Shopping in Milan. Outlets and boutiques in Milan

Shops and boutiques in Milan

Milan is one of the world's fashion capitals. Living in a mild Mediterranean climate, close to the sea, among vineyards or surrounded by monuments of architecture from different centuries, it is impossible not to create wonderful things.

Milan attracts a huge number of shopaholics during the sales seasons. But even in less “hot” times, the goods of Italian brands are one third cheaper here than in Russia. The choice of fashionable items is beyond praise.

Luxury shopping

  • The Vittorio Emmanuele II Gallery connects Piazza Duomo and La Scala. The most beautiful piece of architecture was built under the patronage of King Vittorio Emmanuele II of Italy. Here are rows of boutiques of the most luxurious brands. You can take a break from shopping in one of the many famous restaurants or cafes. If you're lucky, you can get to a concert or fashion exhibition, which are not uncommon here. Not far from the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II in the open air, right on the streets of the city, there are shows of Milan Fashion Week.
  • La Rinascente is located at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. This huge building is completely dedicated to the "main" department store in Milan. Everything is here!
  • Ferrari store - Scuderia's signature store on Piazza del Liberty, dazzling with traditional red. A great place to buy gifts. Do not forget about the signature uniforms of the Inter and Milan clubs, which are best purchased in the area. The Chinese counterfeit can be found in any market..
  • Pinocchio is a shop on Via Tommaso Grossi where you can buy traditional Italian souvenirs, especially wooden figurines of a boy with a long nose.
  • Fashion Square is located to the northeast within walking distance of the Duomo, between Via Monte Napoleone, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Alessandro Monzoni and Via della Spiga. Stroll along the central streets of the city, satisfy your craving for aesthetics from contemplating the architecture of celebrity residential buildings and expensive showcases of Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Versace, Valentino, Bucellati, etc., and if your wallet holds up, you can buy clothes, shoes, accessories or something from antiques. There are also many exhibitions of fashionable furniture and decor objects..

Italian bohemian style

  • Via Brera and via Madonnina are also easily accessible on foot from the Duomo. The area of ​​Milan artists, students, journalists is often called “Milan's Montmartre.” Goods can be purchased here corresponding to the style of creative personalities - paintings, hand-made gizmos, antiques, original clothes. Here, for example, there is a boutique of Patricia Pasetto, absolutely individual and in no way oriented to trends. You can relax in iconic cafes.
  • Navigli is a very interesting flea market located along the embankment of the eponymous canal, open on the last Sunday of every month. On other days, it is interesting to visit numerous shops, cafes and ateliers in search of unique things.

Outlets

There are many of them in the vicinity of Milan, which are very popular with tourists. Serravalle is the most popular, with about 200 stores. Offers products of last year's collections or even the outgoing year of luxury and casual brands, sportswear. Products for men are presented wider than in most shopping centers. It has everything you need for comfortable shopping, including a tailor shop.

Photos of Milan shops