FASHION CITY - Where Milan

Shopping
8pm; Sat 10am-2pm. www.lepiccolecoccole.it. Viale
Monte Ceneri, 71. T: 02 39260422. M1 Lotto. OFf Map
MILANO ESTETICA DUE – A beauty parlour par
excellence, located in the heart of town. A team,
consisting of doctors and experts, is available for
targeted consultancy. Face treatments on offer
include radiofrequency and ultrasound, skin control
and botulifting. Body treatments range from
massages to marine peeling, thermal treatments
and cavitation. Open Mon-Sat 9am-7pm. www.
milanoestetica.it. Corso Venezia, 3. T: 02 76001202.
M1 San Babila. Map G4
TONI&GUY – Two young and dynamic salons (in via V.
Monti and Galleria Passarella) offering personalized
cuts, studied according to the lines of your face and
individual customer requirements. Tony&Guy also
boasts a prestigious academy, where hair stylists
share experiences, and a beautifully packaged
product line. Open Mon 11am-8pm; Tues-Wed-Fri
9.30am-9pm; Thurs 9.30am-9pm; Sat 9.30am-
7.30pm. www.toniandguy.it. Via V. Monti, 27.
T: 02 48027137. M1-M2 Cadorna. Map D4
WILD BEAUTY – Just a short distance from the
Castello Sforzesco, Wild Beauty aims to rejuvenate
skin and soul. An expert team of professionals, a
sophisticated ambience and a host of services.
Among the most popular, well worth a try are
“beauty day”, a complete treatment including body
care, manicure and pedicure, facials and peelings.
Open Mon-Tues 8.30am-9pm; Wed-Thurs-Fri
8.30am-9.30pm; Sat 10.30am-8pm; Sun 10.30am-
8pm. www.wildbeauty.it. Corso Garibaldi, 30.
T: 02 72023341. M2 Lanza, M2 Moscova. Map E3
Books & Magazines
AMERICAN BOOKSTORE – Situated just a stone’s
throw from Castello Sforzesco, for the past 30 years,
this popular bookstore has been a reference point
for English-speaking readers. Specializing in the
classics of American literature, it offers a wide array
of titles, including scientific publications, books on
art, cinema, theatre etc. Open Mon 1.30pm-7pm;
Tues-Sat 10.30am-7pm. Largo Cairoli corner of via M.
Camperio. T: 02 878920. M1 Cairoli. Map E4
FNAC – An internationally renowned French chain, it
offers three floors featuring a vast range of products:
books (also available in foreign languages) CDs,
DVDs, videogames, cell phones, MP3, IT, TV, Hi-Fi,
cameras and camcorders, a ticket service, photo
printing, bar and Internet Point. Open Mon-Sat
9.30am-8pm; Sun 10am-8pm. www.fnac.it. Via
Torino, 45. T: 02 869541. M1-M3 Duomo, M3 Missori.
Map F5
IL LIBRO – LIBRERIA INTERNAZIONALE - Established
as a German bookstore, it specializes in educational
publications and foreign language literature
(English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and
Russian) both for adults and children. Extremely
well-stocked with multi-lingual assistants, it also
offers the possibility of bibliographical research. Any
book titles not available in stock can be ordered
on request. Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 9am-12.30am/
3pm-7pm. www.il-libro.it. Via F. Ozanam 11.
T: 02 2049022. M1 Lima. OFf map
La Feltrinelli Libri e Musica - Italy’s largest chain
of music and book stores, it boasts numerous
locations scattered throughout the city. Just a few
steps away from the Teatro Nazionale, three floors
of books (foreign language sections also available),
CDs, DVDs, sheet music, magazines, videogames,
new technologies, graphics, stationery and
gadgets, talks and live music, bar, ticket office.
Two locations in the city (piazza Piemonte, corso
Buenos Aires). Open Mon noon-9pm; Tues-Thurs
10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-8pm.
www.lafeltrinelli.it. Piazza Piemonte, 2. T: 02 433541.
M1 Wagner. Map B4
La Feltrinelli International – A vast catalogue
of titles in English, French, Spanish, German,
Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic and others,
foreign magazines, book launches with foreign
authors, audio books and DVDs. Open Mon-Fri
9am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-7.30pm. www.lafeltrinelli.it.
Piazza Cavour, 1. T: 02 6595644. M3 Turati. Map G3
LIBRERIA INTERNAZIONALE ULRICO HOEPLI
– One of Italy’s largest bookstores,the Libreria
Internazionale Hoepli offers over 500,000 titles
(30% in foreign language versions), 6 floors of
books and 40 assistants well versed in all subjects.
A wide range of foreign books and magazines.
Subscriptions to Italian and foreign periodicals
and access to international databases for
bibliographical and book research. Open Mon-Sat
10am-7.30pm. www.hoepli.it. Via U. Hoepli, 5. T: 02
864871. M1-M3 Duomo, M1 San Babila. Map F4
MELTING POT-LIBRERIA INTERNAZIONALE DEL
TASCABILE – Just a few steps from the magnificent
Roman church of Sant’Eustorgio and Parco delle
Basiliche, an excellent choice of books in Spanish,
English, French, Portuguese, German and Russian,
almost all in paperback versions. Not only classics
and international bestsellers but also a selection
of novels, detective stories, historic romances,
narrative, self-help manuals and love stories. Its
associate bookstore Luoghi&Libri, a gold mine of
travel books and guides, maps and postcards, can
be found next door. Open Mon 3pm-7.30pm; Tues-
Sun 10am-7.30pm. www.libreriameltingpot.it. Via
Vettabbia, 3. T: 02 58310713. M3 Missori. Map E7
MONDADORI MULTICENTER – A chain of megastores
scattered throughout the city, offering a wide
assortment of books, CDs, DVDs, videogames,
phones, electronics, IT, café, foreign newsstand and
Internet Point. www.negozimondadori.it. Several
locations in the city (piazza Duomo, corso Vittorio
Emanuele II, via Marghera, via Berchet). Mon-Sun
9am-11pm (Newsstand, Coffee Bakery and Fine
Foods from 7am). Piazza del Duomo, 1.
T: 02 4544110. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5
PANTON’S ENGLISH BOOKSHOP – Spread out
over two floors, Panton’s offers a vast selection
of books in English: narrative, history, children’s
books, cookery, art… but also books on antiques,
travel guides, maps and multi-media products.
Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm. www.yesplease.it.
Via L. Mascheroni, 12. T: 02 4694468.
M1 Conciliazione. MAP C4
Children Clothing & Toys
BABY MOTTA – Dedication store for children’s
clothing, offering high quality brands including
I Pinco Pallino, Ermanno Scervino and Fay.
Beautifully crafted accessories such as bows,
Alice bands and hairclips, all handmade by expert
seamstresses. First-class selection of prams and
strollers inc Martinelli, Maclaren and Peg Perego.
Tods and Hogan footwear also on sale. Open Mon
3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 9am-7pm. www.babymotta.
it. Largo Settimio Severo, 6. T: 02 4986394. M1
Conciliazione. Map B5
CACHEMIRINO – Collection of cashmere and cotton
clothing for little ones aged 0-14. Party outfits,
made from the finest fabrics, embellished by small
striking details, are also available on a made-toorder
basis as are matching father-son sweaters
in larger sizes. A children’s play area with small
coloured tables and chairs makes shopping a truly
fun experience. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7.30pm. Via
San Pietro all’Orto, 3. T: 02 76025965. M1 San Babila.
Map G5
CARLA BABY – Chic boutique for children’s clothing,
footwear and accessories, situated just a short
distance from piazza del Duomo. Established over
20 years ago, it offers a mix of classical and casual
wear ranging from jackets by Alberto Aspesi,
trousers by Jeckerson, Vintage 55 T-shirts and
shirts by Polo Ralph Lauren. Open Mon 3.30pm-
7pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-1pm/3.30pm-7pm. Corso
di Porta Romana, 72. T: 02 58323052. M3 Crocetta.
MAP G6
Città del Sole – A chain of shops boasting a wide
range of games and toys for all ages inc famous
International brands and beautifully handcrafted
items. Tactical and strategic games, board games,
draughts, backgammon, chess, architectural
models, building kits, boomerangs and countless
other fun items originating from all over Europe.
Several locations in the city (via Orefici, via
Solari, via Spallanzani, corso Lodi, via Canonica).
Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm. www.cittadelsole.it.
Via Orefici, 13. T: 02 86461683. M1 Cordusio, M1
Duomo. Map F5
FATE I CAPRICCI – A highly select range of children’s
toys: educational and traditional games, in tin
or wood, cuddly toys, Steiff, Corolle dolls, books,
Schleich rubber toys, glove puppets, marionettes,
tops and lots more besides. Entire Playmobil
catalogue available, often featuring previews from
the German house. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat
9am-1.30pm/2pm-7pm. www.fateicapricci.it.
Via Lanzone, 7. T: 02 804453. M2 Sant’Ambrogio.
Map D6
GIOCHI E BALOCCHI – A wide array of high quality
items at competitive prices for all ages. Stocks
some of the best brands with a constantly
updated catalogue featuring the latest
innovations and original toys. Open
Mon 3.30pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm.
www.giochiebalocchi.com. Via Maiocchi, 9.
T: 02 2047685. M1 Porta Venezia. OFf map
GUSELLA – Clothing and footwear for fashionconscious
kids with other sales point in the city.
Range includes seasonal collections, party clothes,
ceremonial attire for baptisms, communions,
confirmations and bridesmaids dresses, in keeping
with the latest fashion trends, right up to the
world-renowned Gusella and Gusellina “first steps”
footwear line, crafted with particular attention to
orthopaedic aspects. Several locations in the city
(corso Vittorio Emanule II, corso Vercelli, corso di
Porta Romana, corso San Gottardo). Open Mon-
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