Italians are very passionate about their shopping and some of the
best shopping in Florence can be found near the Hotel Raffaello
in Florence. The Hotel Raffaello is a boutique hotel and features
many designer products in its' showcase display cabinets from some
of Italy's and Florence's leading fashion designers. Gucci, Ferragamo,
Prada to name but a few. Below the Hotel Raffaello have prepared
some useful information regarding the best shopping in Florence
and we hope that if you are coming to Florence to shop then you
will find this page useful in finding some of the best "Made
in Italy" designer items at the best prices. Happy Shopping.
Boutique Hotel Florence - Hotel Raffaello
- If you are looking for a tasteful boutique hotel in Florence
then the Hotel Raffaello is ideal for you. The Raffaello displays
many fine fashion items and accessories from Italy's leading fashion
designers including Salvatore Ferragamo, Pucci, Prada and Trussardi.
These items are available at specially discounted prices simply
ask at reception for more information and we will happy to oblige.
For further information on the best boutiques and shopping in
Florence please see the rest of the information on this page.
Hotel Raffaello Florence.
Via Tornabuoni - Designer Shopping Florence.
Florence is a great place for shopping and many of Italy's
most famous designers hail from this stylish city and its' immediate
surroundings. Florence is also host to some of the world's most
important and prestigious fashion exhibitions including the famous
Pitti Shows. Regarding the shopping most of Florence's designer
shops are to be found here along the Via Tornabuoni near the River
Arno. There is also some great shopping on the Via Vigna Nuova
in Santa Maria Novella. The Hotel Raffaello Florence have provided
a short list of some of the more popular designer shops to be
found along the Via Tornabuoni and near by.
Armani - Via della Vigna Nuova 51r
(055 219 041/www. armani.com).
Open 3.30-7.30pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
Credit AmEx, DC, JCB, MC, V. Pricey but has recently soared in
popularity particularly with the younger generation.
Bulgari Via Tornabuoni 61/63r(055 239
6786)
Open 3-7.30pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
The best shopping for designer jewellery in Florence.
Gucci
Via Tornabuoni 73r (055 264 011/www.gucci.it).
Open 3-7pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
This is the flagship shop for Gucci in Florence however, outside
Florence there is a wholesale Gucci Discount store where you can
buy the latest collections including handbags, watches and other
items at discount prices.
Prada
Via Tornabuoni 51/55r, 67r (055 283 439/ www.prada.it).
Open 3-7pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
My own personal favourite although again the best deals are to
be found just outside Florence at the Factory Outlet store.
Emporio Armani
Piazza Strozzi 16r (055 284 315/ www.emporioarmani.com).
Open 3.30-7pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
Still understated but younger and more mainstream than it's big
brother Armani.
Dolce & Gabbana
Via della Vigna Nuova 27 (055 281 003).
Open 3-7pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
One exception to the Sicilian rule of Omerta are the eclectic
collections by the Sicilian Chums Dolce and Gabbana..
Ferragamo
Via Tornabuoni 14r (055 292 123/ www.salvatore ferragamo.it).
Open 3.30-7.30pm Mon; 9.30am-7.30pm Tue-Sat.
Adopted son of Florence Salvatore Ferragamo's empire is now run
by his sons from Florence. See the flasghip boutique shop and
museum in Palazzo Spini Ferroni near Via Tornabuoni.
Gianni Versace
Via Tornabuoni 13-15r (055 282 638/ www.gianniversace.com).
Open 3-7pm Mon; 10am-7pm Tue-Sat.
Loud and ostentatious collection of whimsical clothes from Gianni
Versace's Sister.
Trussardi
Via Tornabuoni, 34/36
Phone and fax no. 0039 055 219902/3
Store hours: Monday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. continuous.
Pucci
Via Vigna Nuova 97r (055 294 028). Open 3.30-7.30pm Mon; 10am-1pm,
3.30-7.30pm, Tue-Sat.
Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V. Psychedelic and trendy printed shirts
and leggings, nothing has changed since the '50s in these collections
by Emilio Pucci.
All the above information is provided courtesy of Hotel Raffaello
Florence
Salvatore Ferragamo - A must see is the Ferragamo
flagship boutique in Palazzo Spini Feroni, which, with its lofty
frescoed ceilings, is nothing if not grand. The museum contains
a selection of over 10,000 different types of shoes, accessories,
photographs and related memorabilia. Salvatore Ferragamo who lived
from 1924 to 1960 was the adopted son of Florence (he was born
just outside Naples) and embodied the very essence of Tuscan spirit
and adventure. His pioneering designer ways are carried on by
his sons who now run the family business from their Florence stronghold
in Palazzo Spini Feroni. The Hotel Raffaello Florence features
products from the Ferragamo range in its boutique shop inside
the hotel.
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