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.

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.

Come here for creative clothes in bright and/or natural colours; evening dresses are complemented by lovely shoes and bags. Very affordable.

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...

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...

A sparkling array of silver settings adorned with natural stones. The chunky amber collection alone is worth checking out. Pieces here are surprisingly...

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...

Designer Marco Aurelio creates stunning and often unconventional pieces in hammered and wrought silver, on site. Sizable stones and intricate patterns...

If you like your shoes avant-garde, this is the place. From classy to wild and eccentric, its pieces are always one step ahead of the flock.

Housing a glittering collection of oriental-inspired clothing and accessories, this shop feels like an exotic (and wealthy) aunt's closet. There's a...

This is the place for extravagant but stylish shoes and clothes by the hippest designers. Owners Cristiano Giovangnoli and Emanuele Frumenti keep the...