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Antonia Sautter is a well-respected designer from Venice, Italy. She studied foreign languages and literature at the Ca’Foscari Univeristy in Venice. At this stage, young and thirsty for more knowledge and experience, she moved to New York City. Here is where she began her career in the fashion industry, becoming the sole administrator of the Italian brand Venezia Moda – one of the leading companies in the distribution of Italian goods to the United States. Upon her return to Venice, Sautter was already an entrepreneur in the midst. She boldly dove into the business world when she established her very first Atelier where she planned to design the fashion line Venetia. This has now evolved into Antonia Sautter Creations & Events.

However, Antonia did not stop there. She continued on to what her inner drive for her search for beauty and mystic pushed her towards. She delved into a world completely enveloped in fantasy, whimsy and enchantment. This was the world of luxury events based on the most fantastical notions of storytelling, using costumes and theatrical designs that would carry you into another realm! Sautter amazed the world with her innovation and artistic talent. This love for planning events filled with whimsical glory, led Sautter to creating Il Ballo del Doge® ®-an international Gala event of the Venice Carnival. Vanity Fair described the event as “the most sumptuous and exclusive, famous and coveted social event in the world”. Il Ballo del Doge® was a perfect reflection of Sautters’ creativity and eye for design. She truly embodied her love for the creative arts and specifically her passion of the intricacy of the fabric and how it was manufactured. She is also passionate about costume history, and reveled in the ancient manufacturing methods. Her work, speaks for itself, and is world renowned. In 1999, the legendary American Filmmaker, Stanley Kubric, selected Sautter to make the masks which were to be featured in his masterpiece of a film, Eyes Wide Shut. Antonia Sautter has been acknowledged and celebrated by numerous universities and private companies. In 2011, she was honored with the honoris causa degree in Entrepreneurship and Events management from the European Institute of International Management of Paris. Furthermore, she was recognized with the Venetian of the Year award for “commitment in promoting and spreading the vivacious uniqueness at an international level of the image of Venice”. She has achieved and received so many more accolades. She is truly a Venetian icon and her work for Il Ballo del Doge® has not gone amiss.

As is known, Antonia Sautter’s name incites feelings of artistry, decadence and whimsy. It is these qualities that have given birth to the amazing upcoming event, Il Ballo del Doge®. This event is happening on Saturday, February 6, 2022.The event has developed its own reputation since its inception in 1994.Guests have called it a costume ball, a dinner show, a dance party and so many more titles. This goes to show that each person that experiences the enchanted night will take with them a unique imprint on their soul - which will only be known to them.

Most certainly, Il Ballo del Doge® is a marvelous event with the most decadent costumes worn by the guests, of which are all 1500 creations designed by Antonia Sautter and handmade in the Antonia Sautter Atelier. This annual event has a different theme each year and each year the guests will have a magical experience in their moment of being fitted into their regalia. This experience alone is a heart-warming, awe-inspiring moment that will remain with you eternally. On the whole, this event does not disappoint, and will leave you breathless!

Il Ballo del Doge® is an extraordinary Carnival event starting from February 25 – February 28, 2022 put on by the Maison of Antonia Sautter. The following is some pertinent information regarding the travel arrangements which guests can partake of during their stay. We hope to see you there!

Private Transfer by Van and Taxi Boat to the Hotel

Check- in at St. Regis Venice – St. Regis Venice

VIP GUIDED EVENING VISIT TO ST. MARK’S BASILICA

Private visit to Antonia Sautter Atelier and dress pick up

Il Ballo del Doge®

The Islands of the Lagoon – Lunch included (Full Day)

Check out at St. Regis Venice – St. Regis Venice

Private Transfer by Taxi Boat and Van to the airport