Syracuse
Fans of contemporary, one-of-kind jewellery will adore Shop 12, run by a young Frenchman who spends his time between Syracuse and Paris. From Medusa…
Syracuse
Fans of contemporary, one-of-kind jewellery will adore Shop 12, run by a young Frenchman who spends his time between Syracuse and Paris. From Medusa…
Sorrento
If you're after an obscure memento, make a pit stop at this little treasure trove. You'll find everything from historic photographs of Sorrento and…
Turin
Torinese women have a very particular version of the Italian bella figura and the mostly Italian designers here (with Japan and France also occasionally…
Naples
A veritable library of fabrics, Fratelli D'Angelo di Donato was founded by brothers Mario, Antonio and Augusto D'Angelo in 1931. Still run by the same…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Soft lighting from the handcrafted lamps on sale illuminates the shop window, making the alluring display of silver jewellery shimmer. Inside, you can…
Venice
Giuliana’s shop is the dream hat-cupboard of any true sartorialist. Styles range from hand-woven Montecristi panama hats to a fuchsia felt number made for…
Genoa
Stock your kitchen from a selection of brightly glazed traditional ceramics and beautiful contemporary kitchenware. This is also the place to buy a…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This tiny artisanal jeweller on Monti's best shopping street showcases handmade pieces by Tammar Edelman and Elinor Avni that will appeal to those with a…
Mercatino Antiquariato Piazza Marina
Palermo
Palermo's best-loved flea market takes over Piazza Marina and surrounding streets every Sunday morning. Those with a sharp eye can find some real…
Augusta Perusia Cioccolato e Gelateria
Perugia
Founded in 2000 by Giacomo Mangano, an expert chocolatier who learned his craft at Perugina, Augusta Perusia is a renowned chocolate maker. This, the…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Stefania Giannici’s nimble fingers have been practising origami since she was four years old. Now a master of her craft, she folds, prints, rolls and…
Venice
Venetian pirates once headed to Constantinople for all their interior-decoration needs, but today they'd need look no further than Caigo da Mar. This tiny…
Palermo
Using traditional techniques and Tuscan leather (including vegetable-tanned leather), self-taught leather craftsman Francesco Pellegrino and his partner…
Perugia
Part cafe, restaurant, cultural space and gourmet supermarket, trendy Umbrò occupies the former Ospedale di Santa Maria della Misericordia, one of the…
Mercato Caramanico a Poggioreale
Naples
Also known as the Mercatino delle Scarpe (Shoe Market), Naples' largest open-air market is famous for its kicks, from designer overstock to no-frills…
Sorrento
Dating from 1863, this old-fashioned warehouse-shop is a classic. Knowledgeable assistants guide you through the three floors of locally made goods,…
Como
First opened in 1919, this is the last remaining silk shop in town dedicated to selling Como-designed-and-made silk ties, scarves, throws and sarongs…
Syracuse
The hand-painted ceramics of Dutch-born, Ortygia-based artist Caroline van Riet burst with childlike joy. Cheerful, storybook-like creatures, sunny island…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
If you're after a hard-to-find grappa or a special wine, this excellent enoteca is the place. Piero Costantini's superbly stocked shop is a point of…
Venice
Hand-coloured lithographs of fanciful lagoon fish, 19th-century miniatures of cats dressed as generals, and vintage cufflinks make for charming souvenirs…
Genoa
A treasure trove of upmarket vintage fashion with pieces from classic Italian designers such as Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci, with some fashion…
Centro Storico
Women's ballet flats and elegant, everyday bags in rainbow colours and super-soft leather are the hallmarks of the Rome-born Marta Ray brand. At this…
Trieste
Marco and Michele's handprinted textiles are inspired by traditional Balkan scarves. In fact, their workshop has revived a family business that once…
Modica
Sicily's oldest chocolate factory is the perfect place to taste Modica's famous chocolate. Flavoured with cinnamon, vanilla, orange peel and even hot…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Design lovers will adore this boutique of French fashion label Balenciaga, which is set inside a 19th-century palazzo with vintage furniture and a…
Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni
Central Tuscany
The largest and best known of the local wine producers, Fattoria Castello di Monteriggioni produces a Chianti Classico, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chicolino…
Naples
The very idea of ‘vintage’ clothing emerged in Naples in WWII when resourceful Neapolitans collected Allied army uniforms to repurpose and sell on the…
Naples
Guglielmo Muoio sold his first pastore (nativity-scene figurine) at age 13. More than a decade on, the talented artisan has even exhibited at the European…
Venice
Thoughts worth committing to paper deserve Paolo Olbi’s keepsake books, albums and stationery, whose fans include Hollywood actors and NYC mayors (ask to…
Vietri sul Mare
This vast factory outlet, which looks like something Gaudí might have built, is the most famous ceramics shop in town. It sells everything from egg cups…
Venice
Prison orange is out and plum silk velvet is in at this nonprofit boutique, where hand-sewn fashions are the fruit of a retraining program at the women’s…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Founded in 1932, this historic food shop (and the anchor location of a small local chain) is an Aladdin’s cave of gourmet treats. Towering, ceiling-high…
Monterosso
This tiny boutique seems like it was plucked straight from Milan and plunked onto the cobblestones of Monterosso – perhaps not surprising given designer…
Bellagio
A deli-cum–grocery shop piled high with Larian goodies, among them dried porcini mushrooms, DOP Laghi Lombardi-Lario olive oil, missoltini (dried fish)…
Taormina
Siblings Maria and Elvira handcraft upbeat, contemporary ceramics in their workshop-cum-store, hidden away on a Taormina side street. Bright, vibrant…
Mediterranean Coast
Sciacca has a tradition of ceramic production and there are numerous shops selling colourful crockery. For something more original, visit this Aladdin's…
Lucca
Swill down picnics with your choice of 200 different Italian craft beers at this beer shop on Lucca's main shopping street, with a tap room for serious…
Venice
Kids, entomologists and glass collectors seek out Signor Camuffo in this cabinet of miniature natural wonders. Expect to find him wielding a blowtorch as…
Milan
Fumetti (comics) are an obsession in Italy, and SuperGulp caters well with racks and racks of beautifully illustrated classic, popular and fantasy comics,…
Siena
This drogheria (grocery shop) been in business since 1879, and has retained high standards for the duration. Come here to source delectable panforte …
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