Other shopping in Italy
-
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.
reviewed
-
A
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
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
-
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
B
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
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.
reviewed
-
C
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.
reviewed
-
D
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.
reviewed
-
E
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.
reviewed
-
F
Aliani
A notable gourmet shop, Aliani has cheeses, cured meats and gourmet specialities from balsamic vinegar aged 40 years to bottarga.
reviewed
-
G
Produce Market
Syracuse’s produce market is near the harbour where red-canopied stalls overflow with piles of mussels, oysters, octopuses and shellfish.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
-
H
Giorgio Armani
Italian designer Giorgio Armani revolutionised the industry with his prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) collection in the early 1980s.
reviewed
-
I
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.
reviewed
-
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.
reviewed
Advertisement
-
Enoteca Ducale
Load up on local wine, grappa and Modena’s famous vinegar – aged anywhere from three to 100 years – at Enoteca Ducale.
reviewed
-
Discount dell’Alta Moda
Discount dell’Alta Moda sells big names at knock-down prices (around 50% off) and is well worth a rummage.
reviewed
-
J
La Baita
For foodie buys head to the Quadrilatero, a haven of delis and speciality food shops, including Tamburini.
reviewed
-
K
Gilberto
For foodie buys head to the Quadrilatero, a haven of delis and speciality food shops, including Gilberto.
reviewed
-
L
Casa Merlo
For exquisite and innovative Sicilian ceramics and pottery, stop by Casa Merlo, which also ships abroad.
reviewed