On Sunday 28 September 2025, the gardens of Palazzo Giardino in Sabbioneta were transformed into an extraordinary stage for “The Poplar Fairy. Dances and Music of Nature and Wonder” — a performance weaving together emotion, culture and craftsmanship.

On the stage, dancers appeared in exquisite costumes, the result of a unique fusion between hand-embroidered fabrics and poplar veneer petals — the emblematic material that represents the history and production of Panguaneta. At the heart of the scene stood a monumental gown crowning the “Queen of Poplars”, while the rich tones of maestro Alessandro Copia’s cello enveloped the performance in atmosphere and poetry.

The production was created by the design studio Guardini Ciuffreda: Tiziano Guardini, a multi-award-winning fashion designer renowned for his vision of sustainable fashion, and Luigi Ciuffreda, architect and designer, transformed Panguaneta’s philosophy into an artistic narrative that transcends traditional boundaries, blending nature, innovation and creativity.

The initiative represented the core of the annual PanguaParty, the traditional event dedicated to Panguaneta’s employees and their families. For this year’s edition, the company chose to open its doors to the wider community, offering the city and visitors of Sabbioneta – a UNESCO World Heritage site – a moment of beauty and shared experience.

Following the performance, the audience had the opportunity to visit “7 1/2”, a photography exhibition by Juergen Teller, hosted in the Galleria degli Antichi and the Sala degli Specchi. The entire installation, crafted in Panguaneta’s Maple Superior plywood, embodied a deep dialogue between material, artistic vision and industrial expertise.

The evening concluded a moment of celebration dedicated to employees and the company guests, sealing a day that beautifully wove together art, community and enterprise.

Photo credits: Daniele Notaro