FASHION CITY - Where Milan

Shopping
Department Stores
& Shopping Centers
La Rinascente, a fabulous department store
overlooking the Duomo, is a real part of Milan’s
history (see next page). Open seven days a
week: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-10pm; Sun 10am-
10pm www.rinascente.it Piazza Duomo ,10.
T: 02 88521. Map F5. M1-M3 Duomo.
Another historic Milanese department store,
extending over several floors, is the Coin
flagship store in piazza Cinque Giornate.
Boasting a seamless glass façade, it features on
of the largest video wall in Europe and serves
as an interactive medium for dialogue with the
city. It offers a number of excellent services and
an array of the best fashion brands, ranging
from clothing to accessories, from home
design to food. It also has other branches
located in corso Vercelli 44 and in piazza
Cantore 12. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-
8.30pm; Sun 11am-8pm. www.coin.it Piazza
Cinque Giornate. T:0255192083. Map H5.
Finally, also worth note is the il Portello
shopping centre. Situated just outside the
center, in a rapidly expanding area, this openair
mall hosts numerous shops and facilities.
Mon-Sun 8.30am-9pm. www.iper.it.
Piazza Portello. Off map.
Gamme Bleu for men and the Gamme Rouge for
women, an ultra-sophisticated line featuring noble
fabrics and highly sought-after details that combine
the style of haute couture with superior-quality
materials that have made Moncler a leading name
in winter outerwear. Open Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun
11am-1pm/3pm-7pm. www.moncler.com. Via della
Spiga, 7. T: 02 76025913. M1 San Babila. Map G4
nadine – Inaugurated in 1990 and based on an idea
by two young entrepreneurs, Clemente and Alberto
Halfon, Nadine Fashion stands for elegance and
attention to new trends. Its six stores, scattered
throughout the city, from Corso Vittorio Emanuele
to Corso Vercelli, offer a wide range of clothes, shoes,
bags and accessories, specially designed to suit the
everyday needs of the dynamic woman. Continually
updated collections and attention to detail ensure
glam, superior quality garments suitable for all
occasions. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-8.30pm.
www.nadinefashiongroup.it. Corso Vittorio
Emanuele II, 34. T: 02 76009028. M1-M3 Duomo,
M1 San Babila. Map G5
NEGLIA – An historic clothing shop in the heart
of Milan, just a short distance from San Babila.
Designer clothing for men and women, footwear
and accessories. Open Mon 2pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat
10am-7.30pm. Corso Venezia, 2. T: 02 798187.
M1 San Babila. Map G4
RESCALLI – Founded in 1931, since its inception
Rescalli has always been dedicated to women’s
fashion and continues to be distinguished by
its style, courtesy and quality. It offers a wide
selection of luxury brand garments but also jeans
and swimwear. Italian sizes from 36 to 52 with an
in-house alteration service also available. Open Mon
3pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. www.rescalli.
com. Via Belfiore, 11. T: 02 48011687. M1 Wagner.
Map B4
PIOMBO – A twin-level Baroque-style store located in
an historic building in the heart of Milan’s shopping
hub. Sartorial made-to-measure collections and
a large assortment of silks, scarves and leather
accessories, also handcrafted, for men. Open
Mon 3pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. www.
piomboworld.com. Via Montenapoleone, 23.
T: 02 76014932. M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4
PUPI SOLARI – In 1969, Pupi Solari, a woman of
exquisite taste, opened this children’s shop which
now also offers an eye-catching collection of
women’s clothing. The shop is connected to the
men’s boutique Host (see listings). They also have an
outlet right next door to the shop. Open Mon 3pm-
7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7.30pm. Via L. Mascheroni, 12.
T: 02 463325. M1 Conciliazione. Map C4
TATIANA – Nestling in the heart of Milan, near the
Duomo, for over 50 years Tatiana has been a
meeting point for those who prefer to opt for
classical, elegant garments. A team of qualified
sales personnel, accustomed to dealing with an
International clientele, is available to give advice.
Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm.
www.tatiana.it. Via F. Cavallotti, 13. T: 02 798786.
M1 San Babila. Map G5
TINCATI – An historic emporium since 1965, Tincati
incarnates the very style of Milan: sophisticated,
classic, elegant and unmistakable. For men who like
to make a low-key statement by focusing on details
that make the difference. Luxury men’s boutique in
the heart of Milan’s quadrilatero d’oro. Open Mon-
Sat 10am-7pm. www.tincati.mi.it. Via Gesù, 7.
T: 02 76028050. M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4
VIATIVOLI – A boutique boasting 3 sales points in the
city (via Orefici, corso Magenta, corso Genova) for
women’s clothing distinguished by femininity and
a touch of French flair. Open Tues-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat
10am-2pm/3pm-7pm. Via Orefici, 26. T: 02 86464543.
M1 Cordusio. Map F5
Concept Stores
10 CORSO COMO – A unique and ever-expanding
mix of selling spaces grouped around a beautiful
courtyard in Corso Como’s pedestrian area. Worth
particular note are the Galleria Carla Sozzani, a book
store stocking design books, boutiques, musthave
luxury goods, a café and a restaurant. Open
Mon-Tues-Fri-Sat-Sun 10.30am-7.30pm; Wed-Thurs
10.30am-9pm. www.10corsocomo.com. Corso
Como, 10. T: 02 653531. M2 Garibaldi FS. Map F2
CARGO – Home furnishings, books, perfumes, candles,
carpets and a sector dedicated to tropical plants.
An exotic open space reconverted from a famous
Milanese industrial factory but also a cultural centre
hosting discussions on art, food, music and games.
Open Tues-Sun 10.30am-7.30pm. www.hightechmilano.com.
Via A. Meucci, 39. T: 02 2722131.
M2 Crescenzago. OFf Map
DISNEY STORE – Part of the International chain of
stores specializing in Disney products, several of
which are created exclusively for their shops. The
entire universe of Disney films and cartoons is
on offer with games, books, DVDs, puppets and
gadgets of all types. Open Mon-Sun 10am-8.30pm.
T: 02 76317908-218. www.disneystore.it. Corso
Vittorio Emanuele II, 30. M1 San Babila. Map G5
FERRARI STORE MILANO – Dedicated to Ferrari
devotees, this authorized sales point of the historic
Maranello headquarters sells over three thousand
types of Ferrari merchandise including clothing,
leather goods, high-class accessories, toys and
models. From a minimum of 4.5 euros for a logoed
writing pad up to 40 thousand for a Formula 1
engine. A visit to this futuristic, five-storey, location,
expressing the explosive soul of car racing, is
definitely a worthwhile experience. Open Sun-Fri,
10am-8pm; Sat 10am-9pm. http://store.ferrari.com.
Piazza Liberty, 8. T: 02 76017385. M1-M3 Duomo.
Map G5
High tech – A large multi-space emporium selling
sofas, bookshelves, fragrances, notebooks, lamps,
kitchenware but also ethnic furniture and fashion
accessories. Original, innovative home furnishings at
affordable prices. Open Mon 1.30am-7.30pm; Tues-
Sun 10.30am-7.30pm. www.high-techmilano.com.
Piazza XXV Aprile, 12. T: 02 6241101. M2 Moscova, M2
Garibaldi. Map F2
Milan (Milan A.C.) MEGASTORE – A “not-to-bemissed”
address for A.C. Milan fans the world over:
located in the historic Galleria, behind the Duomo,
the shop boasts a display area of over 500 sq.m.
on two floors, where you can find all the official
merchandise of the “most prominent club in the
world”. Special price discounts for fans of the Official
A.C. Milan Page on Facebook. Open: 7/7 from 10am-
8pm. www.acmilan.com. Corso Vittorio Emanuele
II-Galleria San Carlo. T: 02 89765408. M1-M3 Duomo.
Map g5
MORONIGOMMA – A Milanese company of
longstanding tradition, boasting over 80 years
of experience in the production of high quality
plastic materials. It offers a wide assortment of
home and office equipment, original gift ideas
and customized solutions. Delivers all over the
world. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm.
www.moronigomma.it. Corso G. Matteotti, 14.
T: 02 796220. M1 San Babila. Map G4
MUJI – Distinguished by its minimalist design and ecofriendly
approach, this store is a part of the famous
chain of “made-in-Japan” furniture, clothing and
high-tech items, with 3 stores in the city (via Torino,
corso Buenos Aires, corso Vercelli). Muji’s strategy
is based on low-key design and functionalism at
affordable prices. Open Mon 12am-7.30pm; Tues-Sat
10.30am-7.30pm; Sun 11am-7.30pm. www.muji.eu.
Via Torino, 51. T: 02 809441. M1 Cordusio. Map F5
NATURA Sì – A leading Italian supermarket chain
specializing in the sale of organic and biodynamic
products. Rigorous quality control guarantees over
4,000 organic certified products (fresh, frozen and
packaged) as well as gluten-free foodstuffs, for food
allergies and infant nutrition. Open Mon 3.30pm-
8pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-8pm. www.naturasi.eu. Via
Melzo, 15. T: 02 29518703. M1 Porta Venezia. Map H3
NELLA LONGARI HOME – An elegant display area in
the heart of Milan, offering a rich picking of home
accessories. Innovative materials and vibrant colours,
in a range of traditional and contemporary options,
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