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

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....

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

This old favourite has hats, sun cream and make-up, plus limited ranges of designer and mid-range clothing. There's also a good selection of lingerie. This...

This Roman institution in the down-at-heel Esquilino neighbourhood has a mind-boggling (and often strikingly ugly) assortment of clothes, shoes, luggage,...

The younger and more affordable line of Max Mara, accentuated by sweet T-shirts and floaty dresses.

Situated five minutes' walk north of the Vatican Museums, this market is the largest in town. Lining both sides of the boulevard, while its original address...

Three long corridors of stalls piled high with new, low-priced clothes, and a large second-hand section behind. Those prepared to sort through the slagheap...