FASHION CITY - Where Milan

Shopping
also available. For those who love beautiful homes in
which each single object contributes to the overall
aesthetic effect. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat
10am-7pm. www.lagallinamatta.it. Via Crocifisso, 1.
T: 02 87398990. M3 Missori, M3 Crocetta. Map F6
Lisa Corti – Mezzeri, quilts and organza table
cloths. But also shirts, scarves and sarongs that still
retain their oriental appeal. This is just some of the
merchandise stocked by Lisa Corti, a globe-trotter
(originally from Asmara) who has bought her unique
style to Milan. Garments and fabrics, bursting with
flowers and colours, are displayed in a luminous
space reminiscent of an artist’s bottega. Open Mon
3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm. www.lisacorti.com.
Via Lecco, 2. T: 02 29405589. M1 Porta Venezia.
Map H3
MC Selvini – A reference point for Danish and
Scandinavian design furniture, featuring the best of
contemporary Nordic production alongside classic
masterpieces of design such as, for example the
3107 chair by Arne Jacobsen and the Bubble chair by
Eero Aarnio. For those who love warm, simple home
furnishings, dominated by light woods and bursts of
colour. Open Mon 2.30pm-7pm; Tus-Sat 9.30am-
1pm/2.30pm-7pm. www.mcselvini.it. Via C. Poerio, 3.
T: 02 76021408. M1 Palestro. Map H4
MOROSO – An iconic trademark of design sofas. The
shop, with 3 floors, offers a full range of products
distinguished by increasingly sought-after, high
fashion characteristics with styles ranging from the
most classic to the most contemporary. Open Tues-
Sat 10am-1pm/2.30pm-7.30pm. www.moroso.it. Via
Pontaccio, 8/10. T: 02 72016336. M2 Lanza. Map E3
Paola C. – A small elegant, low-key space reflecting
the creations chosen by Paola C. Hidden away in an
old palazzo in Via Solferino, it offers table accessories
and objects in glass, ceramics and metal created by
a small number of select designers inc Aldo Cibic,
Giulio Iacchetti and Gordon Guillamier. The handblown
glass carafes are truly a work of art. Open Mon-
Fri 10am-1pm/3pm-7pm. Saturday by appointment
only. www.paolac.com. Via Solferino, 11. T: 02 862409.
M2 Moscova. Map F3
POLTRONA FRAU – Located in the heart of Milan,
since the very beginning Poltrona Frau has been a
symbol of Italian artisan elegance. In addition to its
cult leather armchairs, it also stocks a rich collection
of sofas, beds, tables, desks and accessories designed
for elegant, sophisticated interiors, where design is
synonymous with wellbeing. Open Mon 2.30pm-
7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm. www.poltronafrau.com.
Via Durini, 1: T: 02 6570626. M1 San Babila. Map G5
Sawaya & Moroni – Offers furniture and, in
particular, chairs, distinguished by an eclectic, ultracontemporary
style. Numerous pieces by William
Sawaya cohabit with the visionary creations of
several of the globe’s most experimental designers,
including revered names such as Zaha Hadid. Also
on offer are a limited series of objects, among
which, worth particular note, are the silver cutlery
and leather bags. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. www.
sawayamoroni.com. Via A. Manzoni, 11. T: 02 86395218.
M3 Montenapoleone. Map F4
Skitsch – An innovative store, it is distinguished by
its impact-making experimental design. Boasting
thirteen shop windows, it offers home furniture,
accessories and fabrics for all tastes (except classic
ones!). Its mission To launch trends thank to a rich
collection created by an important selection of
designers. Open Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm; Sun
12.30am-6.30pm. www.skitsch.it. Via Monte di Pietà,
11. T: 02 36633065. M3 Montenapoleone. Map F4
Spazio Pontaccio – Overlooking Via Pontaccio, it
stocks an interesting mix of international and Italian
classic and modern design furniture. French-style
decò drawers stand alongside warm, contemporary
tables, sofas and bookshelves. An inspirational
selection of accessories. For those who enjoy fusion
with style. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-7pm.
www.spaziopontaccio.it. Via Pontaccio, 18.
T: 02 8057025. M2 Lanza. Map F3
SWAROVSKI – Overlooking the historic Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele, an iconic symbol of luxury shopping,
it offers the best of precision-cut crystal glass
and related luxury objects inc jewellery, key rings,
watches, objets d’art and, naturally, the famous
animal figurine collectables. Open Mon-Fri 10am-
7.30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7pm. www.swarovski.com.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 6. T: 02 72094386. M1-M3
Duomo. Map F5
Venini – The art of glass-making. The new collections
and the historic pieces of this time-honoured brand,
founded in 1921 and considered one of the classics
of Made-in-Italy, are showcased against a neutral,
minimalist background. Vases, centrepieces and
sculptures crafted by internationally renowned
artists and designers and master glassmakers
specialized in the most sophisticated Murano glass
working techniques. Open Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat
10am-1.30pm/2.30pm-7pm. www.venini.com. Via
Montenapoleone, 9. T: 02 76000539. M1 San Babila.
Map G4
ZANOTTA – Ten large shop windows for a brand
epitomizing Made-in-Italy design. Historic pieces
cohabit with new generation tables, chairs,
armchairs and sofas. You can find creations by Achille
Castiglioni, Joe Colombo, Alfredo Häberli and Arik
Levy. Open Mon 3.30pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10.30am-
7.30pm. www.zanotta.com. Piazza Tricolore, 2.
T: 02 76016445. M1 San Babila. Map H4
Jewellery & Watches
ADAMAS GIOIELLI – Old artisan workshop, a creator
of made-to-order objects in gold, embellished
with precious stones. Unique, creative fashion
pieces, for a discerning clientele. Open Tues-Fri
9.30am-7pm; Sat 9.30am-12.30am/3pm-7pm.
www.adamasgioielli.it. Via Speronari, 7.
T: 02 8692784. M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5
ALDO CITTERIO – An expert in silver and antique
jewellery. In keeping with the tradition of the “old
artisan workshops in via Orefici” it carries original
jewellery and unusual accessories, several of which
are created directly in its atelier. Open Mon 3pm-
7pm; Tues-Sat 9.30am-7pm. www.aldocitterio.it. Via
Orefici, 18. T: 02 809225. M1 Cordusio. Map F5
ARGENTERIE BOGGIALI – This century-old trademark
proposes classic lines in silver and luxurious crystal
collections but also modern design objects for a
younger clientele. Open Tues-Fri 9am-1pm/2pm-
7pm. www.boggiali.it. Via Torino, 34. T: 02 801491.
M1-M3 Duomo. Map F5
BREIL – A single-brand store offering products made
by the Italian leader in watchmaking and high-class
stainless steel jewellery. Italian design and Swiss
production. Among its most popular items, worth
particular note is its Milano collection, inspired by
the city’s metropolitan dynamism and, in some
models, embellished with small diamonds. Open
Tues-Sat 10am-2pm/3pm-7pm. www.breil.com.
Corso Vercelli, 31. T: 02 4812599. M1 Pagano. Map b4
BUCCELLATI – Heir to a tradition that dates
back to the 18th century and a favourite with
the royal families of Europe, Buccellati offers
stunning designs featuring a “tulle, lace or
honeycomb” effect. Also known for its silver and
extraordinary animal collections. Open Mon-Sat
10.30am-1pm/2pm-7pm. www.buccellati.com.
Via Montenapoleone, 23. T: 02 76002153. M3
Montenapoleone. Map G4
BULGARI – Among the most noteworthy names in
the world together with Cartier and Tiffany, since
the very beginning, Bulgari has been a reference
point for luxury jewellery. It also carries watches,
fragrances, accessories and small table items. Its
most famous collection is the “Bzero1”, originally
crafted in gold and subsequently embellished with
diamonds and precious stones. Open Mon-Sat
10am-7pm. www.bulgari.com. Via Montenapoleone,
2. T: 02 777001. M1 San Babila. Map G4
CARTIER – In addition to its jewellery, Cartier is also
famous as a luxury maker of watches, second only
in the world to Rolex. Renowned for its design and
technology, Cartier’s steel watches are embellished
with details in gold, platinum and diamonds. Open
Mon 3pm-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-7pm. www.cartier.it.
Via Montenapoleone corner of via del Gesù.
T: 02 3030421. M3 Montenapoleone. Map G4
COLOMBO GIOIELLIERI – A trend-setter in fine
jewellery for the past fifty years. It carries the gold
“i gioiellini” collection dedicated to a younger
clientele together with a vast assortment of
costume jewellery from the Reminescence
collection. It also stocks Toy Watch and Ike
timepieces. Open Tues-Sat 10am-1pm/3pm-7pm.
www.colombogioielli.it. Corso Vercelli, 29.
T: 02 48004408. M1 Conciliazione. Map B4
DABBENE – The tradition of old Milanese workshops
combined with the innovation required by
more discerning customers. Its well-equipped
laboratory makes hand-crafted objects to order
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