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 From a tie to a complete wardrobe |
20 Corso Vercelli Milan, Milan 20100 Italy +39 2 46 8266 http://www.andrewsties.com/ |
This shop opened as a tie and fashion accessory store for men, but over the years it has evolved and now offers men's shirts as well as scarves and all kinds of ties. They also offer a shirtmaking service and sell lovely cashmere sweaters for men and women. All made in Italy and unbelievably reasonable prices. Perfect for a gift. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Keeping mother and baby happy |
2 Via Giovanni Battista Soresina Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 498 6394 |
With the slogan "Baby Motta will make your child happy", you can see why mums choose the quality and competence of a boutique dedicated to their child's needs, from birth to infancy. All manner of clothing for the little darlings who want to be beautiful yet comfortable. There are elegant suits and more sporty clothes for a variety of occasions along with top quality accessories for your child's every need: prams, pushchairs, wardrobes and cots all in hand-made style and with a wide range of models. Clothes for special events combine tradition and practicality. All in all a real haven for children and their families. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The important jeweller's........ |
2 Corso Vercelli Milan 20145 Italy +39 2 4800 9686 |
What woman could resist such glitter? Style, elegance and sophistication are the characteristics that have distinguished this jewellery for many years and put it at the forefront of design. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Something for everyone |
Corso Vercelli Milan, Milan 20124 Italy |
Rather than being an area as such, this is a long road that you can explore on foot ideally only up to the end of Via Marghera, as the road then continues out from the city centre to the edge of the Milanese suburbs. Corso Magenta is part of Milan's traditional shopping district, with its attractive clothes and household stores, jewellers and watchmakers, shoe shops and accessories. Corso Vercelli seems to address both younger customers and families: there are wonderful food stores, department stores, shopping malls, several bars and bakeries. If you continue further along, past Via Belfiore, lined with appealing shop windows, you will arrive at the bustling Via Marghera, full of restaurants and ice-cream parlours as well as high quality boutiques. In keeping with trends in the rest of the city, the quality of the merchandise on sale and the general appearance of the area are constantly improving. Credit card acceptance varies by business. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Tales and comics |
12 Via Savona Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 8942 9293 http://www.crapapelada.net/ |
This specialist bookshop takes its name from the lovely hero of a children's tale. 'Favole and fumetti' or 'tales and comics' is its subheading as this shop is mostly dedicated to children, offering them an opportunity to discover the pleasure of reading and love of books. They mostly sell comics and children's books, but there is also a vast choice of art books for older people. Good prices and lovely atmosphere, they also put on exhibitions and shows which are always free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Traditional ice cream parlour and cake shop |
9 Via Michelangelo Buonarroti Milan, Milan 20145 Italy +39 2 4800 7930 http://www.cremeriabuonarroti.it/ |
This is a traditional patisserie, bar and ice-cream parlour, particularly popular on account of its quality produce and the possibility of eating outside, at the side walk tables or in the little summer garden. It is very busy in summer, due to its location in an area frequented by young people, at the cross roads between two of the main Milanese shopping streets: Via Belfiore and Via Marghera. The ice creams are delcious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Open-air market |
Viale Gabriele D'Annunzio Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 8940 6052 |
Do you know a treasure when you see one? Then this diamond-in-the-rough event is just for you. Some of the items up for grabs at this long-established Milanese flea market include second-hand clothes, military gear, costume jewellery and other curiosities. Give unused or damaged household items a new lease of life by scouting around here for spare parts. It takes place all day every Saturday along the Darsena and you're sure to find something of interest. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mushroom shop |
14 Via Marghera Milan, Milan 20149 Italy +39 2 439 0089 http://www.lafungheria.com/ing... |
His first shop in Viale Abruzzi, Angelo Bernardi opened this fifteen years ago. Now it is one of the most famous names in the field of mushrooms in Milan. High quality products and competitive prices is what he deals in! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Jewellery workshop |
11 Via Paolo Lomazzo Milan, Milan 20154 Italy +39 2 3310 6748 |
Silvia Corti, owner of this fantastic place in Via Lomazzo, offers necklaces and costume jewellery all made with skill and good taste. She sells ready made pieces or goods made to order. The same owner also displays temporary exhibitions by young artists next door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Forpeople who really love IT |
44 Corso Sempione Milan 20154 Italy +39 0233101038 |
People who are really into IT will like this place which was conceived of by people who are really into IT. It is the first real cyber cafe in Milan; and apart from access to the internet via the 40 sites it is also cheap and easy (L.5000 pr hour). They run courses in internet access, and have evenings dedicated to videogames. There is also a bar, the culinary specialities are foccaccia's and various salads. Annual membership costs L.50,000. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Supermarket with natural products |
4 Via Giovanni Boccaccio Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 46 0616 |
We are living at a time when people want natural food at any cost. Many are saying no to uncontrolled cultivation methods, meat and animal fats. This has led to the birth of organic supermarkets to provide a workable alternative to the old kind of food. They sell organic food, bread, cheese, fruit and vegetables and novelties such as vegetarian hamburgers. There is also a restaurant offering vegetarian and macrobiotic dishes and a bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exchange of various objects |
7 Via Giovanni Boccaccio Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 02466916 http://www.parcoesposizioninov... |
The Bagagliaio first took place in November 1993, and takes place periodically in the square outside the Parco Esposizioni, in via Novegro a Segrate, Milan. Over 200 people take part, and they display, sell and exchange their goods, all of which must fit in the back of a car. This is an excellent chance to get rid of something that is no longer useful, or to find something useful at a good price. There is really a bit of everything: designer clothing, furniture, children's toys, paintings, prints, kitchen appliances, bicycles, ski equipment and many other goods. Entry is carefully controlled and reserved for private participants. Lorries and vans cannot enter, as they might constitute professional dealers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specialist bookshop |
1 Via Peschiera Milan, Milan 20154 Italy +39 2 3453 5073 |
This bookshop specialises in thrillers, suspense, detective novels, spy stories and fantasy and also sells first editions. There is also a reference section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antiques market |
4 Alzaia Naviglio Grande Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 8940 9971 http://www.navigliogrande.mi.i... |
On the last Sunday of every month (except July), the region's biggest antiques market fills the banks of the Naviglio Grande. Over 400 stallholders - most of whom are regulars - specializing in anything from furniture, watches, porcelain and silver to books, toys and period clothes, have been coming here since the market first began in 1982. Finding your way around is easy as stalls are numbered (even numbers along the Azaia Naviglio Grande and odd numbers along the Ripa di Porta Ticinese). Come and pick up a bargain! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pastries and chocolates |
6 Via San Vittore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 7200 0096 |
This is a Belgian firm, which has been offering quality chocolates since 1857. The Italian shop recieves fresh chocolate weekly direct from the main outlet in Belgium. It displays pralines and all shapes and sizes of chocolate in its windows. Don't miss the chocolate letters to personalise cakes and sweets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandwiches in a hurry! |
23 Corso Vercelli Milan, Milan 20144 Italy +39 2 481 4032 |
The "Panini della Bagi" is an unusual place, and was opened to cater to the needs of the type of clientele which frequents Corso Vercelli, one of the most famous shopping streets in Milan. It is visited by American, Japanese, and English tourists who stop in front of all the shop windows to admire the high quality Italian clothing. They don't have much time left to eat! The sandwiches sold here" are a good alternative to hamburgers and fast food. You have to eat them standing up as there are no tables in the shop. It also sells home-made style cakes, and first and second courses as well as side dishes, which change every day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Clothes for men women and children |
12 Via Lorenzo Mascheroni Milan, Milan 20149 Italy +39 2 46 3325 |
In Piazza Tommaseo, not far from Corso Magenta, the windows of this prestigious shop display clothes for kids. Famous for it's high quality clothes for any occasion, including sports clothes, casual clothing and elegant outfits, it also sells sports shoes and classic, English shoes. The shop is not only for children now but is has different sections for all ages. There are bargains at the end of the season with clothes at less than half price. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cake shop |
1 Via Matteo Bandello Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 498 2030 |
In a road off Corso Magenta, just after the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, this bakery is a kingdom of chocolate. It mixes chocolate with jam, candied fruit and cream in delicious combinations. Gourmet delights include apple and pear charlotte, lovely chestnut glacé and orange Bavarian cream. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fusion store |
3 Piazzale Antonio Cantore Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 837 3814 |
This is a 'holistic' store, for the health of your whole body, which also stocks a range of women's clothes and a selection of therapeutic and meditative new age CDs, accessories for the young, ceramics, items for your home, minimalist lights, perfumes and toiletries which are reasonably priced and will soothe your soul. The range of clothing is fashionable and ultra modern, aimed at those looking to establish a perfect psychic-physical balance. However, as clothing is not the only thing that matters, the shop is also used as an evening meeting place where artists and musicians discuss their work, and art exhibitions are held. All activities are on the cutting edge of the new Milanese trend uniting fashion and spiritual equilibrium. It is for you if you are eager to experiment and are not irritated by new fashions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Computer crazy |
10/10 Via Privata Grosio Milan, Milan 20151 Italy +39 2 3807 9216 http://www.testsrl.it/ |
This is an excellent place to get an up to the minute Apple at a low price. They do not sell second hand goods, but offer pieces which have been used for demonstrations and so are practically new and in perfect condition. Reductions start at 15% and go up to 25%. They will also take away your second hand computer and update it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ties made to measure |
5 Piazza Conciliazione Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 4800 9900 http://www.tinocosma.com/inglese/ |
The history of this tie shop started in 1946 with a small workshop. After some years, Tino took over from his father Vittorio and in 1968, he produced his first collection. He opened his first shop in Milan in 1990. For men who want to dress in an elegant way, Tino's is the place to find ties of all kinds as well as made to measure and monogrammed styles, in a range of materials, including silk, raffia, chintz, wool and satin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
