The best fashion and gift stores Sardinia

La Rinascente is the equivalent of Galeries Lafayette. A veritable temple of consumption in Cagliari, you will find all the major brands of the moment, as well as the most confidential ones that are making the news in Italy. The setting resembles that of any department store in the world: wide aisles, racks and "corners", almost blinding lighting. You can find handbags, designer accessories, men's and women's fashion, make-up... A must to visit between two purchases: the elegant Niu café, which overlooks the sea.

A large store of clothing, accessories and objects for the house.

Fashion man, woman and child, perfumery and cosmetics, shop among the oldest of» Italy, but not exceptional.

For lovers of cork!

Bosa's watermark is said to have been born in this jewellery shop which opened its doors in the immediate post-war period, in 1948. Here you will find the prettiest Sardinian buttons, earrings and the characteristic handmade gold rings. The shop sees many couples of lovers who come here to choose their wedding rings. Vadilonga designs her own collections, but thanks to her on-site laboratory she can repair a damaged or broken piece of jewellery.

Handcrafted leather products.

If you are looking for designer jewellery, assurance of authenticity, unique and original pieces, then Marti jewellery will know how to seduce you. It has been open since 1946, a guarantee of seriousness. Of course, coral is honoured in the numerous windows of this elegant shop which has kept its cachet. But you can also find filigree jewels from a very old Sardinian know-how or turquoise creations. The boutique also has a small workshop for on-site adjustments

The shop window of this shop has kept its old wooden front, witness of its age. It is indeed one of the oldest signs specialized in coral in Alghero. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, red takes the lead for quality jewellery. You can buy here with your eyes closed if you wish to bring back a coral souvenir. The brand has very beautiful pieces at prices that leave you wondering, but also more modest creations that are quite affordable. A very good address for an original gift.

If you don't have the opportunity to explore the regions of Nuoro or Carbonia, very famous for their knives, you will find your happiness in this traditional cutlery. Clemente Binelli has been making collector's knives in the Sardinian tradition since 1979. Pattadese with pointed blade, arborese to cut leather or to hunt, corrina with olive leaf and handle in goat horn, you will surely find your happiness.

Patrizia has been visiting the artisan workshops of Sardinia in search of beautiful pieces since 1979. In her jewellery shop you will find beautiful gold filigree rings, coral or semi-precious stone necklaces, original ceramics. Patrizia looks for beauty in all the items she selects, whether they are one-of-a-kind pieces or mass-produced items. While the criteria may seem particularly subjective and random, the result is convincing.

Child of Alghero, Antonio Marras was also born into a family focused on textiles and fashion. He grew up in his parents' shop selling fabric coupons to Alghero's housewives. Then they turned to fashion by selling clothes. Antonio is 22 years old when he takes over the family shop and starts designing ready-to-wear collections. He joins the Kenzo house as artistic director for a few years. His collections keep track of this passage with choices of floral and flamboyant prints.

The Sardinian filigree is the "golden thread" worn by the Phoenicians and worked as the most precious of embroideries. In this workshop, the starting point is a thorough research on archaeological materials and ancient ornaments, with their symbolic meanings, to end up designing unique jewels. Antonello manages to capture the light by shaping gold into spirals and lace. Rings, pendants and brooches are gathered in collections with dreamy names: Organza, Corbula, Soffioni... The result is surprisingly delicate.

Before entering, you will first be attracted by the beautiful decoration of the many windows. And then the discovery of the store is like a walk in the heart of the Sardinian know-how, far from the clichés of the tourist stores. All the articles are of high quality, selected and presented with taste. The range goes from tableware to cosmetics, from basketry to jewelry. And much more... The welcome and the advice are personalized and Giuseppe speaks French. A store to please yourself...

This delightful shop highlights the handicraft know-how of the various regions of Sardinia through a selection of objects that reflect the great modernity of traditions. Elegant and refined, the beautiful and original objects are a world away from the folklore repertoire, while drawing on it. Wool carpets, embroidered tea towels or cushions, clay gourds, precious jewellery, many of the items are unique. We are at the antipodes of made in China and kitsch. The ideal place to do some typical shopping before going back

This fashion boutique is known and represented all over the world. Paolo Modolo, its founder, has had a very romantic career. As a young man, he was employed at the nearby mine. In the evening, when he returned home, he began to sew. One of his first customers was Costantino Nivola, who paid for his suit with a signed canvas. For 22 years, Paolo digs the galleries and sews suits. His models inspired by the peasant dress are spotted and land on the catwalks of Cagliari first, then Florence, Milan, Tokyo...