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Venice Fashion Week 2024: Sustainability and Craftsmanship in Focus

festival-fair · 2026-04-26

Venice Fashion Week 2024, held from October 21 to 27, was organized by Venezia da Vivere in collaboration with the municipality, emphasizing craftsmanship, sustainability, and inclusivity. The week featured various events such as runway shows, workshops, conferences, and exhibitions in historic locations. It kicked off with Convivio at Lunardelli Venezia, which showcased wood from the briccole of the Venetian lagoon. Le Mani Sapienti at Palazzo Sagredo focused on bespoke fashion. Notable designers included Ekaterina Borovkova, Alessandra Micolucci, Angie Power, Giulia Bevilacqua, Gaetano di Gregorio, Juliana Stolberg, Martina Vidal, Francesca Venuti, and Norma Marzà. Key events included Atelier Aperti San Marco and Sustainable Fashion Day, highlighting fashion's impact on preserving local cultural heritage.

Key facts

  • Venice Fashion Week 2024 ran from October 21 to 27.
  • Organized by Venezia da Vivere in collaboration with the municipality.
  • Three core themes: craftsmanship, sustainability, and inclusion.
  • Convivio installation at Lunardelli Venezia opened the week.
  • Le Mani Sapienti at Palazzo Sagredo focused on bespoke fashion.
  • Designers included Ekaterina Borovkova, Alessandra Micolucci, Angie Power, Giulia Bevilacqua, Gaetano di Gregorio, Juliana Stolberg, Martina Vidal, Francesca Venuti, and Norma Marzà.
  • Atelier Aperti San Marco featured exclusive boutique visits.
  • Sustainable Fashion Day talk addressed craftsmanship and circular economy.
  • Stefano and Daniele Attombri used vintage Japanese kimono fabrics for furlane.
  • Demis Marin offered clothing renewal advice at Ramosalso in Rialto Market.
  • Daniela Lombardo presented Patience collection on a sanpierota boat.

Entities

Artists

  • Ekaterina Borovkova
  • Alessandra Micolucci
  • Angie Power
  • Giulia Bevilacqua
  • Gaetano di Gregorio
  • Juliana Stolberg
  • Martina Vidal
  • Francesca Venuti
  • Norma Marzà
  • Stefano Attombri
  • Daniele Attombri
  • Shimizu Akiko
  • Demis Marin
  • Daniela Lombardo

Institutions

  • Venezia da Vivere
  • Comune di Venezia
  • Lunardelli Venezia
  • Palazzo Sagredo
  • Ramosalso
  • Mercato di Rialto

Locations

  • Venice
  • Italy
  • Calle Larga XXII Marzo
  • San Marco
  • Fondamenta della Misericordia

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