See the best moments from Homo Faber 2018 in my photo gallery.
I could not miss At the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, at the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, from 14th to 30th September 2018 in Venice , an amazing event, Homo Faber 2018 Fair ,a new cultural movement, aiming to support master artisans of fashion, interior design, art restoration, luxury goods and simple everyday objects, handcrafting objects of true excellence. It showcased the talent of more than 400 master artisans working in Europe whose more than 90 worked live on site, showing the public the value that craftsmanship brings demonstrating their fascinating skills and techniques to visitors, from wood carving and embroidery to gem sculpting and fore-edge painting.
In addition in this beautiful venue, 16 incredible exhibition spaces featured in Homo Faber 2018 and experience the finest French craftsmanship, exquisite contemporary haute couture, artistic photographs of Venetian workshops, exclusive collaborations between designers and artisans, stunning objects made by Europe’s best artist- what I liked
DISCOVER THE ARTISANAL TALENT INSPIRING THE CONTEMPORARY FASHION INDUSTRY
Fashion designers are often in the limelight, but most of us are unaware about the transformative power of the hand on raw materials and the vital role of craftsmanship both in fashion itself and the way it is exhibited.
Bottega Ghianda are so treasured by top designers, who know by collaborating with these ‘poets of wood’ their designs will be brought to life with sensitivity and flair, such as Mario Bellini, Gae Aulenti, Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, Cini Boeri or Pino Tovaglia.
FASHION PAYS HOMAGE TO CRAFTSMANSHIP
Nowhere is the power of the human hand more visible than in its ability to transform natural materials. Whether it be a Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel gown made with wooden beads, a Schiaparelli cape in raffia, or a Capucci dress adorned with pebbles, this exhibit shows how nature’s bounty can be a glorious source of inspiration for designers, when put in the masterful hands of talented artisans.
Eight extraordinary artisans encounter talented international designers. A dialogue between artisan-designer pairs who have worked together to create lasting objects of beauty .
Some designers I particularly liked:
Bonotto
Bonotto Spa is a fourth-generation textile manufacturer founded by Luigi Bonotto in 1912 in order to produce, at the beginning
Fifty years later, thanks to the intuition of Nicla Donazzan and Luigi Bonotto II, this creative and manufacturing expertise was transformed into a jewel of textile productivity that has grown along with the Italian fashion system. Bonotto wins the Sustainable Producer prize at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards 2018 hosted by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana in cooperation with Eco-Age.
The event took place yesterday, Sunday 23 September, at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, at the end of Milan Fashion Week. The GCFA, Italy, celebrates the achievements in sustainability within the luxury and fashion industries.
Morelato chair
Spanish designer Inma Bermúdez was inspired by traditional porcelain moulds at Este Ceramiche Porcellane, but she put her own contemporary style to the decoration of her chosen items.