The best fashion and gift stores Florence - Firenze

A very chic and appreciated shopping centre, where shopping becomes pleasant because the spaces are so airy and open to the outside. Among the brands present, we find of course the great names of Italian luxury and ready-to-wear, but not only: Gucci, Armani, CK, D&G, Energy, Diesel, Benetton, Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Emilio Pucci, Burberry, Tod's, Hogan, YSL, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Fay?

A small workshop-boutique and a fashion designer to discover, on Via Romana, a long street that stretches in the heart of Oltrarno, and connects Porta Romana to Piazza Pitti. Referring to the sartorial freedom of the 1970s, Maria Pace is inspired by a decontextualization of clothing, creating unique pieces with a strong identity. In her workshop, opened since 2011, you can find elegant and original clothes, often tinted with warm colours, as well as beautiful and elaborate accessories. To "trend" your wardrobe!

A trendy spot on the banks of the Arno, a stone's throw from the Ponte Vecchio, that every Florentine knows. Founded in 2006 by Irene Zarrilli, this boutique with a vintage accent offers a collection of romantic womenswear by independent designers. The selection features silk, cashmere, delicate floral motifs, timeless wrap dresses and vintage lingerie. You'll also find vintage jewelry and accessories. It's always worth a look when you're passing through.

A Florentine institution founded in 1967 by Loretta, a woman with an incredible life, who started embroidering and sewing at the age of 9. At first, sewing was a necessity. Then, Loretta's colorful embroidery stood out and attracted the attention of the Rockefeller family. The Caponi style was born. Today, her daughter, Lucia, is in charge of this superb boutique-workshop, where you will find very chic household linen, hand-embroidered cushions, silk pyjamas and other colourful nighties. A remarkable craft!

Another beautiful family story, and one of talent! It all began in the late 1800s, when Frenchwoman Luisa Jaquin openedher little straw hat shop in Paris. Then, in 1929, her daughter Olga and her husband Lido Panconesi opened their fashion boutique, named Luisa, in Florence, a stone's throw from the Duomo. Taken over in 1968 by their son Andrea Panconesi, it has now become an ultra trendy multi-brand luxury concept store, with fashion items, jewellery and accessories, as well as a well-known e-shop in the fashion world.