Florence is famous for its leather goods. Many of us come here hoping to secure an authentic, quality product, but are left bamboozled by the sheer quantity of wares on offer. Labels such as “Made in Italy” and “Made in Florence” adorn nearly every item for sale and have lost real meaning. But at Maledetti Toscani, quality is guaranteed.
This traditional, family-run leather merchants is a real treasure trove. Its beautiful products — bags and wallets, shoes and jackets — are displayed like objects in a museum, inviting the reverence they deserve. The shop’s staff are so friendly that their passion for the products quickly rubs off on you.
Maledetti Toscani doesn’t need to change their stock from season to season or from year to year: the style of its products never goes out of fashion. The all-Italian designs are traditional — sometimes delicate, sometimes bold — but with a modern twist. Many of the shoes are two-toned, exquisitely coloured by a gorgeous shade of natural dyes. The women’s jackets, made out of sensuously soft lambskin, are both classically elegant and fashionably sleek.
The shoes, clothes and accessories of Maledetti Toscani are crafted by highly skilled artisans, using leather treated without chemicals. It’s an authentic, painstaking process. When you buy one of their products, it’s likely to become a staple of your wardrobe, but also your most prized possession.
Don’t want to take our word for it? Check out their shop on via della Condotta 36R. You need to see, smell and touch to believe. Now with a student discount.
