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FOCUS<br />
Editor’s<br />
Picks<br />
<strong>Milan</strong> is a shopper’s<br />
paradise and whether you<br />
enjoy browsing cuttingedge<br />
shops or major<br />
department stores, you’re<br />
bound to find just what<br />
you’re looking for (plus<br />
a few extra bits as well)<br />
preview<br />
wrinkle-free<br />
What’s the international traveler’s dream To<br />
make sure that on arrival, their suits and clothes<br />
are as wrinkle-free as possible. When unpacking<br />
his suitcase, Luca Valcarenghi, owner of Armeria<br />
Meschieri, hated seeing just how badly his suits<br />
had creased. Thus resulting in his invention<br />
of “LordIron”. Ideal for business travelers and<br />
those who wish to look smart at all times.<br />
Vicolo Scuole, 2 - Varese. T: 0332 288390.<br />
www.armeriameschieri.it<br />
retrò fashion<br />
Fashion takes a trip down memory lane and<br />
vintage fashion is now all the rage in Brera, the<br />
creative heart of the fashion capital. At Il Cameo<br />
(via san Carpoforo, 6) you can find vintage<br />
clothing and accessories. All unique designer or<br />
sartorial pieces, from the ‘50’s-to-date, selected<br />
with total passion. The shop also offers secondhand<br />
designer wear and delightful and, often, rare<br />
objets d’art. Mon-Sat 11am-8pm. www.ilcameo.it.<br />
a new view from above<br />
Offering lots of facilities and services, this venue is,<br />
above all, the highest building in <strong>Milan</strong>. Standing<br />
161.3 metres tall, it is called Palazzo Lombardia.<br />
Designed by various famous architects, it is<br />
destined to become a real “contemporary<br />
piazza”. In addition to the offices of the regional<br />
government, it will house restaurants, cafés, shops,<br />
a day nursery, a gym and a post office and, for the<br />
joy of those who love looking at the world from<br />
above, a panoramic terrace. Scheduled to open<br />
in January, 2011. Under construction, Garibaldi-<br />
Repubblica district. www.regione.lombardia.it<br />
two-wheel passion<br />
In <strong>Milan</strong>ese dialect, Vun (voon) means “one”<br />
and Du (doo) means “two”. Both these fabulous,<br />
two-wheel, customized creations, have a <strong>Milan</strong>ese<br />
name and are sold only to friends and insiders.<br />
Usually by appointment only. On display at<br />
EICMA (<strong>Milan</strong> Fair, November 2nd-7th 2010).<br />
Their choice of location (Pad.2-stand I-33), near<br />
the Harley Davidson stand, was not random.<br />
www.crs-motorcycles.com. T: 02 36528740.<br />
late night flowers<br />
A last minute appointment Bringing the hostess<br />
a small token is a must. Luckily, Monceau Fleurs,<br />
a name of International renown, also has a shop<br />
in <strong>Milan</strong> and will sell you flowers until late in the<br />
evening. It carries over 300 varieties of plants and<br />
flowers and trendy floral compositions. Open 7<br />
days, 9am to 9pm. For direct shipping, ask your<br />
concierge. Viale Bianca Maria corner of via<br />
Raiberti. T: 02 76021753. www.monceaufleurs.it.<br />
bridging the gap<br />
The 25,500 square foot Gap flagship store<br />
in <strong>Milan</strong> will be spread out over three floors<br />
and will house collections from Gap, GapKids,<br />
babyGap, GapBody, and GapMaternity. Opening<br />
is scheduled for November 20th. At the end of<br />
2010, the company plans to open Gap and Banana<br />
Republic flagship stores next door to each other.<br />
A real event for Gap fans. <strong>Milan</strong> is becoming the<br />
biggest shopping center in the world.<br />
www.gap.com. Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.<br />
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