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Design Stores Milan

Published: April 16, 2010Posted in: fashion, storesTags:
Design Stores Milan

As the Salone del Mobile winds down this weekend, make sure you visit Zona Tortona and some of the galleries and exhibits that are going on around the whole area. There are events all over the city from Triennale to the Brera district to Fiera Milano. It is an exciting time jammed with people.

But if you are looking to shop furniture and want some established places in Milan, FLOS and KARTELL are two must visit places in the city.

FLOS was founded in 1962 by Dino Gavina and Cesare Cassina, in a vision to produce modern lighting. It has since grown to an international success and some of the most pretigious designers in the world are designing exclusively for their line. Their show room is Milan is pretty unique.

KARTELL on the other hand uses “Made in Italy” as its inspiration to create high design furniture using new materials.

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Jimmy Choo for H&M

Published: November 9, 2009Posted in: fashion, storesTags:

If you are into fashion at all (most likely you are living in Milano), you must have heard that Jimmy Choo is designing a line for H&M. In the past, H&M has had collaborations with designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Victor & Rolf, Roberto Cavalli, and the infamous Madonna.

However, this will be the first time that H&M has linked with an accessories brand when Jimmy Choo will launch it’s own line of shoes, with clothes and accessories to match on November 14th. Crystal, studs, animal prints and glitter is rumored to be the theme and not to be missed if you know anything about the famed shoe designer.
Opening in only 200 stores worldwide, H&M here in Milano will showcase this collection starting Saturday November 14th. Call ahead to see if your H&M will be carrying the brand. And be prepared to wait in line.

Greg Mens clothing Store

Published: October 18, 2009Posted in: fashion, storesTags:

Shopping is what Milan is known for. But here is a place for men to go when their girlfriend or wife is scouring the city, or maybe here is a place for you women to pick up a present for a man in your life.
This store sells something in the lines of “Urban casual.” Trendy clothes from jeans to weekend attire. Not conservative in the least. In the small store, they have a great selection of cool, stylish clothes for men.

Address: Viale Monte Nero, 59

Dolce & Gabbana Martini Bar

Published: October 2, 2009Posted in: aperitivo, bar, fashionTags:

It is quite obvious that here in Milan, designers are creating a lifestyle brand. From bars (list of designer-owned bars in Milan) to hotels (Armani Hotel and Bulgari Hotel) to clubs and restaurants and on and on. Its less about the $2000 jacket and more about the $2000 jacket and the life you live wearing that jacket. From Cavalli to Gucci to Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, they all have more than just a store here in Milan. Proving that opulence and high fashion comes in many different venues.
So while you are shopping the fashion district or downtown or quite frankly, anywhere in the vicinity, you must stop at Dolce & Gabbana’s Martini Bar for a drink or aperitivi. Enter through the menswear boutique on Corse Venezia, or enter through the garden on the side, but make sure you make your way to the glassed in room in the back. Sit and enjoy a cappuccino, an inspired Martini or stay for lunch with a friend.

The thing about this bar is that the waitstaff are friendly which proves that just because it is cool doesn’t mean it has to be snobby. The slick, black and red, lacquered styled interior is beautiful and the glass room is a really enjoyable environment to be in. You don’t mind staying for hours, and they don’t rush you (which is what makes Italian restaurants/bars great in the first place).

As the name suggests, you must at some visit order one of their martini’s, the list is short, but they offer all the classics plus some! This bar is cool and worth a visit !

15 Corso Venezia

Tel.: 0276011154

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il salvagente outlet in Milano

Published: September 28, 2009Posted in: FAVORITE PLACES/THINGS, fashion, storesTags:

If you have been to the outlets outside of Milano, you realize how people can be so well dressed and afford to have money left over to live. Italy is known for it’s outlets and some even come just for the shopping, but sometimes you don’t have the time to go so far, especially if you may come back empty handed. Outlet shopping is so hit or miss that its nice to have places in your backyard.

Since 1978 Il Salvagente has been selling designer clothes to the Milanese and visitors of the city. West of Porta Romana, it is easily accessible by public transportation, so you can stop by during your lunch break or on the way home.

This outlet doesn’t just sell designer clothes, it sells designer clothes that you would want to wear and clothing that you can’t believe they are selling at that price. From Prada to Pucci, so many high designers are here at half price or less. There are not many shoes, but they have a whole back room of jeans and the front room is dedicated to high fashion.

For a dress to a black tie event or a skirt for work, you can find it here. Like all, it’s hit or miss, but when you hit it, it will make your day!

www.salvagentemilano.it

Address: via fratelli Bronzetti, 16

Tel: 02 76 11 03 28

Designer owned bars in Milano

Published: September 25, 2009Posted in: aperitivo, bar, fashion, restaurantTags:

In leu of fashion week, stop by one of the fashion designer-owner bars here in Milano. Each bar is as true to the designer himself- Armani Cafe is purely understated but posh and elegant in white to D&G’s ostentatious Gold that is as over the top as the designers themselves.
Roberto Cavalli’s Just Cavalli Cafe
Address: Via L.Camoens
Telephone: (0)2 311 817

Dolce & Gabanna’s Gold

Address: Via Carlo Poerio
Tel: 02 75 777 71

Website


Dolce & Gabanna’s Martini Bar

Address: 15 Corso Venezia

Tel: 02/7602-8485

Giogio Armani’s Armani Cafe

Address: Via Croce Rossa, 2
Website

Diesel’s Circle

Address: Via Enrico Stendhal 36 (Via Andrea Solari)

Tel: 02-42-293-745

So this weekend, try one at least, or stop by one of the following and you are bound to spot a celeb who is in town…
Nobu

Address: Via Gastone Pisoni 1
Tel: 02 72318645

Website

Bulgari garden bar or restaurant

Address: Via Privata Fratelli Gabba, 7/b
Tel: 02 805 8051

Corso Como garden bar or restaurant
Address: Corso Como 10
Tel: 02 2901 3581

Ennji Store

Published: September 23, 2009Posted in: FAVORITE PLACES/THINGS, fashion, jewelry, storesTags:

There are some places that you come across that you either want to immediately tell all your friends about or you want to keep for yourself in order to not overexpose it. This is one of those places.

Right up the road from Porta Genova station, Ennji is a small store easy to walk past, but if you are window browsing, it’s a definite place you would stop into. The store is a small space, but it is packed with things, from fun jewelry to bags to clothes, and so you can browse for a while. Everything is one of a kind, which means that there is only one of each style of clothing, making hundred of options, but if it is not your size, too bad and move on.

The price range is more than reasonable. Sweaters at 45 euro, dresses at 90 euro, leather jackets at 200 euro. All price ranges, but most items are in the 45-90 price range which making shopping so much more fun.

Not much else is better than finding a store with cool one of a kind clothing at prices that you get at mass produced stores like Zara.

So next time you are around Porta Genova, stop by and take a look.

WEBSITE

No credit cards accepted. Cash or Bancomat.

Address:

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Upcoming: Milano Fashion week

Published: September 21, 2009Posted in: culture, fashionTags:



NYC Fashion week wrapped up in the Big Apple only to be followed by the much anticipated and highly respected shows here in Milano. The Spring/Summer 2010 women’s shows in Milano have been awaited by the fashion world, most likely will not disappoint, and go from 23-30 of September. From Gucci to Armani, to Dolce & Gabanna, all the top fashion houses will put on a show that we all wish we could attend.

Although all the shows are invite only, it is still fun to go downtown, sit at a cafe on Via Della Spiga with your cappuccino and people watch for hours. Certainly you will see some of the best dressed, strangest and most self admired people walking through the streets. All what makes people watching fun!

Milano Fashion Chamber: Website

Milano Vende Moda at Milano City : Website

image taken from Armani Fall 2009 collection in Milano

Rinascente Design Supermarket.

Published: August 9, 2009Posted in: FAVORITE PLACES/THINGS, fashion, gifts and home, storesTags:

Rinascente really outdid itself this time around. The department store itself is one amazing place where it epitomizes the high fashion and luxury that Milan stands for. But the opening of the Design Supermarket in la Rinascente flagship store next to the Duomo, will make you once again impressed with the store. Walk through the perfume section, past Tom Ford and under Loius Vuitton and directly to the escalator that will bring you down, and get ready to be awed.

The space is absolutely beautiful and the inventory is equally so. You can browse here for hours. From the fashion and architecture books through the isles of high design home goods to the side rooms specific to a theme, this “supermarket’ is amazing. Give yourself a while to really appreciate all that is there and take some time to just browse.

Many of the quirky things from the upstairs has moved down here, and so there are things for everyone at every price range. Stop quickly for a coffee in the center café or a quick bite in between shopping.

Design Supermarket at La Rinascente

Piazza Duomo
tel. +39 02 88521

Outlet Shopping near Milano

Published: July 23, 2009Posted in: Day Trips, fashion, gifts and home, storesTags:

It is sale season in Milano as everyone knows, and most stores are offering their inventory at 50% off. But this years sales are coming to the end which means stores full of inventory thats been picked over and left with sizes that just don’t fit.

As you get ready for August vacation and you still need summer clothes, perhaps head to one of the outlet malls out of the city for new options and even cheaper prices. They may be last season, but if you buy right, no one will know the difference.

Serravalle Designer Outlet : They claim to be Europe’s largest and Italy’s leading shopping mall.

Address: Via della Moda, 1 15069 Serravalle Scrivia (AL)
Tel: + 39 0143 60 90 00


Fidenza Village : 90 Boutiques at up to 70% off. This place is a true outlet, cheap prices and definitely worth the trip.
Address: Via San Michele Campagna 43036 Fidenza (Parma)
Foxtown outlets : Actually over the border in Switzerland, but only about 1 1/2 hours away. Over 130 stores at 30-70% off. But in reality, its not cheap and definitely not the best option.
Address: Via A. Maspoli 18 CH-6850 Mendrisio
Tel: +41 (0)848 828 888

The Mall : Not close to Milano- Outside of Florence actually- but if you want deigner, this outlet is awesome. Give yourself enough time to drive to Prada nearby.
Address: 8 Via Europa, Leccio Reggello
Tel: 39-055-833-1300

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