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Logan Bentley is an American journalist who has lived and worked in Italy for many years as reporter and photographer for many publications. She is Italian editor for the "Courvoisider Book of the Best" and a contributor to the Italian section of "Born to Shop".
This guide was compiled with the help of her super-shopper daughter Barbara Lessona who is as demanding as they come and can spot a good buy at a hundred yards.
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Discount Stores
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Rome
- Di Nicola
Viale Mazzini 159, open 9-13, 15:30-19:30, closed Sunday and Monday morning
- Here you'll find clothes and shoes up to 40% of discount. Some brands they have include Cerruti, Istante (Versace), Loro Piana, Laura Biagiotti, and many others. There is also a good choice for kids up to 12 years and the latest sky/snow outfits.
- Discount System
Via del Viminale 35, tel: 39-06-4746545
- Most likely the best selection of last season's top brand clothes and shoes. Good selection of selected accessories such as belts, scarves, hats, and sweaters. Many of our readers found in this shop great bargain and it is overall one of the shops we recommend the most.
- Il Discount delle Firme
Via dei Serviti 27
- Good assortment of many italian brands with discounts up to 50% off. It is not unusual to find great prices for famous designers clothes and handbags, luggage, shoes, gloves, umbrellas, perfume, and lingerie.
- Discount dell'Alta Moda
Via di Gesu e Maria 16, tel: 39-06-3613796
- Again, it's the luck of the draw, you may find something you can't live without at an incredible price, but then again, you may not.
- Leoni Limentani
Via Portico d'Ottavia 47, tel: 39-06-6540686
- Located in the heart of the Jewish quarter of Rome, the shop will provide you an unique selection of crystal, china (Richard Ginori) with an astonishing discount up to 30% (when compared to the fancy downtown boutiques). Don't be surprised to take a number and wait for your private assistant to guide you to the caves (also a great reason to visit the shop). Their selection of crystal, stainless steel, flatware, and pots and pans is unique and, just on the other side of the street, they have a (maybe a bit more elegant shop) where brides can choose their marriage lists. We recommend you to taking a look for their set tables.
- Messi Una Volta
Via Salaria 92 (Piazza Fiume near La Rinascente), tel: 39-06-8411374
- Italians are worldwide known for spending lot of money to dress their children and this shop serves this need at its best. You can also find a second hand selection of "gently" used children clothes together with brands such as Gap, Next, Levi's, Ralph Lauren, and Osh Kosh.
- Moda Doc
Societa' Bezabea, Via B. Gosio 116, 00191, tel: 39-06-3338207
- Moda doc has a good variety of sizes (put to 18) and their clothes are always following the latest trends. Nice shop to visit during sales season since the selection of past season is heavily discounted. You can find Men's and women's shoes from Casadei, Samsonite, Sergio and Rossi.
- Vesti a Stock
Via Germanico 170/A
- Here you can find last season's fashion names up to 50% off in many big sizes including 18 selections. Usually samples of this season arrives up to 10-12 only. Some of the brands you can find includes Armani, Mani, Krizia, Trussardi, Moschino, Dolce e Gabbana, and Max Mara. Men's clothes include instead Ugo Boss, Ungaro Classic, Versace, Trussardi, Moschino, and Dolce & Gabbana. They also have a nice selection of accessories and shoes for men and women.
Milan
- Aerre
Via Spartaco 24, tel: 5516358
- Large factory that selling lots of items for upholstering with rebates up to 50%. Over 400 different items.They also have wallpaper and paper borders. Open 9 to 12:30, 15 to 19:30.
- Bassetti
Via Legnano 24, Rescaldina (outside Milan) tel: (0331) 448111
- Has eight factory outlet stores in the Milan area where they sell linens and towels, duvet covers, and quilts that are end of collection or slightly flawed.
- Bassetti
Via Botta 7, tel: 55183191 and Via Procaccini 32, tel: 3450125
- This company manufactures linens and other fabric objects for the home such as potholders, throw covers for chairs and sofas, curtains, sheets, and duvets. Patterns range from paisley to florals. All outlets open from 9:30 to 18:30 without closing for lunch.
- Boom Centro Sconti Postal Market
Via Trieste 24 (Peschiero Borromeo, San Bovio, near Milan) tel: 75251, Via Lorenteggio 238/A, tel: 4151204, and Via Cremona (Lainate, outside Milan), tel: 9371484.
- Postal Market is the Italian equivalent of the Sears catalog (they don't have retail stores) and these outlets carry the leftovers at up to 50% discount. Hours: 9:30 to 1, 14:30 to 18:30.
- Boriani
Alzaia Naviglio Grande 98, tel: 8940-9238
- A paradise for paper, from paper towels to sacks to Kleenex to notebooks, mostly sold in packs of 5 to 10 kilos. Hours: 8:30 to 12:30, 14 to 18.
- Cagi
Via Cassala 46, tel: (02) 8321541
- Factory outlet for moderately priced underwear for men and women.
- Centro Scampoli Milanese
Via Pierlombardo 1, tel: 5501-2442
- Samples of clothing fabrics at good prices, sometimes they also have leather skins. Hours: 9:30 to 12:30 and 15 to 17.
- Cicerone
Via Vigevano 35, tel: 8940-2909
- Every kind of box in every shape, wrapping paper, ribbons, wrapping tape, double-sided tape.
- Etro
Via Spartaco 3, tel: 02-550201, Monday 15-19, Tuesday to Saturday 10-13:45, 14:4530-19:00. Saturday from 10-13
- Decorating fabrics, accossories and clothes from the previous collections at discounts up to 50%. Etro is famous for its paisley prints and high quality silks, cashmeres, and cottons. If I had time to hit only one place, this is the one.(Guida)
- Fratelli Favetti
Via Europa 31, (Pregnana Milanese), tel: 9329-1210
- You'll find every kind of item for cleaning here, with nam brands and their own productiion, big containers. Open 8:30 to 12, 14 to 18:30, Saturday 8:30 to 12.
- Galbusera
Via Marconi 20 (Agrate), tel: (039) 6056333
- This well-known manufacturer of cookies and panettone also offers chocolates and candies. Hours: 8:30 to 19:30, closed Saturday.
- Golf Brothers
Via A. Costa 20, 2013 Gallarate (VA) tel: 39-0331-774577 fax:0331-783866, E-mail Silvano@golfbrothers.it
- Only 15 minutes drive from Malpensa Milan's airport, this luxury manufacturer has english speaking stuff and it's open every day. Here you can find lots of high end accessories and many vip people come here regularly to shop. The shop furnishes also many luxury italian car manufacturers for whom they make made to measure luggages. If you go there on weekends, please call for an appointment. If you arrive by car the closest exit is Gallarate. Web: http://www.golfbrothers.it
- Italsilva
Viale Cimitero 7/b (Seregno), tel: (0362) 325119
- This company produces detersives for the home and sells them in sacks of 4, 8, and 25 kilos. You'll also find individual soaps. Hours: 8:30 to 12 and 14:30 to 19, closed Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.
- La Porcellana Bianca
Via Statuto 11, tel: (02) 6571560
- There's always a corner in this china shop with discounts up to 30%. (Guida)
- Luigi Raponi
Via Ronchi 2, tel: 2153900, Via Panzeri 10, tel: 8940-4267, and Via Strada (Bresso, outside Milan) tel: 6104794
- Fabrics for home furnishings and clothes sold by the meter and by the kilo so you'll need patience to find a treasure but when you do it's worth it. Open from 9 to 13:30 and 15 to 19:30.
- Magnolia
Via Visconti di Modrone 11, tel: 795168
- Underwear for the whole family. They specialize in underwear and outerwear for infants. Knitwear with defects is sold by the kilo. Hours: 9:30 to 18:20, Saturday 9:30 to 12.
- Mercato dei Fiori (Flower Market)
Via Marco Bruto 17, tel: 7386398
- Milan's wholesale flower market is open to the public from 9 to 12 including Saturday.
- So.Co.Mas
Via Ripamonti 42, tel: 5398283. Open 8:30 to 12, 14 to 18
- Everything for the bath including tubs, hydromassage, Turkish bath, washbasins, glass shower stalls, faucets, tiles, and, of course, bidets. Hours: 8:30 to 12, 14 to 18.
- Vea
Via Solari 11, tel: 5810-4482
- Rugs of all kinds with discounts up to 60%. Open 9:30 to 12:30, 15:15 to 19.
- Vidivi
Viale Elvezia 22, tel: (02) 33103108, Tuesday to Saturday, 9-12:30, 14:30-18:30
- Linens, rugs, bedspreads, quilts, many designed by Missoni, second choice, 40% discount. (Guida)
- Zucchi
Via Lorenzetti 4 (Piazza Gambara) tel: (02) 48705057
- Samples and end-of season home fabrics. Some merchandise has barely visible defects at good prices. Open 9:30 to 18:30 Tuesday through Saturday.
- Zucchi
Via Ossona 2, Casorezzo (outside Milano), tel:(02) 902551
- Home furnishings, linens, bedspreads.
Florence
- Richard Ginori
Viale Giulio Cesare 19, Sesto Fiorentino, tel: (055) 4210472
- Undoubtedly the italian most prestigious china manufacturer where you can find end-of-series and other elegant items at cost. Once there you can also visit the Ginori Museum next door at civic #50 with its wonderful collection of 18th to 20th century porcelains. Tel: 055-4410451, open 9:30-1, 15:30-18:30, closed Sunday and Monday.
- Raffaelle Buccioni
403/D Via Aretina, tel: (055) 690013
- Small factory on Florence hills maker of the beautiful hand crafted shoes sold at Nieman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in the United States. Although not vast, you can find a small selection for sale in the outlet shop above the factory. Contact Mr. Buccioni to be sure there are items currently for sale. He will be happy to help you through out your visit.
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