Italy Shopping

[strawberrywater]

When's the best time to go to Italy and where should I go?

Please help me out!

[Thorin]

Originally Posted by strawberrywater

When's the best time to go to Italy and where should I go?

Please help me out!

Spring or also early Autumn. Summer is a bit hot, and winter, expecially in northern Italy, it's quite cold.
You can visit Milan, Venice, Florence, Siena, Rome, Naples, on of the big lakes [Garda or Maggiore]...there are so many things to see!

[Thorin]

They're not announced yet, but they're different from area to area.
Last year in Lombardy (where Milan is) they're from January 5th, in Lazio (with Rome) they were from January 14th.

[strawberrywater]

Thank you!

Is it true that Italy only has sales in January and June/July?
Is the outlet shopping in/around Florence still worth it if you don't go during sales season?

[Thorin]

Originally Posted by strawberrywater

Thank you!

Is it true that Italy only has sales in January and June/July?
Is the outlet shopping in/around Florence still worth it if you don't go during sales season?

Yes, only in January and July. Around Florence there are some outlet:
The Mall
Luxury factory outlet centre with the very top labels:Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Agnona, Tod's, Hogan, La Perla group, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Valentino and others
Via Europa 8, Leccio/Reggello (Florence), tel.: +39 055 8657775

I Pellettieri d'Italia
Prada outlet
Località Levanella, Montevarchi (Arezzo) tel.: +39 055 91901

Fendi
Fendi outlet (clothes, perfumes, shoes and more)
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio 9, Rignano sull'Arno (Florence), tel.: +39 055 834981

Dolce &Gabbana
Dolce &Gabbana outlet
* Località Santa Maria Maddalena, Pian dell'Isola/Incisa Valdarno (Florence) - Tuscany -tel.: +39 055 8331300

[HelenF]

Grazie for the info, Thorin!

I'll be in Rome January 19-20 and Florence January 21-February 3, so hopefully I'll catch the sales.

[HelenF]

Originally Posted by diorhommefan

Guys..
I'm sure many of you have visited the Prada house of worship... the outlet.. and the Mall (Gucci)

It's actually very close to Florence.

for those who have visited...
Have you taken any pictures at the outlet?

I really need a pic of it .. if u have it,pls pls pls send this to diorhommefan@yahoo.co.uk

I don't know if you're still looking for a pic, but you'll find one here: http://www.shoparoundtours.com/

[manolocraver]

Erm, I just surfed Roberto Cavalli Outlet site and it says there that it offers maximum 60% discount on the last season's stock. That Ming vase dress worn by Victoria Beckham and Anggun is still available. Wish I could get my hands on it now... AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

[woofwoof123]

Am moving to Italy in a few days! I would love suggestions for shops all over, but mostly milan, florence, and bologna.. .

Anyone else living in Italy now? please drop me a note..

[Hanne]

Merged. woofwoof123 kindly remember to do a search before starting a new thread

[JamieCD]

Originally Posted by diorhommefan

Guys..
I'm sure many of you have visited the Prada house of worship... the outlet.. and the Mall (Gucci)

It's actually very close to Florence.

for those who have visited...
Have you taken any pictures at the outlet?

I really need a pic of it .. if u have it,pls pls pls send this to diorhommefan@yahoo.co.uk

I was there. there are soem real good ones: Dolce&Gabbana,Cavalli,Parada McQueen Gucci ect.. It was my record shopping too:-P
if ya like i can send ya all the hints how to get there!

cheers!

[JamieCD]

Originally Posted by Thorin

Yes, only in January and July. Around Florence there are some outlet:
The Mall
Luxury factory outlet centre with the very top labels:Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Loro Piana, Agnona, Tod's, Hogan, La Perla group, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ungaro, Ermenegildo Zegna, Valentino and others
Via Europa 8, Leccio/Reggello (Florence), tel.: +39 055 8657775

I Pellettieri d'Italia
Prada outlet
Località Levanella, Montevarchi (Arezzo) tel.: +39 055 91901

Fendi
Fendi outlet (clothes, perfumes, shoes and more)
Via Giuseppe Di Vittorio 9, Rignano sull'Arno (Florence), tel.: +39 055 834981

Dolce &Gabbana
Dolce &Gabbana outlet
* Località Santa Maria Maddalena, Pian dell'Isola/Incisa Valdarno (Florence) - Tuscany -tel.: +39 055 8331300

Ciao bello:-P
Thorin, did you do to Fendi one? Are there stuffs for males? how r the stuffs?
just heard of that but really wann try that out

have a nice weekend

ciao

[JamieCD]

Recommended places:

Cinque Terre, siena esp Tuscana

Capri island!

Originally Posted by strawberrywater

When's the best time to go to Italy and where should I go?

Please help me out!

[strawberrywater]

Whoo thanks! I can't wait to go!

[JamieCD]

Originally Posted by strawberrywater

Whoo thanks! I can't wait to go!

thats simply beautiful..if you like partying ya d should head milano/Roma/Venice.. but those places i mentioned are just imposing!"!!