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October 13, 2008

 

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Ultimate Shopping

What to Buy and Where to Buy it

 

"Made in Italy" is synonymous with quality and design. The Italians dedicate themselves to the highest ideals of craftsmanship. Their trendsetting designs in fashion and the  decorative arts are coveted the world over. Known for the manufacture of fine leather goods, luxurious textiles and beautiful glass; a trip to Italy is sure to yield treasures.

 

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Perfume

Lorenzo Villoresi

Via de Bordi 14

Florence

039 055 234 1187

By appointment only.

Housed in the 15th century Villoresi family palazzo, an international clientele shop here for exquisite bespoke fragrances.

 

Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

16 Via della Scala

Florence

039 055 216276

Founded in 1612, this is one of the oldest and certainly most beautiful pharmacies in the world. Shop here for beautiful perfume, soaps, and creams hand wrapped in luxurious packaging.

 

 

Apparel

The Mall

Via Europa 8

50060 Leccio Regello

039 055 8657775

30-50% Off

Look like a million without spending it. Tons of designers including Agnona, Bottega Veneta, Emanuel Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna,

 

 

 

 

Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hogan, I.Pinco.Pallino, La Perla, Loro Piana, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sergio Rossi, Tod's, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Yamamoto.

 

Space (Prada Outlet)

Levanella, Strada

Statale 69

Montevarchi

039 055 9789481

Only 100 shoppers allowed in at a time. The wait is worth it!

All Prada lines including MiuMiu, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander and Church's shoes.

 

 

Wine

Enoteca Italiana

Fortezza Medicea

Via Camollia 72

53100 Sienna

039 0577 228 811

State mandated Museo del Vino. With 1200 labels you're sure to find something to please your palate.

 

 

 

Enoteca La Fortezza

Piazzale Fortezza

Montalcino

039 055 77849211

Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino plus many other Tuscan wines.

 

Enoteca Vanni

Piazza del Salvatore

Lucca

039 055 84491902

 

 

Antiques

Arrezzo Fiera Antiquaria

Arezzo

arrezzofieraantiquaria.com

1st weekend of each month

Antiques market--antiques, paintings, jewelry, creche figures, sculptures, prints and more.

 

 

Ceramics

La Botteghina

Via Guelfa 5r

Florence

039 055 287367

Best and reasonably priced true artisan ceramics. Gorgeous hand painted wares.