The organisers of Milan's Salone del Mobile furniture fair are discussing how to respond to Italy's coronavirus outbreak, as fashion and eyewear events in the city are disrupted by the virus.
A source told Dezeen that the fair, which is the world's biggest and most important furniture event, is "consulting with stakeholders and the government" and would make an announcement in the next few days.
The statement came amid rising concern over the impact of the virus on Italy's leading business city.
Eyewear fair and Armani show affected
Yesterday the organisers of MIDO, the world's biggest eyewear event, announced it was postponing its 2020 event in the city due to the virus.
The 50th edition of the fair was due to be held from 29 February to 2 March at Rho Fiera Milano, the same fairground that hosts Salone del Mobile.
"We took this decision out of respect for the current alarming situation and for our exhibitors and visitors," said MIDO president Giovanni Vitaloni. "As this health crisis is developing in Italy, we could not but choose to postpone MIDO's 2020 edition."
MIDO has yet to announce new dates.
Meanwhile, fashion designer Giorgio Armani presented his runway show to an empty room yesterday after advising guests to stay away. However, aside from this, Milan's fashion week went ahead as normal last week.
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