Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Thoughts worth committing to paper deserve Paolo Olbi's keepsake books, albums
and stationery. Ordinary journals can't compare to Olbi originals handmade with
heavyweight paper, bound with either hand-tanned or affordable reclaimed leath-
er bindings. Office supplies are upgraded with an embossed winged lion of San
Marco, one paw resting on an open book. (
041 523 76 55;
http://olbi.atspace.com
;
Campo Santa Maria Nova 6061;
11.30am-1pm & 3.30-7.30pm;
Fondamenta Nuove)
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Carta & Design
DESIGN STORE
Venice aficionados will recognise the architectural silhouettes emblazoned on
Roberta Molin's original designs: that's Ponte di Rialto (Rialto bridge) on purple
travel journals, the Ca' d'Oro on yellow bookmarks, and the Palazzo Ducale on
coloured-pencil sets. Daisy cocktail rings made of rubber and Murano glass de-
serve a Cannaregio canalside
spritz
, and Venice tote bags enable Strada Nuova
shopping sprees.
(di Roberta Molin;
041 720 514; Strada Nuova 2083;
10am-7.30pm;
Ca'
d'Oro)
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Spilli Lab & Shop
CLOTHING
Glamour comes easily at this Venetian design showcase, with embroidered
dresses, graphite wool wrap-dresses and broad-brimmed fedoras. Alessia Sopelsa
has an eye for luxe textures and details - yet everything here is surprisingly afford-
able, with double-digit fashion that commands attention in five-digit Biennale
crowds. (
340 276 72 96; Ponte dei Miracoli 6091;
9.30am-12.30pm & 3.30-7.30pm Tue-Sun,
3.30-7.30pm Mon;
Fondamente Nuove)
Understand
Acqua Alta
