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.

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Recycling clothes in Florence

When you fall out of love with a jumper, what do you do? Hide it in the back of your wardrobe, doomed to never see the light of day again, ...

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Enterprising fashion boutiques in Florence

What can Florence’s enterprising boutiques tell us about its sartorial habits? There’s an undercurrent of small business owners who keep the fashionistas well-heeled and individual in style. We had a ...

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Places to pamper yourself in Florence

Feeling the need for a little pampering in between cultural excursions? As Florence heats up for the summer season, here are some insider tips on places to keep you cool, ...

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A mini-guide to food markets in Florence

Begin your week at Mercato Centrale Firenze (piazza del Mercato Centrale/via dell’Ariento), the city’s oldest and largest food market nestled in a striking iron-and-glass structure designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni ...

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The holiday gift guide for Florence lovers

Stuck on the inspiration front for gifts? Here’s The Florentine’s pick of the presents this holiday season for the Florence lovers in your life.   LEATHER LOVE Treat your loved ...

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Shop dogs of Florence

Pups peeking out of bike baskets or strutting down sidewalks are found at every turn in Florence, but the Shop Dog is a specific, smile-boosting breed of canine found here in droves.

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Inside the Cuoiofficine Florence workshop and store

Cuoiofficine was founded in Florence by Timothy and Tommaso Sabatini, two brothers who decided to turn their combined bags of experience—in both leather techniques and the family restaurant business—to something ...

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Vanilla to vibrators: sex shops in Florence

A guide to the sex shops in Florence, with information on what they are like and where to find them.

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The Valentine’s gift guide for Florence lovers

In love in Florence? It’s perfectly normal. You fall in love with the city, then you fall in love with a local, a Duomo-eyed doggy or/and your neighbourhood circolo. Here’s ...

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The holiday gift guide for Florence fanatics

Stuck on the inspiration front for gifts? Here’s The Florentine’s pick of the presents this holiday season for the Florence lovers in your life.           Family ...

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Spring in your step

When you’re an insecure teenager at a new school, blending in tends to take top priority. But taking a sartorially shy approach never worked well for Australian-born designer Rachel Beagley: ...

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BallereTTe opens new store in Florence

Bubblegum pink, lemon-drop yellow, ribboned with licorice-black straps: BallereTTe’s candy-colored ballet flats have won fans in Rome and Milan, and now it’s Florence’s turn. Entering BallereTTe’s new flagship store, situated ...

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Lulù: colorful, lively, iconic

The Lulù collection, new from Florentine jewelry atelier Fratelli Piccini, is a contemporary cut on the classical costume donned by Harlequin.

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Maledetti Toscani: a revolving door of repeat clients

For all the romantic talk of the Renaissance’s permanent grip on Florence and the unchanging nature of the Florentine “essence,” the historic center sees a revolving door of shops and ...

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Conscious kids shopping in Florence

From eco-kidswear purveyors to long-treasured toymakers, these children’s boutiques seamlessly balance modern-day innovation and old-school charm.

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Top Christmas markets in Tuscany for 2016

Excitement has begun to seep into the air as people gear up for “the most wonderful time of the year”. During the Christmas season, every Tuscan town comes alive, flaunting ...

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The ultimate gift guide for Florence lovers

        It’s that time of the year when we start hunting around for gift inspiration, for loved ones here in Florence and (much) farther afield on the ...

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Made in Montepulciano: Maledetti Toscani

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 ...

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New Angela Caputi collection

In recognition of the 150th anniversary of Florence as the former capital of Italy (1865–70), jewellery designer Angela Caputi pays tribute to the Baptistery as the city’s religious, cultural and ...

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Finding the perfect leather jacket in Florence

The perfect Florentine leather jacket is more than just a piece of clothing you’ll have forever: it’s a power statement. When you wear it, you feel like you can conquer ...

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Christmas markets in Tuscany in 2015

It’s finally that time of year when shop windows begin to glisten, fireplaces start to glow, and holiday cards from back home start filling up your mailbox. But if you are far away from familiar traditions this Christmas, you need not feel nostalgic about the festivities you may

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5 alternatives to Christmas markets

After your umpteenth trip to the Santa Croce Christmas market, even the sparkliest holiday lights can start to lose their luster. If you’re staying in Florence for the festive season, but feel a slight Grinch streak—or simply want some time sans Santa Clauses and chestnuts—

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New Kid hosts an Open Studio sale

  New Kid, an unusual and creative footwear and accessories label based in Florence, will open its Oltrarno studio on Friday, November 27 from 10am–10pm. The Open Studio day will ...

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Blu Knight: a world of design by the Arno

With the tagline ‘Headquartered in Florence | Global in Mind,’ Blu Knight offers handcrafted furniture, details, lighting and other interior design elements for residences and corporate properties in its new ...

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