An Evening of Design and Purpose with Molteni&C

Last week, PALMER Editorial Director Stefano Tonchi and Managing Director of the Americas at Molteni&C Davide Cremese hosted a cocktail at the Palm Beach home of James “Chip” DiPaula to unveil the Molteni&C 2026 Outdoor Collection and celebrate the philanthropic efforts of The Promise Fund.

Set against the backdrop of DiPaula’s breathtaking home, with the ocean as a majestic backdrop, the early evening gathering brought together a notable group of supporters, interior designers, architects and design aficionados, including Promise Fund founder Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Kelly Klein, Martina Frigerio, Victoria Hagan, Darrah Ford, Lori and Dariyan Younessi, Christine and Gene Pressman, Cindy Rinfret, Beth Fishel, Sandra Flax, Rosalind Clarke and Alessandro Morelli, and many more.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and conversation while previewing the new designs–exclusively shown for the first time in the United States–which reflect Molteni&C’s broader philosophy, where outdoor space is treated as a natural extension of the home.

Developed under the creative direction of Vincent Van Duysen, alongside long-standing collaborators including Studio Dordoni and Yabu Pushelberg, the 2026 Outdoor Collection brings together architecture, material innovation, and craftsmanship in a cohesive system of furnishings. Modular seating, sculptural tables, and dining pieces are conceived with both durability and refinement in mind, using materials such as teak, powder-coated aluminum, and handwoven rope, alongside water-repellent and recyclable textiles.

The evening also underscored a shared commitment to philanthropy. Molteni Miami LLC will donate 20 percent of all Outdoor Collection purchases made between April 16 and May 16, 2026, to The Promise Fund, further supporting its efforts to expand access to cancer screening and care.