Shopping

Shopaholics assemble! Welcome to The Florentine’s guide for shopping in the city, with seasonal gift guides, items on luxury goods outlets, and new openings across Florence, alongside advice on where to pamper yourself after having shopped ‘til you’ve dropped.

COMMUNITY

Francesco Lionetti celebrates 20 years of Luce

The fourth generation of the company continues Lionetti's leather work tradition.

ART + CULTURE

Galleria Fossi 33: Where beauty meets handpicked art

Antiques and vintage objects are displayed in via dei Fossi based on the owners' tastes and preferences.

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Hat making in Florence + Tuscany

Hat making in Tuscany still benefits from the wealth of history behind the tradition.

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Sustainable by tradition: Il Bisonte

Combining design and leather delights, Il Bisonte is among Florence's artisanal highlights.

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Benheart: both a brand and an inspiration

Passion, care and commitment to high-quality Made in Italy products.

COMMUNITY

Family Nation opens in Florence

Following the success of its online store and in Milan, the Florence-born brand inaugurates its Novoli-based shop.

NEWS

Sephora opens flagship store in via dei Calzaiuoli

Highlights include make-up services and just-released beauty ranges.

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Ilyos: Pretty as a picture

For the girliest of pamper days, Ilyos provides hair, nail, make-up and spa treatments.

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Thrill of the hunt: looking for antiques and bric-a-brac in Florence

Florence's flea markets are filled with antiquities, bric-a-brac and hidden treasures, if you know where to look.

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Experience luxury leather goods in Florence

Embark on a journey through high-quality Florentine craftsmanship at Minobossi.

ART + CULTURE

The charm of Cellerini

See behind the scenes at the Florentine showroom where bags, belts and leather accessories are handmade with love.

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Holiday gift ideas for Florence lovers

Stuck on the Christmas present front? Here are our tips!

ART + CULTURE

How to approach contemporary art buying in Florence

Private galleries are located all over Florence, welcoming people who may wish to purchase the works they find there.

COMMUNITY

Meet the tenants of Manifattura Tabacchi’s The Factory

Go shopping while meeting the creatives at Manifattura Tabacchi.

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Non-gender-specific toy shop opens in the Oltrarno

LíLá Toys goes beyond the usual commercial offering.

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Vintage + secondhand shops in Florence

Dress the part while staying sustainable during your time in Tuscany.

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Tyler Ellis and her Tuscany-made celebrity-loved bags

Tyler Ellis’s must-have bags are produced near Florence with a father-and-son-owned manufacturer.

ART + CULTURE

Domus Aurea: lighting and living spaces

Florentine Paolo Tozzi spent several years in New York before returning home to establish an interiors store.

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September essentials

From a new diary to cotton work shirts and Florentine coffee, make your September more pleasurable.

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Nail salons in Florence

Here's where to get your manicures and pedicures.

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DelBrenna: The joy in jewelry

Many of the pieces are inspired by Florence, such as the “Ponte Vecchio” and “Botticelli” collections.

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Summer essentials from Tuscany

From sunscreen to sleek reads, update your summer look with these Tuscan-made items.

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Humana People opens in via Faenza

The shop promises a well-curated yet diverse selection of pieces to choose from.

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