This Roman designer's clothes for women are inspired by the exotic; colours and fabrics are rich, with occasional beaded details.

Patrizia Pieroni's wonderful designs make for great window displays - not to mention successful party conversation pieces - and have been going down well with the Roman...

A bastion of the Roman establishment, reached through a pretty courtyard. Made-to-measure suits for both men and women are glorious but ruinously expensive. There is also a...

Other locations: D&G, piazza di Spagna 93 (06 6938 0870).

Other locations: Emporio Armani, via del Babuino 140 (06 322 1581); Armani Jeans, via del Babuino 70A (06 3600 1848); Armani Jeans, via Tomacelli 137 (06 6819 3040).

Other locations:via Borgognona 7D (06 6919 0661); Gucci Jewellery Boutique, via Condotti 68A (06 6978 8266).

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 shop's days are...

Vintage and ethnic garments are reworked by Wilma Silvestri and her daughter Giorgia in their funky shop. For those who shun the outlandish, there are classic linen suits for...