FASHION CITY - Where Milan

Shopping
Sat 10am-7.30pm; Sun 11am-7.30pm. www.gusella.
it. Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 37/B. T: 02 796533.
M1 San Babila. Map G4
IL GUFO – A store specializing in children and infant’s
clothing, featuring trendy collections, footwear
and accessories. Natural fibres and fabrics are
carefully selected from among the best Italian
and foreign manufacturers. Production, from the
prototype right up to the finished garment, is
entrusted to highly skilled, reliable dressmaking
establishments. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat
10am-7pm. www.ilgufo.it. Via P. Verri, 5.
T: 02 37059805. M1 San Babila. Map G5
IL MONDO è PICCOLO – Store specializing in
prevalently charming old and new wooden
toys: toy cars and boats, small solar energypowered
cars, original and eco-friendly items.
A wide selection of traditional toys inc Matador,
Anker, Zëugo (Subbuteo), tops, marionettes and
puppets, marbles, pop-guns, tiddlywinks and
model-train sets. Open Mon 3.30pm-7.30pm;
Tues-Sat 9.30pm-12.30am/3.30pm-7.30pm.
www.ilmondoepiccolo.it. Via C. da Sesto, 19.
T: 02 58106086. M2 Sant’Agostino. Map D6
IMAGINARIUM – A chain with many stores in the
city that combines learning, entertainment
and good old-fashioned fun for children and
young mothers, bursting with useful, irresistible
ideas. The perfect gift for a faraway friend or a
last-moment present. Products are divided up
by categories with clear, strategically placed
indications. Several locations in the city (largo
Augusto, corso Buenos Aires, corso Vercelli,
corso di Porta Romana and 4 other stores).
Open Mon 1pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm.
www.imaginarium.it. Largo Augusto, 10.
T: 02 76011992. M1 San Babila. G5
I NOSTRI BIMBI – An old Milanese shop boasting a
wide offer of merchandise for infants, babies and
children aged up to 14. Designer labels stocked
inc Monnalisa, Guess, Brums, Pixel, Winks, Robeez,
Crochette, Ele Baby, Maglieria Toast, Berlingot.
Trendy clothing featuring famous musical or
cartoon clothing always available. Home-delivery
service on request. Open Mon 3.30pm-7.30pm;
Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. www.inostribimbi.it.
Via Teodosio, 8. T: 02 70600481. M2 Lambrate.
OFf map.
heightens the shopping experience. Open Mon
3.30pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-1pm/3.30pm-7pm.
www.lepapere.com. Via R. Sanzio, 30. T: 02 468001.
M1 De Angeli. Map A4
MARIUCCIA – Just a stone’s throw from the Duomo,
this exclusive boutique offers a fabulous array
of babies and children’s clothing. Designer
labels stocked inc Cavalli, Armani, Moncler, Liujo,
MissBlumarine, La Martina, Dolce&Gabbana and
Burberry’s. Ultra-stylish mothers and children
will find a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Open
Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm. www.
mariucciamilano.com. Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
(Galleria De Cristoforis, 1). T: 02 76023101. M1 San
Babila. MAP G5
PUPI SOLARI - Located in one of Milan’s most charming
squares, it is one of the most elegant and traditional
Milanese shops for little “lords” and “princesses”. It has
been making and selling children’s clothes for more
than 40 years. Toys to play with and a small tea room
inside the shop guarantee a high class shopping
experience for those who enjoy being pampered.
Though stocking a number of brands, it offers a
classic selection, almost giving the impression of
being a monobrand store. Open Mon 3pm-7.30pm;
Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. Piazza N. Tommaseo, 2.
T: 02 463325. M1 Conciliazione. MAP C4
Clothing – Men & Women
ABercrombie & FITCH – Hoodies or garments for
cool girls and guys: casual, high-quality apparel
brimming with enough personality to have
been dubbed a “lifestyle brand”. In the US, the
Abercrombie & Fitch phenomenon dates back
to the sixties while, in Europe, the fad started just
a few years ago. In October, 2009, following the
SPOTLIGHT
inauguration of its new flagship store in Milan,
in the very heart of the fashion centre, there was
a queue for days! Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm;
Sun noon-8pm. www.abercrombie.com. Corso
Matteotti, 12. T: 800 977839 (accessible only from
Italian numbers). M1 San Babila. Map g4
AL BAZAR – Superior quality materials and an authentic
passion for tailoring. According to the owner “style
has nothing to do with fashion, it’s something that
comes from inside”. This elegant store carries highend
men’s clothing for formal and casual wear. Open
Mon-Sat 9am-7.30pm. www.albazarmilano.it. Via A.
Scarpa, 9. T: 02 433470. M1 Pagano. Map C4
ANIMAL HOUSE – Young, casual, contemporary
menswear at this store created as an offshoot of
Host (see listing) which is gradually becoming a new
destination address for men in the know. Open Mon
3pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. Via A. Saffi, 7. T: 02
4694900. M1 Conciliazione, M1-M2 Cadorna. Map D4
ASPESI – Likes to define its style as “ basic, with a
twist”. The cult brand, created in 1990 by fashion
veteran Alberto Aspesi, features quirky, tailored lines,
elegant details and natural materials. His current
collections are still based on the original “no-frills”
philosophy and will appeal to all those who like their
outerwear without flashy labels. Open Mon-Sat
10am-7pm. www.aspesi.it. Via Montenapoleone, 13.
T: 02 76022478. M1 San Babila, M3 Montenapoleone.
Map G4
BARDELLI – Founded in 1941 as a hat shop, Bardelli’s
gradually grew to become the elegant emporium
that it is today. Specializing in “cashmere, cotton and
silk”, it is housed in a nineteenth century palazzo
and offers a range of beautiful men and women’s
collections including suits, shoes, knitwear, textiles
for the home and marvellous accessories. Open Mon
LA LUNA E… – A small, charming children’s clothing
store with a welcoming atmosphere, born
from a passion for the creation of personalized,
handcrafted collections. The owner, Simona
Sforza, also stocks women’s clothing and
knitwear, with exclusive styles, made-to-order,
in a range of trendy fashion styles. Delicious
dresses for debutantes and ceremonies at truly
affordable prices. Open Mon 3.30pm-7pm; Tues-
Sat 9.30am-1pm/3.30pm-7pm. www.lalunae.com.
Via F. Ferrucci, 16. T: 02 3494960. M1-M2 Cadorna.
Map C2
LE PAPERE – The owners, Marta and Loretta,
welcome customers and their children in a
warm, friendly family atmosphere. The shop
offers a complete line of children’s clothing
for all occasions, but also an exclusive series of
accessories for children and adults bearing the
unmistakable “Le papere” logo. A delightful play
corner for kids, offering scrumptious snacks,
Nespresso in the City of Design
When Nespresso first appeared in Italy, marketing experts were
skeptical as to whether this new way of making “espresso” would be
successful. But it was. Right here in Milan, at the Salone del Mobile,
“designer of the year” , Konstantin Grcic initially formed his relationship
with the brand. Discover his collection in the four Milan-based
Nespresso Boutiques! www.nespresso.com. Galleria San Babila 4/D,
Via Bigli 1, La Rinascente, Coin.
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