In addition to
the friendly culture, incredible food, and gorgeous landscapes, Italy is known
for fashion. For any fashion lover, Milan is the place of dreams. Milan is the
fashion capital of Italy, and there is no better place to go shopping- it is
even ranked as number one in the list of World’s best cities for luxury
shopping. While the
city is most well-known for its high-end fashion, you can shop well here at any
price point!
Here is your guide to shopping in Milan:
The Golden Rectangle
The Golden
Rectangle, or Quadrilatero d’Oro, is a popular shopping area bordered by
Via della Spiga, Via Monte Napoleone, Via Manzoni, and Via Sant’Andrea. It is
home to luxury stores such as Gucci, Armani, Versace, Moschino, Bulgari,
Valentino, and Dolce and Gabbana. The most renowned high-end streets are Via
Monte Napoleone where you can find Pisa Orologeria, Milan’s boutique Rolex store and many more;
also Via della Spiga, where you’ll find Prada’s flagship store and many other high-end
boutiques.
Even if you
aren’t prepared to buy anything at these shops, it is an incredible place for
some window-shopping. The shops and the environment are both beautiful.
Department stores
La Rinascente is
where you can find Italian and international fashion, home furnishings, books, electronics,
and a food hall. Located in Piazza del Duomo, it is a 7-story building with the
Food Hall and best views over the piazza from the 7th floor.
There aren’t
many department stores in Milan, but La Rinascente and the Excelsior are two
you can stop at for a mix of all shopping needs (or wants).
Corso Buenos Aires
Corso Buenos
Aires is where you go for the most stores on one road. The road is 1.5 kilometers
long, and you can find shops here at every price point as well as restaurants
close by that makes for a convenient afternoon. While it is not the prettiest
street in Milan, it is still a popular street for shopping.
It most notably
has High Street brands and sporting good stores, so if you want to check out those
chain stores, this is where you go in Milan.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria
Vittorio Emanuele II is the world’s oldest shopping mall and the most popular
shopping area in Milan. Aside from the incredible shops you’ll find here, it is
an experience to just be here and take in the Art Nuoveau gallery.
Stop for a
coffee, take in the marble floors, glass top and stunning architecture, and
explore the family-owned boutiques and designer shops.
This place is constantly
buzzing, so come here if you want to shop well and be part of the action!
Brera District
The Brera
District is where you go if you want to shop at small boutiques and find those
‘Made In Italy’ gems. You’ll also find open-air markets here, as well.
Boutique
shopping is arguably the way to go in Milan to really experience Italian and
particularly Milanese fashion, so Brera District is definitely a place to spend
some time!
Have you ever been to Milan? Or do you intend to go once the pandemic is over and travel bans are lifted?
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