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MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.pnp-firenze.com
; Via del Proconsolo 1; 10.30am-7.30pm)
Specialising in high-end avant-
garde designers, this is so chic it even has a tiny bar serving
aperitivi
(from 6pm) while
you shop.
Francesco da Firenze
MAP
SHOES
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.francescodafirenze.it
; Via di Santo Spirito 62r; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat, closed 2 weeks Aug)
Hand-stitched leather is the cornerstone of this tiny family business specialising in ready-
to-wear - and indeed made-to-measure - men's and women's shoes.
Alessandro Dari
(
www.alessandrodari.com
;
Via San Niccolò 115r)
Flamboyant jeweller and classical guitarist
Alessandro Dari creates unique and extremely beautiful pieces in his atmospheric 15th-
century workshop-showroom in San Niccolò. He describes his pieces as 'sculpture that
you can wear' and presents them in thematic collections.
JEWELLERY
Lorenzo Villoresi
MAP
PERFUME
GOOGLE MAP
( 055 234 11 87;
www.lorenzovilloresi.it
; Via de' Bardi 14; 10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Villoresi's per-
fumes and potpourris meld distinctively Tuscan elements such as laurel, olive, cypress and
iris with essential oils and essences from around the world. His bespoke fragrances are
highly sought after. Visiting his showroom, which occupies his family's 15th-century
palazzo,
is quite an experience. Drop-ins welcome but better to call in advance to arrange
your visit.
Le Gare 24
(Borgo d'Ognissanti 24r; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Waltz into this retro boutique near the river,
note the bright turquoise sofa with hairy fuschia-pink cushions and know you're in one of
the best addresses in town for cutting-edge fashion.
FASHION
Angela Caputi
MAP
FASHION
GOOGLE MAP
