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A.N.G.E.L.O VINTAGE

Location:

Lugo di Ravenna, Italy

Established:

1978

Brands to look out for:

Chanel Vintage, Christian Dior Vintage, Hermès Vintage, Emilio Pucci Vintage

About the store:

A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage has grown from humble beginnings at a second-hand market stall into one of Europe’s most comprehensive archives of vintage fashion. Angelo Caroli, the owner, is considered a trailblazer in ethical fashion and has built the brand on his belief that the value of clothes lies far deeper than in their appearance.

AL DUCA D'AOSTA

Location:

Venezia, Italy

Established:

1902

Brands to look out for:

Givenchy, Lanvin, Jil Sander, Stella McCartney, Zegna

About the store:

From a small bespoke shirt company established in 1902, Al Duca D’aosta has expanded into a six-store boutique behemoth with a presence in some of Italy’s most influential cities. Each store is aesthetically different but the strict attention to detail, quality and service remains at the heart of the company.

ANDREA MORANDO

Location:

Genova, Italy

Established:

1978

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Alexander Wang, Isabel Marant, Chiara Ferragni

About the store:

Andrea Morando Group has grown from one accessory shop to seventeen multibrand stores and two Gucci stores across Italy. The group owes its success to its focus on research and development and to its all-encompassing and innovative brand communication through advertising campaigns, bloggers and public events.

BABYLON BUS MEN

Location:

Prato, Italy

Established:

1979

Brands to look out for:

Comme des Garçons, Comme des Garçons Shirt, Comme des Garçons Play, Duvetica, Marsèll, Paul Smith

About the store:

Bob Marley’s 1978 album Babylon by Bus was the soundtrack to Gianni Ruggeri and Sauro Mazzoni’s lives during the launch of their boutique. Since then, Ruggeri has been joined by a wife and daughters, who help him to build unique collections based on his own personal taste.

BABYLON BUS WOMEN

Location:

Prato, Italy

Established:

1979

Brands to look out for:

Closed, Malloni, Melissa + Alexander Herchcovitch

About the store:

Bob Marley’s 1978 album Babylon by Bus was the soundtrack to Gianni Ruggeri and Sauro Mazzoni’s lives during the launch of their boutique. Since then, Ruggeri has been joined by a wife and daughters, who help him to build unique collections based on his own personal taste.

BANNER

Location:

Milan, Italy

Established:

1993

Brands to look out for:

Mark Jacobs, Junya Watanabe, Christopher Kane, Moncler Gamme Rouge, Opening Ceremony, Current Elliot

About the store:

Banner is located in the middle of Milan’s golden fashion triangle and is dedicated to new international talent and cutting-edge labels. Shoppers come here to pick up limited editions and experimental pieces, as well as for the boutique’s collaborations with designers and contemporary artists.

BERNARDELLI

Location:

Mantova, Italy

Established:

1975

Brands to look out for:

Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Valentino, Maison Martin Margiela, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake

About the store:

Mantova was a centre of the Italian Renaissance; now it’s at the heart of another art form. The small northern city is home to one of the longest standing fashion boutiques in the country, where Bruna Casella and Stefano Gozzoli, the husband-and-wife team behind Bernadelli, aim to nurture new and emerging designers.

BIFFI

Location:

Milan, Italy

Established:

1967

Brands to look out for:

Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Kolor, Moncler, Pucci, Golden Goose

About the store:

With five boutiques across Italy and an international reputation for retail success, Biffi’s collections are closely scrutinised by fellow boutique owners: if Biffi has it, people must be buying it. The brand has become a byword for both elegance and avant-garde fashion.

CUCCUINI

Location:

Livorno, Italy

Established:

1967

Brands to look out for:

Alexander Wang, Ash, Balenciaga, Blumarine, Castaner, Coast-Weber-Ahaus, Etro, Giuseppe, Zanotti, Isabel Marant, Stuart Weitzman,Tory Burch

About the store:

Gianni Cuccuini and Gabriella Billi’s original boutique was dedicated to accessories. A few years later they added a selection of emerging international clothes labels to their shelves. Their choices proved to be intuitively brilliant, firmly establishing Cuccuini on the scene.

DANTE 5 DONNA

Location:

Bari, Italy

Established:

1993

Brands to look out for:

Balmain, Chloé, Stella McCartney, Mary Katranzou

About the store:

Dante 5 has become a mecca for the well-dressed thanks to its close ties to Anna Dello Russo, the renowned style icon, and its high-voltage collections. It is a hotbed for every season’s must-have pieces from the biggest labels.

DANTE 5 UOMO

Location:

Bari, Italy

Established:

1963

Brands to look out for:

DSquared2, Golden Goose, Band of Outsiders, Neil Barrett, Dacute

About the store:

Dante 5 has become a mecca for the well-dressed thanks to its close ties to Anna Dello Russo, the renowned style icon, and its high-voltage collections. It is a hotbed for every season’s must-have pieces from the biggest labels.

DAVINCI

Location:

Varese, Italy

Established:

1995

Brands to look out for:

Hervé Léger, Brian Atwood, Marc Jacobs, Roland Mouret, Ermanno Scervino, Faliero Sarti, Fausto Puglisi, J Brand, BCBG Max Azria

About the store:

Housed in a magnificent former monastery, Davinci’s classical external architecture is a perfect reflection of the collection inside, where natural light and colour guide the customer through the elegant space and emphasise the refined selection of clothing, shoes and accessories.

DEGLI EFFETTI MEN

Location:

Rome, Italy

Established:

1987

Brands to look out for:

Givenchy, Lanvin, Damir Doma, Marni, Rick Owens

About the store:

‘The boundary between fashion and art is imperceptible,’ says Massimo Degli Effetti, the owner. ‘But while art can work alone, the fashion designer is the starting point of a long journey.’ Together with his assistant, Effetti seeks out the the unusual, with an eye for counter-current styles that defy convention.

DEGLI EFFETTI VINTAGE

Location:

Rome, Italy

Established:

1987

Brands to look out for:

Comme Des Garçons Vintage, Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage, Yves Saint Laurent Vintage

About the store:

‘The boundary between fashion and art is imperceptible,’ says Massimo Degli Effetti, the owner. ‘But while art can work alone, the fashion designer is the starting point of a long journey.’ Together with his assistant, Effetti seeks out the the unusual, with an eye for counter-current styles that defy convention.

DEGLI EFFETTI WOMEN

Location:

Rome, Italy

Established:

1987

Brands to look out for:

Mantu, Moncler Gamme Rouge, Yohji Yamamoto, Superfine

About the store:

‘The boundary between fashion and art is imperceptible,’ says Massimo Degli Effetti, the owner. ‘But while art can work alone, the fashion designer is the starting point of a long journey.’ Together with his assistant, Effetti seeks out the the unusual, with an eye for counter-current styles that defy convention.

DELLOGLIO

Location:

Palermo, Italy

Established:

1860

Brands to look out for:

Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, Moncler, Givenchy, Dsquared2

About the store:

The current owner of this long-established family boutique is the great-grandson of the founder, Santi Dell’Oglio, who made his name advising the nobility of the day on their choice of shirts, gloves and fabrics. The store now offers a modern collection of luxe designers, but its dedication to high-class service remains

DI PIERRO

Location:

Taranto, Italy

Established:

1947

Brands to look out for:

Miu Miu, Stella McCartney, Marni, Dsquared2, Neil Barrett, Dior Homme, Boglioli, Raparo, Mauro Grifoni, Dond Up, Trickers’, Alice San Diego, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Michael by Michael Kors, Barba Napoli, Pt pantaloni Torino, Santoni, Chloé, Mulberry

About the store:

This historic boutique strives to remain current with a collection of functional, versatile pieces that reflect the needs of its customers. It has its own development team that researches new-generation materials and keeps up-to-date with the most interesting emerging labels.

DIVO

Location:

Pisa, Italy

Established:

1959

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Miu Miu, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Fendi , Stella McCartney, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang, Burberry, Marc Jacobs, DSQUARED2

About the store:

The innovative interiors of the three Divo boutiques are as much of a draw as the clothes, which are displayed suspended on rails between transparent dividers and surrounded by hi-tech light effects and projections. Lesser labels might have struggled, but Divo’s international luxe collection more than holds its own.

DOLCI TRAME

Location:

Siena, Italy

Established:

1988

Brands to look out for:

Alexander Wang, Cacharel, Rick Owens, Sacai

About the store:

Dolci Trame, whose name translates as ‘sweet wefts’, is housed in the shell of one of the oldest churches in the picturesque Tuscan city of Siena. The boutique features many of the more directional members of the fashion pack, their work set against a pared-down, stone-wall interior.

DONNE CONCEPT STORE

Location:

Cagliari, Italy

Established:

1968

Brands to look out for:

Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Sergio Rossi, Lanvin, MSGM, Emanuele Bicocchi

About the store:

Awaken your senses at this sophisticated lifestyle boutique, which sells products ranging from fashion, cosmetics and accessories to rare perfumes and fresh flowers. The brand philosophy is to give the customer an experience that will delight by steering them away from everything that is expected and imposed.

ERALDO

Location:

Ceggia, Italy

Established:

1947

Brands to look out for:

Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Fendi, YSL, Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, Stella McCartney

About the store:

The determination and dedication of the founders’ children and grandchildren has seen this boutique grow over the years into a four-storey pantheon of fashion rising up alongside the original store. The exclusive collections are enhanced by beautiful window displays and chic interior design.

ETRE - VESTIRE

Location:

Mantova, Italy

Established:

1983

Brands to look out for:

Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Ter et Bantine, Pier Antonio Gaspari, Michael Kors, Faliero Sarti, Sacai, Antonio Marras, Daniela Gregis

About the store:

Etré was the first shop to stock Romeo Gigli, in a sign of its reputation as a boutique that offers labels that stand the test of time. Its sister shop, Vestire, was also an early advocate of labels such as Antonio Marras, Daniela Gregis and Dries Van Noten.

GALLERY

Location:

Forte dei Marmi, Italy

Established:

1989

Brands to look out for:

Antonio Marras, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Emilio Pucci, Jil Sander, Vionnet

About the store:

The fashionable Tuscan seaside town of Forte Dei Marmi is home not only to a host of exclusive boutiques, but also to Giorgio Armani himself. Gallery sits in the centre of the town and offers the best in directional luxury fashion.

GAUDENZI

Location:

Riccione, Italy

Established:

1976

Brands to look out for:

Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Casadei, Céline, Dries Van Noten, Dsquared2, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Moncler, Tod's, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent

About the store:

Giovanna Gaudenzi began her journey in fashion retail with a single small shop. As the business grew season by season, she used her inimitable knowledge and experience to expand into two more stores. The boutiques, which host numerous events throughout the year, have become a haven for lovers of avant-garde fashion

GENTE ROMA

Location:

Rome, Italy

Established:

1982

Brands to look out for:

Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo.

About the store:

A hard-hitting strategy of being the first to bring luxe labels such as Prada and Dolce & Gabbana to Rome’s fashion-hungry residents has paid off for Gente Roma. The group has built up a network of boutiques renowned for their elegance and exclusivity.

IVO MILAN

Location:

Padova, Italy

Established:

1896

Brands to look out for:

Boboutic, Comme des Garçons, Junya Watanabe, Sacai

About the store:

This family-owned boutique is located in the oldest building in Padova, a glorious Romanesque house that dates back to 1,000BC. But this is no staid shop for the conservative customer: nothing here is mass-produced and everything has authentic artistic value.

JULIAN FASHION

Location:

Milano Marittima, Italy

Established:

1958

Brands to look out for:

Dolce & Gabbana, Junya Watanabe, Rick Owens, Stella McCartney, Sergio Rossi, Giuseppe Zanotti

About the store:

Julian Fashion has built its reputation not by following the fluctuations of fashion, but by ignoring them. It maintains a direct link to its heritage and stocks only the most prestigious brands. The boutique is divided into three outlets for womenswear, menswear and children’s clothes.

LOSCHI

Location:

Treviso, Italy

Established:

1950

Brands to look out for:

Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler, Moncler and DSQUARED2

About the store:

This is luxury-shopping heaven - with a friendly face. Amid the rails of classic designer labels, Italian stalwarts and capsule avant-garde collections, the family-run boutique still manages to maintain its own brand of lovable charm.

MANTOVANI

Location:

San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy

Established:

1955

Brands to look out for:

Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Dsquared2, Moncler, Bruno Cuccinelli, Etro, Stone Island, Tod's, Ermenegildo Zegna

About the store:

Since the first store opened, a string of Mantovani boutiques have popped up in the ancient town centre of San Giovanni Valdarno. Each store is housed in a beautiful Renaissance building and offers a sophisticated collection of international and emerging brands, as well as a personal styling service.

NIDA

Location:

Caserta, Italy

Established:

1965

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Fendi , Stella McCartney, Balenciaga, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Moncler, Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch

About the store:

‘Serious frivolity’ is the philosophy behind this boutique, which is inspired by Jackie Kennedy and aimed at women with character who are not afraid to express their personal style. Nida offers contemporary and luxury brands with friendly, personal service.

NIKE - VIA VERDI

Location:

Mantova, Italy

Established:

1987

Brands to look out for:

Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Drumhor, Herno, K-Way, Rick Owens, Golden Goose, Dsquared2

About the store:

‘Walking through Mantova is like leafing through a book on the development of Italian style,’ wrote Olivier Bernier in The New York Times. This is, in large part, down to the Bernardelli retail family, who own this heritage boutique offering contemporary Italian tailoring.

O'

Location:

Parma, Italy

Established:

1996

Brands to look out for:

Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Chloè, Salvatore Ferragamo, Proenza Schouler, Burberry, Mulberry, Longchamp, Vivienne Westwood, Fendi, Acne, Carven, Peter Pilotto

About the store:

O’ was founded by Giordano Ollari with the aim of introducing cutting-edge designers to residents of the small Italian city of Parma. The boutique’s six shops maintain their relevance by constantly restyling their interior design and creating varied ambiences through music and fragrance.

PARISI

Location:

Taormina, Italy

Established:

1919

Brands to look out for:

Missoni, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Dsquared2, Fay,Tod’s, Hogan, Moncler, Dolce & Gabanna, Burberry

About the store:

Parisi’s history starts when in 1920’s the young tailor Salvatore Parisi opened an atelier in Taormina. Famed for its elegance and style, the tailor’s shop soon became a business and he opened a boutique on Corso Umberto I. For three generations afterwards, Parisi has mixed modernity and tradition in its own characteristic way. Now counting 6 luxurious boutiques and a splendid restaurant, the spaces are a fusion of experimental architecture in the monumental, historic buildings. Today, Parisi-Taormina is synonymous with luxury, dedicated to men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, accessories, childrens’ wear and jeans, with a careful selection of the best Italian and international brands.

PENELOPE

Location:

Brescia, Italy

Established:

1970

Brands to look out for:

3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte

About the store:

Owner of Penelope, Roberta Valentini says her boutique is an evolving project, the identity of which is never completely secured. By buying in products way in advance, and only allowing the crème de la crème in luxury collections to grace her clothing rails, Roberta has ensured that Brescia-based Penelope is the home of early bird trends. According to her, she simply 'knows what is to come.'

POMPOSI

Location:

Voghera, Italy

Established:

1970

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Prada, Dolce&Gabbana, Moncler, Cucinelli, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Saint Laurent, Céline, Balenciaga, Fendi, Tod's, Stella McCartney, Polo Ralph Laurent, Moncler Gamme Rouge, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Burberry, Mulberry, Lanvin, Stone Island, J Brand

About the store:

Olga and Piero Pomposi openend their namesake boutique in the historical textile town of Voghera. Dedicating Pomposi to high-fashion, they focused on French ready-to-wear brands at first, quickly adding Italian household names to their roster. Today, with a radically refurbished interior, Pomposi has built a reputation for its mix of avant-garde yet wearable clothing.

POZZILEI

Location:

Treviglio, Italy

Established:

1980

Brands to look out for:

Nightmarket, Peter Pilotto, MSGM, Forte Forte, Edun, Paola Cademartori, Sigerson Morrison, Marco Bologna, Golden Goose, Ash, Drycleanonly, Nude, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Isabel Marant, Chloé, Kenzo

About the store:

In 1980, when Italian fashion was on the ascent, Pozzilei established its roots in the Italian town of Treviglio, Lombardy. Boasting a total of 5 shops today, Pozzilei offers its clientele a range of clothing, shoes and accessories with a strong international influence, answering the contemporary need for a tailored total look.

POZZIUOMO

Location:

Treviglio, Italy

Established:

1980

Brands to look out for:

Nightmarket, Peter Pilotto, MSGM, Forte Forte, Edun, Paola Cademartori, Sigerson Morrison, Marco Bologna, Golden Goose, Ash, Drycleanonly, Nude, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Givenchy, Proenza Schouler, Isabel Marant, Chloé, Kenzo

About the store:

In 1980, when Italian fashion was on the ascent, Pozzilei established its roots in the Italian town of Treviglio, Lombardy. Boasting a total of 5 shops today, Pozzilei offers its clientele a range of men's clothing, shoes and accessories with a strong international influence, answering the contemporary need for a tailored total look.

RUSSO CAPRI

Location:

Capri, Italy

Established:

1968

Brands to look out for:

Givenchy, Marni, Jimmy Choo, Casadei, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, Dsquared2, Chloé, See by Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Pollini, Blumarine.

About the store:

Antonino Russo opened Via Vittorio Emanuele “PRIMO EMPORIO” in 1868, a boutique selling imported clothes from England and produced from Neapolitan’s master craftsmen. It was an unprecedented success. Nowadays Russo Capri’s Group of 15 boutiques has a restaurant in Via Camerelle named “EDODE”, one of the most glamorous restaurants on Capri’s island. All Russo’s boutiques are situated in Capri’s principal roads and offer the very best international fashion for men and women. Sartoria Caprese, the tailoring shop, is situated in the famous Capri’s square. From the beginning, the heart of the company lies in the intuitive skills and love for the beautiful products that are offered.

SEGRETO

Location:

Ferrara, Italy

Established:

1979

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Balenciaga, Ermanno Scervino, Belstaff, Moncler

About the store:

When Segreto opened its doors in 1979, it brought together the most fashionable luxury brands in fashion in a prestigious location at the heart of Ferrara. Owners Claudio and Anna Travagli renovated and expanded the store in 2001, transforming it into an eclectic space that blends modern architecture and technology with the excavated ancient writings dating from the 13th century that are reminiscent of the building’s history.

SIMEONE

Location:

Crema, Italy

Established:

2005

Brands to look out for:

3.1 Phillip Lim, Chloé , Marc Jacobs, Vanessa Bruno

About the store:

Having previously worked in movie direction, fashion photography and styling, owners Alessio Bolzoni and Luca Simeone were able to bring an inspired vision to their quirky fashion boutique, Simeone. Positioned in the heart of Crema in northern Italy, the womenswear-turned-unisex store offers a range of high-end designers alongside more experimental, directional labels and diffusion lines. Pieces are displayed immaculately yet casually on hanging hooks and rails, whilst an exceptional range of perfumes and scents line the back wall.

SOCIETE ANONYME

Location:

Florence, Italy

Established:

1988

Brands to look out for:

b Store, Comme des Garcons, Surface to Air, YMC

About the store:

Societe Anonyme is a conceptual boutique where the worlds of art, fashion, music and design collide. Born in 1988, the boutique started out as a workshop-come-store for owner Massimiliano Gianelli to vent his creativity. Influenced by his travels to New York and European cities, Societe Anonyme evolved into an experimental haven, reflecting a bohemian attitude and playing host to a unique collection of labels with a preference towards Japanese, Swedish and Belgian designers. Combining new designers with more established labels, it captures creativity unaffected by commercial conventions.

SPINNAKER 101

Location:

Alassio, Italy

Established:

1976

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Brunello Cucinelli, Fendi, Tod's, Ferragamo

About the store:

Founder of Spinnaker, Lorenza Betti, opened the first boutique in the seventies in the coastal town of Alassio, Italy. Today Spinnaker represents one of the most fashionable names in Italian luxury retailing, with 14 stores between Portofino, Alassio and San Remo, all prefaced by the Ligurian sea. Betti says that his boutiques are 'like a stage where luxury fashion is the guest of honour', and where the store's façade, the customer and the buying choices all influence and reflect each other.

SPINNAKER 141

Location:

San Remo, Italy

Established:

2011

Brands to look out for:

Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Scervino, Brunello Cuccinelli, Tom Ford, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hervé Léger, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloé, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Fay, Moncler, Armani, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Giambattista Valli, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent

About the store:

Spinnaker Sanremo is the ultimate luxury multi-brand boutique of the Spinnaker group. Sanremo, close to the French border, is famous for its Music Festival and is also one of the best Italian shopping areas of the Côte d'Azur. Spinnaker 141, located just 50 metres from the famous Ariston Theatre, is the must-visit address for international customers looking for the finest Italian and international luxury fashion.

STEFANIA MODE

Location:

Trapani, Italy

Established:

1971

Brands to look out for:

Armani, Balenciaga, Burberry, Chloé, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Givenchy, Maison Martin Margiela, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Missoni, Mulberry, Bjorg , Moncler Gamme Rouge, Stella McCartney, Tod's, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf

About the store:

Founded in 1971 in Trapani, Stefania Mode boasts 4 separate stores within the town’s historic center. The most recently opened boutique on the Via Torrearsa is a must-see. Serving also as an exhibition area, it's spread over three floors of a historic 19th century building, preserving its spirit of opulence and playful materials while adding structural and architectural lines. Multiple prestigious brands are key to Stefania Mode’s success: a collection of exclusive lines and new designers. Always searching for creativity, the boutique’s ability to listen and react to the market’s quickly changing demands has resulted in Stefania Mode attracting both national and international customers.

TASSINARI

Location:

Bologna, Italy

Established:

1986

Brands to look out for:

Maison Martin Margiela, Alberto Fasciani, Marsèll, Officine Créative, Golden Goose, Guiseppe Zanotti, Michel Vivien, Car Shoe, Church's, Jean Michel Cazabat, Stella McCartney, Pierre Hardy, Chloé, Santoni, Sartore, Henderson, Premiata, Tricker's, Rocco P, Lanvin, Paul Smith, N.D.C.

About the store:

Roberto Tassinari opened Tassinari shoes in 1986 after the success of a clothing boutique. Originally a menswear boutique, he started to sell shoes to complete the look of his clients outfits, then later selling shoes for women. Now Tassinari is a luxury shoe boutique housing shoes to meet all different personalities, male and female. The store’s architecture was one of the first in the city of Bologna to have a minimal design with concrete details and wood panels, set in the bohemian area. The space is divided into two ‘mirror’ lounges, one for ladies and men. Roberto believes that the shoe- world is very romantic, full of craftsmanship and offers exclusive collaborations for Tassinari.

TESSABIT

Location:

Como, Italy

Established:

1953

Brands to look out for:

Gucci, Fendi, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Dolce&Gabbana, Givenchy, Moncler, Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint Laurent

About the store:

An iconic fixture of the picture-perfect celebrity haven of Como, Italy, Tessabit is a high-end boutique that has been at the cutting edge of luxury fashion since its inception. Founded and operated by the Molteni family for over five decades, the philosophy behind Tessabit from the outset has been to provide high quality clothing and accessories from around the globe. With 11 stores sited throughout the city and all set against the stunning natural backdrop of Lake Como, the Molteni family continues to showcase and deliver the best in contemporary fashion, from cult and emerging labels to renowned designer lines.

TWIST'N'SCOUT - PALEARI ONLINE STORE

Location:

Milan, Italy

Established:

1940

Brands to look out for:

Dsquared2, Fay, Givenchy, Love Moschino, M Missoni, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, McQ Alexander McQueen, MSGM, Neil Barret, Paul Smith, Pierre Balmain, Red Valentino, Sportmax, See by Chloé, Z Zegna

About the store:

Originally established as a high-end fabric emporium in the 40's, today Paleari is a multibrand boutique hosting established Italian labels and contemporary international designers. Still owned and operated by the same family, the store offers a diverse mix of clothing and accessories catering to the population of Milan and their unfaltering love of high-end fashion. They encourage their extensive clientèle to stay ahead of the fashion game and provide a sleek and polished neutral interior that perfectly reflects the calibre of its collections. Twist'n'Scout is Paleari online store.

WOK

Location:

Milan, Italy

Established:

2007

Brands to look out for:

Woolen Mills, A.P.C., Our Legacy, Common Project, Trickers, Opening Ceremony, MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela, Kokon To Zai, Pam, Retrosuperfuture

About the store:

Near the lively cobbled market streets of the Navigli canal lies Wok, the brainchild of Federica Zambon and Simona Citarella. Fascinated by fashion and art in equal measure, the Milan-based duo originally conceived Wok as a concept store, bringing the most contemporary in art and design to the forefront and hosting a mix of avant-garde designers such as Arielle De Pinto and the conceptual German twosome Anntian. Regular hot news and collaborations, such as the partnership with quirky London-based gallery Jaguar Shoes, ensure that Wok is the number one destination for a variety of high-end fashion as well as for unique, carefully bought artwork.