very naturally.”

“We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe... It’s wearable art with purpose.”

Andreas Langhorn, Co-Founder of Son of a Tailor

George Byrne
White Wall

The collaboration is produced in alignment with Son of a Tailor’s values—zero overproduction, full transparency, and B Corp certification. Every shirt is made-to-order to avoid waste. “We designed this Canvas edition to let the artwork breathe,” Langhorn says. “The oversized prints reference vintage graphic tees but with refined construction.”

Byrne sees the gesture of donating all proceeds not as marketing but as an act of alignment. “You don’t often see that level of commitment—100% of proceeds,” he says. “It shows what’s possible when you lead with values.” Langhorn echoes the sentiment: “Sincerity is everything. People recognize when something is real. This collaboration reflects who we are—and who George is—on many levels.”

The George Byrne x Son of a Tailor capsule is available for pre-order from April 24 at sonofatailor.com

Dior Maison by Sam Baron during Salone del Mobile

Salone Del Mobile
ODE À LA NATURE
*Sam Baron Presents Dior Maison

written Amanda Mortenson

Dior Maison returns to Salone del Mobile 2025 with a new collection designed by Sam Baron. Ode à la nature introduces a series of handcrafted glass objects that focus on form, material, and historic continuity.

The presentation aligns with the fair’s 2025 theme “Materia Natura,” which addresses the intersection of material culture and environmental attention. The collection includes vases, carafes, candlesticks, and dishes, all produced using Italian mouth-blown glass. Transparent surfaces reveal botanical motifs—branches, leaves, wheat—applied with precision and restraint.

DIOR unveils three exceptional vases of the "ODE À LA NATURE" collection, dreamed up by Sam Baron


seen by Laora Queyras

Each piece rests on a solid base. The silhouettes follow soft curves. The surface treatment, defined by a striated finish, reflects light and highlights the structure of the object. The design references the amphora of the original Miss Dior bottle from 1947 and draws on the archive’s historic elements, including a duck-shaped carafe.
The objects are produced through collaboration with Italian artisans. The glassblowing process brings slight variations in shape and density, making each work unique. The absence of superfluous detail leaves space for material and line. Presented in Milan among international contributions to contemporary design, the collection establishes a clear position for Dior Maison.

Attention is placed on craftsmanship, clarity of form, and respect for origin. Sam Baron’s direction follows an established aesthetic while proposing a new rhythm through proportion and composition.

Ode à la nature becomes part of Dior’s ongoing dialogue with domestic culture and seasonal materiality. Stay tuned.

Frank Gehry x Louis Vuitton *Art Basel 2024

Floating Vision with Louis Vuitton
Frank Gehry’s Architectural Dream at Art Basel

written Monica de Luna

Grand Palais, Art Basel Paris 2024—Louis Vuitton enters the scene with a bold vision that fuses fashion, art, and architecture into something entirely new.

Frank Gehry’s latest creation hovers above the space like an otherworldly presence, pushing past the expected and inviting us into a surreal, experimental universe. This is an awakening—a dynamic collision of creative forces that demands attention.

Perched on the Balcon d'Honneur, Gehry’s creations take command, embodying a raw force of nature. A colossal white fish hovers above the staircase, ghostly and alive with energy, fusing strength and fragility in a way that reflects Gehry’s signature approach.

The sculpture speaks to his relentless exploration of boundaries, where aerodynamics and chaotic elegance seamlessly converge, shifting our perception of space, function, and beauty into a realm that feels untouchable.

At the core of the exhibition is Louis Vuitton’s audacious vision, a bold move that embraces Gehry’s boundary-pushing creativity. Since 1854, Vuitton has thrived on fearless experimentation, and here they let Gehry fully unleash his architectural prowess.

His designs for the Capucines Mini Blossom and MM Concrete Pockets radiate with the same energy as his monumental structures. These bags transcend fashion, merging leather, glass, and metal into sculptural forms that carry the essence of Gehry’s architectural DNA.

Capucines BB Twisted Tower
seen (c) Philippe Lacombe

Capucines Mini Blossom
seen (c) Philippe Lacombe

Gehry’s Twisted Box is the exhibit’s undeniable centerpiece. The trunk, a Louis Vuitton icon, undergoes a radical transformation. Every corner, every curve defies logic, as if the object itself has been stretched, fractured, and reassembled with an electrifying tension. Yet somehow, amidst the chaos, there’s a harmonious balance—an unexpected unity within the deconstruction.

This tension is the essence of Gehry’s work with Louis Vuitton. His bags transcend function, embodying the spirit of his most legendary structures. The BB Analog pulls directly from the IAC Building in New York, while the MM Floating Fish bag draws inspiration from Gehry’s signature scales, intricately embedded into leather. His architectural language seamlessly flows into the world of high fashion, turning each piece into a wearable masterpiece. In this exhibition traditional craftsmanship meets experimental design, immersing viewers and wearers in a powerful experience.

Architectural sketch
(c) Frank Gehry

seen (c) Yong Joon Choi

Frank Gehry’s work with Louis Vuitton reshapes the concept of luxury itself. At Art Basel Paris 2024, the vision is unapologetically avant-garde and unsettling. Louis Vuitton and Gehry challenge conventions, leaving us curious for what follows.

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(c) Louis Vuitton & Frank Gehry for Art Basel 2024

DETJER Dining Chair *A Vanguard in Design

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DETJER Dining Chair
A Vanguard in Design and Comfort

written Sarah Arendts

Forget everything you know about dining chairs; DETJER is rewriting the script with its latest offering—the Dark Brown Upholstered Dining Chair. This chair is a bold declaration in design. Its deep, dark brown hues and striking silhouette set a new standard, elevating what dining decor can aspire to be.

The chair captivates with more than visual impact—it offers a tactile experience. Wrapped in luxuriously textured fabric, it beckons with a promise of enduring comfort, from the first sip of morning coffee to the last bite of evening dessert. With its bold, upholstered presence, this chair transcends the ordinary, becoming a statement piece that embodies both luxury and comfort.

DETJER
Dining Chair Upholstered
Dark Brown

Style-conscious homes will find a soulmate in this chair. Its design is a love letter to modern aesthetics, blending seamlessly with minimalist tables or standing out in an industrial-themed dining space. The dark brown tone is strategic, designed to command attention and anchor any room with its profound, earthy essence.

Sustainability and durability aren’t mere afterthoughts. In line with DETJER’s commitment to the environment, the chair uses materials sourced from ethical suppliers, ensuring that your stylish choice is also a nod to environmental responsibility. It's built to last, making it not just a purchase but a long-term investment in quality and comfort.

Beyond its functional and ethical dimensions, the DETJER chair symbolizes a shift in how we perceive dining spaces. No longer just areas for eating, they are stages for expression, platforms for style, and territories where design meets utility without compromise.

So, are you ready to redefine your dining room? Embrace the DETJER Dark Brown Dining Chair and transform your space into a bold expression of contemporary living. It’s an upgrade to your lifestyle, where every meal is an opportunity to dine in style.

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