MILANO CITy OF LEONARDO - Where Milan

Unique Shopping ExperienceTips by Carolina ScuriOut and about in the city, lotsof useful suggestions andhot-off-the-press news aboutone-of-a-kind, artisanalboutiques in Milan, whetheruber-classical or ultra-trendy,from Where Milan’s reporterCarolina Scuri1.1. Anna Lenti a vibrant, colourful, trendy spacethat mirrors the personality of its creator, anexperienced dressmaker, designer and artisan,is situated in the vicinity of Piazza Risorgimento.Anna experiments with fabrics, combiningthem in unusual ways, playing with colourpairings and alternating fabrics with differenthandles. Simple, tailored lines and sartorial,made-to-measure touches are her strongpoints. No part of her creations is discarded,not even scraps of material which becomeexquisite details, used as applications. Iconiccreations include her “insert skirt” and her“metamorphosis stole” (a stole/scarf/gilet).2. Not just a simple shop but a textileworkshop space in Milan. Gaining insightinto the characteristics of materials, fabricsand working techniques is the highly originalconcept proposed by Barbara, the brainsbehind the Hub Textile Workshop. A one-ofa-kindcentre in Italy whose aim is to stimulatecuriosity and maximize creativity thanks to thesupport of skilled experts. Bring in your passionfor fabrics and demonstrate your creativityamidst sartorial kits and paper patterns, whichcan also be purchased. I recommend twoitems: the “shopper kit” and the“try-and-purchase paper pattern”.in the carefully selected, highly sought-afterlines proposed by Glenna Tosi, owner of thewelcoming boutique situated in the Moscovaarea. A space dedicated to those in search ofa relaxing shopping experience. The Pop-styleitems showcased, created with painstakingattention to fabrics and materials, are all totallynatural and hypoallergenic. French prints, 1970scuts and vintage looks, of prevalently Europeanor American origin, make these high-classgarments both unique and interesting.4.Selling campaign Milano show-roomwww.ritmodivita.com2.3.3. The brainchild of Giulia and Martina,Panpepato is a lovely small shop cumworkshop overflowing with trendy clothes,cool jewellery, scarves, hats and bags. Thischarming boutique, featuring a number oforiginal details, offers customers a chance tolearn more about Italian craftsmanship. Inaddition to its own-name brand, i.e. Panpepato,featuring made-to-measure garments andaccessories, it also carries original creations andexclusive clothing imbued with the passion oftheir designers. Giulia and Martina suggest: "TopPatchwork” by Lo Spaventapasseri and HélèneVigorelli’s origami earrings “Prêt à s’envoler”.4. Io e Meg, a small, charming boutique,celebrates the sophisticated retrò femininity oftailored female elegance. Boasting a romanticstylesetting, its atmosphere is reminiscent ofthe concept stores found either in London orin Paris. An oasis of creativity and good taste,the store offers a fusion of styles where eachpainstaking detail tells the story of the brandcreated by Stefania Viggiani, owner of theshop who drew inspiration from Art Noveaufloral prints and colour cards. Io e Meg carriesa beautiful selection of European brands:delicately colourful clothing by Spanish brandsHoss and Nice Things, charming Frenchaccessories by Les Nereides and exquisiteAnnick Goutal essences will make you feelas if you have just entered a lady’s boudoir.5. Farfalle (Butterflies) is a name that bringsto mind lightness, elegance, femininity anduniqueness, the same characteristics found5.1. ANNA LENTIVia P. Calvi 2. M1 San Babila. Map H4T: 02 76017442Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Sat 10am-2pm/3pm-7pm.www.annalenti.it2. HUB TEXTILE WORKSHOPRipa di Porta Ticinese 69. M2 Porta Genova FS. Map D7T: 02 45548183Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Thurs 2pm-7pm; Fri 10.30am-7pm; Sat 11am-7pm. Open the last Sunday of eachmonth from 11am to 7pm.www.l-hub.it3. PANPEPATOVia A. Solari 2/A. M2 Sant’Agostino. Map D6T: 02 43910243Mon 3pm-7.30pm; Tues-Sat 10am-2pm/3pm-7.30pm.4. IO E MEG• Via Sacco corner of via Marghera. M1 De Angeli.Map B4T: 02 4986310Mon 3pm-7pm; Tues-Fri 10am-2pm/3pm-7pm;Sat 10am-1pm/3.30pm-7pm.• Via California, 22, M2 Sant’Agostino. Map C5T: 02 4984920Mon 3.30pm-7pm; Tues- Sat 10am-1pm/3.30pm-7pm.4. FARFALLEVia Varese, 12. M2 Moscova. Map E2T: 02 87389994Mon 3.30pm-7.30pm; Tues-Fri 11am-7.30pm;Sat 11am-7pm.Montenapoleone • via Alessandro Manzoni, 30 • 20121 Milano Italy • +39 02 87063613 • info@borgospesso11.itwww.wheretraveler.com 37