On the occasion of the 2nd edition of the Italian Fashion Days in the World, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal is pleased to welcome Clara Tosi Pamphili, who will be the guest of the M.A.D. Festival Rencontres Series at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal. Moderated by journalist Stéphane Leduc, this conversation will offer the public an opportunity to discover her professional journey, her vision of Italian fashion, and the essential role of artisanal craftsmanship in promoting Made in Italy around the world.
Monday, August 17, 6 p.m.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Montréal
Clara Tosi Pamphili is one of the most influential figures in Italy’s contemporary creative scene. A curator, fashion historian, and lecturer, she works at the intersection of fashion, art, design, and cultural heritage. For many years, she has been dedicated to promoting the excellence of Italian craftsmanship and fostering dialogue between manufacturing tradition and contemporary creativity.
Vice President of Palaexpo and founder of the A.I. Artisanal Intelligence project, she conceives and directs exhibitions, research projects, and international events exploring the relationship between craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural identity. She is also the curator of the exhibition “Italia è Moda,” presented in Montréal as part of the M.A.D. Festival 2026.
This event is part of the 2nd edition of the Italian Fashion Days in the World, an initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), organized with the support of the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa, the Consulate General of Italy in Montréal, the Italian Cultural Institute of Montréal, and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – Montréal Office.