This emporium is owned by former Italian Vogue editor Carla Sozzani. Prices are not for the faint- hearted, but the design overload is certainly a sight to...
Corso Como 10
Tucked round a corner just off corso di Porta Romana, Abside stocks a cool mix of own-brand clothes and jewellery, as well as unique pieces by other Italian...
Vicolo Santa Caterina 1
A line of brightly coloured, alternative shoes first launched in Rome in 2004; the Milan branch opened in spring 2008. Designs include chunky wedges and...
Corso di Porta Ticinese 46Want to wow? Follow those in the know to the city's jewellery show-stopper. Monica Rossi mixes antique gems and modern techniques, with ethereal results.
Via Bergamini 7Bliss is fine jeweller Damiani's lower-priced line. Pieces for men and women range from subtle classics to fashion-led items like starburst earrings and...
Piazza Duomo 25This outpost of the Parma-based leather goods chain is one of the best stocked in Milan. Dive in for everything from classic wallets in pretty pastels to...
Via Bigli 28This eight-storey department store caters to the refined Milanese taste for classic, reasonable quality, good value clothing and accessories for men, women...
Piazza V Giornate 1ACut sells high-quality artisan-made leather garments for men and women (no tacky leather thongs); you can also have items made to measure.
Corso di Porta Ticinese 58In 1995, Milan-based jeweller Pomellato launched DoDo, a range of whimsical yellow-gold charms shaped like animals, birds and flowers. A staunch supporter...
Corso Venezia 8Granddaughter of Emma Pellini, the famous costume jewellery designer, Donatella augments her signature glass and synthetic resin pieces with striking...
Via Manzoni 20This tiny shop is stocked with fabulous finds, from Prada heels and Chinese silk tops to loose Indian tunics and Gautier blazers.
Alzaia Naviglio Grande 44A treasure trove of antique clothing, bags, shoes, hats, buttons, trimmings and rare fashion publications. This is where Milan's big-name designers come...
Via Sacchi 3High-end leather bags, soft sacks, wallets and luggage by the famous Bologna-based leather goods company. Furla also stacks a good range of affordable...
Corso Vittorio Emanuele
For over 15 years, Silvia Corti has been making her necklaces and bracelets at this tiny indigo lab and shop. Her designs are magically simple: raffia...
Via Lomazzo 11The best thing to come out of Turin since the Fiat Cinquecento, Kristina Ti's lingerie is delicate almost to the point of fragility. Apart from the almost...
Via Solferino 18