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Vogue World 2026 to Take Over Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

festival-fair · 2026-09-17

In 2026, Vogue World will turn the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milano into a runway that showcases Italy's rich artisanal traditions alongside cutting-edge technologies such as AI. This iconic arcade, designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and completed in 1877, has welcomed renowned personalities like Maria Callas and Giuseppe Verdi. Vogue's guide features historic establishments, including Algani (1927), Borsalino (over 160 years), Cadè (1926), and Prada's original boutique from 1913. Notable dining spots include Biffi (1852), Bar Motta (1928), and Savini (1867). The fashion scene includes luxury brands like Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton, while bookstores such as Feltrinelli, Libreria Bocca (established 1775), and Rizzoli highlight the resilience of craftsmanship amidst swift advancements.

Key facts

  • Vogue World 2026: Milano will be held at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy.
  • The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was completed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni in 1877.
  • The event will explore the dialogue between Italy's artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
  • The Galleria's central promenade will be transformed into an open-air runway for the event.
  • The Galleria has hosted historical figures including Maria Callas, Giuseppe Verdi, and Giuseppe Garibaldi.
  • Prada's original boutique, Fratelli Prada, opened in 1913 and still retains its original checkerboard marble floor and Art Deco mahogany cabinetry.
  • Savini, established in 1867, was a favorite of Maria Callas, who dined at Table 7 in the 1950s.
  • Libreria Bocca, founded in Turin in 1775, is Italy's oldest surviving independent bookshop and is located in the Galleria.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Vogue World
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Algani
  • Teatro alla Scala
  • Borsalino
  • Grand Hotel et de Milan
  • Cadè
  • Palazzo Marino
  • Bar Motta
  • Autogrill
  • Il Mercato del Duomo
  • Biffi
  • House of Savoy
  • Campari
  • Cracco
  • Il Gatto Rosso
  • Caffè & Bistrot del Gatto Rosso
  • Marchesi
  • Il Salotto di Milano
  • Savini
  • Balenciaga
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Chanel
  • Church's
  • Dior
  • Fendi
  • Fratelli Rossetti
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Gucci
  • Longchamp
  • Loro Piana
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Luisa Spagnoli
  • Perugina
  • Moncler
  • Montblanc
  • Pinko
  • Prada
  • Fratelli Prada
  • Rocca
  • Damiani Group
  • Rolex
  • Panerai
  • Venini
  • Saint Laurent
  • Santoni
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Hugh Dutton & Associés
  • Tod's
  • Feltrinelli
  • Libreria Bocca
  • Rizzoli
  • Studio Lucchetta+Retail Design
  • Cassina
  • Poltrona Frau
  • Highline Galleria
  • Italian Archaeological and Heritage Superintendency
  • Vogue Italia
  • Vogue Runway
  • Vogue Japan
  • La Bettola Di Piero
  • Creda
  • Banaras
  • Sant Ambroeus
  • Masuelli family
  • Camparino in Galleria
  • Gloria
  • Langosteria
  • Erba Brusca
  • Marchesi Pasticceria
  • Shop the Story
  • Pennisi
  • Giovanni Galli 1911
  • Etro
  • Jil Sander
  • Missoni
  • Versace
  • Fidenza Village
  • Bivio
  • Cavalli e Nastri Mora
  • Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
  • Pirelli HangarBicocca
  • Villa Necchi Campiglio
  • La Scala
  • Castello Sforzesco
  • The Attico
  • Miu Miu
  • Blumarine
  • Liu Jo
  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Moschino

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Piazza del Duomo
  • Piazza della Scala
  • Piazza San Babila
  • Piazza Filippo Meda
  • Via Santa Maria alla Porta
  • Lake Como
  • Northampton
  • England
  • Parabiago
  • Florence
  • Perugia
  • Fidenza
  • Turin
  • Sant'Elpidio a Mare
  • Marche
  • Switzerland
  • Paris
  • New York
  • Rome
  • London
  • Los Angeles
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Brera
  • Navigli
  • Via Orti
  • Porta Venezia
  • Via Montenapoleone
  • Quadrilatero della Moda
  • Navigli Pavese
  • Cortina
  • Mora 4

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