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TAD Concept Store

Published: April 28, 2010Posted in: FAVORITE PLACES/THINGS, gifts and home, storesTags:

TAD concept store is a place you must put on your must go to stores in Milan. You can find things for your home, gifts, clothes and everything in between. Rolls of fabric. big ottomans, vases, candles, bed linens, bags and on and on. All on sale up to 70% off. So you can buy a huge hang made glass vase for 50 euro from over 200. There are three floors of minimalist, high design objects from furniture to small accessories.

Apparently there is also one in Rome, but definitely go here in Milan, and go often because the inventory is constantly changing!

Design Stores Milan

Published: April 16, 2010Posted in: fashion, storesTags:

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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Queste Stanze store

Published: April 9, 2010Posted in: storesTags:

As the 2010 Salone del Mobile begins next week, take some time to visit some of Milan’s high design, contemporary, or unusual stores before the city grows by the masses.

One interesting concept store was opened in 2008 by Massimiliano Scavia who decided to turn rooms of his house into a sort of exhibition space where all things are constantly changing and for sale. Unusual items are mixed with antique pieces, furniture and accessories all chosen by Massimiliano himself. They are presented in real life situation so you don’t have to visualize what it would look like in your own home- it’s all right there.

A bit eccentric and fun, this is a store atypical from the standard shopping experience.

Hours by appointment: 0254107639 questestanze@gmail.com

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Party World!

Published: February 28, 2010Posted in: storesTags:

For all things birthday, head to party world! They have everything from streamers to party favors to helium balloons and candles.

For a child’s birthday- you can find the invitation to goody bags and all the contents, and they come in themes like cinderella and barbie to superheros. But its not just a shop for children. They have happy birthday banners, pinatas, themes for the 18th/30th/40th/50th birthday, or graduation, weddings…. any event that involves a party, you can find something to decorate and help you celebrate!

So for the next event, you know where to go in Milan!

Address: Via Volta,15

westend

Published: February 7, 2010Posted in: storesTags:

This is the perfect store to find a gift for a friend or something to make your home more beautiful. They sell everything from plates and glasses to a small selection of clothes. Priced right, nothing is extravagant, but everything is of hight quality and really beautiful.

This is a store that you can peruse for a while and a place you would want to return to often to see what new things they are selling. Make this a stop when you plan an afternoon of shopping or when you are looking for perhaps something to make your home more beautiful on valentines day!

Address: Via Vicenza Monti, 41

Giocheria

Published: January 31, 2010Posted in: storesTags:

Looking for a toy store in Milano? This place is like the Toys R Us or KB Toy store of Italy, but nicer, cleaner and more enjoyable. Locations are all over Milano, so check the website for the nearest location to you (the picture is from the one north of Cadorna on Via Monti).

You can find everything from a present for a small child to a game for your next sunday afternoon. So perhaps stop by and buy a game not just for a child you have or know, but also for yourself. Extend your next dinner party with something else to do after dinner besides just drinking!

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Container Home Store

Published: January 25, 2010Posted in: storesTags:

Think Ikea prices with more unique things and you get the Container Store. You will find the store around the corner from the main entrance of Cadorna. This place has everything from flowers and candles to kitchen appliances, storage bins, bathroom needs, home accessories and quite frankly anyhing for your home.

You can buy everything from a gift for a friend to a card and the wrapping paper you wrap it in. Or anything to decorate or fill you home. The prices are between inexpensive and cheap and a place to stop before you take the trek to Ikea or any other discount store outside of the city.

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Via Leopardi, 7

Tel: 02 48017581

More Outlets in Milan

Published: December 14, 2009Posted in: storesTags:

On a previous entry, Il Salvagente was reviewed as were some outlets outside of Milan. Here are some places inside the city- easily accessed by public transportation.

D Magazine

Located right on Via Montenapoleone, the shop is narrow but filled with bargains from the biggest names in fashion.

Via Montenapoleone 26
Phone: +39 0331 7600 6027

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Basement

This store is not visible from the street. You have to walk through the parking lot of 15 Via Senato and down the steep stairs to your right where you will see a small sign. The store is not big, but has deep discounts and if you are lucky, you will find something great.

Via Senato 15
Phone: +39 02 763 17913

Vestistock

A little east of the city, but you will find a huge array of designer clothes, shoes and accessories. ]

viale Romagna, 19

Phone 027490502

Diffusione Tessile

For all things MaxMara. This outlet carries all the labels from MaxMara to Maxsport.

Filati 6, Galleria San Carlo

Phone 0276000829

Emporio Isola

Near the RAI TV studios, this place carries everything from trendy to formal.

via Prina, 11

Phone 023491040

Live Llara NATIVE store

Published: November 11, 2009Posted in: gifts and home, storesTags:

It is coming to be that time of the year again. The time to start thinking about shopping for others and the time when all the holiday parties begin.

Live llara on the Naviglio Grande is a perfect store to by a hostess present or quite frankly a gift for any occasion. They have everything from from glasses and cappuccino machines to jewelry and candles. It is a store where you can browse for hours and can find something for everyone, at all price ranges.

The store is open late, so stop in before dinner on the navigli or anytime during the week. It is a great store to find a gift, or to buy things for your home.

Address: Alzaia naviglio Grande, 36/38

Tel: 02 83 73 677
Hours: 10:30-23:00 / 10:30-23:00 (Sat/Sun)
Monday closed
Website: www.livellara.it

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.

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