NEW IN THE LAGOON: Barena Venezia , the  workwear -nodding Italian brand founded in 1993 by Sandro Zara, is opening its first flagship in its hometown of Venice. Located within the historic Palazzo Regina Vittoria, a stone’s throw from St. Mark’s Square, the store spans 538 square feet. The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials. Illustrations by Venetian artist Lucio Schiavon hang on the walls. The store was conceived for modularity, allowing its palette to change over time. You May Also Like “Opening our first store has long been a shared ambition, and it felt natural to do so in Venice, the city we owe so much to,” said Davide Zara, one of the founder’s four children, who joined the company as chief commercial officer last year after accruing experience in the luxury sector at Tom Ford and Zegna.…