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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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Classic cuts and excellent quality |
2 Via della Spiga Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 79 4643 http://www.battistoni.com |
Battistoni is a name with historic roots in Milanese luxurious clothing. It is a ready to wear range, but the styles are rigorously classic. As well as a dressmaker, they offer a made to measure shirt service for him and her and all kinds of accessories, from leather goods such as travel bags and handbags to knitwear, including beautiful cashmere sweaters, precious jewellery and sophisticated scarves. The boutique is in a privileged location inside the heart of Milan's fashion district, between Via della Spiga and Via Senato. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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James Bond's tailor |
3 Via Gesù Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7639 0086 http://www.brioni.it/ |
This place has enjoyed fame ever since it became James Bond's official tailor, even though the Brioni name was already very well known at home and abroad by the jet set, thanks to the magnificent cut of their suits, the textiles and the high quality of the materials. The discreet charm of this high class company is now appreciated all over the world and their magnificent boutique in the centre of Milan offers an entire floor to anyone who wants a made to measure suit. They also sell sporty clothing and accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Socks and swimming costumes in every colour |
15 Via Torino Milan, Milan 20123 Italy +39 2 80 4721 / +39 2 86 3223 http://www.calzedonia.it/ |
A chain of shops that sells men's socks, wool socks for children and all types and designs of tights. There are warm and comfortable non-slip socks that can be worn at home in place of slippers. In summer they stock a vast range of swimming costumes at affordable prices, there are bras and knickers of various sizes in thousands of colours and models. These are small shops spread throughout the city, even at the airport, and they're starting to invade Europe! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Accessories, leather goods and bags |
11 Via Statuto Milan 20121 Italy +39 026552851 |
This is a rather fortunate shop on the Via Solferino, seeing as it carries the symbol of the insect that is supposed to bring good luck: the ladybird. Le Coccinelle stocks various accessories and leather or waterproof fabric bags in geometric forms, striking colors and simple lines with asymmetric cuts. This is a new style, re-interpreted from the past and extremely popular among young people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Go Cheap In The Fashion Capital |
Via Montenapoleone 26 Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7600 6027 http://www.dmagazine.it |
This designer discount store is ironically in the Golden Triangle, the most fashionable area of Milan. It can be reached easily by the metro and although it is not such a big outlet, it is packed with shoppers and designer clothes from Prada, Armani, Fendi and likes. From shoes to clothes to accessories, whatever you would ever want, it's all here. It is probably one of the most strategically popular discount stores considering the fact that it is in the line of some of the most expensive boutiques. So what are you waiting for? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative jewelry |
10 Via Montenapoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 (0)2 7602 8088 http://www.damiani.it/ |
You know you've arrived when you sport a dainty creation from Damini. Tiny wisps of precious metal and stones adorn necks, earlobes and wrists at society dos, providing material for hoity-toity chit-chat. Choose from their eclectic—and expensive—collections that promise to make you feel like a queen. There's nothing like a few startling sparkles of fine, handmade Italian jewelry to add allure to that black cocktail dress or a dazzling evening gown. Go on, girl—get glamorous! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Carefully created evening bags |
33 Via della Spiga Milan 20121 Italy +39 0276000376 |
Desmo's shop window is one of the many that overlook the Via della Spiga. Elegant, beautiful and with a touch of originality, Desmo offers beautifully detailed items and accessories. This is a famous name that embodies carefully made goods with great attention to detail in the fabrication of classical and fashionable day and evening bags. There are also shoes and small leather goods to complete the look. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Design gallery |
3 Corso Garibaldi Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 87 6194 |
In Corso Garibaldi, one of the main fashion streets in Milan, this is the place for anyone who wants to dress in an original way. This trendy gallery sells international and ethnic designs of furniture and other objects. It welcomes young designers and has a place at the back of the shop for Aribu who specialises in hand painted clothes, accessories and jewellery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young, fun glasses |
41 Viale Piave Milan, Milan 20124 Italy |
This small place in Viale Piave sells young, fun sunglasses as well as prescription glasses in classy or serious styles. They stock the most famous names, from Mikli to Gucci, Versace and Oakley. Good prices and courteous staff, this shop is worth a look. Always nicely arranged window displays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ties galore |
6 Via Turati Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 659 5659 |
In Via Turati, near Via Manzoni, this shop sells and produces ties with rich patterns, in a variety of fabrics and colours including the best foreign and Italian makes as well as ties made by the firm. It also sells gloves, scarves, belts and other accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashion emporium |
2 Galleria Passerella Milan, Milan 20122 Italy +39 2 7602 2452 / +39 2 760 21811 |
This is like an enormous, trendy bazaar. The shop is spread out over three levels and offers all the best of the 1970's. Hair accessories in all colours, shapes and prices and glitter tattoos to put all over your body are found here as well as Indonesian slippers decorated with coloured wood beads, gigantic fabric flowers, huge and small famous Swiss Swatch watches. They also sell trendy clothes, in mad or classic styles, underwear and all kinds of haberdashery and there is a bar and bookshop inside the shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Man oh man! |
9 Via Montenapoleone Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 27 602 2848 http://www.lorenzi.it/ |
From a small grinding shop in 1929 to one of the finest names in accessories today, Lorenzi has come a long way. They scan the world for the best materials, craftsmen and designs - always incorporating their love for nature in everything. The shop is a testosterone hub, with men's accessories being the focus and a clearly masculine decor. Choose from a classy range of accessories like pocket knives, money clips, nail clippers, walking sticks and much, much more. They also have a collection of lighters, pipes and smoking accessories. Catch their exhibition, which is all about the history of shaving! Definitely worth a look, Lorenzi is the perfect place to pick up a small, yet special gift. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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The famous orange box |
21 Via Sant'Andrea Milan, Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 7600 3495 http://www.hermes.com/ |
This is the new shop of the 'adventures of the orange box', to quote the gigantic wooden barricade which hid the extension works which took place for months, to the Milan branch of one of the most famous French makes of accessories. Everything in the Hermés world can be found here, from the famous ladies bags to the chic men's briefcases and coloured ashtrays (a real must for the home), as well as saddles and boots for horseriding. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewelry Re-defined |
3 Via Solferino Milan Italy +39 2 8646 0700 |
Angelo Meru and his brother Francesco are pioneers in re-designing and re-cycling jewelry. Their shop is especially known for creating exquisite designs from antique jewelry after remolding it. The designs include a variety of necklaces and earrings - pick up something different yet stylish from the city of pulsating fashion to take back home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leather me |
18 Via Galvano Fiamma Milan, Milan 20129 Italy +39 2 700 661 http://www.ruffo.it/ruffo_en/d... |
Creating for the likes of Prada, Jil Sander and Dolce and Gabbana, this leather store has jackets and myriad leather goods that serve as accessories and also chic outdoor gear. It is also patronized by models and socialites for their winter vacation togs to ski in the Alps or simply arm themselves against the biting winter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A store of the future |
11 Corso Venezia Milan, Milan 20100 Italy +39 2 7601 1039 http://www.sahza.it/ |
This shop in Corso Venezia is a place with a new conception, as it reconciles the will to shop and the desire to relax away from frenetic Milanese life. Two floors of this shop are dedicated to clothes and accessories, while the third is a place to relax with a coffee lounge in the heart of the centre of Milan. It has to be visited both for the quality of the clothes on offer, which are up to date with the latest trends and of high quality, as well as for a place to unwind in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top class jewellery |
35 Corso Garibaldi Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 8901 3542 |
In these years of minimalism, costume jewellery has all but disappeared giving way to more discreet items and more classy pieces. Sharra Pagano was first to uncover the market for luxury items with exquisite taste and semi-precious stones, coloured and elegant jewellery, with modern or traditional designs. All in all a real paradise for women who like to co-ordinate their clothing with their jewellery. You will also find accessories, jewellery bags and period jewellery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic Italian style |
5 Piazza della Scala Milan 20121 Italy +39 2 806 8821 http://www.trussardi.it/ |
The greyhound make has found some prestigious sites in Milan, one of which is the great building next to the Scala Theatre. The innumerable collections which Trussardi produce are all represented here including the world famous leather goods which make up to date items for men and women. An Italian fashion classic. Review © 2007, Wcities |