Milan
Locally sourced, recycled jersey, cashmere and leather are the base materials of asap (as sustainable as possible). The pieces are not just gorgeously…
Must-see shopping in Italy
Milan
Fornasetti faces appear to signal their approval of the great mix of ultrawearable clothes, shoes and bags. Rebecca Minkoff clutches, Suecomma Bonnie…
San Polo & Santa Croce
In her white-on-white gallery, switched-on Elena Rizzi showcases edgy, show-stopping jewellery, accessories and decorative objects from both local and…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Anita Russo's passion for pottery is ever present in her boutique Oltrarno workshop. Each piece is handmade and fired on-site, plus the artist hosts…
Centro Storico
This independently run English-language bookstore has a well-organised selection of classic novels, new releases and kid-friendly reads. It also hosts…
Milan
Overlooking the revitalised Darsena, where boats once docked in medieval Milan, the city's main food market now has a swish new glass-and-steel enclosure…
Santa Croce
With a focus on up-and-coming Italian designers, this fashion shop and showroom is ideal for savvy shoppers looking to find a unique item to take home,…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Throw yourself into the real Rome at this buzzing covered food market where budget-conscious Romans and students shop for fresh fruit, veg, exotic herbs,…
Turin
This neighbourhood pasta shop and rosticceria (delicatessen) has been run with love by Maurizio and Iva Tassinari for over 30 years. Choose from the…
Bologna
Bang in the city centre, this is the shop of a foundation devoted to the preservation of historical art-house films. The shop sells original vintage…
Naples
Revamp your wardrobe or record collection and kick back with a coffee or beer at this split-level shop-and-bar. Street-smart threads include indie names…
Naples
For a take-home taste of Napoli, stock up on a few bottles of Limonè's homemade limoncello (lemon liqueur), made with organic lemons from the Campi…
Santa Maria Novella
An old family name dressing the aristocracy for eons, this utterly gorgeous shop with frescoed ceilings, polished parquet and bijou winter garden sells…
Naples
Opened by the great grandmother of its current owners – siblings Marco and Enzo Ramiglia – this historic art-supplies store has been in business since…
Limoncello Capri Canale Massimo
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…
Consorzio Olivicoltori di Malcesine
Lake Garda
Olives harvested around Malcesine are milled into first-rate extra virgin olive oil by this local consortium. You can sample the product here. Known as …
Milan
Since 1909 this historic shop has been satisfying stationery lovers with its timeless selection of goods. Discover notebooks and pencils from the 1950s,…
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Producing sweetly scented perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, candles and liqueurs, this 400-year-old company was established by Dominican monks and retains this…
Cala Gonone
For trekking and climbing maps and guides, check out Namaste. It stocks Maurizio Oviglia's Pietra di Luna (€50), a comprehensive rock-climbing guide…
Lucca
Few tourists realise quite what the historic pharmacy across the square from Chiesa di San Michele in Foro bottles. Follow locals inside to indulge in a…
Naples
MAC sells playful, contemporary ceramics created by talented local couple Antimo De Santis and Marina Pascali. Everything is handmade from scratch, from…
Naples
Opposite the Calata Porta di Massa ferry terminal, this two-level gourmet supermarket stocks a wide range of quality Italian edibles, from artisan pasta,…
Ravello
The limoncello produced here is made with local lemons; known to experts as sfusato amalfitano, they’re enormous – about double the size of a standard…
Santa Maria Novella
Gucci's flagship store on Florence's most swish shopping strip is as much a lesson in sensational interior design as an enticing space in which to ogle at…
Turin
Guido Gobino's extreme attention to detail, flair and innovation have made him Turin's favourite modern chocolatier. Have a box of his tiny tile-like…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This decades-old boutique in Piazza di Spagna has mastered the delicate art of the glove. Lined and unlined styles for men and women in both muted shades…
Siena
A brass door knocker may seem a strange choice of souvenir, but the examples made by Laura Brocchi are attractive, well priced and authentically Sienese…
Lake Orta
Established in the small town of Omegna on Lago d'Orta in 1921, Alessi went on to transform modern kitchens with humorous, ultracool utensils designed by…
Capri
Allegedly, Capri’s famous floral perfume was established in 1380 by the prior of the Certosa di San Giacomo. Caught unawares by a royal visit, he…
Naples
Up high in Vomero, this is one of the city's best-loved and less-touristy markets. You'll find everything from bags and shoes, to linen and kitchenware…
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Centro Storico
This branch of one of Italy’s oldest pharmacies stocks natural perfumes and cosmetics, herbal infusions, teas and potpourri, all shelved in wooden, glass…
Modica
Cheesemonger Giorgio Cannata peddles a mouthwatering range of formaggi (cheeses), including harder-to-find Sicilian varieties. If you're lucky you might…
Positano
This shop is one of the reasons local women always look so effortlessly chic. It's one of just a handful of boutiques where the clothes are designed and…
Venice
A rainbow array of clothing and accessories from cute and quirky European designers can be found here. Items range from workday staples to floatier or…
Milan
Said to be the biggest farmer's market in Lombardy, it's also proudly dedicated to 0km produce, which means all goods come from local suppliers in Italy's…
Naples
Each fortnight, Villa Comunale plays host to this roving food market, its 20-odd stalls peddling a mouthwatering array of regional delicacies. Stock up on…
Turin
Elena Boggio, who owns the Via Stampatori B&B upstairs, has a passion for natural perfumes. She grows many of the botanical elements that go into her…
Venice
High fashion meets acqua alta (high water) in Marisa Convento's aquatic accessories. La Fenice divas demand her freshwater-pearl-encrusted velvet handbags…
Santa Maria Novella
The voluptuous jugs, beakers, glasses and other colourful tableware items in this eye-catching boutique look like glass – but are not. Everything created…
