Design is making a vibrant return this fall! The Maison&Objet trade show, dedicated to decorative accessories, is taking place in Villepinte, just north of Paris, from September 4 to 8, under the creative direction of Amélie Pichard, the designer known for her shoes and handbags. At the same time, Paris Design Week offers up a rich array of contemporary creations in galleries, museums and historic sites across the city, all open to the public free of charge from September 4 to 13.

"This Paris-region event, launched 15 years ago, primarily celebrates the new generation of designers, as Paris is home to about 10 top-tier schools, including the École nationale supérieure de création industrielle ["National School of Industrial Design"], the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs ["National School of Decorative Arts"], the École Boulle and the École Bleue. But for this anniversary edition, 375 venues are taking part, showcasing the discipline," said Pierre Gendrot, coordinator of Paris Design Week. Here's a look at the highlights of the 2025 edition, featuring both cutting-edge creations and joyful installations.

To discover the new generation in design and decorative arts, a visit to La Factory in the Marais in Paris is a must. Conceived as a springboard for young talent, this exhibition, launched five years ago by Pierre Gendrot, has continued to grow: For the 2025 edition, 130 applications from 28 countries were selected from the 480 received following the call for entries.

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