Venice is preparing to host the Venice Fashion Week 2025, one of the year’s most anticipated events for enthusiasts of fashion, artisanship and contemporary creativity. Now in its twelfth edition, the Venetian Fashion Week aims to celebrate the talent of emerging designers and the excellence of Made in Italy, with a dedicated focus on sustainability and artisanal innovation.

This year’s edition is taking place from 20 to 26 October 2025, offering a full week of exciting events. It presents a unique opportunity to experience Venice through fashion shows, exhibitions, and talks that spotlight a fresh, conscious vision of fashion.

What better occasion to plan your stay at Hotel Indigo Venice?

An event that blends culture, fashion, and Venetian artisanship

Venice Fashion Week is more than just a week of runway shows: it is a vibrant cultural platform that brings together local artisans, emerging designers, and forward-thinking companies. Founded in 2013 by Venezia da Vivere and recognized among the Major Events of the City of Venice, the festival has become an international reference point for advocates of a more conscious fashion that still preserves its bond with artisanal tradition.

This year the spotlight will be on sustainable fashion brands, the game changers who are redefining the concept of luxury and quality. Guests can enjoy a rich program of fashion shows, talks, open studios, and exhibitions, hosted in iconic Venetian venues including historic palaces, glass furnaces, galleries, and artisan workshops.

The 2025 theme: Craft Economy

The 2025 edition will focus on Craft Economy, a model that champions artisanship, ethical production, and local tradition. At a time when the very idea of luxury is being reimagined through the lens of sustainability, Venice offers the ideal setting to reflect on the future of fashion and its connections with art and culture.

The event is co-organized with Upskill 4.0, a spin-off of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and supported by prestigious partners such as Università Iuav, ITS Marco Polo Academy, Orsoni Venezia 1888, and Seguso Vetri d’Arte. International collaborations include the City of Gdańsk and the Amberif International Amber and Jewelry Fair.

An international network in the heart of Venice

For twelve years, Venice Fashion Week has been building a dynamic network of collaborations involving universities, foundations, institutions, and international brands, thus reinforcing Venice’s role as a hub of creativity and experimentation.

The festival also partners with other local initiatives, such as Venice Design Week and Venice Cocktail Week, inviting visitors to explore the city through authentic itineraries that blend culture, craftsmanship, and lifestyle.

Why join Venice Fashion Week 2025

Attending Venice Fashion Week 2025 means not only discovering the best of sustainable fashion in Venice, but also experiencing the city from a fresh perspective, far from the usual tourist paths. The festival offers a rare chance to connect with artisans, designers, and artists in the unique setting of historic workshops and the Venetian lagoon.

For those visiting Venice during Fashion Week, it’s also the perfect opportunity to enjoy a comfortable stay in the city while embracing the magic of the Venetian autumn and the rich cultural offerings that make this season so special.

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