Shopping
The Shopping to Visit
The Golden Rectangle of Fashion
The Quadrilatero d’Oro district — ‘The Golden Rectangle’ — is one of the world’s most important fashion landmarks and home to Milan’s most exclusive stores. Located just north of the Duomo, is defined by the four main streets that surround it: via Monte Napoleone, via della Spiga, via Manzoni and corso Venezia. Haute couture at every step, with all the brands one can expect.On via Sant’Andrea, look out for Hermès, Armani and Chanel. Here, located in the 17th century Palazzo Bolognini, you'll find the excellent Museo di Milano.The cobbled via della Spiga is the quintessential shopping street with two Dolce and Gabbana stores, Tiffany & Co., Roberto Cavalli, Prada and lots more. Don’t miss the Armani Megastore on via Manzoni.Take a break at Cova cafe on via Monte Napoleone and do some exclusive people watching. It's a place to see and be seen. Via Monte Napoleone is home to several Prada stores, the flagship Gucci store, Pucci, Fendi and Cartier.
FoxTown Factory Stores
Shopping in Milan is great, but when it comes to hottest deals — even locals head just across the border to Switzerland. Find the giant outlet mall with over 130 shops — FoxTown Factory Stores — only 50 km from Milan. It's a real shopper's paradise with discounts of up to 70% for fast fashion brands and big names like Gucci, Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana.You can travel here by car, train, bus, book a group transfer or buy a round trip journey on Viator.
Rinascente Milano Duomo
La Rinascente is Milan’s equivalent to London’s Harrods department store, where exclusive selections of fashion items for men, women and kids are on offer. Across its eight floors you will find exclusive fashion, accessories, perfumes and toys by more than 200 brands. La Rinascente is located in the heart of Milan, just a few steps away from the Duomo.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, housed within a four-story double arcade just steps away from Il Duomo, is Italy's oldest active shopping gallery. Marvel at the elaborate mosaics and stare at the domed ceilings while you go from one luxury boutique to another, and park yourself at one of the restaurants and cafes, including some of the oldest establishments of Milan such as Café Biffi, founded in 1867.Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II hosts the iconic Prada store and Versace’s latest collection. In the Galleria, haute couture is in full bloom. You'll find big international names like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Armani, Borsalino, Luisa Spagnoli, Bric’s, Tod’s, Swarovski, Stefanel and Massimo Dutti as well as smaller traditional artisans like Cadè (shirts and ties since 1926), Piumelli (handmade gloves), Mejana (gorgeous fountain pens).
Fidenza Village — Designer Outlet Shopping
Sixty minutes from Milan and Bologna, Fidenza Village is home to more than 100 outlet boutiques offering savings of up to 70% on the recommended retail price of previous seasons’ collections from leading Italian and international brands.
10 Corso Como
The legendary clothing and design store is a household name in much of the world, and coming here is worth it if only to marvel at the unique creations by celebrated designer houses, all handpicked by Carla Sozzani.