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Find Milano’s hidden fashion gems
Milan Fashion Week is one of the Big Four – meaning any fashionista worth his or her salt knows to book their flightearly in order to see – and be seen – in a city that does fashion like few others. Photo: Ivan de Carvalho
January 21, 2015
FASHION SHOPPING
Find Milano’s hidden fashion gems
Fashion week in Milan sees the city overrun by lovers of fancy frocks, thepeople who design them, and the super slim models who sashay down therunway. When visiting be sure to venture beyond the downtown Quadrilaterodella Moda shopping district to search out some of Milan’s hidden gems.
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Massimo Alba
Massimo Alba’s boutique.
Tucked away on a quiet street in Milan’s Brera district, visitors to Massimo Alba’s boutique aregreeted by the ring of an old-fashioned shop bell. The shelves are stocked with his signatureknitwear, made from naturally dyed Italian cashmere and available in both men’s and women’sstyles.
Via Brera, 8 massimoalba.com
Giacomo Bistrot
Parisian-style bistro Giacomo Bulleri’s.
At Giacomo Bulleri’s Parisian-style bistro, diners pop in daily from noon to midnight –
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something of a rarity in sophisticated Milan. Favored by fashion editors in need ofnourishment between runway shows, the eatery features pesto and potato lasagna, shrimptartare served in mango sauce, and a wine list that offers sparkling wine from the nearbyFranciacorta region.
Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6giacomobistrot.com
Nathalie Jean
Nathalie Jean and her jewleries.
Montreal native Nathalie Jean worked for design legend Ettore Sottsass before switchingcareers in 1998 to design jewelry. At her Milan atelier she fashions sterling silver into earrings,bracelets, and necklaces creating shapes inspired by nature and her travels. Explore anddiscover at her bijou boutique in the city’s Brera district.
Via Solferino, 48 nathaliejean.com
Palazzo Segreti
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Palazzo Segreti hotel
Tucked away in a quiet alley close to the Duomo and the city’s shops, the Palazzo Segretihotel is a fashionista favourite. Inside the 19th century townhouse, each of the 18 rooms areindividually decorated with pieces from some of Italy’s great design brands. The lobby has aNordic-inspired touch, and boasts a cozy wine bar that stays open all night.
Via San Tomaso, 8 palazzosegreti.com
Wait and See
Designer Uberta Zambeletti's boutique Wait and See.
After stints at Etro, Max Mara, and Missoni, in 2010 stylist and designer Uberta Zambelettiopened her Wait and See boutique in a former convent. Catering to women seeking unique
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looks, she carries an eclectic mix of labels offering printed tops, dresses, and skirts, along withjewelry and vintage pieces.
14 Via Santa Marta, 14 waitandsee.it
Pupi Solari
Pupi Solari opened her first boutique in 1969. Photo: Cambiaggi
A Milanese institution, fashion doyenne Pupi Solari opened her first boutique in 1969. TheGenoa native now has a trio of stores – one each for men, women, and children – all lined upin a row. Famous for tweed jackets and pastel play clothes for kids, she also carries a well-curated mix of looks from lesser-known labels.
Piazza Tommaseo, 2 pupisolari.com
Excelsior
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Jean Nouvel-designed emporium Excelsior.
Opening its doors in 2011, this Jean Nouvel-designed emporium is housed in a former
cineplex. Upstairs it offers a range of accessories, fragrances, and fashion from established
names like Valentino, along with niche labels such as cult Neapolitan shirtmaker Salvatore
Piccolo. Downstairs there’s a sumptuous food hall showcasing Italy’s top artisanal producers.
Galleria del Corso, 4
excelsiormilano.com
Text: Ivan de Carvalho
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