David and Victoria Beckham were planning to buy the famous Castle Sforzesco in Milan according to reports, but they have been told they can’t.

Victoria’s plans were to invest in the castle and make it the family home, but still keep the museum open in order to make a financial return.

However, it seems that they have failed to win this bid on the gorgeous 15th century castle that now houses artworks by Michelangelo and Da Vinci.

Following its successful participation in previous years, Lexus will be returning to the 2009 Milan Design Week with an art exhibition entitled “Lexus L-finesse – crystallised wind”, a combination of Lexus L-Finesse design philosophy and the very finest in contemporary art, architecture and design elements from Japan.

The exhibition will take place in Milan’s Museo della Permanente art gallery, from April 22nd to 26th , as part of the world’s largest design exhibition, the Salone del Mobile di Milano.

Sou Fujimoto, a ground-breaking Japanese architect, will re-interpret the ambivalence of the Lexus design philosophy ‘L-finesse’ through a dynamic installation that combines unity in space, sound and lighting.

Italian lighting manufacturer Kundalini have released some preview images of their new Homology Floor Lamp that has been designed by Giorgio Gurioli.

The lamp will be on display at the 2009 Euroluce Lighting Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

One probably doesn’t immediately think of a MINI as a car to take on a camping trip. It is far too urban a model for that.

But MINI and Airstream have collaborated on this design, created by Danish furniture maker Republic of Fritz Hansen, that will bring a little style to the old trailer park.

The first spotting will be at the Salone del Mobile show and the INTERNI DESIGN ENERGIES exhibition in Milan, Italy (April 21-30 2009).

From March, 21 Prada will launch a new special edition of bijoux, called Shell Jewellery and available only in Milan’s stores.

Born from Miuccia Prada’s wish to mix various worlds for create a new one, the special line includes necklaces and earrings featuring metals and shells.

Unique shells of different forms and colors are mixed with crystals and make a particular craquelè effect.