Designers have to act as ?catalysts of change? and look beyond the status quo when specifying materials, said a panel of industry experts at a talk hosted by Dezeen in collaboration with Bentley during Milan design week 2023.

The event, titled Rethinking luxury materials, was the first in a series of panel discussions hosted by Dezeen and Bentley called Lighthouse Talks, which will explore the future of luxury.

Led by Dezeen?s editorial director Max Fraser, panelists included Chris Cooke, head of Bentley design collaborations, Monique Zappalà, art creative director at Bentley Home,
Ilse Crawford, designer and founder of Studioilse, and designer Maurizio Montalti, chairman and co-founder of Sqim, Ephea and Mogu.

The talk, held at the Bentley Home atelier in Milan, addressed the static nature of the luxury market and questioned its continued focus on environmentally harmful materials such as rare woods, precious metals, sumptuous leathers and fine silks.
As people become increasingly concerned with the environmental impact of their lifestyles, the panel discussed ways in which luxury brands can align their use of materials with the values of customers.

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