Shopping in Bay Of Naples
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La Parissienne
First opened in 1906 (yes, that is not a misprint!), and best known for introducing Capri pants in the 1960s, famously worn by Jacqueline Onassis, who bought them from here – La Parissienne can run you up a made-to-measure pair within a day. Apparently Clark Gable was another Hollywood star who favoured the fashions here, particularly the Bermuda shorts, which (believe it or not) were considered quite raffish in their day.
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Ischia Sapori
If you thought rucola was just a tasty green leaf for salads, think again: this savvy little produce shop is the home of rucolino, a local, liquorice-flavoured digestive made with none other than the green weed itself (no, not that one). The recipe is a closely guarded secret but the liquid is yours for the taking.
The shop also sells its own wines, gourmet food stuffs, limoncello-soaked babà, olive-oil soaps, and fragrances, all reasonably priced and gorgeously packaged with trademark Italian flair.
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Imagaenaria
Charming and erudite, this little bookshop is also a local publishing house that prints a fetching series of mini-books dedicated to Ischian folklore, culture, history and nature in Italian. The shop also sells rare prints and lithographs of Ischia and Naples at a range of prices. The most expensive date back to the 1600s. Open until 21:00 in winter and 01:00 in summer for some serious late-night shopping.
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Antica Macelleria di Francesco Esposito
This century-old deli is gourmet foodie heaven. Drop in from 8am for fresh mozzarella and wood-fired casareccio bread, plus a lip-smacking choice of cheeses, prosciutto, homemade peperoncino salami and marinated peppers. In fact, they've got everything you need for a picnic on the beach, including the bottle of obligatory falanghina (dry white wine).
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L’Isoletto
Stock up on a mouth-watering selection of local produce, from spicy peperoncino, rum-soaked babà and lemon-cream cannoncelli (pastry filled with lemon cream) to Ischian vino and the ubiquitous limoncello. Less tasteful – but deliciously kitsch – is the collection of tourist souvenirs, from seashell placemats to 3D souvenir wall plates.
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Riccio Calzature
Italian footwear sans the designer price tag. Men's, women's, formal and sporty, last season's stock is slashed by up to 50%. Fashion victims needn't fret. New-season stock is also available, at new-season prices. The choice isn't huge but definitely worth a browse, with names such as Diesel, Richmond, Miss Sixty and Cesare Paciotti in the mix.
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Judith Major
Despite the headmistressy name, this snazzy boutique is the exclusive stockist of Italian label Brunello Cucinelli. The look here is Polo Ralph Lauren with a sexy Italian twist. Cashmere sweaters, suave shirts, blazers and chic womenswear. Shoes include Prada, Barrett and Alberto Guardiani for men and Stuart Weitzman and Pedro Garcia for women. Everything you’ll need for a jaunt on the yacht.
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Adam
Looking for a Renaissance pistol? Pick one up at this offbeat ode to all things vintage Italian. It's all here, from antique Ischian urns and handmade Punchinello dolls to shining armour (knight not included). Take a detour through the leafy back garden, complete with giant lemons, sleepy turtles and one very determined pussycat.
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Percorsi Comunicanti in Galleria
Offering a welcome contemporary ceramic respite from smiling sun platters and souvenir ashtrays, this slick little gallery features bold, contemporary ceramics crafted by Neapolitan artist Massimiliano Santoro. A modest selection of Murano glass jewellery and designer silk kaftans are guaranteed to further loosen the purse strings.
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Limoncello di Capri
Don’t be put off by the gaudy yellow display; this historic shop stocks some of the island’s best limoncello. In fact, it was here that the drink was first concocted (or at least that is the claim…). Apparently, the grandmother of current owner Vivica made the tot as an after-dinner treat for the guests in her small guesthouse.
Nowadays, the shop produces some 70,000 bottles each year, as well as lemon and orange chocolates (recommended), lemon marmalade and lemon honey. They also sell a tasty lemon sorbet (€2) which is 2% alcohol.
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Zeus Faber
A dimly lit mix of boho chic and local art. Indian pashminas, embroidered sandals, jewellery and handbags sit beside vintage prints, one-off gauche re-creations and owner Rosario De Paola's original paintings of a fiery Vesuvius.
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Grifo
Cool threads for fashion-literate guys. Stock up on Burberry, Richmond, and St Tropez label Vilebrequin. The pastel-striped Borrelli sweaters are sublime. Across the street at no. 162 is the women's store.
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Capricci
Fabulous lingerie and men's and women's beachwear by Versace, Moschino, La Perla and Roberto Cavalli. Expect high quality and matching prices for looking this good on the beach and in bed.
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Sisters
Go Med with the hand-painted ceramic jugs, platters, coasters, lemon squeezers and seriously dishy coffee cups. The vintage island photographs make for soulful souvenirs.
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Enoteca Peccati di Gola
Provocatively called 'Sins of the Throat', this slick little bottle shop stocks the best of Campanian vino and a smattering of other Italian drops.
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Luigi Nappa Gallery
Nappa's paintings are fresh and contemporary with a Procidan theme, his sculpture and jewellery offbeat and original.
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Carthusia I Profumi di Capri
Allegedly, Capri’s famous floral perfume was discovered in 1380 by the Prior of the Certosa di San Giacomo. Caught unawares by a royal visit, he arranged a floral display of the island’s most beautiful flowers for the queen. Three days later, he went to change the water in the vase only to discover that it had acquired a mysterious floral odour. This became the base of the perfume that’s now sold at this smart laboratory outlet.
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Supermercato Decò
Next to the police station is this good place to load up with picnic provisions.
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Scaglione Renato
This small jewellery shop has a small but sparkling range of exquisite jewellery, incorporating turquoise, amethyst, amber and coral. Prices are slightly lower than the glitzier options on nearby Via Roma.
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Pop Gallery
Grown weary of the ubiquitous lemon motif? Then this cutting-edge showroom will delight and inspire with its modern sculptures and objets d’art by Italian artists. The faux abalone pieces are particularly ingenious, as are the sculpted heads with their bad-hair-day sea-sponge bouffant hairdos in vivid colours sculpted by Paolo Sandulli. You can also visit his workshop in Praiano.
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Mediterraneo
The fashions here are made from wispy fine cotton, perfect for those sizzling summer days. Floaty dresses patterned like a meadow of wild flowers, long light-as-a-feather skirts, snow-drift white transparent shirts and some dressier wear with beautiful colourful designs.
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Maricella
A sweet little boutique which sells brightly coloured accessories, including jewellery that looks good enough to eat: necklaces strung with what resemble M&Ms, brilliant sherbet-yellow earrings, gobstopper sized rings, as well as pretty sandals, raffia bags and totes for the beach.
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Maria Rosaria Ferrara
Get a pedicure and then step out in a pair of these ornate handmade soft gelati-coloured leather sandals decorated with natural shells, shimmering beads and sparkling sequins. Maria will also custom design a pair for you – handy if you want to match an outfit.
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La Parissienne
First opened in 1906 (yes, that is not a misprint!), and best known for introducing Capri pants in the 1960s, famously worn by Audrey Hepburn who bought them from here, La Parissienne can run you up a made-to-measure pair within a day. They also sell off-the-hook Capri pants (from €200).
Apparently Clark Gable was another Hollywood star who apparently favoured the fashions here, particularly the Bermuda shorts, which (believe it or not) were considered quite raffish in their day.
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Filippo Cianciarelli
Filippo is a highly original artist who creates vividly patterned pieces, including striking, tall pyramid-shaped vases, tiled pictures with abstract themes and smaller easy-to-pack plates, mugs and the like. And there’s not a painted lemon in sight (for a change).
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