Must-see shopping in Duomo & Piazza della Signoria

This flagship store of local superstar Ben, a Florentine-based fashion designer who set up the business with schoolmate Matteo after undergoing a heart…

The flagship store of this historic store (think: small 1930s boutique selling straw hats) turned luxury online retailer is a must for the fashion-forward…

Drool over exquisite handmade shoes, jackets and other leather designs in buffalo and other soft leathers at this small boutique showcasing the unique…

With a name meaning 'Barefoot in the Park', this boutique specialising in high-end avant-garde fashion for women is hard to resist. So chic, it has a part…

For exquisite vintage clothing, jewellery and stylish knick-knacks for the home curated by inquisitive travellers and Florentines Irene and partner Matteo…

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…

Luxurious writing paper, origami and pop-up greeting cards and other lovely paper products entice customers into this thoroughly modern stationery…

This independent Anglo-American bookshop has served expats and travellers alike since 1979. Its extensive selection of new and secondhand titles in…

Housed in a former medieval tower, Torre D’Arte is filled with colourful clothing and accessories made by Italian artisans. Silk scarves, cashmere ponchos…

Historic biscotti makers Biscottificio Antonio Mattei have opened a central Florence museum and cafe dedicated to its cantucci biscuit to celebrate its…

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…

This third-generation silver shop, which started out as a tiny workshop on the Ponte Vecchio in 1902, is the epitome of elegance with its sleek silver…

Modern, colourful designs for women and children are the signature of this Florentine fashion house, created in 1993 by creative spirit Patrizia Bambi and…

Fashion-conscious males with a penchant for high-end and avant-garde fashion should look no further than this chic menswear boutique near the Dante house…

This historic salumeria and drogheria store dating to 1860 is a quality stop for everything from gourmet cheeses, cold meats and biscuits to Florence-made…

Sensual, flowing lines are the trademark of this iconic Florentine designer, born in the city in 1914. In the 1940s he designed his first piece – a…

This bijou boutique takes great care with its displays of olive oils, olive-oil soaps, platters made from olive wood and skincare products made with olive…

One of several branches around town, this elegant boutique specialises in books, journals, writing paper, cards and other stationary made from Florence's…

One of the most famous names in Italian fashion, shoe specialist Ferragamo has been welcoming customers to its showroom in the medieval Palazzo Spini…

Tourist kitsch and cheap leather in Florence's 16th-century market place.