Must-see shopping in Venice

For a meaningful memento of Venice, hunt down Fonderie Valese, the last remaining bronze and brass sand-casting foundry in the city. Here you’ll find an…

Booty worthy of pirates is displayed in the fishbowl-sized window display: a ring with a constellation of diamonds in star settings, a tiny enamelled…

If you're wondering where Cinderella goes to find the perfect ball gown or Prince Charming his tights, look no further than this fairy-tale wonderland. An…

Lost your sunglasses on the Lido? Never fear: Ottica Carraro can make you a custom pair within 24 hours, including the eye exam. The store has its own…

There are plenty of high-fashion stores in Venice, but Nina fills a gap with interesting, elegant creations. Owner Daniela Soreca champions Italian…

This interior design store has sumptuous fabrics, contemporary design products and sleek fittings and furnishings for sale. The charming owner, Carla…

Mori & Bozzi has been a beacon of light for Venetian shoe lovers for decades. Its fantastic collection of high-quality, funky footwear includes brands…

Even if you don't have the cash to buy a Venini, pop into this gallery to see Murano glass at its finest. Of the big houses, Venini remains the most chic,…

This delicatessen-cum-corner shop is a godsend if you are looking for picnic fodder or want to buy some gastronomic gifts to take home. While De Rossi…

Fiorella has been pioneering rebel couture since 1968 but you'll need a rock-star budget to afford one of her silk-velvet smoking jackets in louche…

A long-time favourite of Venetian fashion aficionados, Kirikù is a purveyor of affordable high-end pieces in sumptuous fabrics, as well as footwear and…

In her white-on-white gallery, switched-on Elena Rizzi showcases edgy, show-stopping jewellery, accessories and decorative objects from both local and…

A rainbow array of clothing and accessories from cute and quirky European designers can be found here. Items range from workday staples to floatier or…

High fashion meets acqua alta (high water) in Marisa Convento's aquatic accessories. La Fenice divas demand her freshwater-pearl-encrusted velvet handbags…

This striking space dedicated to the work of the pioneering Sent sisters is as sleek as their jewellery: white walls and huge picture windows flood the…

Go Gaga or channel Casanova at this atelier, dedicated to the art of masquerade for over 30 years. Sarria's commedia dell'arte masks are worn by theatre…

Pocket-sized Damocle is both a bookshop and publisher, translating literary greats such as Oscar Wilde and Luigi Pirandello, as well as showcasing…

Beneath all the marble and gilt, Venice is a city of wood, long supported by its carpenters, caulkers, oar-makers and gilders. Master woodcarver Paolo…

Sleek belts with brushed-steel buckles, satchels, manbags and knee-high red boots: Kalimala makes beautiful leather goods in practical, modern styles…

Glimpse the talents behind the Venetian Carnevale masks that impressed Stanley Kubrick so much he ordered several for his final film Eyes Wide Shut…