It’s no secret that Italians love their coffee—which is part of the reason Vogue Café is returning to Milan for the second time. Scheduled for September 24–26 at Palazzo Giureconsulti, just a stone’s throw from the Duomo, the event that last year brought together the worlds of fashion, wellness, and culture returns during Milan Fashion Week with plenty of new elements.
While in February the Vogue Italia community, together with its editors, explored new reads and participated in styling sessions, for its September edition—which takes place between Vogue World 2026: Milano and Cinemoda—there’s an all-new lineup. In addition to getting an up-close look at the café menu curated by Chef Carlo Cracco—featuring cappuccinos, savory brioches, and petits fours—there will be two special activities.
Starting with the city’s wellness map: To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company, guests will take part in a special guided tour of Milan dedicated to the world of wellbeing. Starting and ending at the café, the guided tours (led by IF Experience, with Milan-born curator Rosa Coscione) will take you to places in Milan dedicated to caring for the body and mind, thanks to a curated list by Laura Taccari.
From cafés to fitness centers, nutrition-focused spots, and live music venues, the sensory itinerary designed by Vogue Italia reveals a gentler, less hectic side of Milan for those who need to slow down. As a complimentary gift, you’ll receive the guide illustrated by Francesca Arena and a floral bouquet from Lilly’s kiosk.
Register here to take part in the guided tours organized by Lilly and Vogue Italia.
Exclusive merchandise is coming to Palazzo Giureconsulti
Nearby, you’ll also find the Vogue Kiosk, featuring a selection of the magazine’s global editions and exclusive Vogue-branded merchandise. For the Vogue Café’s second event, several prominent creatives have designed items inspired by their connection to the city of Milan, creating objects to celebrate the human touch of Vogue World—which you can rewatch at the venue during its opening days.
With Stabilo and Vivetta Ponti, you can decorate a coloring book
It’s impossible to forget those summer afternoons spent filling in our favorite coloring book—a fact that Vivetta Ponti, creative director of Venerdì Pomeriggio, knows well. Together with Stabilo, she’s created a collectible coloring book dedicated to creativity and personal expression, highlighting the relationship between fashion and younger generations.
Inside the book, you’ll find sketches, details, and references to the designer’s visual world, while the workshop will be led by Alice Abbiadati, fashion news editor at Vogue Italia. And yes, you can still join as an adult.
Register here to participate in the coloring sessions with Stabilo and Vivetta Ponti.
But Vogue Café in Milan is also the perfect moment to get back into good habits—like, say, catching up on some reading. In collaboration with Feltrinelli, Francesca Faccani and the editors of Vogue Italia have curated a selection of 100 books—ranging from timeless classics to must-read new releases—available at the pop-up bookstore within Palazzo Giureconsulti.
And that’s without mentioning the corner dedicated to Meta, featuring Meta Glasses visitors are able to try on.
Vogue Café is open to the public
Registration will open soon, and the event takes place on September 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on September 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!