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Despite hiding away on the 3rd floor of a nondescript building, Paris, New York and Tokyo know all about this family-run glove factory, whose clients…
Must-see shopping in Naples
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Top-notch Tuscan leather and traditional, handcrafted methods translate into coveted, contemporary leather goods at Bottega 21. Block colours and clean,…
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La Scarabattola's handmade sculptures of magi (wise men), devils and Neapolitan folk figures constitute Jerusalem's official Christmas crèche, and the…
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One-time favourite of Luchino Visconti and Aristotle Onassis, this pocket-sized, vintage boutique is the place for prêt-à-porter and made-to-measure silk…
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Neighbour to one of Italy's most esteemed music conservatories, this erudite bookshop fills with the sound of practising musicians. Most new and vintage…
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Family-run Scriptura is a must for artisanal leather goods made using high-quality Campanian leather. Its range includes handbags, satchels, duffel bags…
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In her heavenly scented workshop, Pina Malinconico crafts handmade slabs of soap that look as beautiful as they smell. Lined up under low-slung lights,…
Asad Ventrella: Contemporastudio
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Asad Ventrella is one of Naples' most talented, respected names in jewellery design, producing statement-making wearables that are equally playful,…
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While the late Annibale Oste made a name from himself as a visionary sculptor and designer, son Vincenzo wows aesthetes with his extraordinary jewellery…
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The late Livio De Simone put Capri on the catwalk, dressing Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O in his bold, colourful creations. Inspired by the island, summer…
Stingo Antica Manifattura Ceramica
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For more than 300 years the Stingo family has produced the intricately decorated majolica tiles that adorn the floors of prestigious hotels, public…
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In business since 1780, Cilento is as much a slice of Neapolitan history as it is a gentlemen's atelier, run by the eighth generation of the same family…
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Many vintage shops line Via Mezzocannone, the narrow street that runs between the two universities (Federico II and L’Orientale) but Retrophilia is a…
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Pimp your fingers, wrists or neckline with Mattana's meticulously detailed creations for men and women. The studio's DNapoli line is especially intriguing…
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One of several branches around town, Gay Odin is famous for its delectable artisanal chocolates.
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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…
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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…
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Opened by the great grandmother of its current owners – siblings Marco and Enzo Ramiglia – this historic art-supplies store has been in business since…
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MAC sells playful, contemporary ceramics created by talented local couple Antimo De Santis and Marina Pascali. Everything is handmade from scratch, from…
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Opposite the Calata Porta di Massa ferry terminal, this two-level gourmet supermarket stocks a wide range of quality Italian edibles, from artisan pasta,…
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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…
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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…
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Hidden away down a Sanità side street, this vintage chocolatier has been ruining waistlines since 1890. Its selection of dark, milk and white chocolate…
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Artist and curator Raffaela Naldi Rossano runs Sibilla Cabinet Library, an eco-feminist, critical theory bookshop in her own artist-run space called…
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Hidden in the bowels of Naples’ most loved palazzo, Materia Mediterranea is a stylish boutique run by five young Neapolitan designers collaborating to…
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A veritable library of fabrics, Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato was founded by brothers Mario, Antonio and Augusto D'Angelo in 1931. Still run by the same…
Mercato Caramanico a Poggioreale
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Also known as the Mercatino delle Scarpe (Shoe Market), Naples' largest open-air market is famous for its kicks, from designer overstock to no-frills…
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Guglielmo Muoio sold his first pastore (nativity-scene figurine) at age 13. More than a decade on, the talented artisan has even exhibited at the European…
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The very idea of ‘vintage’ clothing emerged in Naples in WWII when resourceful Neapolitans collected Allied army uniforms to repurpose and sell on the…
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The city's finest vintage prints, photographs, paintings and frames. If you can't find what you're looking for here, check out its sister branch at Via…
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Hit the stalls on Via Imbriani for well-priced fashionable frocks, jumpers and cardigans, tasteful bijou jewellery, shoes, high-end fakes and the odd…
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Mario Talarico and his nephew have turned the humble umbrella into a work of art. Sought after by heads of state, each piece is a one-off, with mother-of…
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Beautiful, lightweight and precisely fitting suits from the granddaddy of Neapolitan tailoring. Former clients include Neapolitan film director Vittorio…
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Head to this corner workshop for a beautiful range of finely carved cameos, including pieces made on-site. Small pendants start from around €50. Other…
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The softly spoken Signora Matuozzo was once the apprentice of Mariano Rubinacci. Now the signora and her daughters are famed for their bespoke shirts,…
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Pick up anything from Italian DVDs and music CDs to novels and coffee-table tomes at this buzzing three-level book-and-music megastore, complete with cafe…
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Tramontano has a solid rep for its exquisitely crafted, handmade Neapolitan leather goods. Fawn over elegant women's handbags, clutches and totes, as well…
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One of several city branches of this nationwide bookstore chain. You'll find a modest selection of English-language books and no shortage of Naples…
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Overlooking the spectacular Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo is this erudite little bookshop, popular with writers and intellectuals. There's a small foreign…
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Alfonso Sorrentino is convinced that the objects he chooses to sell from his dusty cavern of bricolage find their way to him, rather than him finding them…