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Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
Milan is increasingly giving Paris a run for its money as the nerve
center of chic — with sky-high prices to match its exclusive retail
offerings. In the city's Duomo area, on the Via Monte Napoleone, Via della
Spiga and in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, you'll find elegant boutiques
and posh cafés housed in romantic Victorian-era buildings. Elaborate
displays make window shopping here an event in itself, especially during
major fashion shows. In addition to the usual names in fine fashion, the
area also is home to La Rinascente, Milan's most popular department store; 9
Peck, a renowned gourmet food store; and Provera, a favorite for its vintage
wine selection. If you're not inclined to spend, you can get an eyeful of
well-heeled Italians casually modeling the latest fashions.
Milan Shopping News:
Hotel Mediolanum Milan 05/08/2009
This contemporary, 4-star hotel is situated in the heart of Milan, between the main train station and Porta Venezia, and close to the beautiful public garden and Piazza Della Repubblica.
Due to the hotel's privileged location close to the ...
Starhotels Ritz Milan 28/03/2009
Recently renovated, Starhotels Ritz is a highly charming property set in the heart of Milan and located in a contemporary building ideal for both tourists and business travellers.
Close to the renowned and exclusive shopping area of Corso Buenos ...
Lake Como Day Trip from Milan 28/03/2009
Explore scenic Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. The fashionable lakeside town of Como is just a short drive from Milan, surrounded by snowcapped mountains. After spending time shopping and dining in Como, you'll ...
Emirates flies non-stop to Milan 17/12/2008
From 1st January 2009 Emirates Airlines flies twice daily, non-stop to Milan.
Italy's undisputed city of pleasure, Milan has something for every visitor. Watch the passing parade over a coffee, shop for designer clothes along cobbled streets or ...
Starhotels Ritz Milan 15/11/2008
Recently renovated, Starhotels Ritz is a highly charming property set in the heart of Milan and located in a contemporary building ideal for both tourists and business travellers.
Close to the renowned and exclusive shopping area of Corso Buenos ...
Car Shoe
Opens New Milan Flagship
One of Italy's most dynamic brands, Car Shoe, has opened a tony new Milan
flagship, underlining the ambitions of its owner, the Prada Group, for the
label. More... |
Private Tour: Milan Half-Day Shopping Tour
Discover the world of fashion in the capital of glamor and style, Milan. If you love fashion and shopping, this tour is for you! You will visit some of the top designer houses in Milan, accompanied by an expert who can offer you valuable shopping and style tips.
Whether you want to update your wardrobe or totally reinvent your look, you'll get a head start on next season's fashions by taking this morning or afternoon tour. You can decide which boutiques you'd like to visit, or you can leave it up to your expert guide. Please note, this is an in-depth introduction to Milan's top fashion houses. The tour does not include discount shopping outlets.
This in-depth, hassle-free private tour is hosted by an English-speaking guide. Please list any special interests you have at the time of booking to alert your guide, so that he or she can prepare for your private tour. |
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This issue of Videofashion is our first look at Milan for Autumn / Winter. We
take a shopping tour of some of Milan’s best addresses with ... all » shoe scion
James Ferragamo. Tomas Maier at Bottega Veneta shows that beautiful luxury is
best served logo-free. Donatella Versace reaches new creative levels for
Autumn/Winter. At Marni Consuelo Castiglioni made “plainness” seem positively
chic; Miuccia Prada said arrivederci to “ladylike” and introduced a new urban
sauvage that was simultaneously sexy and serious. Plus, find out why Mariacarla
Boscono, one of our favorite brunettes, went platinum this season!
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Most popular Hotels in Milan
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The Chedi Milan Hotel 
Reflecting the true spirit of Italy, The Chedi, Milan is geared to discerning
guests with a penchant for discreet service and gracious hospitality.
This hotel combines modern and stylish city living with renowned cultural and
historical attractions. Just a short taxi ride from the vibrant financial
district and in close proximity to excellent transport links, this is the ideal
spot for a short or longer stay. Benefit from the impressive and diverse meeting
facilities and conduct business in a chic and comfortable setting.
Alternatively, venture out and discover the array of attractions in the
vicinity. Take a trip to the Gallery of Modern Art, San Siro or the Parco
Sempioni among others.
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Luxury hotels in Milan
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| Car Shoe Opens New Milan Flagship
One
of Italy's most dynamic brands, Car Shoe, has opened a tony new Milan
flagship, underlining the ambitions of its owner, the Prada Group, for the
label.
Car Shoe actually shifted its global flagship down the street in one of
Milan's key luxury shopping arteries, transferring the boutique from number
50 Via della Spiga to number 1.
Designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, the new space employs precious
materials throughout. Briarwood, alcantara and leather are used, as are
chromium plating and boiserie, suggesting the ambience of a luxury auto in a
clever example of modern sobriety.
Baciocchi is the Italian architect who has been designing Prada and Miu
Miu stores since 1982, and has created spaces for shoemaker Church,
watchmaker Girard Perregeaux and yachting specialist Spinnaker.
Founded in 1963 by artisan Gianni Mostile, who shared a passion for both
racecars and hand-made shoes, Car Shoe is best known for its signature
moccasin whose sole boasts tiny rubber nubs. The inventive footwear even
earned a patent from the Italian Ministry of Industry and Trade and a
following among powerful men known as style icons - Giovanni Agnelli, JFK
and Roberto Rossellini, to name three.
Prada acquired control of Car Shoe in 2001, opening flagship stores in
Milan and Capri in the next two years and introduced the line into over 200
major boutiques internationally. Spring-summer 2004 saw the launch of its
first bag collections.
Its classical driving shoe is now available in a wide range of colours
and leathers, and even in a new children's collection.
Under Prada's control, Car Shoe has enjoyed excellent sales growth. Its
2005 turnover of 17 million euros ($21 million) represented a remarkable
180% surge in sales from 6 million euros ($7.5 million) in 2004.
The label is planning more store openings in Italy in the short term and
in Europe and New York in the medium term, while considering opportunities
in emerging markets. It should. A recent tour of markets in Beijing by FWD
confirmed that Car Shoe is one of the half dozen most copied labels in the
Chinese capital. |
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