Venetian Reflections by Nicolao

Unique Exclusive Luxury Event by Stefano Nicolao

About Us

Nicolao Atelier is an artisan company that has been producing historical costumes and dresses since 1980, with a focus on the history of Venetian costume, and is active on the international scene of cinema-theater and opera performances.

It has a repertoire of over 15,000 cine-theatrical costumes made with fabrics and fine workmanship for major film and opera productions, complete with accessories.

Nicolao Atelier has worked for the most important opera, theater and film productions all over the world: from the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Washington, to the New National thetre of Tokyo, passing through Bilbao, Lisbon, Nice, Lausanne, La Fenice, La Scala and the major Italian and European theaters.

The Atelier

Nicolao Atelier, active since 1980 on the international cinema, theater and opera scene, has a repertoire of over 15,000 cine-theatrical costumes made with fine fabrics and workmanship for major film and theatrical productions, complete with the relevant accessories.

Over the years, the collection has become increasingly valuable and varied, so much so that we are able to provide costumes for all events and types of activities, from historical re-enactments to gala events, from costume parties to elegant evenings and ceremonies, and even costumes for artists or event staff.

Atelier Nicolao proposes a series of events in the city of Venice for 2021, to experience its rediscovered magic.

Stefano Nicolao

Stefano Nicolao was born in Venice on 25 March 1954. First actor in 1972 then, since 1975, he has been the director of tailoring at the Teatro Stabile Friuli Venezia Giulia in Trieste.

The first professional in the city of Venice, he worked as a costume designer, and in 1980 he founded the film-theater costume tailoring "Nicolao Atelier" with the aim of engaging in the philological study of materials while maintaining the primary craftsmanship for accessories. Stefano teaches Fashion Design - Historical Cut, at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice since 2008.

Nicolao Works

During this thirty-year career, he has worked alongside important Oscar-winning costume designers as Maurizio Millenotti, Jenny Beavan, Sandy Powell, creating costumes for films such as “Marco Polo” by Montaldo, “Farinelli”. G. Corbiau, “Elizabeth” Shekhar Kapur, “The Wings of the Dove” Ian Softley, “The Merchant of Venice” Michael Radford; and productions such as “The Pirate of the Caribbean” in Hollywood with costumes Penny Rose, “Marie Antoinette”, “Casanova” by Lesse Hallström. In the collaboration Nicolao follows in the least detail the historical elements, and it is for his care and attention and quality that international film productions turn to his workers.

In these 30 years Nicolao has realized a lot of shows also of prose signing often the costumes that must follow still different characteristics, they must be essential in order to let out more the character’s character, the analysis therefore turns more to the form and the indispensable materials.

From 1980 Nicolao has attended to most of the important international and italian Opera houses, such as: Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington Opera D.C., New National Opera of New York, and other important Us theaters. In Europe at La Fenice, Arena of Verona, San Carlo of Naple, Teatro Massimo of Palermo, Teatro La Scala of Milan, Teatro Regio of Torino, Teatro Regio of Parma, Macerata Opera, Sferisterio, Teatro Abao of Bilbao, Teatro della Maestranza of Siviglia, Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos of Lisboa, Festival of La Coruna, Theaters of Canaries Las Palmas and Santa Cruz. New National Opera of Tokyo, Theatre of Osaka and of Nagoia, Theater of Shangai and Montecarlo.

From 1983 Nicolao has started to create the his - torical costumes for the Historical Regatta of Venice, il Palio della Marciliana in Chioggia, recreation of all the costumes of the Palio of Balestrieri of Republic of San Marino, costumes of “Gioco del Ponte” of Pisa, “Le 4 Repubbliche Marinare” regatta, Human Chess Match in Marostica and many others.

Nicolao has contribut - ed to many exhibitions all over the world, such as SerpentiForm exhibi - tion of Bulgari in Rome, Shangai and Tokyo and Japan, Mosca, exhibi - tion “The Masks: from mith to carnival” at the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, dress “Venetian Reflections”Museum of Modern Art of New York, Le Palais des Etoiles, un - der the heritage of the Prince of Monaco.

Some of Stefano Nicolao works. Il Mercante di Venezia - Venice And USA (2013-2015), Decamerone - Rome (2010), Racconto D’inverno - Palermo (2009), Edipo Re - Trieste (2005-2006), L’Intellettuale - Rome (2005), To Be or Not To Be - Trieste (2005), Le Baruffe Chiozzotte - Venice (2004), Boheme - Arena Di Verona (2013-2015), Mata Hari - Corea (2010), Traviata - Giappone (2009), Machbeth - Usa (2005-2006), Fanciulla Del West - New York (2005), Rigoletto - Bilbao (2005), I Dream - Usa (2004), Tosca - Teatro Giglio, Lucca (1998), Don Carlos - Chicago (1995), Rigoletto - Fenice, Venice(1980), Historical Regatta, Venice(From 1983), Federation Of Crossbowmen Republic of San Marino (2010), Palio di Chioggia La Marciliana (From 1993), Human Chess Game of Marostica (From 1995), Reinassance Dinner at The Castle of Conegliano (2001), Dama Castellana (2003), Regatta of The 4 Maritime Republics (2003), Gioco del Ponte of Pisa (2003), Serpentiform, Bulgari (2017), The Masks: From Mith To Carnival, State Pushkin Museum Of Fine Arts (2006-2007), Lo Splendore Di Venezia - Casinò La Rhul (2007), Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Usa (2011), Le Palais Des Etoiles - For Prince Of Monaco (2017), Luc Petit Creation, Bruxelles (2017), Florentia Village - Hong Kong, Shangai, Pechino (2005), etc etc

Venetian Carnival - Unique Exclusive Luxury Event

Carnival Ball "Venetian Reflections" - Palazzo Labia - February 19, 2022

Stefano Nicolao and his atelier organize "Venetian Reflections" a spectacular Carnival party at Palazzo Labia, the headquarters of the RAI in Venice, on Saturday 19 February.

Palazzo Labia will be set up with exclusive atmospheres that will make indelible memories of a day different from the others.

Typical shows and animations of the Venetian Carnival, all directed by Maestro Nicolao Stefano, for an unforgettable evening in the rooms that recall one of the most prestigious and richest families in the history of Venice.

Nicolao will dress the dreams of all the participants with the costumes available from his repertoire that will make the atmosphere fantastic, together with exceptional guests.

Venetian Carnival - Other Events by Stefano Nicolao

Dinner "At Carnival Waiting for Valentine's Day - Venice Immortal"

On 13 February 2022, on the occasion of the beginning of the Venice Carnival 2022, in the prestigious location of the Hotel Ca 'Sagredo, you will have the opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening to celebrate both the beginning of the celebrations of the Venetian festival par excellence, and Valentine's day. A romantic dinner in one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, with music, typical Venetian dances and why not, with a historical costume.

As a sign of love and joie de vivre. Come with your partner or partners to celebrate the day of lovers in the most romantic city in the world.

Chocolate Show - "I Baci di Dama" - Hotel Ca 'Sagredo - 17, 22 and 24 February 2022

A unique event, during the Venice Carnival 2022, which will lead you to relive a centuries-old tradition, thanks to pastry chefs, chocolatiers and masters of ancient dances. A chef will show the preparation of the famous Baci di Dama and other typical Venetian sweets, with tasting to follow, an expert master of typical Venetian Renaissance dances will teach the basic steps and there will be animations with art comedians.

Exclusive Events

On reservation. Dress Code: Period costume.

Exclusive Dedicated Concierge

For questions, dedicated package, special requests please contact us by email and we will forward your requests to our concierge. A dedicated assistant will make your dreams come true.

Exclusive Events Venetian Reflections by Nicolao