Must-see shopping in Florence

  • Uashmama, shop front

    Uashmama

    Oltrarno

    Modern craftsmanship shines out of this loveable boutique, the pride and joy of the Marconi family, whose washable paper bags – tanned just like leather…

  • Obsequium

    Oltrarno

    Tuscan wines, wine accessories and gourmet foods, including truffles, in one of the city's finest wine shops – on the ground floor of one of Florence's…

  • outside facade, Lorenzo Perrone

    Lorenzo Perrone

    Oltrarno

    Every book tells a different story in this absolutely fascinating artist's workshop, home to Milan-born Lorenzo Perrone who creates snow-white Libri…

  • Shoes & More

    Florence

    A 10-minute walk east of Santa Croce brings you to this much-heralded shoe shop, showcase for the colourful and often-times whimsical New Kid label by…

  • Avavav

    Oltrarno

    Affordable luxury and Tuscan craftsmanship are perfect bed companions at this sustainable-fashion boutique for women. Swedish couple Linda and Adam…

  • Angela Caputi

    Oltrarno

    No Florentine shopping spree is complete without a fantastical mooch around the flagship store of the city's most celebrated jewellery designer, Angela…

  • Bjørk

    Oltrarno

    Cutting-edge fashion is what this trendy concept store, incongruously wedged between tatty old artisanal workshops on an Oltrarno backstreet, sells. It is…

  • Reinhard Plank

    Oltrarno

    Exquisite hand-made hats crafted with extraordinary passion and creativity by Austrian-born, Florence-based designer Reinhard Plank is what this tiny…

  • Antico Setifico Fiorentino

    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…

  • Window display, Ink-P.

    Ink-P

    Oltrarno

    Giulia and Antonio work from their diminutive studio by Piazza Tasso creating contemporary fashion and accessories – funky leather sunglasses, gloves or…

  • A crowded desk inside the studio of Officina Nora

    Officine Nora

    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…

  • Hello Wonderful shopfront in Oltarano

    Hello Wonderful

    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…

  • Reciclo on via Romana.

    Reciclò

    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…

  • Shelf detail

    Laboratorio Jane Harman

    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…

  • Ortigia, shop front

    Ortigia

    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…

  • Giulia Materia, shop front

    Giulia Materia

    Oltrarno

    Peruse this Arezzo-born designer's quaint boutique for unique artisan purchases and retro-style clothing and accessories. Notebooks covered in wallpaper…

  • Scicc'Art

    Oltrarno

    Pop into this pocket-sized boutique and artist studio to shop for 'made in Tuscany' crafts and admire the colourful, floral-inspired contemporary…

  • Casini Firenze

    Oltrarno

    One of Florence's oldest and most reputable fashion houses, this lovely boutique across from Palazzo Pitti keeps its edge thanks to American-Florentine…

  • Giulio Giannini e Figlio

    Oltrarno

    This quaint old shopfront has watched Palazzo Pitti turn pink with the evening sun since 1856. One of Florence's oldest artisan families, the Gianninis –…

  • Francesco

    Oltrarno

    Hand-stitched leather is the cornerstone of this tiny family business specialising in ready-to-wear – and made-to-measure – men's and women's shoes.

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