"The installation takes the form of an antique carousel adapted from a rare late-18th-century model, its horses replaced by oversized fruits and vegetables. The shift is immediate and legible."
"The carousel rotates slowly, creating a continuous loop of repetition and variation, where scale and material alter perception without obscuring the source."
"The ARKET carousel in Milan introduces a 27-piece collection that marks artist Laila Gohar's first full entry into fashion, developed for Spring/Summer 2026."
"Workwear references sit alongside lighter, more delicate pieces, with materials ranging from compact cotton to silk organza, moving between function and ornament without hierarchy."
At Milan Design Week 2026, Laila Gohar presents a public installation featuring a reworked 18th-century carousel at Giardino delle Arti. The carousel, with its horses replaced by oversized fruits and vegetables, transforms a childhood structure into an adult environment. Gohar's work utilizes food as both material and image, creating a continuous loop of perception. The installation introduces a 27-piece ready-to-wear collection developed with ARKET, featuring practical silhouettes and unexpected detailing, balancing function and ornamentation while reflecting both Gohar's and ARKET's design philosophies.
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