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 and European...

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 strong but feminine...

Want 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.

Bliss 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 Italian flag pendants,...

This 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 handbags with fringes,...

This eight-storey department store caters to the refined Milanese taste for classic, reasonable quality, good value clothing and accessories for men, women and children, with...

Cut sells high-quality artisan-made leather garments for men and women (no tacky leather thongs); you can also have items made to measure.

In 1995, Milan-based jeweller Pomellato launched DoDo, a range of whimsical yellow-gold charms shaped like animals, birds and flowers. A staunch supporter of the WWF, DoDo...

Granddaughter of Emma Pellini, the famous costume jewellery designer, Donatella augments her signature glass and synthetic resin pieces with striking baubles and bangles that...

This tiny shop is stocked with fabulous finds, from Prada heels and Chinese silk tops to loose Indian tunics and Gautier blazers.

A treasure trove of antique clothing, bags, shoes, hats, buttons, trimmings and rare fashion publications. This is where Milan's big-name designers come when they need inspiration.

High-end leather bags, soft sacks, wallets and luggage by the famous Bologna-based leather goods company. Furla also stacks a good range of affordable trinkets, including...

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 thread and coloured...

The 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 vanishing lingerie,...