Travel Reference
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Grevi
(
www.grevi.com
;
Via della Spada 11-13r; 10am-2pm & 3-8pm Mon-Sat)
It was a hat made by Si-
ena milliner Grevi that actress Cher wore in the film
Tea with Mussolini;
ditto Maggie
Smith in
My House in Umbria
(2003). So if you want to shop like a star for a hat by
Grevi, this hopelessly romantic boutique is the address. Hats range in price from €30 to
unaffordable for many.
HATS
Vintage di Antonini Alessandra
(Piazza Piero Calamandrei; 3.30-7.30pm Mon, 10.30am-1.15pm & 3.30-7.30pm Tue-Sat)
For Real
McCoy haute-couture pieces - Chanel handbags, strappy 1970s Dior sandals - look no
further than this stylish boutique off via delle Seggiole.
FASHION
Alessandro Gherardeschi
(
www.alessandrogherardeschi.com
;
Via della Vigna Nuova 97r; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Distinctive
men's and women's shirts and blouses, short- and long-sleeved, in dozens of designs -
floral, cupcakes, vintage cars, all sorts! - is what this colourful little designer boutique
near the river sells.
FASHION
Desii Lab
(Via della Spada 40r; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Be it a pair of glittering lilac and turquoise se-
quinned Uggs, patent yellow Doc Martens or the latest Converse, this shoe and accessory
shop - new and vintage - is the place to go. The street fashion specialist sells scarves and
other accessories too; also has a couple of other fashion boutiques in town.
FASHION
Loretta Caponi
MAP
FASHION
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.lorettacaponi.com
; Piazza degli Antinori 4r; 10am-7pm Mon-Fri & Sat morning Mar-Oct, closed
Mon afternoon Nov-Feb)
An old family name dressing the aristocracy for eons, this utterly
gorgeous shop sells hand-embroidered sleepwear, bed and table linen, as well as slippers,
bathrobes and exquisitely smocked children's clothes.
A Piedi Nudi nel Parco
FASHION
