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Assunta Anichini
Founded in 1912, this is the oldest children's clothing shop in Florence. The styles of their exquisite suits and dresses have changed little since - all the clothes are still made by hand and with the best fabrics.
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Calzoleria Bologna
Sneak inside here if you have a hankering for something different to attach to your feet. Classic styles in women's footwear are on show, but more intriguing are some of the crazier cuts. Try on the silver slippers and go to the ball, or step out in floral-motif boots. How much will you dare?
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Cesare Paciotti
Although a few pairs of men's shoes sneak in here, the bulk of the show is a ladies-only affair. Classic footwear, that knows no fashion fade, sits alongside funkier gear that will put a spring in your step but might look silly in a couple of years' time.
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Dolce & Gabbana
Mostly interesting for accessories, it is really only worth coming here if you have your own transport, as it is close to The Mall. In itself, it does not warrant the effort from Florence if you are relying on public transport. Less than 1km south of Leccio, turn right and you arrive at a T-junction, on your left is a long building with no signs whatsoever: this is the Dolce &Gabbana outlet.
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Emilio Pucci
Most famous for their 1960s bold and brightly-coloured psychedelic prints, Pucci relaunched their vintage line in the early '90s and were copied by just about every high-street label on the planet. They have swimwear, beach towels, bags and shoes in their distinctive style.
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Ermanno Scervino
Scervino cultivates an appeal to the young set conscious of the latest moves on the threads front, which often means taking a walk on the grunge side.
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Francesco da Firenze
Come and do your shoes the way they used to be done. Buy ready-made or have them specifically designed. Either way they are handmade in this topsy-turvy workshop.
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Fratelli Rossetti
For one of the last words in classic elegant footwear, made to last a lifetime, you should have a browse here.
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Gucci
Gucci first made its name with luggage and leather accessories created in a tiny saddlery store around the corner from here, and is now the world's best known Florentine trademark. Thanks to family feuding there are no Guccis left in the business but the name still excites aficionados.
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Luisa
This alta moda boutique, a Florentine institution, is a one-stop shop for many of the world's top designers. It has its own small line and the haughtiest sales assistants in Florence.
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Patrizia Pepe
This husband-and-wife team from nearby Prato put a contemporary spin on classic motifs to come up with uber sexy clothing perfect for the elegant girl-about-town.
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Peruzzi
A huge emporium containing all the things you can make from animal hide, this shop also sells designer clothing and accessories, has an alterations service and can personalise your purchases.
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Raspini
A classic Florentine purveyor of fine footwear, with an enticing range of quality fashion for both sexes. They carry such designer names as Prada, Miu Miu and Armani. Now a prosperous chain across town, Raspini first got into business in 1965.
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Roberto Cavalli
Cavalli is riding a fashion-world wave with his rock-and-roll wardrobe. This is real-impact statement fashion with wild and wonderful creations from shoes and underwear to over-the-top overcoats.
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Salvatore Ferragamo
Another grand Florentine name, Ferragamo gained fame by custom making shoes for famous feet - think Katherine Hepburn. Men can order made-to-measure shoes and choose the material, from crocodile skin to classic leather. The boutique also turns out clothes and accessories for the more mature and conservative fashion follower.
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Sergio Rossi
Pop into what feels like Sergio's living room where, elegantly strewn about, you'll find some of his supersexy shoes for women - stilettos reign supreme. While steeped in the classic, his creations are innovative in colour and design.
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Stefano Bemer
Want handmade shoes to fit you fit like a glove? This could be the place if you have around €1000 or so for the job. They will make a model of your feet (the forma ) and then choose the materials to create a shoe to your taste and specifications. It all takes quite a while - you mustn't rush a craftsman!
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Stockhouse Il Giglio
Cheap is a relative term in Florence, but you can pick up some interesting men's and women's fashion items here, and occasionally turn up some genuine bargains. Name labels can come in at a considerable discount. Florentines consider it one of the best stockhouses for picking up labelled items at off-the-back-of-a-lorry rates.
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Stockhouse Il Guardaroba
Across town, this is worth dropping by, although the range is not huge. The place is arranged more like a standard fashion boutique than a higgledy-piggledy threads lucky dip.
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Stockhouse One Price
Although more densely stocked (in a smaller space) than the others, the idea basically remains the same.
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Tod's
The quintessential Italian shoe merchants have been dressing the heels of Florentine families for decades. Their classic, comfy loafers, in all manner of shapes, sizes and colours, are best known for the practical rubber studs on their heels which help reduce driving scuffs.
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