The Dressed tableware series is another addition to the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, designed by Marcel Wanders and is part of the Alessi catalogue. Dutch-born Marcel Wanders has made 'new decoration' one of his trademarks, using decoration in unconventional ways and often applying it in unusual places, sometimes completely out of sight of the users. This unusual approach makes interacting with the Dutchman's objects a multi-sensory experience - including the tactile sensibility of the material. The series containing tableware has been named Dressed in reference to the decoration, which, like a beautiful dress, should be designed to best display the contents without being too overbearing. Marcel Wanders' designs are rich and expressive and combine floral motifs with baroque glamour, yet the collection remains elegant and light thanks to the contrast between background and decoration highlighted by the variation between relief and glossy undecorated surfaces. The Dressed collection includes dinnerware, tea and coffee service, crystal glasses, steel cutlery decorated with a forging technique, a tray, a saucer holder as well as glass and bottle holders made of 18/10 stainless steel.
The saucer on display was created with the espresso cup in mind. The upper surface of the dish is entirely decorated with the collection's characteristic pattern.