Hip Retail in Florence

Monday, June 15, 2009

Florence is known for its leather and jewelry. The most prestigious jeweler is Bulgari (www.bulgari.com) known for their large colorful stones. This is where all the celebrities shop. Another top place to buy jewelry is Alessandro Dari located at Via San Niccolò 115/r, Santa Croce. They are especially well-known for their castellated rings and over the top jewelry. For affordable jewelry visit II Gatto Bianco (the white cat). Many of the world’s top designers do all of their shopping at Luisa (www.luisaviaroma.com), also well-known for having the haughtiest sales assistants in the city. If you want to see art the Galleria Tornabuoni is the city’s most prestigious art gallery (www.galleriatornabuoni.it).
Florence is very high in fashion and many famous design names actually originate here. Gucci, now famous all over the world, began in Florence, so check it out where it was first created. Prada is also a top place to shop (www.prada.it). Salvatore Ferragamo (www.salvatoreferragamo.it) is another famous name in the shoe business that originates in Florence. Raspini, a successful chain throughout the city, is a great place to buy designer name shoes (www.raspini.com). Many of the world’s top designers do all of their shopping at Luisa (www.luisaviaroma.com), also well-known for having the haughtiest sales assistants in the city. Check out http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/florence/shopping for more places to shop in Florence.