Italy world. Also, the fashion magazine Vogue Italia, is considered one of the most prestigious fashion magazines in the world. Italy is also prominent in the field of design, notably interior design, architectural design, industrial design and urban design. The country has produced some well-known furniture designers, such as Gio Ponti and Ettore Sottsass, and Italian phrases such as ""Bel Disegno"" and ""Linea Italiana"" have entered the vocabulary of furniture design. Examples of classic pieces of Italian white goods and pieces of furniture include Zanussi's washing machines and fridges, the "New Tone" sofas by Atrium, and the post-modern bookcase by Ettore
Nathalie du Pasquier were asked to become two of the founding members of the Memphis Group by designer and architect Ettore Sottsass. As a member of the Memphis Group, du Pasquier designed many textiles and furniture. In 1985, du Pasquier started painting, and by 1987 it became her elected medium. She has had exhibitions in many galleries worldwide, including Exile in Berlin and Chamber in New York. She has continued to design textiles, including patterns for clothes produced by American Apparel in 2014 and blankets and other bedding, with George Sowden, for Zig Zag Zurich in 2015. Nathalie du Pasquier Nathalie Du Pasquier