Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
It was a hat made by Siena milliner Grevi that actress Cher wore in the film
Tea with
Mussolini
(1999); ditto Maggie Smith in
My House in Umbria
(2003). So if you want to
shop like a star, this hopelessly romantic boutique is the address. Hats range in price from
€30 to unaffordable for many.
(
www.grevi.com
; Via della Spada 11-13r;
10am-2pm & 3-8pm Mon-Sat)
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Aprosio & Co
ACCESSORIES, JEWELLERY
Ornella Aprosio fashions teeny, tiny glass and crystal beads into dazzling pieces of jew-
ellery, hair accessories, animal-shaped brooches, handbags and even glass-flecked
cashmere. It is all quite magical.
(
www.aprosio.it
; Via della Spada 38;
10.30am-1.30pm & 2.30-5.30pm
Mon-Sat)
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Desii Lab
Be it a pair of glittering lilac and turquoise sequinned Uggs, patent yellow Doc Martens
or the latest Converse, this shoe and accessory shop - new and vintage - is the place to
go. A street-fashion specialist, it has a couple of other fashion boutiques in town.
(Via della
Spada 40r;
FASHION
10am-7pm Mon-Sat)
