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WHERE TO SHOP DURING MILAN FASHION WEEK

Image: Navigli, Ticino River, Milan, Italy. Photo by Julien Capmei

In honor of Milan Fashion Week, check out these Italian hot spots handpicked by Traveler‘s editor in chief Pilar Guzmán and creative director Yolanda Edwards.

Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Owner Uberta Zambeletti has an excellent eye for undiscovered and unusual fashion labels sourced from France to Finland to L.A., which she blends with reasonably priced vintage pieces at her charming boutique. (Via Santa Marta 14, 20123 Milan; +39 02 7208 0195)
© Wait and See
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: One of architect Fabio November’s favorite places in the city is the atelier of his colleague Duilio Forte, a labyrinth of extraordinary work rooms where you can catch a glimpse of dramatic iron and wood sculptures and designers at work. By appointment only. (Via Corelli 34, 20134 Milan; +39 02 7020 8099)
© AtelierFORTE
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: “I love the city’s historic boutiques,” says Angela Missoni, who counts this almost 200-year-old linen shop as one of Milan’s best. Everything from bed sheets to custom children’s clothing is made-to-measure here. (Corso Magenta 2, 20132 Milano; +39 02 864 514 71)
© Casa del Bianco
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Alberta Ferretti loves this small hidden shop that specializes in vintage furniture. “You can find unusual pieces here, like armchairs covered in great fabric and especially interesting garden furniture,” she says. (Via Mameli 3, 20129 Milan; +39 02 744076)
© Il Valore Aggiunto
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: The best of Milan’s newly minted nail salons is Bahama Mama—after unwinding in the lounge chairs, check out its vintage clothing boutique and juice bar. (Viale Col di Lana 1, 20136 Milan; +39 02 8940 4538)
© Bahama Mama
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Alberta Ferretti loves this small hidden shop that specializes in vintage furniture. “You can find unusual pieces here, like armchairs covered in great fabric and especially interesting garden furniture,” she says. (Via Mameli 3, 20129 Milan; +39 02 744076)
© Metropolis Dischi
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Veronica Etro likes to pick up gold rings and charms (all of which are made by hand and can be personalized with names or initials) at this jewelry store in Brera. (Via Solferino 22/A, 20121 Milan; +39 02 653770)
© Giolina e Angelo
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Rochas and No. 21 designer Alessandro dell’Acqua loves this boutique for its well-balanced mix of vintage and contemporary decorative items, from antique wooden furnishings to custom wallpaper. “It’s impossible to leave without buying something,” he says. (Via Palermo 1, +39 02 8494 7990)
The Salone by Davide Diodovich
Where to buy during Milan Fashion Week: Hidden within an elegant apartment is this, the most picturesque beauty salon in Milan. Everyone from Tod’s creative director Alessandra Facchinetti to shoe designer Brian Atwood comes here for the great cuts and color. (Via Torquato Tasso 4, 20123 Milan; +39 02 8928 3420)
© The Salone by Davide Diodovich

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