Ready To Hang, Mirrors Across Milan

Living Edge spoke with Jeffery Renz, founder and creative director of Ready to Hang, ahead of their Milan debut to discuss the brand’s ethos, creative inspiration, and what’s next for the emerging label.

Ready To Hang is preparing to make its debut at Milan Design Week 2025.

Jeffrey Renz is a Brooklyn-based designer and the founder of Ready to Hang (RTH), a brand that merges fashion and home décor by creating sculptural mirrors inspired by the fashion industry's ready-to-wear concept. Having just launch in Australia with Living Edge, the New York Mirror brand Ready To Hang is set to make a bold debut at Salone del Mobile 2025, showcasing their striking mirror collection across multiple locations in Milan during Milan design week.

Jeffrey Renz

Pictured: Jeffrey Renz

“I believe in breaking the industry myth that higher prices always mean higher quality. Unique, stylish furniture with personality can and should be available to all.”



– Jeffrey Renz

At Alcova, they’re teaming up with Cordero Atelier to create an immersive environment. They'll also feature in the main space at Convey in Porta Venezia, placing their mirrors in the context of cutting-edge design. Adding a playful twist, RTH will host a one-day activation at a local hair salon in Porta Venezia, where guests can enjoy free haircuts - first come, first serve—surrounded by their reflective works.

Ready To Hang Q&A

What inspired you to transition to a more accessible and fashion-forward design approach with Ready To Hang?
RTH was born from a mix of industry expertise and personal frustration. After more than a decade in high-end, collectible furniture, I witnessed the obstacles that kept great design out of reach—drawn-out lead times, steep costs and the myth that higher prices always mean better quality. As both a designer and a consumer, I set out to challenge these norms, creating a brand that merges designer-level aesthetics with a more accessible approach. More than that, I wanted to fast-track the fusion of fashion and furniture into a larger expression of personal style.

Many of RTH’s mirrors reference fashion details—shirt cuffs, zippers, puffers. What was the design process like for translating these elements into furniture?
The process was all about deconstructing fashion details and reimagining them in a new context. We studied the sculptural quality of a puffer jacket, the tension of a zipper, the crispness of a cuff—then asked, how do these translate into form, texture, and material? It was about capturing the essence rather than creating a replica. The result mirrors that feel wearable in a way—like they belong to both a wardrobe and a home, blurring the line between dressing yourself and dressing your space.

Ready To Hang Q&A

You mention NYC’s influence on RTH’s aesthetic. How does the city’s energy and style manifest in the brand’s designs?
NYC thrives on contrast—grit and glamour, structure and spontaneity, high fashion and street style. That energy is found through RTH’s designs. Every piece carries a boldness, a confidence, a sense of movement, much like the city itself. The materials—wood, chrome, fiberglass, iron, resin—are architectural yet refined, embodying the raw, elevated attitude that defines New York.

What was the biggest challenge in launching RTH, and how did you overcome it?
Starting RTH meant stepping away from a furniture studio I helped build for a decade—a difficult but necessary separation to create something that truly reflected my vision. The biggest challenge was redefining everything from the ground up, without the safety net of an established brand. I had to trust my instincts, lean into risk, expand my network and build a new foundation that prioritized accessibility, innovation and style. Overcoming it meant embracing discomfort, pushing forward with clarity and showing that great design can be both bold and accessible.

Ready To Hang Q&A

The brand emphasizes interaction and community. How do you plan to engage customers beyond just selling products?
For me, RTH isn’t just about furniture—it’s about building a conversation around design. That means partnering with brands of all sizes, across industries, to create unexpected collaborations that push boundaries. It also means getting involved at the ground level—connecting directly with people who love design, whether through pop-ups, events, or creative projects. RTH is about more than just selling pieces. It’s about fostering a community where design feels exciting, accessible and ever-evolving.

What do you hope people feel when they bring an RTH piece into their home?
I want people to feel an instant connection—like the piece was meant to be there. It’s not just about how it looks. It’s about how it makes you feel when you walk into the room, when you live with it every day. There’s a certain energy to RTH pieces—bold yet effortless, stylish yet personal. I hope they bring a sense of excitement, comfort and self-expression, becoming more than just furniture but a part of someone’s daily rhythm, their mood and their story.

Mirrors Across Milan

Ready To Hang

Alcova

Alcova, Space BS2, Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Scuderie, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo 7-13 April
Between Seeing is an immersive, suspended installation of fabrics, mirrors and vegetation, in partnership with Le Labo and Claire Marie Astruc.

Ready To Hang

Parrucchiere

Porta Venezia, Via Rosolino Pilo, 8, 20129 Milan 7-13 April
A week-long mirror pop up at a traditional Milanese hair salon, culminating with a day of free haircuts for any and all visitors on April 10th - first come, first served! In partnership with Convey.

Ready To Hang

Convey

Porta Venezia, Via Rosolino Pilo, 14, 20129 Milan 7-13 April
A fashion-forward show and installation featuring emerging international design in a never-before-seen gallery space.

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