Italian Design Weeks 2023
Date and time
19 October 2023
until November 2, 2023
More Information
Contact us at iccbc@iccbc.com or call 604.682.1410 (M/F 9am – 2pm).
ARIA
Italy is in the AIR.
Rise above the heavy clouds and
feel the freshness of
elevated Italian design and limitless creativity
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West team is excited
to announce the 5th edition of Italian Design Weeks in Vancouver,
“ARIA” (Italian for “air”).
Get ready for a two-week celebration
of the excellence of Italian design and fashion!
Our annual signature series of special events,
open houses, cocktail receptions and seminars
will take place in Vancouver from October 19 to November 2, 2023.
Browse the calendar of events below and
make sure to register today!
And, DID YOU KNOW that… members of the Italian Chambers
get free entries and VIP tickets for over $300 value
at the Italian Design Weeks!
Click on the link below and join the Chamber today,
we would love to spoil you all year long.
Yes please, spoil me all year long 🙂
Calendar of Events
ARIA – Italy is in the Air
Opening Reception and Fashion Show
@ Brian Jessel BMW
In collaboration with IID – Istituto Italiano Design, Perugia (Italy)
2311 Boundary Rd, Vancouver
Thursday, October 19, 2023
5.30 – 9.30 pm
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Italian Culture and Sustainable Development
A Round Table about Sustainability in Italian Fashion and Design
@ SFU Simon Fraser University
Joseph & Rosalie Segal Building
Harbour Center SFU, 515 W Hastings St, Vancouver
Friday, October 20, 2023
5.00 – 7.00 pm
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Cappelli in ARIA!
Hats in the air! A night in fashionable Tuscany
Cocktail reception & Design Talk
@ Cappelleria Bertacchi
151 Cambie St, Vancouver
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
5.30 – 7.30 pm
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Little Green Riding Hood:
The Italian Tradition of Playful Graphic Design for Children,
by Bruno Munari
Speaker: Robin Mitchell Cranfield – Illustrator and print designer
@Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Room: Rennie Hall (B2160 on Level 2)
520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
10.00 am -12.00 pm
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Castelli in ARIA
Castles in the air Vs. on the ground design
Cocktail Reception & Design Talk
Speaker: Kamelia Rahmatzadeh – Designs for life
@Ginger Jar Furniture
1420 Fell Ave, North Vancouver
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
5.30 – 7.30 pm
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Welcome, Reflex!
Inaugural reception event of the Vancouver Showroom
Speaker: Samuele Sordi, Chief Architect, Pininfarina of America
@ Reflex
377 Howe Street, Vancouver
Thursday, October 26, 2023
5.30 – 8.30 pm
TRADE, MEDIA AND ICCCW MEMBERS ONLY.
FOR INFO ICCBC@ICCBC.COM (by October 24th)
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Cambiare ARIA
A change of scenery. Renovating and innovating
Cocktail reception
@ BFJ Design Custom Kitchen
1362 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Friday, October 27, 2023
5.30 – 7.30 pm
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Una boccata di ARIA fresca
A breath of fresh air. Networking event and closing reception
In collaboration with The European House – Ambrosetti
@Alfa Romeo
1918 Fir Street, Vancouver
Thursday, November 2, 2023
5.00 – 7.30 pm
TRADE, MEDIA AND ICCCW MEMBERS ONLY.
FOR INFO ICCBC@ICCBC.COM (by November 1st)
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Open Houses
@Stefano Ricci
1139 Georgia St W, Vancouver
Thursday, November 2, 12.00 – 3.00 pm
@ Ambry Interiors
Oct. 26 – Nov. 2nd, 10am – 5pm
(closed on Monday 30th and Friday 27th)
@Kitchen Infinity Atelier – Aran Cucine
Enjoy a warm espresso from Umbria Coffee!
101 Water Street, Vancouver,
Friday, October 27, 11 am – 5 pm
@GermanHaus – Leicht
1654 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Friday, October 27, 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday, October 28, 10 am – 4 pm
Find More Italian Design Map Showrooms
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Please note that all events are free for ICCCW Members in good standing (plus one guest), sponsors of IDW,
design and fashion trade representatives, media.
All open houses are free for everyone.
For any questions, please feel free to reach us at iccbc@iccbc.com or 6046821410 (M-F, 9am-2pm).
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The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West (ICCCWest)
is your business partner for everything Italian in Western Canada.
We are a non-profit, membership organization with a mission to promote Made in Italy in Canada
and support business and trade development between Italy and Canada.
We rely on memberships and sponsorships to support our mission and our events.
Members of the Italian Chambers get free entries and VIP tickets for over $300 value at the Italian Design Week!
Click on the link below and join the Chamber today, we would love to spoil you all year long.
Prego! (= you are welcome!)
Yes please, spoil me all year long (starts at only $200/yr)
Yes please, I like what you do and want to become a Sponsor
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Events Brought to you by
Main Sponsors & Partners
In Collaboration with
Lounge’s Sponsors
Wine Sponsors
Food Sponsors
Media Sponsors
Music Sponsors
