A vast selection of women's shoes from Roman designer Adriana Campanile at the best prices you'll find this close to the Spanish Steps. Upstairs in the piazza di Spagna store...

A huge garage sale in a former bus depot, with stalls selling bric-a-brac, costume jewellery and clothes.

Franco Borini's shop is busily chaotic, packed with clued-in shoe lovers. His elegant but durable shoes follow fashion trends religiously and prices are fair.

Italian hat-maker Borsalino has been producing the world's most famous felt hat for over a century, plus panamas and women's hats and accessories.

A reliable if limited department store. Romans come here for tights or sheets that last. The make-up counter and lingerie collection are good points. There's also an excellent...

Exquisite gems with that celebrity seal of approval: the (former) Aniston-Pitts have designed a range, and Gwyneth Paltrow is in the ads.

Luscious, sexy and classy lingerie is the temptation here, as well as fab swimwear from Missoni, Pucci and hip Roman label Delfina.

Specialises in bag repairs… which generally means the patching up of bags slit by thieves - be warned! Repairs take up to three days.

In eye-popping colours or as elegantly subdued classics, Furla's bags are spreading like wildfire all over the city. Prices won't reduce you to tears, and the line extends to...

Pretty via Vittoria is home to Gallo's splendid socks and tights in cotton, wool or cashmere. The trademark stripes also feature on scarves in the winter and lovely bikinis in...

A sparkling array of silver settings adorned with natural stones. The chunky amber collection alone is worth checking out. Pieces here are surprisingly original and won't clean...

Ibiz bags are made by hand in the on-site workshop: look on as you mull over which of the handbags, briefcases, and leather accessories you must have.

This warehousey boutique with trashy chandeliers supplies clubwear to the fashion victims of this well-heeled neighbourhood. The hippest labels mix with ethnic and local...

From the lace and silk that have made La Perla a favourite for 50 years, to some slightly more affordable lines, this is knicker heaven.