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Giotto Leather: the genuine article

For handmade and hand-stitched Italian craftsmanship near to the Ponte Vecchio

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Pimp My Vintage: bringing people together through clothes

This market is your hook-up for hand-me-downs in Florence.

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Out with the new, in with the old: Vintage in Florence

A brief glance at Florence's flourishing vintage/secondhand clothing scene.

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Where to get houseplants and flowers in Florence

Let the green into your Florentine home this spring.

ART + CULTURE

Curated with love: 13 of Florence’s favourite artisans

Take the "Not for Tourist Map" tour to discover independent artisans across Florence.

ART + CULTURE

Logout: a new hub for vinyl lovers

Fabio Corcos and Michele Alunni's new record store Logout is a hub for music lovers, offering live events and DJ courses to champion local artists.

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Holiday gift ideas from Florence’s personal shoppers

From silk scarves to original art, here are some holiday gift ideas from Florence, Italy.

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Need present ideas? Gift Florence!

Destination Florence's gift ideas for the festive season.

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Humana Vintage charity shop opens in Florence

A new ethical vintage shop, called Humana Vintage, has opened on via delle Belle Donne.

NEWS

Kartell opens new store in Florence

Expect iconic sustainable designs from Kartell and Philippe Starck's Smart Wood Collection.

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Men’s vintage shopping in Florence

Sartorial aficionado Ata Çin lets us in on his men's vintage shopping secrets in Florence.

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“Lions, Tigers, and Bears, oh my!” – Cracking Art at Barberino Designer Outlet

Barberino Designer Outlet displays 100 giant colourful animals in an open-air exhibition by Cracking Art, on display from July 12 to September 25.

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In their shoes: The Rangoni sisters

Valentina and Carolina Rangoni are the third generation of the Florence-based shoe company that was founded by their grandfather in 1934.

COMMUNITY

Barberino Designer Outlet: one of the greenest in Italy

Barberino Designer Outlet has sustainability as one of its main goals as seen by the Recycle Your Fashion initiative launched last Earth Day.

ART + CULTURE

Pitti Mosaici: the De Filippis family and the almost-forgotten art of pietra dura

At the Pitti Mosaici laboratory, in piazza Pitti, master craftsmen use a centuries-old process to create museum-quality artwork.

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The Valentine’s Day gift guide from The Florentine

Give the gift of something Florentine this Valentine’s Day. Here’s The Florentine’s pick of the crop for the Tuscany lovers in your life. Many ship internationally and have English-friendly online shops.   ...

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Loving ideas this February 14

Florence is unbeatably one of the most romantic cities and Festa degli Innamorati is widely celebrated around town. In addition to stocking up on Baci chocolates, check out some great ...

ART + CULTURE

An air of beauty: AquaFlor

On the tip of borgo Santa Croce, a quiet street flanked by 16th-century buildings, several small openings are carved out of the meter-thick walls of the Palazzo Corsini-Antinori. Now owned ...

ART + CULTURE

The Enduring Legacy of Alberto Cozzi

  In Florence, the Cozzi name has long been synonymous with bookbinding, paper marbling and faithful restoration of centuries-old volumes. Alberto Cozzi, together with his wife Nella, opened their bottega ...

ART + CULTURE

Monnaluna Fashion

Fashion jewelry designer Giovanna Bruno of MONNALUNA was integral to the launch of IN BOTTEGA, and has been devising a new business model. “Many artisans have been hit particularly hard ...

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For gentlemen only: Mondial 1908

Gentlemen with a longing to look their best this holiday season need seek no more. Nestled along borgo San Jacopo, a flick of a blade away from the Ponte Vecchio, ...

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Christmas gift guide for Florence lovers

From books to candles, experiences to wine, here’s The Florentine’s pick of the presents this holiday season for the Florence lovers in your life.       Glowing     ...

ART + CULTURE

IN BOTTEGA launches online shopping connection with artisans

I’m pleased to announce the launch of a new platform designed to bring artisans of the Oltrarno together with discerning shoppers – IN BOTTEGA. The pandemic has led to an ...

FOOD + WINE

TYPIQO’s high-quality groceries to your door

  Opening a business always involves a leap of faith, but particularly so in the midst of a global pandemic. Over the course of summer 2020, meeting rooms were exchanged ...

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