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Editors Pick
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreAnichini
This is one of the oldest shops in Florence and has long attracted royals and rock stars–yes, Michael Jackson–who came for what many consider the most beautiful children’s clothes in the world. The shop also sells hand-embroidered linen tablecloths.
Read MoreDr. Vranjes
Cosmetology expert Dr. Paolo Vranjes uses only the best essential oils and natural ingredients to develop the exclusive beauty products, perfumes and home fragrances sold at his eponymous shops. The products, including JK Firenze’s signature scent, are sold in beautiful...
Read MoreElio Ferraro Gallery/Store
This concept store, located a bit off the beaten path on a quiet side street near the Arno, carries vintage fashion, furniture and objet, as well as original works of art. The collection changes often, as owner Elio Ferraro spends...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreEnoteca Alessi
Since its founding in 1952, this family-run enoteca, or high-end delicatessen, has been supplying food lovers and chefs with the highest quality ingredients and staples. From oils and vinegars to cheeses, truffles and cured meats, travelers can find everything that...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreGiovanni Baccani
This gilded frame-maker shop opened in 1903, and today, the grandson of its founder carries on the family tradition in the original space. The hand-carved gilded frames and objects are Florentine treasures and can be custom-made in a variety of...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreGrazia Giachi
This linen shop is over 100 years old and sells Italian bed and table linens, as well as a selection of nightgowns and pajamas in the finest silks and cottons. They ship to the United States from their online store.
Read MoreGrevi
Founded in 1875, Grevi is a fourth-generation, family-run hat maker. The company’s creations have been worn by icons of style including Maurice Chevalier, and more recently, featured on the runways by many international couturiers. In the 1960s, its Tuscan lambskin...
Read MoreIl Torchio
Come here for beautiful leather-bound journals, notebooks and photo albums, as well as other handmade gifts, cards and Florence mementos.
Julia Berger shop. Photo by Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreJulia B Casa
Florence has long attracted expats: American Julia Berger, who founded the handmade linen boutique Julia B. Casa, has embraced Florence’s artisan traditions and added her own twist. Here, find everything you need to craft the perfect Mediterranean table.
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreLa Via del Tè
On the ground floor of the Palazzo Frescobaldi, this lovely family-run tea company was founded in 1961 by the grandfather of the current owners—who was one of the first Italians to import tea from Sri Lanka. The store carries more...
Read MoreLorenzo Villoresi
This Tuscan perfumer is based in a charming attic overlooking the cupolas, bell towers and rooftops of Florence and from here, he crafts the most exquisite scents. He works with private clients, listening to your deepest thoughts, peering into your...
Courtesy IndagareRead MoreLoretta Caponi
Florence’s most stylish homes are outfitted with the embroidered linens of Caponi, whose boutique is housed in a series of rooms in the historic Palazzo Aldobrandini. The large space, complete with dramatic archways, antique mirrors and pastel-colored ceiling frescoes is...
Read MoreOfficina Profumo Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella
The setting of this world-renowned Italian brand makes a visit here a must. Founded in 1621, the famous pharmacy was created by Dominican Friars. Shopping in the gorgeous boutique for herbal remedies, perfumes, colognes and soaps made from ancient recipes...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSartoria Vanni
Nicola Pappa and Oliver Scavetta—the two childhood friends behind this tailor service—spent years working abroad in the legal field before returning to Florence to deliver the best of Italian elegance with an on-demand, made-to-measure service. They work with the fabrics...
Read MoreScuola del Cuoio
To the left of Santa Croce as you face it is a path leading to a small courtyard containing one of Florence’s best-kept secrets: the workshop and boutique of the Scuola del Cuoio. In this guild and school, founded by...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTaf Ricami e Tovagliati
This historic linen and embroidery shop steps from the Ponte Vecchio has been a go-to resource since 1919 for sophisticated families across Europe. These families would bring their engaged daughters here to select their trousseau, and later return to choose...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreVerderoccia
The Pratesi family are famous worldwide for their linens. After selling the brand to a private equity firm, the family realized that their passion for making beautiful, Italian-made linens had not been quenched. So Gaia Leonori Pratesi, the wife of...
