USM Teams up With Kasing Lung for "Wonderland of the Monsters" at Milan Design Week

The collaborative showcase introduces a new USM Haller furniture collection featuring the artist’s iconic Labubu character alongside a limited-edition collectible.

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  • USM has partnered with renowned artist and illustrator Kasing Lung for its second installation at Milan Design Week, titled “Wonderland of The Monsters”
  • The event will unveil a brand-new USM Haller furniture collection adorned with Lung’s Nordic folklore-inspired illustrations, as well as a limited-edition collectible dubbed “Beautiful Thing!”
  • Supported by Lane Crawford and How2Work, the immersive showcase will run from April 20 to April 25, 2026, in Milan

The collaboration you didn’t know you needed is officially touching down at Milan Design Week. USM has teamed up with acclaimed artist and illustrator Kasing Lung for its second major installation at the prestigious design festival, inviting guests to step into the “Wonderland of The Monsters.” Seamlessly blending world-class modular furniture design with playful contemporary art, the immersive showcase brings Lung’s mischievous universe to life in the heart of Italy.

Rooted deeply in Nordic folklore, Lung’s captivating world of “The Monsters” is famously led by Labubu, a mischievous, grinning character that has rapidly transformed from an underground cult favorite into a massive global obsession. This unique partnership channels that infectious, playful energy directly into interior design, serving as the official reveal for a brand-new USM Haller furniture collection featuring the artist’s signature illustrations.

Beyond the debut of the collaborative furniture line, attendees of the installation will have the exclusive opportunity to hunt down and secure a highly anticipated limited-edition collectible appropriately titled “Beautiful Thing!” The cross-cultural design event is brought to life through the dedicated support of key partners Lane Crawford and How2Work, ensuring a premium fusion of collectible art and high-end home furnishings.

Whether you are a dedicated collector of Labubu or an aficionado of innovative modular design, “Wonderland of The Monsters” is poised to be a standout destination during this year’s festival. The exhibition officially opens its doors to the public on Monday, April 20 at Via San Marco 26, Milan and will welcome visitors throughout the week.

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