Tuscany
Previous season's collections by D&G, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Missoni et al at discounted prices, 40km north of Florence. A shuttle bus (adult/reduced €13…
Must-see shopping in Tuscany
Montalcino
Stocking pecorino, stracchino, caprino and fresh ricotta made by the Chironi family at their podere (farm) on the edge of town, this wonderfully pungent…
Volterra
Conservators Silvia Gazzina and Rita Scarselli run this paper and parchment restoration laboratory that is used by major cultural organisations and…
Oltrarno
One of Florence's oldest and most reputable fashion houses, this lovely boutique across from Palazzo Pitti keeps its edge thanks to American-Florentine…
Chianti
This atmospheric macelleria (butcher shop) in the main square was established by the local Falorni family way back in 1806. Known for its finocchiona…
Oltrarno
This quaint old shopfront has watched Palazzo Pitti turn pink with the evening sun since 1856. One of Florence's oldest artisan families, the Gianninis –…
Central Tuscany
Known for its homemade smallgoods made with pork from local cinta senese and grey pigs, and for cheese made with local milk, this modern shop also sells,…
Siena
Maestro d'arte Bertolozzi Caredio presides over this atelier, creating works on paper featuring richly coloured and finely detailed calligraphic works in…
Siena
Sienese males are a particularly dapper lot, and their sartorial splendor owes much to local artisans such as Alessandro Stella. His handmade men's shoes,…
Siena
Yearn to own labels such as Fendi, Gucci and Prada, but don't have the cash? This vintage shop just off the Campo may have the answer. Chock-full of…
Siena
Inspired by the works of Sienese masters of the 14th and 15th centuries, artists Chiara Perinetti Casoni, Paolo Perinetti Casoni and Michelangelo Attardo…
Southern Tuscany
Located close to La Piccola Gerusalemme, Maria Laura Ferranti's atelier is a showcase of her lovely hand-woven creations, which include table runners,…
Siena
A stuffed boar's head sits above de Miccoli's entrance, fine aromas waft from the doorway, and the windows are festooned with sausages, stacks of cheese…
Tuscany
Find this luxury fashion designer outlet 35km from Florence; buses (adult/reduced single €7/3.50, return €13/7.50) depart every half hour from the SITA…
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella
Northwestern Tuscany
Fragrances, skincare products and ancient herbal remedies from this offshoot of Florence's historic perfumery-pharmacy, founded by Dominican friars in…
Livorno
The walls of this extraordinary cheese shop, in business since 1955, are lined floor-to-ceiling with giant rounds of parmesan; on market days, the queue…
Siena
The helpful and enthusiastic staff at this shop sell running and walking gear and also organise urban running tours.
Northwestern Tuscany
This multibrand fashion queen and trendsetter dresses men and women; find her boutiques almost opposite each other on chic shopping strip Via Garibaldi.
Northwestern Tuscany
The studio of fashion designer Paolo Milani is a riot of bold vibrant prints and a wild mix of textures covering the whole sombre-to-sequin spectrum.
Volterra
Distinctive pieces in 18-carat gold – many based on Etruscan designs – are handmade in this workshop on Volterra's northern walls.
Società Cooperativa Artieri Alabastro
Volterra
Showcases the work of local alabaster artisans in a roomy town-centre shop – the scope of objects and styles is impressive
Siena
This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.
Chianti
The town's best-known wine shop sells wines from its La Castellina estate and also offers tastings from €5.
Volterra
A workshop where you can watch alabaster being carved and also purchase the artisans' work.
Northwestern Tuscany
While away a pleasant hour admiring the creative goodies in this stylish concept store.
Chianti
Close to the Mall, but on the opposite side of the Arno, this place is well signed off the SR69 after you've exited the autostrada. Call ahead to check…
Chianti
The signage labels this large warehouse as 'Space', but inside it's all Prada and Miu Miu. There's plenty of full-priced new-season stock alongside…
Livorno
This coffee roastery in the city's Mercato Centrale is a good place for self-caterers to stock up on beans.
Montepulciano
In the leather goods business since 1848, local success story Maledetti manufactures good-quality shoes, bags, coats and belts. This is the clothing store…
Livorno
Head here in the morning to join the local shoppers making their purchases from open-air stalls full of violet artichokes, golden courgette flowers, hot…
Siena
Spreading around Fortezza Medicea and towards the Stadio Comunale, this is one of Tuscany's largest markets and is great for cheap clothing; food is also…
Oltrarno
Hand-stitched leather is the cornerstone of this tiny family business specialising in ready-to-wear – and made-to-measure – men's and women's shoes.
Siena
Sells touristy ceramics and the wooden balls used in the Palio-inspired barberi, a uniquely Sienese child's game.
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