Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
The bold and colourful resin jewellery of Angela Caputi, at work in Florence since the 1970s, is much loved by Florentines. Eye-catching costume gems and…
Must-see shopping in Tuscany
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Luxurious writing paper, origami and pop-up greeting cards and other lovely paper products entice customers into this thoroughly modern stationery…
Oltrarno
Exquisite hand-made hats crafted with extraordinary passion and creativity by Austrian-born, Florence-based designer Reinhard Plank is what this tiny…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Workshop and showroom of the talented Carla Macis, this eye-catching boutique – dollhouse-like in design – specialises in very feminine 1950s, '60s and …
Oltrarno
Precious silks, velvets and other luxurious fabrics are woven on 18th- and 19th-century looms at this world-famous fabric house where opulent damasks and…
Santa Maria Novella
Ornella Aprosio fashions teeny-tiny Murano glass and crystal beads into dazzling pieces of jewellery, hair accessories, animal-shaped brooches, handbags,…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
This independent Anglo-American bookshop has served expats and travellers alike since 1979. Its extensive selection of new and secondhand titles in…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Housed in a former medieval tower, Torre D’Arte is filled with colourful clothing and accessories made by Italian artisans. Silk scarves, cashmere ponchos…
Oltrarno
Giulia and Antonio work from their diminutive studio by Piazza Tasso creating contemporary fashion and accessories – funky leather sunglasses, gloves or…
Oltrarno
Once a mechanic’s shop, this workspace for contemporary jewellery-makers brings Florence’s rich history of expert goldsmithing right up to date. The large…
Oltrarno
Find contemporary women’s fashion in this tiny showroom, home to dynamic designer duo Livia and Vivian, who design trousers, tops and ethereal dresses in…
Oltrarno
This upcycling store stocks cute and quirky items, unique homewares and one-off custom-made furniture for the design curious – think along the lines of…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Historic biscotti makers Biscottificio Antonio Mattei have opened a central Florence museum and cafe dedicated to its cantucci biscuit to celebrate its…
Santa Croce
From a tiny bottega (workshop) overlooking Piazza dei Ciompi, Fabio Figus handcrafts items from olive wood that will jazz up any kitchen, from pepper…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Duck into this old-fashioned atelier to watch revered Florentine goldsmith Marco Baroni at work. Using all types of gold as well as iron, he crafts…
Oltrarno
Florence resident since the '80s, British-born Jane Harman is an antiques restorer with more than 30 years' experience. She's opened this quaint store by…
Santa Croce
Set up by three friends with a focus on fashion accessories and jewellery, this quaint boutique displays many of the clutches, bags and backpacks created…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
A wonderland of leather and other luxe items, all beautifully crafted in Italy. Bags are made of naturally tanned leather, and clothing is of the finest…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Peek into Erin Ciulla’s workshop for a contemporary insight into traditional Florentine bookbinding. Among the treasure trove of gifts to buy are hand…
Oltrarno
This fragrance store by Ponte Vecchio offers a colourful collection of soaps, perfumes and room scents inspired by Sicily and its native plants. Owner Sue…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
The showroom for this Tuscan linen house, creator of fine textiles since 1842, is tucked within a decorative side room in medieval San Niccolò Sopr'Arno…
Santa Croce
A leather and jewellery emporium hidden in stunning Palazzo Tornaquinci della Stufa, tucked neatly near Museo del Bargello. Leather goods take centre…
Oltrarno
Peruse this Arezzo-born designer's quaint boutique for unique artisan purchases and retro-style clothing and accessories. Notebooks covered in wallpaper…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Siena
You'll be assailed by the most wonderful smell when entering this pasticceria (pastry shop) next to the medieval Arco delle Due Porte. Established in 1944…
Northwestern Tuscany
Across from the old city gate, sacks of beans, chickpeas, walnuts and porcini sit outside this grocer's shop – the chestnut beer, beer made from locally…
Southern Tuscany
The best-known winery in the area, Morisfarms has a hugely atmospheric 15th-century cantina (wine cellar) in town where you can purchase wines, including…
Santa Croce
In a city known for its specialist independent boutiques, stumbling upon this colourful backstreet shop specialising in hip-hop fashion and street-art…
Lucca
This old-fashioned food shop is easy to spot – look for the shop window stuffed with sacks of beans, lentils and other local pulses. Inside, bottles of…
Volterra
Federico Pruneti is the youngest member of what is becoming an endangered group: Volterra's alabaster carvers. After studying art and doing a one-year…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Step into old-world Florence at this family-run, 16th-century pharmacy and herbalist – an elegant mirage of dark wood cabinets, colourful tiled floor and…
Santa Maria Novella
Swatches of vintage cloth are woven into new garments to create unique, one-off pieces at this fashionable women's ready-to-wear boutique. The bold prints…
Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni
Central Tuscany
The largest and best known of the local wine producers, Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni produces a Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chicolino…
