Alessi — Plissé MDL10SW MDL10SW/UK | White De Lucchi immersion blender

There is something strangely poetic about the way the Plissé transforms an everyday gesture - blending, whisking, chopping - into a small aesthetic ritual. The pleated surface that gives the object its name is not a decorative flourish: it is a texture that tells the story of the hand, invites contact, and transforms the grip into a consciously tactile experience. Made of white thermoplastic resin, smooth yet structured, the Plissé brings the same attention to form into the kitchen that is reserved for display objects. Michele De Lucchi - one of the most influential Italian architects and designers of the second half of the twentieth century, founder of AMDL CIRCLE and a leading figure in the Memphis movement in the 1980s - has created an appliance here that does not seek to disappear into the back of a drawer. The Plissé emerged from De Lucchi's collaboration with Alessi as part of a broader reflection on the meaning of household objects: not neutral tools, but presences charged with cultural significance. The pleating motif recalls couture fabrics, ribbed architecture, and nature itself in its most geometric forms. At Stilmobili, we chose the Plissé because it perfectly embodies what we look for in our kitchens: the ability of a functional object to become a statement of intent. It is the ideal gift for those who care for their home with the same seriousness with which they choose a dress or a book. Also perfect as a collector's piece for enthusiasts of third-millennium Italian design. Project notes: 500W of power, supplied with a graduated measuring cup, whisk, and chopper. Height 34 cm, diameter 7 cm. UK plug. Available in white. Item classified as end-of-series - limited availability.