Oozing the same sophistication as the brand's clothes, this black lacquer store stocks furniture and cushions in Giorgio's favourite greys, beiges, creams...

Basement - housed, as the name suggests, in a cellar - is for women's fashion only. It caters to a more upmarket shopper, and is more boutique, less...

The list of designers who have worked for minimalist kings B&B Italia is like a hit parade of international design: you'll find geometric vases by Ettore...

A Milanese institution for men's and women's classic designer labels, Biffi also stocks the mildly wild trend pieces of the season. Among the designers...

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...

One of the city's best stops for alternative tunes, particularly reggae, ska and jazz. In a transitory business it's been trading since 1965.

Silvio Levi, grandson of the founder, sniffs out rare, artisanal perfumes (and shaving creams and hair products) for this family-run firm. Finds include...

Vintage clothing from experts. Each piece in this tidy collection is in mint condition and selected with a razor-sharp eye: this is the crème de la crème of...

This major centre for health and natural products stocks organically grown produce, groceries and baked goods, vitamins, pure-fibre clothing and more....

The city's top stop for mozzarella di bufala, made from the Campania region's finest buffalo milk. If you're not sure what you want, staff will let you...

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...

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

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

Worthwhile bargains can be found at Dmagazine Outlet, wedged between the full-price stores on the city's main shopping drag. It's small, hot and hectic,...