Flea market in Navigli
Milan, Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 158-160One of the most lively and romantic areas of Milan is the Navigli (literally from Italy "canals"). The fate of this place was not simple: first, for the organization of the city's water supply, it was dug by canals, then a large part of it was hidden under the earth.
Gallery Vittorio Emanuele II
Milan, Piazza del DuomoGallery Vittorio Emanuele II (Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II) - one of the oldest shopping arcades in the world, which the locals call simply "the living room of Milan". Located in the heart of the city, this shopping arcade connects two beautiful squares.
"Golden quadrangle" of Milan
Milan, Via Monte NapoleoneMost of the tourists in Milan are attracted by the far from pompous La Scala and the majestic Duomo Cathedral - oh, no. They came here for a fantastic, exciting, exciting and tempting shopping. And Milan responds with reciprocity, hospitably opening the doors of the best boutiques in the world.
Ingrosso District
Milan, Station Ingrosso"Milan Fashion Center" - this is exactly the official name for the area is not the most fashionable streets in one of the most fashionable cities of the world. And it is here that crowds of shopaholics, fans of fashion, fans of original forms and "untrimmed" concepts in the fashion world are trying.
Shopping in Milan: the subtleties you would like to know
A lot is written about shopping in Milan, but despite this, those who are going to Milan still have questions.
In this article there will be no general information about Milan, we will talk about the "intricacies" of shopping in the most fashionable city in Italy and answer the most pressing questions that tourists ask when going shopping.
Is it worth it or not to go shopping in Milan?
Who should go to Milan for shopping:
- Interested in fashion, things from the latest fashion collections? $
- For those who value high-quality and designer things
- Those who wear high-quality and very stylish clothes
- Those who wear the most-most luxury brands (Dior, Prada, Gucci)
- Those who want to buy a very high-quality design coat
- Those who just want to look at fashion people and the latest fashion novelties for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.
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In a free day you can visit the best shopping centers in Italy to buy things for yourself and your loved ones.
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Who should not go to Milan for shopping:
- Those who are looking for cheap things from the Italian mass market segment (such as Oggi, but in the Italian version)
- Those who want to buy a full wardrobe for 500 euros
- Those who want to buy an inexpensive coat (within 500-1000 euros)
Do not risk: if you want to make an economy shopping, choose Rimini and San Marino. In Milan, it's very difficult to find D & G jeans for 50 EUR.
The best time to travel to Milan is
- During the sales in Italy (January-end of February, July-end of August) a trip to boutiques where you can buy designer clothes for current collections with discounts of 30-50%.
- All the year round (excluding August): purchase of new collections in boutiques, purchase of things in outlets with discounts of 30-70%.
How much money to take with you for purchases?
One of the frequently asked questions: how much money you need to take with you to shopping in Milan. Therefore, let us clarify this question a bit (keep in mind that the announced prices correspond to the autumn of 2010).
If you go shopping outside seasonal sales:
- To buy luxury collections of the current season (Prada, Armani, Dior) 5-6 sets (for example, trousers-shirt-sweater-shoes-accessories) for 1 person you need about 4-5 thousand EUR.
- To buy things above the average price segment (Max Mara, Liu Jo, Stefanel) 5-6 sets of about 2-3 thousand EUR.
- To buy clothes in outlets of designer clothes for two people, 5-6 sets can be bought for 3 thousand EUR.
Also, consider that at the border you will receive a tax of about 12% from your purchases. during seasonal sales, your shopping costs will be reduced by 30-50%.
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The shopping program in Milan: we plan the days
Arriving on a shopping trip to Milan, you need at least 3 full days for this.
Day 1: visiting shops and outlets in Milan.
Day 2: visiting an outlet with discounts in the suburbs (there are design items with discounts of 30-70% all year round).
Day 3: visiting fur factories in the suburbs.
1 day: Milan
In Milan, there are stores that feature luxury items (Armani, Chanel, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Missoni, Prada, Trussardi, Valentino), above-average class (Max Mara, Liu Jo), mass brands (Zara, H & M ), Italian little-known brands of the middle segment (Rocco Barocco, Blue Sand).
- Luxury stores can be found in the famous square of fashion, formed by the streets of Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Monzani and Via Della Spiga.
- The stores of the segment above the middle and the mass market mark can be found on the streets of Via Vittorio Emanuele, Corso Buenos Aires.
- Shops of Italian little-known brands of inexpensive footwear, clothes - Corso Buenos Aires.
Day 2: visiting an outlet in the suburbs of Milan
Outlet (outlet) is a shopping center, where clothes, footwear of different brands of past seasons are presented with discounts of 30-70% all year round. These outlets can be located both in the city and in the suburbs.
There are outlets in Milan itself, but they are all scattered around the city in different places (outlet of luxury brands - Ferre, Armani, and brands of the casual segment - Sisley, Benetton). If you are not very well-oriented in the city, then you will spend a lot of time searching for outlets.
All the large outlets are at a distance of 60-100 km from Milan, so you need either rent a car with a driver or without it, or go by a special bus. Walking distance to the outlets can not be reached.
Another frequently asked question: is it possible to find good things in outlets? Our answer - you can .Do not believe those reviews on the sites in which they write that there are no sizes and the right things in outletlets .Things in the outlet are imported weekly and if you want you can find the necessary sizes of .It is important to visit not only the most popular brands (Prada, Armani, D & G), but also Italian brands that you have not heard about..Very often it is there you can find the most interesting things .It is also best to go to the outlet with a man who often happens there and quickly leads you to the right stores .
Outlets worth visiting in Milan:
- FoxTown - about 100-120 luxury brands (more classic, suitable for older women and men).
- Serravalle - about 130 marks (more youth clothes, many shoes, there is a clothing store of non-standard sizes, but many Russians, since the outlet is very popular among Russians).
The rest of the outlet can be visited in an optional order if you do not find anything elsewhere or for educational purposes.
Important point: If it is fundamentally important for you that things are relevant and fashionable, if you do not want to have a lot of people in stores, if you are used to individual service - you do not need to go to outlet, you will not like it. ±$ br >
Day 3: visiting fur factories
In Milan, you can buy a fur coat in the boutiques of current collections of different designers. But in the boutiques the fur coats will cost as little as 5 thousand EUR. If you want to find a quality and not that expensive coat, it's best to make a tour of fur factories. In the suburbs of Milan, you can visit both fur factories and sinks of designer collections, where together with clothes are presented fur coats.
If someone told you that in Italy a fur coat can be bought for 700 euros - it's true. Only for this purpose it is best to go to factories and outlets in Rimini and San Marino. In Milan, in factories and drains, the cost of a mink coat to the knee will be from 2-2, 5 thousand EUR.
It is important to choose the right fur coat, view all the seams and the quality of fur. If you do not understand this, do not expect that Italian sellers will sell you a good coat. Their job is to sell their entire range. It's best to bring along someone who will help you choose the right fur coat that will serve more than one season.
Successful shopping for you!
© Ekaterina Kulakova
According to the agency Style Hunters - shopping with a stylist in Italy.
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