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Read More10 Corso Como
If you’re overwhelmed by Milan’s shopping options, head to 10 Corso Como, a lifestyle boutique edited by local fashion diva Carla Sozzani. Ms. Sozzani, whose sister Franca was the editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue, has already chosen the best of the...
Read MoreAgua del Carmen
You’ll find a quirky mix of youthful fashion and accessories at Agua del Carmen, a large one-room boutique that looks a bit like a Dalí painting.
Read MoreAntonia
Founded by chic Milanese shopper Antonia Giacinti more than a decade ago, Antonia has morphed from a multi-label fashion mecca into a mini-empire with outposts now devoted to accessories and men’s clothing. Everything is chosen by Antonia’s impeccable eye and...
Read MoreArjumand
Designer Idarica Gazzoni has an incredible eye for colors and patterns, and her printed fabrics can be found in stylish homes all over the world. Her Milan shop is the only place where you can see the entire range. Pillows...
Read MoreASAP (as sustainable as possible)
In Milan’s forest of mega-brands, it’s refreshing to find one that combines fashion and sustainability. ASAP uses recycled yarn and knit, i.e. top-quality materials that otherwise would go to waste. Quantities are small and include limited editions of cashmere, merino...
Courtesy BaduraRead MoreBadura Milano
When Rome-based interior designer Aleksandra Badura couldn’t find the perfect leather bag she wanted, she sketched it out—three compartments and two semi-circular straps—and commissioned a local custom bag-maker to make it for her. Within weeks of wearing it around, a...
Courtesy Biffi Boutiques GroupRead MoreBanner
This multi-brand boutique was designed by Italian architect Gae Aulenti (of Musée d’Orsay) and the fashion is curated and displayed in a way that evokes style as an art form. This is a great one-stop shop for fashion lovers who...
Read MoreBernardini Luxury Vintage
One of our favorite black-belt shoppers raves about this treasure trove of vintage finds in Milan. Man-about-the-globe Max Bernardini collects with the eye of an old-world gentlemen and the bank account of a new-world money master. In his shop, which...
Read MoreBiffi
Not to be confused with a local pasticceria by the same name, Biffi is fashion heaven with a wildly eclectic array of brands, from Acne denim to Lanvin couture, as well as a great selection of Italian labels, like Gianluca...
Read MoreCar Shoe
In northern Italy, cars and car shoes are serious business. Founded in 1963, this company was bought by Prada in 2001 and it has kept its focus on car shoes for men and women but added some fun twists.
Read MoreCarla Saibene
Around the corner from Wait and See, Carla Saibene Atelier is another one of Milan's 5 Vie district, which is full of smaller independent boutiques that offer personal and well-edited takes on fashion and accessories. This tiny atelier specializes in...
Read MoreCavalli e Nastri
A must-shop for vintage, this mini-chain (there are three stores) is a great place for treasure hunting, particularly for dresses by everyone from Chanel to Versace. The newest boutique is in the fun Brera neighborhood, close to the Pinacoteca and...
Read MoreCB Made in Italy
Milanese designer Cecilia Bringheli launched this bespoke shoe company in 2010 after studying fashion trends as a PR consultant. She and her brother, Lorenzo, decided to create custom classic loafers. In their charming showroom, with exposed brick walls and club...
Read MoreDavide Gatto
Wander into this atelier/showroom and you are likely to find designer Davide Gatto at work on a new bag design. In this cozy, residential-like space, Gatto designs all of the pieces, using fine Italian leather and textiles. His bags are...
Read MoreDeus Ex Machina
The Australian cult brand, Deus Ex Machina has opened an outpost in a quirky and upcoming neighborhood of Milan called Isola. Originally geared towards bikers and surfers the brand signifies freedom and adventure and this concept store and its courtyard...
Read MoreDmagazine Outlet
The Dmagazine Outlet features heavily discounted fashions by Italian designers.
Read MoreErika Cavallini
The cult fashion brand launched with a small shop on via Sant’Andrea and has expanded to this more glamorous space and location, but it still attracts women looking for classic elegance. Think Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn or a strong antidote...
Read MoreExcelsior Milano
It’s not surprising that a team that includes the fashion guru Antonia Giacinti, wonder chef Davide Olandi and starchitect Jean Nouvel has created a store (really a mall) that has been called the best in the world. After all, it...
Read MoreFay
Fay, known for its classic, tailored pieces, could be described as the Italian version of Burberry. Unlike the American brand’s global presence, though, Fay is only available in Italy. You can find their styles in Italian department stores, but this...
Courtesy Giambattista ValliRead MoreGiambattista Valli
The cult fashion designer whose followers are sometimes dubbed “Valli girls”—but are infinitely more elegant than the original ones of the same name—has a lovely boutique in the heart of the Golden Triangle.
Read MoreGio Moretti
If 10 Corso Como is the avant-garde high-fashion concept store in Milan, Gio Moretti is the temple to high-fashion and luxury accessories right in the heart of the Golden Triangle. You’ll find the world’s top designers here, curated in an...
Read MoreHigh Tech
A labyrinth of original objects, furniture and clothing (from perfume to kitchenware) from around the world.
Read MoreIl Salvagente
You’ll find well-priced Chloé pants and Miu Miu shoes at Il Salvagente, a fashion discount house; there’s also a children’s outlet, at Via Balzaretti, 28. Discounts are the deepest during January and July.
Read MoreL’Artigiano di Brera
This shop specializes in handmade shoes, from ballerinas to pumps, in every color of the rainbow.
Read MoreLa DoubleJ
The vintage-inspired pieces of American expat J.J. Martin have become a runaway success online, but it is worth making a visit to her appointment-only showroom to see her many colorful creations and styles. She has also introduced a charming tabletop...
Read MoreLa Tenda
La Tenda, which means “tent”, was conceived to marry Milanese fashion with art and culture. The creative director, Vittorio Longoni, curates exhibits that marry artistic themes with fashion from luxury and cutting-edge designers, including Cividini and Drome and younger designers...
Read MoreLa Vetrina di Beryl
Just off Via Solferino the enticing windows of this shop are filled with the latest footwear, and it’s a must if only to window shop and see the next latest thing.
Read MoreLABO.ART
This concept store (with a sister store in Berlin) showcases all things made from jersey, and its plain but funky pieces have a loyal following among the edgy set. Designer Ludovica Diligú has been researching this versatile material, experimenting with...
Read MoreLarusmiani
The elegant concept store Larusmiani has roots dating back to one of Milan’s great tailors, Guglielmo Miani, who founded his company in 1922 and went on to create suits for Charlie Chaplin and other sartorial legends. The third generation of...
Read MoreLe Solferine
Shoe addicts head to Le Solferine, in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Brera. There’s something for everyone, from perfect black heels to metallic pumps.
Read MoreLuisa Beccaria
A favorite of Hollywood stars like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luisa Beccaria stocks flirty and feminine dresses that make ideal event pieces.
Read MoreLunaria Cashmere
A family-owned company selling Italian cashmere sweaters and scarves in classic styles and luscious colors. Also in Rome.
Courtesy of Martino MidaliRead MoreMartino Midali
An Italian Eileen Fisher-type knitwear brand with original but very wearable clothes.
Read MoreMy Room
This vintage shop in walking distance to the Duomo, and down the street from boutiques Carla Saibene and Wait and See, is a fun stop to dig for popstar-cool fashion and accessories. It's owned by Milanese Susanna Ausoni, a stylist who...
Read MoreMy Style
This Milan-based company was started by an elegant Italian woman who marries an almost preppy American style with fine Italian craftsmanship to create bags, linens and home accessories. You will find travel bags, ranging from large duffels to toiletry bags,...
Read MoreNo. 30
This two-story boutique, located in a small courtyard off of Via della Spiga, features some of the most talented up-and-coming brands like Daizy Shely and Maticevski, as well as established favorites like Delpozo and Rochas. It is a cult favorite...
Read MoreNonostantemarras
Tucked away in an old warehouse this decidedly cool and beautiful concept store by noted Italian designer, Antonio Marras, has a great atmosphere with delightful lounge areas for tea or an aperitivo, as well as clothes and accessories, books, flowers,...
Read MorePellini Milano
For one-of-a-kind pieces made of precious and semi-precious stones in unique compositions with glass and resin, visit Pellini, a warm and inviting shop on Corso Magenta.
Read MorePeserico
Italian brand Peserico has expanded in recent years and developed a reputation among foreign travelers as a less expensive (but similarly stylish) Loro Piano or Brunello Cuccinelli.
Read MorePiombo
One of Italy’s hottest men’s clothing tailors is (Massimo) Piombo, but even women come to snap up the silk scarves.
Read MoreSan Marco Market
The San Marco Market – it’s the high-end outdoor market catering to the well-heeled families of Brera. Every Monday and Thursday morning, get a taste of a typical Italian outdoor market in this genteel neighborhood.
Read MoreStephan Janson
Stephan Janson is that rare fashion designer who cares more about the clothing than the commerce, which is one of the reasons why, when Pierre Bergé offered to set him up in business, he declined the offer. It is also...
Read MoreWait and See
Located in the so-called 5 Vie area, a cute, cobblestone neighborhood just southwest of the Duomo, this concept store is the brainchild of stylist and interior designer Uberta Zambeletti. Stuffed with fashion, accessories and whimsical gifts, the two-room Wait and...
Read MoreWok Shop
In business since 2007, this hip concept store features womenswear, menswear, a nice mix of accessories, home goods and art. Expect to find somewhat avant-garde fashion labels (think Maison Margiela and Comme des Garçons), as well as innovative, lesser-known and...
