Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
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…
Must-see shopping in Tuscany
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Northwestern Tuscany
Fragrances, skincare products and ancient herbal remedies from this offshoot of Florence's historic perfumery-pharmacy, founded by Dominican friars in…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
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…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Flamboyant jeweller and classical guitarist Alessandro Dari creates unique pieces in his 15th-century workshop-showroom in San Niccolò. 'Sculpture that…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
One of several branches around town, this elegant boutique specialises in books, journals, writing paper, cards and other stationary made from Florence's…
Livorno
The walls of this extraordinary cheese shop, in business since 1955, are lined floor-to-ceiling with giant rounds of parmesan; on market days, the queue…
Santa Croce
Hidden in a courtyard behind Santa Croce church, this leather workshop and boutique features a long corridor where craftspeople stand at their stations…
Cortona
Classic Italian accessories – shoes by Exton and Carvari, hats by Borsalino and Panizza, umbrellas by Pasotti – are on offer in this classy boutique in…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
One of the most famous names in Italian fashion, shoe specialist Ferragamo has been welcoming customers to its showroom in the medieval Palazzo Spini…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Foodies with even the mildest interest in cooking will find Florence's most famous kitchen shop absolutely fascinating. Don't miss the collection of pasta…
Siena
The helpful and enthusiastic staff at this shop sell running and walking gear and also organise urban running tours.
Northwestern Tuscany
This multibrand fashion queen and trendsetter dresses men and women; find her boutiques almost opposite each other on chic shopping strip Via Garibaldi.
Northwestern Tuscany
The studio of fashion designer Paolo Milani is a riot of bold vibrant prints and a wild mix of textures covering the whole sombre-to-sequin spectrum.
Volterra
Distinctive pieces in 18-carat gold – many based on Etruscan designs – are handmade in this workshop on Volterra's northern walls.
Società Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro
Volterra
Showcases the work of local alabaster artisans in a roomy town-centre shop – the scope of objects and styles is impressive
Panzano in Chianti
Self-caterers should head to Dario Cecchini's macelleria (butcher shop) if wanting to purchase top-quality meats.
Siena
This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.
Chianti
The town's best-known wine shop sells wines from its La Castellina estate and also offers tastings from €5.
Volterra
A workshop where you can watch alabaster being carved and also purchase the artisans' work.
Northwestern Tuscany
While away a pleasant hour admiring the creative goodies in this stylish concept store.
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Since 1852 the world’s oldest photographic firm has amassed an archive of some five million photographs, ranging from daguerreotypes to digital images…
Chianti
Close to the Mall, but on the opposite side of the Arno, this place is well signed off the SR69 after you've exited the autostrada. Call ahead to check…
Santa Croce
Historically at home (alongside the city's fish market) on Piazza dei Ciompi since 1900, Florence's antiques and flea market can now be found opposite…
Chianti
The signage labels this large warehouse as 'Space', but inside it's all Prada and Miu Miu. There's plenty of full-priced new-season stock alongside…
Ottimi Vini & StePH's Wine Bar
Eastern Tuscany
For advice on purchasing wines from small producers in Tuscany, Umbria and the Friuli, including many organic and biodynamic choices, head to this modern…
Livorno
This coffee roastery in the city's Mercato Centrale is a good place for self-caterers to stock up on beans.
Santa Croce
This vintage boutique is the city’s oldest family-operated retail business. It was established in 1720 and the present owner is the ninth generation of…
Montepulciano
In the leather goods business since 1848, local success story Maledetti manufactures good-quality shoes, bags, coats and belts. This is the clothing store…
Livorno
Head here in the morning to join the local shoppers making their purchases from open-air stalls full of violet artichokes, golden courgette flowers, hot…
Siena
Spreading around Fortezza Medicea and towards the Stadio Comunale, this is one of Tuscany's largest markets and is great for cheap clothing; food is also…
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.
Siena
Sells touristy ceramics and the wooden balls used in the Palio-inspired barberi, a uniquely Sienese child's game.
Santa Maria Novella
Established in Florence in 1970, Il Bisonte's handmade leather bags are now sold in stores across the world.
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Tourist kitsch and cheap leather in Florence's 16th-century market place.
