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  1. Anima Mundi

    Anima Mundi sells stunning photography (and other) books about the region, as well as local music. Massimiliano Morabito is a good bet if you are looking for traditional tarantella folk music.

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    Salumeria Garibaldi

    Stock up on edible goodies at Salumeria Garibaldi, a bountiful delicatessen with dangling sausages, shelves of Lambrusco wines, slabs of Parma ham and wheel upon wheel of parmigiano reggiano.

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  3. La Rinascente (Piazza Fiume)

    La Rinascente is a stately, upmarket department store, with a particularly buzzing cosmetics department, all amid Art Nouveau interiors. There’s a second store at Piazza Fiume.

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  4. Maxmara (Via dei Condotti 17)

    Maxmara is a very Italian label, suffused with classic, understated, elegant style, ideal for creating the bella figura: colours are neutral and simple, cuts elegant, and fabrics luxurious.

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  5. Maxmara (Via Nazionale 28)

    Maxmara is a very Italian label, suffused with classic, understated, elegant style, ideal for creating the bella figura: colours are neutral and simple, cuts elegant, and fabrics luxurious.

    reviewed

  6. Furla (Via Cola di Rienzo 226)

    Simple, good-quality bags in soft leather and a brilliant array of colours is why the handbagging hordes keep flocking to Furla, where all sorts of accessories, from sunglasses to shoes are made.

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  7. Furla (Via Nazionale 54-55)

    Simple, good-quality bags in soft leather and a brilliant array of colours is why the handbagging hordes keep flocking to Furla, where all sorts of accessories, from sunglasses to shoes are made.

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  8. Furla (Via Tomacelli 136)

    Simple, good-quality bags in soft leather and a brilliant array of colours is why the handbagging hordes keep flocking to Furla, where all sorts of accessories, from sunglasses to shoes are made.

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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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  10. Antica Salumeria Campanaro

    Sniff around the Antica Salumeria Campanaro in Camigliatello Silano; it’s a temple to all things fungoid, as well as an emporium of fine meats, cheeses, pickles and wines.

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  12. Antiques Market

    A giant antiques market takes place on the second Sunday of every month in Borgo, while a smaller version (Balôn) is held every Saturday in the same location.

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    La Cartapesta

    Lecce is famous for its papier-mâché figures. You can buy handcrafted figurines (including a commemorative model of Pope John Paul II) in this, Claudio Riso’s workshop.

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    Outlet Point

    Outlet Point, in Spagna, sells De Carlis, a typical Roman high-fashion label, with prices at 50% to 60% off, including cashmere and cocktail dresses.

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    Emporio 31

    Half-price Flos desk lamps and Bugatti espresso-makers can be picked up at Milan’s first discount outlet for designer furnishings, Emporio 31.

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    Aliani

    A notable gourmet shop, Aliani has cheeses, cured meats and gourmet specialities from balsamic vine­gar aged 40 years to bottarga.

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    Produce Market

    Syracuse’s produce market is near the harbour where red-canopied stalls overflow with piles of mussels, oysters, octopuses and shellfish.

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  18. Barberino Designer Outlet

    Previous season's collections at discounted prices, 40km north. A shuttle bus (return €12, 35 minutes) departs from Piazza Stazione at 10am or 2.30pm, returning at 1.30pm or 6pm.

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    Giorgio Armani

    Italian designer Giorgio Armani revolutionised the industry with his prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) collection in the early 1980s.

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    La Rinascente

    Giorgio Armani started out as a window dresser at the city’s main department store La Rinascente. All the major labels are represented here.

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  21. La Bottega del Gusto

    Down in Vasto Marina, you can stock up on essentials at La Bottega del Gusto, a minimarket one block back from the beach.

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  23. Enoteca Ducale

    Load up on local wine, grappa and Modena’s famous vinegar – aged anywhere from three to 100 years – at Enoteca Ducale.

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  24. Discount dell’Alta Moda

    Discount dell’Alta Moda sells big names at knock-down prices (around 50% off) and is well worth a rummage.

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    La Baita

    For foodie buys head to the Quadrilatero, a haven of delis and speciality food shops, including Tamburini.

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    Gilberto

    For foodie buys head to the Quadrilatero, a haven of delis and speciality food shops, including Gilberto.

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    Casa Merlo

    For exquisite and innovative Sicilian ceramics and pottery, stop by Casa Merlo, which also ships abroad.

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