Italian fashion is something people from different parts of the globe come to Milan to experience. This amazing city is known for its unique shopping areas where you can find everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
You can dress however you want in this fashion-forward city, and even if you aren’t into fashion, being in Milan may peak your curiosity. Here’s a guide of the best areas to shop in Milan.
The Fashion District
Via Montenapoleone is a street in Milan known for the most luxurious shops, from Gucci, Fendi, to Hermès, this street has got it all! You will have no problem finding the bag or dress of your dreams wandering the streets of the fashion district. You also find what’s considered to be the best watch shop in Italy, Pisa Orologeria, and browse some one-of-a-kind Italian made jewelry or gorgeous Swiss watches. If you pay attention, you’ll probably see celebrities walking around! Look out for Italian and international fashion stars, and pay attention to what they are wearing!
Corso Como
Corso Como is a shopping area in Milan you should not miss due to the posh and modern vibes that mix well together. Shops like 10 Corso Como have various exclusive products in fashion, music, and art to meet all of your needs, no matter your interests or budget. Corso Como has been rated globally as one of Milan’s best shopping areas as well as one of the best areas to dine and bar hop (when it’s safe, of course).
Via Dante
The shopping experience in Via Dante in Brera is something you do not want to miss in Milan! Here, you can expect to find a lot of interior design and furniture stores. Milan is also considered the capital of architecture and design, here you can find amazing pieces of furniture with 6-figure price tags…affordable, right? You can also find a lot of smaller specialty shops with intricate and beautiful accessories and RTW you will never find anywhere else! This is also another area you want to keep an eye out for celebrities, it’s a very chic area of Milan to live in!
La Rinascente in Piazza del Duomo
La Rinascente is an Italian chain of luxury department stores where you can find things to satisfy every budget, and this one is the largest in Italy. There are endless floors of perfumes, makeup, handbags, shoes, menswear, womenswear, kids, home goods, shall I continue? Make sure you go to the top of La Rinascente to their Food Hall and catch the sunset with an Aperol Spritz at their bar, Terrazza Aperol with an amazing view of the Duomo and Milan!
Corso Buenos Aires
A lot of amazing fast fashion stores can be found on Corso Buenos Aires. This shopping street definitely has a lot more “high street” brands and shops available more for everybody. You can shop brands like H&M, Freddy’s, and Caldezonia to name a few. Take some time to explore Piazza Venezia, it’s one of the most beautiful squares in all of Milan and very Instagram friendly!
With the diverse shopping areas in Milan, you will have an incredible experience, whether you buy or not! Just let the ultra-cool and extra Italian fashion vibes takeover your style for your time in Milan and people will be asking you if you are Milanese in no time.
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