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Courtesy of Argenteria DabbeneRead MoreArgenteria Dabbene
This well-known silversmith and jeweler stocks original and interesting pieces.
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...
Read MoreDilmos
Even more avant-garde than Spazio Rossana Orlandi is Dilmos, a design gallery that has the most exciting shows during the annual International Furniture Fair.
Courtesy of F. PettinaroliRead MoreF. Pettinaroli
Since 1881 Pettinaroli Stationers have been in the printing business. Today, they also have original prints and gift ideas as well as paper stocks, cards and stationery.
Courtesy of Fabriano BoutiqueRead MoreFabriano Boutique
A modern Italian stationery store with contemporary leather goods, bags, wallets, notebooks, pens and lovely original paper products, this is a great place for gifts.
Read MoreFlea Market
On the last Sunday of each month, Milanese flock to the outdoor Flea Market, called the Mercatone dell’ Antiquariato, located along the waterway in the canal area near the Porta Genova train station. Il Naviglio Grande, the charming surrounding neighborhood,...
Read MoreHigh Tech
A labyrinth of original objects, furniture and clothing (from perfume to kitchenware) from around the world.
Courtesy of Laboratorio ParaviciniRead MoreLaboratorio Paravicini
This ceramic laboratory, set in a tiny courtyard, is a special oasis where Costanza Paravicini has been hand-painting thin ceramic dishes, tea sets and vases for more than 25 years. She and her daughter, Benedetta Medici, create collections every year...
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 MoreOsanna Visconti
Rome-born Osanna Visconti loves the strength and mutability of working in metal, and she has designed everything from delicate jewelry to powerful furniture in bronze. In this small gallery in the 5 Vie district shoppers will find objects of beauty...
Read MorePeck
Stock up on the handmade pastas, rich olive oils and northern Italian cheeses at this gourmand’s paradise, which is the Dean & DeLuca of Milan; items here make great gifts and souvenirs. Note that Peck products are in the duty...
Read MoreRichard Ginori
Founded by Marquis Carlo Andrea Ginori in 1735 in Florence, this porcelain company has been a cult favorite among discerning tastemakers for centuries. This gorgeous outpost displays the incredible range of colors and styles and objects in beautifully set tables...
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 MoreSawaya & Moroni
The brainchild of William Sawaya and Paolo Moroni, this showroom was founded in 1984 as a temple of contemporary design. It features the work of such celebrity designers as Michael Graves, Charles Jenks, Zaha Hadid and Antonio Citterio, among many...
Read MoreSilva
Silva has the widest selection of original fabrics and wallpapers for interior design buffs.
Read MoreSpazio Fornasetti
Barnaba Fornasetti, son of beloved Italian artist and designer Piero Fornasetti, has a shop devoted to his father’s crafts. You can find fantastical Fornasetti furniture and house wares, which include original pieces and new twists with his trademark look.
Read MoreSpazio Rossana Orlandi
More of a gallery than a shop, Spazio Rossana Orlandi offers a constantly changing stock of contemporary-design objects, ranging from furniture by Piet Hein Eek to porcelain from Studio Job.
