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Welcome to one of Italy's vintage temples. Humana People to People Italia is a humanitarian organization that promotes sustainable development in the textile sector and supports social and environmental projects. Various boutiques in Milan, including the one near the Duomo: two floors of shoes, dresses, jackets and accessories, all rigorously second-hand. Bargains are frequent here, with special offers at knock-down prices when collections change. The perfect place to shop in solidarity with the environment.

For almost 15 years, Silvia, this young woman brimming with creativity, has been producing artistic glazed stoneware ceramics for cooking and tableware. Beautiful productions to which are also added blown glass jewellery with geometric patterns. From stoneware tableware for the kitchen to decorative boxes and vases and jewellery, here is something to take home with you. Her blown glass earrings and necklaces in all colours are as colourful as those from Murano.

Orienthera is a small jewel case of oriental wonders, carefully selected by Consolata during his travels in faraway lands. Cashmere pashminas, enchanting earrings made of hard stones, silk tunics in all colours of beautiful quality, lacquer boxes, multicoloured diaries, various accessories and even furniture with pure lines, so many objects that reflect originality and elegance, which it is difficult to resist. Coquettish fantasies for an Asian escape full of poetry.

The brand's awning, which has been famous for its paper production since 1264, focuses all its added value on the incredible quality of the materials, which are also 100% environmentally friendly. The choice is difficult between drawing sheets with ultra-resistant paper, colourful notebooks, kits, erasers, writing papers and briefcases. More original are also birthday books, accordion business card holders, origami sets and rulers made by hand from nine different types of wood.

Historic shop opened in 1881, now located in the Brera district. Here you will find precious stationery items made by hand, in leather, leather or covered with beautiful papers. Also a unique selection of period world maps (from 300 €) and antique prints. All Milan is printed here with business cards and invitations, but you can also find leather-bound photo albums, diaries, travel books, recipe books, greeting cards...

A delightful boutique which, since 1919, has been considered the absolute reference in ballerinas by La Scala dancers and fashionistas alike. Professional dancers can purchase the famous pointe shoes (from €56), real skin or canvas demi-pointes in a range of colors, as well as a fine assortment of tutus, dance warmers and warm-up pants. Elegant lovers of comfortable ballet flats will find pretty flat or heeled models here.

Of all the merchants of silks and fabrics that once populated Como, only Tessuti Trombetta remains. A must, he embodies the city's manufacturing tradition and passes it on. On site, retail sale of clothing fabrics, ties and scarves. For amateur dressmakers, or simply curious tourists, this shop is well worth a visit. Located in the historic centre, about 300 metres from the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Como, it is ideally situated. Friendly staff to help and advise you.

A few steps from the centre of Como, this intriguing bookshop was born from Alessandro's passion for books. An avid collector of old books, in 1984 he decided to open a shop specialising in literature on Como, its landscapes, its lake and its personalities. You will also find prints, old postcards and other curiosities such as board games, gadgets stamped "Lake Como" and other souvenirs - including pretty posters and posters. Ideal place to find gifts to take back home.

8,000^m2 of men's, women's and children's collections, accessories, perfumes, flowers and chocolates, complemented by a café, a nightclub, a fusion restaurant and now even a hotel! On four floors, an entire microcosm is on display. On the first floor is the beauty corner, with space for make-up and sunglasses, followed by the women's ready-to-wear collection; the second floor is dedicated to the men's collection, with space reserved for suits. The Giorgio Armani empire in all its glory.

Since 1857, the creations of the most famous Italian hatter have always been irreproachable, as much for the quality of the materials as for the elegance of their cut. Here you will find the best in hats. The Piedmontese house became so famous that it inspired a film of the same name with Jean-Paul Belmondo and Alaiin Delon in 1970. The men's and women's collections include long and shiny polished Mélusine felt hats, Basque hats, bell-shaped hats, woollen hats for winter and panamas for summer.

A good address for lovers of Etro's elegant prints. Called the negozietto (the little shop), this address is right next to the historic headquarters of the brand, founded in 1968 by Gimmo Etro. Two floors to plunge into the chic and kaleidoscopic style of the fashion house that makes you feel like escaping to faraway lands. The upper floor is reserved for furnishing objects and fabrics, while the men's and women's ready-to-wear collections are on the ground floor. Reductions of about 50%.

The best value for money in Milan for shoes in all colours and for all seasons. A brand born from the determination of a Piedmontese entrepreneurial craftsman who, together with experienced artisans, works patiently and seriously to create men's and women's shoes with contemporary lines. We especially like ballerinas for summer. All the raw materials come from Italy (leather and leather from Florence, Naples and the Marches), for a product 100% made in Italy.

A historic stationer's shop open since 1909, as few are left today. A vintage setting from the delightful wood-panelled front door onwards, and an entire perimeter of display cases featuring notebooks, binders, notebooks, photo albums, pens and gifts of all kinds. Little girls love the large selection of shiny stickers. At the back of the store, you can still see the printer making bound books in traditional Florentine paper (made from small French lilies) in a variety of colors.

A fairy tale stationery shop that has been making boxes, photo albums, greeting cards and other items that will enchant young and old alike for thirty years. The printed papers are English, German and Dutch but the know-how is undoubtedly Italian. Donata and her daughter Gaia run the shop, always with a smile and good humour. We love their beautiful multicoloured boxes, which you can choose the paper you want to use to cover them, and also the notebooks and photo frames.

Nice bookstore specializing in the world of entertainment. A small, friendly shop, often crowded with curious but not oppressive crowds, and well stocked with volumes and archives dedicated to cinema, theatre, music, dance and circus. You will find here very sharp titles on certain films or shows reserved for amateurs, but also more general subjects for simple curious people. It seems that even François Truffaut has stopped there.

Delightful shop where you can find dresses, shoes, jewelry and accessories rigorously vintage. If you are in love with vintage, this shop is made for you! You won't be disappointed by this beautiful boutique which also has an annex in the Ticinese district. You will find the fashion classics of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s presented in style. Among the cult pieces, dresses with puffy skirts and polka dot fabric (about 150 €), maxi sweaters and branded bags in crocodile or snakeskin, or colourful headbands.

A beautiful clothing shop that sells an interesting selection of regional traditional costumes. Velvet, flounces and embroidery... If you're looking for something to wear as Sissi, you've come to the right place! But these long-worked costumes are far from being confined to folklore and are worn by the great ladies at the resort's social events. Moreover, they reach very high prices (a dirndl and her blouse can be worth several thousand euros). Without forgetting the hats and jackets of absolute (mountain) chic!

Exposed brickwork, an informal atmosphere and an air of "just like home" in this café and bookshop just a ten-minute walk from the Duomo. Colibri (a contraction of coffee and libri) combines two different atmospheres: the bar, which is alive from breakfast to the evening drink, and the bookshop. A great place to relax and browse through contemporary titles. The bookshop is accessed directly from the restaurant. In summer, everything moves to the large outdoor terrace, where small live music concerts are also held.

This brand village, 40 minutes from Turin, boasts over 300 brands in clothing, accessories, cosmetics, tableware... Discounts ranging from 30% to 70% apply to the major Italian and international labels: Cerruti, Armani, Missoni, Benetton, Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger, Sergio Tacchini... The overall aesthetic reflects the architectural codes of northern Italy, with wide tree-lined avenues winding through the pavilions.

Anarres is a bookshop in the NoLo district, a twenty-minute walk from the main train station. You come here to find new or second-hand books, but not only! Open all day, it's also a pleasant place to take a break for breakfast, lunch or an aperitif. At lunchtime, the menu changes with the seasons, offering simple, tasty dishes. In the evening, you can accompany your cocktail with guacamole nachos or patatas bravas in a friendly atmosphere. You'll love it!

If the name of this bookshop intrigues you, you should know that bardotto is the Italian name for the bardot, the result of a cross between a horse and a donkey. A hybrid, in other words. And that's what this place was all about, mixing café and bookshop for years. Since then, covid has come and gone, and the literary aperitifs have slowed down, but the bookshop continues valiantly to offer book signings, books on architecture, design, quality illustrated works for children, books on fashion, gardening... all selected with care and meaning.

All the French bookstores have gradually closed their doors in Turin, but fortunately here is Au quartier latin, a superb Franco-Italian bookstore that also has some books in Spanish. It specializes in 19th and 20th century literature and poetry, as well as books on history, travel, mountains, cooking... Warm wooden decor that makes you want to linger. The opening hours are limited but it is worth the detour.

Open every day and with long opening hours, this large Feltrinelli Group bookshop offers a truly comprehensive range of books, CDs and vinyls, films, stationery, children's games... You're bound to find what you're looking for here, on all three floors, with numerous special offers throughout the year. The friendly, competent staff will be happy to help you if you feel a little lost in the aisles.

Open for a year now, Milan's French bookshop is located in the heart of the NoLo district. Here you'll find a fine selection of French-language books, from classics to contemporary authors, as well as comics and a children's section that will appeal to budding readers. More than just a bookshop, l'Échappée close is a literary cellar where you'll also find a fine selection of wines from independent French winemakers. Throughout the year, literary meetings, quizzes and aperitifs are organized: see the program on the website.

The Galerie Umberto I, one of Turin's three ancient shopping arcades, built on a former hospital and inaugurated in 1890, links the city center with the Roman Quadrilateral. It is home to a number of attractive shops, including this gallery, which is packed with design objects, many of which revolve around the capital of Piedmont or the region. It's the ideal place to treat yourself to something original, trendy and, at the same time, a souvenir of your stay here. And of course, it's the perfect place to bring home quality gifts made in Italy.

In the center of Turin, along Via Carlo Alberto, well known for its designer decorations, the pretty boutique Bibi Gramaglia Selezione is very welcoming. In addition to its clothes, its jewelry has already made a name for itself on the arms, necks and wrists of Turin women... Sober, uncluttered lines for chic creations that will have no trouble seducing French-speaking ladies! A fashion line with sober, elegant cuts, decorative accessories and stationery items complete the range.

This shopping center is one of Milan's newest (November 2023), and it's also its biggest! In all: 210 stores, 43 restaurants and a cinema... it's easy to get lost! If you're a fan of large structures, with everything at your disposal for shopping, you'll be seduced. When it comes to restaurants, you'll find all the major chains, from burgers to pizzas. It's also worth noting that the architecture of the building is designed to be environmentally friendly: it's made from 35% recycled materials and covered with photovoltaic panels.

Located just 15 minutes from Milan, Scalo Milano is an outlet for shopping enthusiasts. It is divided into three distinct areas: design, fashion and restaurants. You'll find both Italian and international brand boutiques offering discounts ranging from 30% to 70%, as well as their latest collections.

Free shuttle buses leave daily from Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Medaglie d'Oro and Via Ripamonti (book online). You can also take the passante S13 (Locate Triulzi stop).