The Luxury Index 2007

The people, places and products that are now influencing the luxury business and inspiring savvy consumers around the world

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Urquiola
It has an atypical shape, an in-your- face hue and a uniquely textured material. Yet the Smock sofa (from $6,352) remains completely functional, even practical (a full-length zipper makes for easy removal of the cover should it get dirty or need to be changed). But that should come as no surprise, since functionality is a signature of Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. One of the biggest names in design today, Urquiola rolls out designs for many of the industry's heavy hitters: Kartell, B&B Italia, Alessi and Moroso, the manufacturer of the Smock sofa.

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