10 Corso Como

The legendary clothing and design store is a household name in much of the world, and coming here is worth it if only to marvel at the unique creations by celebrated designer houses, all handpicked by Carla Sozzani.

• Web:

  www.10corsocomo.com

• E-mail:

  theshoponline@10corsocomo.com

• Address:

  Corso Como 10, Milan

• Phone:

  +39 02 290 026 74

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–7:30pm

Borsalino

The iconic Belgian rabbit felt fedoras and hats have been spotted worn by celebrities of the highest calibre, including on movie sets. Lately the brand has also started releasing other types of head gear, if fedoras aren't the style you'd normally go for.

• Web:

  www.borsalino.com

• E-mail:

  showroom@borsalino.com

• Address:

  Via Sant'Andrea 5, Milan

• Phone:

  +39 02 760 170 72

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10:15am–1:15pm / 2pm–7pm; Sat & Sun 10am–1pm / 2pm–7pm

CityLife Shopping District

CityLife is the biggest urban shopping district in Italy and definitely worth visiting. It hosts various interesting events and houses over a hundred stores, restaurants and a movie theatre. Stroll through the district and shop fashion, jewellery, cosmetics and more. Or try one of the several restaurants located in the district. The CityLife District is also interesting for architecture geers since the project was designed by famous architects such as Zaha Hadid, Arata Isozaki and Daniel Libeskind.

• Web:

  www.citylifeshoppingdistrict.it/en/about-us

• Address:

  Piazza Tre Torri, Milan

• Phone:

  +39 02 434 959 11

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–8pm

• More info:

  The area lies west of Arco della Pace and Sempione Park

Corso Vittorio Emanuele

Corso Vittorio Emanuele is known as 'Milan’s living room'. This pedestrian street connects Piazza Duomo and San Babila metro station and provides a great shopping experience for the entire family. Luxury boutiques like Louis Vuitton and Prada are right next to popular fast fashion brands like Urban Outfitters or Bershka. Good for all ages and budgets. In the evening Corso Vittorio comes alive with film lovers flocking to the many cinemas. A number of bars and small eateries remain open until late at night, packed with locals enjoying the night out after catching a film.

• Address:

  Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Milan

Enoteca Cotti

Enoteca Cotti is a well-stocked wine shop in the artsy Brera neighbourhood with an original 1930s interior. Italy produces an impressive quantity of high quality wine and this wine shop stocks more than 3,000 selected labels representing every region of Italy. In addition, here you can find culinary specialities crafted in the Italian tradition.

• Web:

  www.enotecacotti.it

• E-mail:

  info@enotecacotti.it

• Address:

  Via Solferino 42, Milan

• Phone:

  +39 02 290 010 96

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 9am–1pm / 3pm–8pm; Mon & Sun closed

Fidenza Village — Designer Outlet Shopping

Sixty minutes from Milan and Bologna, Fidenza Village is home to more than 100 outlet boutiques offering savings of up to 70% on the recommended retail price of previous seasons’ collections from leading Italian and international brands.

• Web:

  www.fidenzavillage.com/en/

• E-mail:

  fidenza@valueretail.com

• Address:

  Via San Michele Campagna, Località Chiusa Ferranda, Fidenza

• Phone:

  +39 5243 355 11

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–8pm

• Subway:

  You can get to Fidenza Village (free parking), by train or by free 'Shopping Express' bus that runs several times a week from central Milan and Piacenza