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If there is one Italian city that screams fashion it's Florence, birthplace of Gucci, Emilio
Pucci and Robert Cavalli and a bevy of lesser-known designers who beaver away to en-
sure Florence's reputation as a city synonymous with beauty, creativity and skilled crafts-
boutiques, is the place to start. Nearby,
Via della Vigna Nuova
, the street where icon of
a tiny saddlery shop in 1921, is another fashion-hot street. Local designers to look for in-
10am-7pm Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm Sat)
and Ermanno Daelli.
Via delgi Strozzi 3;
Mrs Macis
(
www.mrsmacis.it
;
Borgo Pinti 38r; 4-7.30pm Mon, 10.30am-1pm & 4-7.30pm Tue-Sat)
Workshop
and showroom of the talented Carla Macis, this eye-catching boutique - dollhouse-like in
design - specialises in very feminine 1950s, '60s and '70s clothes and jewellery made
from new and recycled fabrics. Every piece is unique and fabulous.
FASHION
Casini Firenze
(
www.casinifirenze.it
;
Piazza Pitti 30-31r; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat, 11am-6pm Sun)
One of Florence's
oldest and most reputable fashion houses, this lovely boutique across from Palazzo Pitti
keeps its edge thanks to American-Florentine designer and stylist Jennifer Tattanelli (she
does personal wardrobe consultations).
FASHION
Boutique Nadine
MAP
VINTAGE
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.boutiquenadine.com
;
Via de' Benci 32r; 2.30-7.30pm Mon, 10.30am-8pm Tue-Sat, noon-7pm
Sun)
There is no more elegant and quaint address to shop for vintage clothing, jewellery,
homewares and other pretty little trinkets. From the wooden floor and antique display cab-
inets to the period changing cabin, Nadine's attention to detail is impeccable.
Mio Concept
MAP
HOMEWARES
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.mio-concept.com
; Via della Spada 34; 3-7pm Mon, 10am-1.30pm & 2.30-7pm Tue-Sat)
A stun-
ning and fascinating range of design objects for the home - some recycled or upcycled -
