Venice Fashion Week, Real + Digital, October 22-31. The Complete Program
Safe presentations in ateliers and in the secret rooms of Venetian hotels, events, exhibitions, fashion shows blending fashion and craftsmanship, ONLINE and live: the tenth edition of Venice Fashion Week begins with Venetian hotels as patrons of emerging designers, and Atelier Aperti, three days dedicated to artisan workshops opening to introduce creatives at work.
Artists, goldsmiths, bead-stringers, printers, florists – the artisans – are the lifeblood of Venice. Venice Fashion Week launches the Atelier Aperti Itineraries, to discover workshops and mastery. Discover the full program with access procedures and request accreditation for visits by reservation.
As in the times of the Serenissima Republic, Venetian hotels are meeting places where innovations for the future are born: Hotel Danieli, Corte di Gabriela, Palazzo Venart, Ca’ Sagredo, The St. Regis Venice, Aman Venice host fashion shows and events live and online, via streaming and social media. Venice Fashion Week Digital returns, with backstage footage, interviews, and fashion films.
Following the Prime Ministerial Decree of October 24, some events will be digital: watch them online.
The day-by-day program
Thursday, October 22 marks the opening of the Venice Photo Lab exhibition at San Barnaba, Unisve Laboratory.
Thursday, October 22, Emilio Ceccato Boutique, Rialto Bridge, S. Polo, 16/17
Pieces of Venice, 6:30 PM. Watch the event online
It gives us great pleasure to begin Venice Fashion Week with Pieces of Venice, the sustainable design project by Karin and Luciano Marson. Luciano was recently awarded the Compasso d’Oro for the fourth time. In the historic Emilio Ceccato boutique founded in 1902, the two creatives will present San Polo 16/17, the latest addition to the collection of wooden objects dedicated to Venice, a magnet/candle holder inspired by the boutique at the foot of the Rialto Bridge.
October 23-24-25, Atelier Aperti
Itineraries throughout the city to discover artisans and creatives.
The program is constantly updated. View all Atelier Aperti appointments
October 23-24-25, Sunset Yogurt, Castello, Fondamenta S. Gioacchin, 494/A, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
“Cosima believes in the beauty of imperfections, in the endless repetition of artisanal gestures, and in the balance between the product and its context.” Sunset Yogurt is a contemporary Murano Glass jewelry line created by Venetian artist Cosima Montavoci, immersed in the most authentic Venetian life in the Castello district at the end of Via Garibaldi. A profound connoisseur of Murano glass, Cosima creates jewelry in glass and precious materials with a bold and sculptural style. Book your visit
October 23-24-25, Do.Ve Dorsoduro: Calle delle Botteghe, Calle Longa and Campo San Barnaba, Calle de L’Avogaria
Do.VE participates in Venice Fashion Week until October 31 with a widespread exhibition of photographs displayed in shop windows, offering new perspectives to passers-by, who become observers of the present. The exhibition is curated by Venice Photo Lab and Unisve Laboratory. During the weekend, visits, demonstrations, and other opportunities to discover the excellence of Dorsoduro are planned, including: PerlaMadre, Elgioielli, Madera, Budoir, Small Caps, Studio KanzArchitetti, SignorBlum. See all workshops
October 23-24-25, Valmont Foundation, Palazzo Bonvicini, Santa Croce 2161A, from 10 AM to 6 PM by reservation: tel. +39 041 8050002
VENETIAN LOVE – Contemporary art exhibition with Aristide Najean, Didier Guillon, Silvano Rubino. Book your visit
Friday, October 23 Casa dei Tre Oci, Fondamenta delle Zitelle 43, Giudecca
On the occasion of Venice Fashion Week, Casa dei Tre Oci welcomes all visitors with a reduced entry fee of 9 euros instead of 13, for the photographic exhibition dedicated to Jacques Henri Lartigue and his “world” of happiness: Jacques Henri Lartigue, The Invention of Happiness. Book your visit
Friday, October 23, Tabinotabi Boutique, Sotoportego de Rialto, 3 PM
Friday’s itinerary to discover the open ateliers starts from Sotoportego di Rialto with the boutique of the brand TabiNoTabi. On the afternoon of Friday, October 23, designer Alessandra De Franza will be in the workshop to present the project and the fashion and home collection in seaweed, mint, and banana fiber.
Special guest Maria Conti Jewelry.
Friday, October 23, Paperoowl Shop, Calle Longa 2155/A
Paper is a precious material. In her artisan workshop in Calle Longa 2155/A in Venice, Stefania creates paper jewelry, home decorations, notebooks, and other objects, including custom-made items, using Venetian, European, and Oriental techniques, and papers from all over the world. For Atelier Aperti, Stefania presents the collection of Collars in paper pearls. Book your visit
Friday, October 23, Bottega 2137, Home Flowers & Events, Calle Longa 2137
Flowers and plants, vases, candles, fragrances, rugs, and furnishing objects from all over the world is just a definition. The atmosphere encountered upon entering the flower shop in Calle Longa is unique and should be experienced at least once in a lifetime.
Friday, October 23, Valeria Boncompagni, Piazza San Marco 130, from 4 PM to 7 PM
Lost-wax casting is the millennial technique with which Valeria creates her jewelry, works of art in precious metal with inlays of semi-precious stones, coral flowers, gold, silver, and bronze, to create wearable sculptures that tell of emotions.
For Atelier Aperti, Valeria will teach the lost-wax technique and how to create jewelry that stops time in her workshop in Piazza San Marco, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 from 4 PM to 7 PM. Book your visit
Friday, October 23, Caigodamar, Salizada San Samuele, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
In this magical space filled with artistic objects produced or selected by Susanna and Riccardo, we will observe the creative process in the genesis of CaigodaMar jewelry, inspired by nature and Venetian architecture, the turquoise shades of the lagoon and the sea, the Renaissance, and Greece. Book your visit (max two people at a time).
Friday, October 23, Nicolao Atelier, Fondamenta della Misericordia 2590, from 5 PM to 6 PM
Stefano Nicolao is the Master of high theatrical tailoring for theater and cinema who has brought the image of Venice’s history to the world. His atelier is a dream of velvets and crinolines with over 15,000 different costumes from all eras. For Atelier Aperti, the Master opens his theatrical tailoring workshop to the public, celebrating 40 years of activity, with all its secrets of mastery and talent. Book your visit
Friday, October 23, Hotel Danieli, Riva Schiavoni
Martina Vidal Fashion Show, 7 PM. Watch the event online
In the splendid Royal Suite of Hotel Danieli, the fashion show of the brand Martina Vidal, the fourth generation of a Venetian company that safeguards the artisanal heritage of Burano lace, bringing it into the future with contemporary design. Under the frescoes of the suite overlooking the San Marco Basin, we can admire the new collection created in collaboration with the young designer Michela Gaiofatto. Special Guest Maria Conti Jewelry.
By invitation
Saturday, October 24, Spazio 2091 Boutique, Campo San Polo 2091, from 10 AM onwards
Saturday’s itinerary to discover the Atelier Aperti in Venice starts with a coffee in Campo San Polo with the Atelier Lo Spazio 2091, a creative boutique where people dress, laugh, choose custom-made clothes, and share passions and projects.
Giorgia Starace, the designer of the artisanal brand 2091 Venezia, presents Valentina Ambrosi, a Milanese artist and designer. Formerly a creator of opening themes and music videos for Videomusic, Valentina manually creates book-sculptures and fashion accessories designed and painted entirely by hand. “Le mani vestite” is a small collection of hand-painted leather jewel gloves, customizable upon request. Announce your visit
Saturday, October 24, Il Nuovo Trionfo, a floating artisan workshop, Punta della Dogana, from 10 AM to 4 PM
The trabaccolo Il Nuovo Trionfo is a historic sailing ship docked at Punta della Dogana that represents a city project born to recover an ancient boat and testify to the value of traditional maritime artisan crafts. For Atelier Aperti, the artisan members will welcome visitors on board and illustrate the cultural and enhancement project of the vessel. Book your visit
Saturday, October 24, Marisa Convento, Bottega Cini, Dorsoduro, 862, Campo San Vio
Let’s discover in the workshop the art of the Venetian bead-stringer Marisa Convento, who has moved her laboratory to Bottega Cini, an eclectic space for arts and crafts. Creative and generous in telling the story of beads in the world, Marisa creates jewelry with beads and represents the indomitable perseverance of a true creative artisan. Announce your visit
Saturday, October 24, Andrea Morucchio: Venice Year Zero, Bottega Cini, Campo San Vio
Bottega Cini in Campo San Vio is enriched by the precious documentary “Venice Year Zero” filmed by Venetian artist Andrea Morucchio, a suggestive reflection on the lockdown in Venice. Andrea will be in the workshop to talk about his art and his commitment to Venice. Announce your visit
Saturday, October 24, Valeria Boncompagni, Piazza San Marco 130, from 4 PM to 7 PM
Lost-wax casting is the millennial technique with which Valeria creates her jewelry, works of art in precious metal with inlays of semi-precious stones, coral flowers, gold, silver, and bronze, to create wearable sculptures that tell of emotions.
For Atelier Aperti, Valeria will teach the lost-wax technique and how to create jewelry that stops time in her workshop in Piazza San Marco, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 from 4 PM to 7 PM. Book your visit
Saturday, October 24, Calle de le Botteghe and Salizada San Samuele
Michele Dal Bon presents Le Zoie The Venetian Design Project, a gallery at Salizada San Samuele 3359 and a project that sees him collaborating with Cleto Munari and other Italian designers for the limited production of Venetian design furniture and objects. On the occasion of Venice Fashion Week, Michele Dal Bon exhibits Anacleto Spazzapan’s Vespa 150, a unique full-scale Vespa in the world made entirely of hand-welded iron rods and painted pink. Book your visit
Saturday, October 24, Ottica Manuela, Salizada S. Samuele 3145, from 1 PM to 6 PM
Technology and craftsmanship intertwine to create something new and unique thanks to Ottica Manuela’s commitment to connecting territories: while the creatives of Eye’M Lab will present the new PersonalEyes software, explaining the creative process behind completely custom-made and 360° customizable eyewear, the artist Moreno will demonstrate the craftsmanship of the creations by painting and decorating components and frames. Book your visit
Saturday, October 24, Corte di Gabriela Boutique Hotel, Calle degli Avvocati
Teo d’Amar Fashion Show, 7 PM. Watch the event online
From the meeting between a magical boutique hotel to be visited and discovered and a creative designer, wonders can be born: Norma Marzà presents her brand Teo d’Amar, which starts from the concept of the beach towel, made of precious materials and artisanal manufacturing. The new collection of kimonos, embroidered bags, beach towels, and multicolored furlane slippers testifies to Norma’s commitment to sustainable fashion through creative craftsmanship.
By invitation
Sunday, October 25, Atelier Franco Puppato, Calle dei Fabbri 4723, from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM
For Atelier Aperti, the Master welcomes us to his tailoring atelier in Calle dei Fabbri to explain the techniques of sleeve sewing, a technique for which he is universally renowned, and ironing. Book your visit
Sunday, October 25, Atelier Unützer, Campo Santa Margherita 3492 b, from 12 PM
Sunday’s itinerary to discover the Atelier Aperti in Venice starts with an aperitif in Campo Santa Margherita with Unützer, the boutique of Cinderella shoes, diva bags, and precious sneakers, handmade on the Riviera del Brenta, Made in Italy with a German heart. Fritz Unützer is in love with Venice, so his plans for the boutique/atelier include creating a workshop to produce custom handmade shoes. An artist will be present during the day to personalize accessories and give you the chance to have a unique shoe. Announce your visit
Sunday, October 25, Hotel Palazzo Venart, San Stae, Calle Tron 1961
Tabinotabi Fashion Show, guest Maria Conti, 6 PM. Watch the event online
In the sumptuous spaces of the sixteenth-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, designer Alessandra De Franza presents the new Tabinotabi collection, a clothing brand made with an innovative and sustainable fabric derived from seaweed. Special Guest Maria Conti Jewelry.
By invitation
Monday, October 26, Hotel Ca’ Sagredo, Campo Santa Sofia, from October 26 to November 1, 2020
The theatrical tailoring of Stefano Nicolao presents a costume exhibition on the ground floor and in the small rooms of the first floor of Palazzo Sagredo, telling the story of Venice through a selection of sartorial creations, including the faithful reproduction of Pietro Longhi’s painting The Sagredo Family.
Venice DIGITAL Fashion Week: October 26 – 31
Online events, backstage, live interviews, and fashion films.
Monday, October 26, FOPE Jewels
Discover with Venice Fashion Week an excellence of Italian jewelry: FOPE, a goldsmith company proudly from Vicenza for four generations and an international jewelry brand, has craftsmanship, technological research, goldsmith knowledge, and sustainability as its cornerstones.
Register to attend the digital event in the front row!
Wednesday, October 28, Hotel Danieli
Fabio Marzari interviews Franco Puppato
LIVE DIGITAL EVENT 4 PM. Watch the event online
The lobby of Hotel Danieli is a triumph of Moorish arches, Murano chandeliers, Byzantine marbles, and gold leaf, an exotic and eclectic space. Goethe, Marcel Proust, Wagner, Jean Cocteau, Claude Debussy, Charles Dickens, and many others have conversed on its sofas.
Franco Puppato is the great tailor of Venice; he has dressed stars and royalty and has just received the Arbiter award, the Oscar of Italian tailoring. Witness to splendor and guardian of the secrets of artisanal tradition, Master Puppato will take us into his Venetian tailoring workshop to tell his life in fashion.
Wednesday, October 28, 2 PM – 6 PM, Edmond à Venise, Dorsoduro 872
The concept store of Palazzo Polignac presents three international designers:
– Fortuny Vintage by Alexandra Voltan;
– Burano Collection – Colors of the Lagoon by Laudomia Piccolomini;
– Lost Soles by Katia Margolis.
Thursday, October 29, Nicolao Atelier
Venice Fashion Week presents Atelier Nicolao
LIVE DIGITAL EVENT 6 PM. Watch the event online
Stefano Nicolao is a Master creator of historical costumes for theater and cinema. His theatrical and high fashion tailoring workshop in Venice is among the richest and most incredible in the world: hundreds of meters of velvets and crinolines surround you with over 15,000 costumes, precious fabrics, hats, footwear, period accessories, all handmade and with precious materials. Stefano Nicolao’s career is a dream that goes from Cinecittà to Hollywood, from the film Marco Polo to the most important theaters in the world, up to high fashion gowns for the 2020 Red Carpets.
Thursday, October 29 from 6 PM onwards a live online broadcast presents the costume exhibition at Hotel Ca’ Sagredo and the Nicolao atelier, which this year celebrates 40 years of activity and prepares for the moment when it will present Venetians Reflections at Ca’ Sagredo, a fashion show-performance to tell the story of Venice through eras and creations.
Friday, October 30, The St. Regis Venice
Tiziano Guardini Fashion Show
LIVE DIGITAL EVENT from 6 PM. Watch the event online
Cultivating the Vanguard: united by the same commitment to transmitting the value of tradition into the future, throughout 2020 Hotel The St. Regis Venice followed step by step the development of the open work project by eco-designer Tiziano Guardini: a limited edition created with Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, CNA, Confartigianato, Confindustria Moda and Venice Fashion Week, to shed light on the excellence of Venice’s high craftsmanship and Made in Veneto manufacturing.
Saturday, October 31, Hotel Aman Venice
Fabio Marzari interviews Luciana Boccardi
LIVE DIGITAL EVENT 12 PM. Watch the event online
Hotel Aman Venice presents journalist and writer Luciana Boccardi, a Venetian journalist among the most important fashion experts in Italy. With contributions from Roberto Papetti, director of Il Gazzettino, and Arrigo Cipriani, who will introduce Boccardi’s latest book: Burlesque – Dizionario surreale (Ed. La Musa Talia).
An ironic and mocking editorial “game” that traces a surreal picture through emotions, memories of characters met during her long career as an indomitable journalist, writer, and magazine director, who saw the birth of the greatest designers and witnessed the evolution of Italian fashion from the 1960s to 2020; a Venetian woman who, in the postscript of “Burlesque,” launches a “utopian” appeal for her beloved city. A very important and precious Venetian, capable of reading our time with a courageous and ironic gaze.
Venice Fashion Week is an event that promotes Venice as a center of production and creativity.
Venice Fashion Week is a project by VeneziadaVivere under the patronage of the City of Venice, in collaboration with Tavolo Veneto della Moda, Associazione Piazza San Marco, Apritimoda, Do.Ve., Venice Photo Lab.
Media partners: Venezia News. Bobos, ModaPuntoCom and Iusve Cube Radio.
Make-up and hair styling for Venice Fashion Week are by Crisam Academy.
All events are free and limited in number, with personal invitation and mandatory reservation.
All events apply the measures indicated by the national health authority for public safety. For this reason, the number of seats is extremely limited and entries will be staggered.
Events are free and with mandatory reservation, by sending a request via email to hello@veneziadavivere.com. Sending the email does not guarantee a reservation, which will be confirmed via email if applicable.
All events will be live on the social media channels of veneziadavivere and venicefashionweek.
Should any changes occur in the programming to comply with guidelines on containing the spread of Covid-19, you will be notified at the email address used for registration.
Venice Fashion Week
Winter Edition 2020
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