End of January brings the traditional appointment with Vintage Selection at Stazione Leopolda in Florence. An event you just can’t miss if you’re into Luxury Shopping.

Florence hosts the mostra mercato di abbigliamento, accessori ed oggetti design vintage.

This event takes place twice a year in winter and summer and hosts some of the best vintage shops of Italy. Stands are setup and run by collectors exhibiting items from the 70s – stylists and artists create unique work of art for those who cannot resist the charm and call from the past, seeking new items to add to their wardrobe.

The Vintage market is under way in Florence and will stay open until February 1^st (stands are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM).

Dresses, hand bags, original accessories, and hard-to-find pieces will be on display.

If you’re seeking a Gucci Hand Bag from the 50s or a set of Louis Vuitton Luggage (like the one in the photo), if you’d like to get your hands on something from the 800s or the 70s, a pair of shoes from the 60s or sun glasses from the remote past – this is the place to be – Florence and this is the week end to be there !

Choose any one of our fine hotels in Florence to make your vintage shopping spree just perfect:

• Residenza del Moro
• Montebello Splendid
• Villa Il Sasso
• Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
• Hotel Bernini Palace
• Lungarno Suite

Pitti Immagine is just a few days away and Florence is preparing to welcome Guests from all over the world.

Pitti Immagine Uomo celebrates it’s 75^th edition and is regarded as one of the most important Italian fashion events.

Pitti Immagine organises some of the world’s most important fashion events: international quality clothing and textile fairs, communication happenings, cultural and research initiatives for the fashion system and fashion as the aesthetic expression and global evolution of taste.

Pitti Uomo in Florence is without doubt not only one of the most exclusive fashion events and an occasion to visit Florence.

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Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the worlds leading fashion brands has been recently selected for the interior decoration of the Burj Dubai Tower .

As Dubai increases efforts to establish itself as a luxury travel destination, builders and entrepreneurs do not hesitate to involve in their work leading Italian firms – only the best made in Italy.

Ferragamo was identified as the ideal partner to design and decorate 24 apartments of the Dubai Pentominium Penthauses by Trident International Holdings because “according to our research, Ferragamo was identified as a top brand” .

Visit Ferragamo stores in Florence in Via Tornabuoni, 2

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Shopping isn’t only about purchasing goods, it’s also a way of being, and many enjoy shopping only in the city, mostly in central Florence – her are some addresses you’ll want to keep handy after leaving you hotel …

Luisa in Via Roma a must when it comes to shopping destinations in central Florence which organizes events, exhibitions and aperitifs. Here you’ll find:

• ALESSANDRO DELL’ACQUA,
• BURBERRY
• DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
• DIESEL
• DOLCE & GABBANA
• GIVENCHY
• OSCAR DE LA RENTA
• JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
• ROBERTO CAVALLI
• VALENTINO
• YOHJI YAMAMOTO
• YVES SAINT-LAURENT
• …

Michele Negri shop and café in Via deli Agli is an interesting place to shop with 2 other locations in Via Roma and Porta Rossa

Gerard Loft in Via dei Pecori features Lurury Sneakers an alternative to Gerard near Piazza Signoria.

If it’s shoes you are looking for then Joliette Firenze in Via Frà Jacopo Passavanti is a must, featuring shoes of various brands:

• MOSCHINO
• MARC BY MARC
• JACOBS
• ETRO

In via della Vigna you’ll find:

• La perla
• Cesare Paciotti
• Versus Versace
• Gucci
• Swarovski
• Dolce & Gabbana

In Piazza Repubblica:

• PATRIZIA PEPE
• Raspini

Via Tornabuoni:

• FERRAGAMO
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Trussardi
• Prada
• Dior
• Ermenegildo Zegna
• Giorgio Armani

While you’re in Via Tornabuoni stop at PROCACCI for a famous truffle flavored sandwich – very well known and appreciated in Florence.

Tuscany is home not only to famous designer labels but to many skilled craftsman producing luxury goods – more on who to look for and where to find them soon …

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