CRAZY OVER MILAN OUTLET SHOPS
Whether you're looking for Gucci, Prada, or Versace, when it comes to designer outlets, there are so many to choose from.
Try out Salvagente, which means "life-saver" in Italian, and is at 16, Via Bronzetti (tel: 02 76110328, www.salvagentemilano.it). As well as offerings from Prada, Armani, Alberta Ferretti and other top names, there are keenly-priced boutique-level clothes, including trousers, skirts, dresses, and sweaters. Also handbags, shoes, belts, and scarves.
A small men's department too. The end-of-season sales (end December and early-July) are great: 20% or 30% discount rising to 50% or 60% off until everything is cleared. You can spend the equivalent of $50 and come out with three or four items. To get there, take the 60 bus. This links the Duomo with the central Station, and vice-versa of course. Get off in Via Bronzetti at the stop nearest the corner with Via Archimede. Finding the place can pose a bit of a challenge. If you are coming from the direction of the station, just after the bus-shelter, and before you reach the hairdressers, you will see a green iron gate with a bronze sign on it that says (surprise, surprise) Salvagente. This tells you that the place is open 10.00-12.30, and then 15.00-19.00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can shop right the way through from 10.00 to 19.00. As with many stores in Italy, Salvagente is closed Sunday and Monday morning. Note that they take cash only. Don't despair, there is an ATM at the bank after the aforementioned hairdressers, on the corner with Via Archimede.
TO NAME A FEW :
Prada outlet at Montevarchi (tel: 055 91901; www.prada.it), Some 35 km from both Florence and Arezzo, The Mall is at Reggello and features Gucci, Loro Piana, Sergio Rossi, Armani, and Bottega Veneta. Open 10.00 to 19.00, Mon-Sat; also Sundays in summer. By car, just take the A1 southbound from Florence, turn off at Incisa, and then head for Leccio on the road to Pontassieve. Alternatively there's a shuttle bus service from Florence. For details, call 055 8657775, fax: 055 8657801.
Salvagente : you will surely find something you like here.
Via Bronzetti 16, Milano - Tel. 02 76110328
Via Ciovassino 3, Milano - Tel. 02 89012294
Open 10am – 7pm closed Monday
Bruno Magli : Via Manzoni 14, Milano - Tel. 02 781264
Tuesday- Saturday 10am -7pm, Mondays 3pm- 7pm
Vestistock : stocks designers like Prada, Armani, D&G, Ralph Lauren, Valentino and Iceberg.
Piazzale Lavater, corner of Via Ramazzini 11,Milano - Tel. 02 29514497
El Dorado Stock House : constantly changing it's stock, for men and women. Some designers
like Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino, and Costume National can be found.
Via Montenapoleone, 26 - Tel. 02 76006027
Open 9:30am - 7:30pm
ENJOY EUROPE.. BUT BE SMART IN YOUR SHOPPING TOO.
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