RINASCENTE
Read moreLa 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.
ANTONIO MARRAS
Read moreChild 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.
SARTORIA MODOLO
Read moreThis 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...