Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
23
Il Salvagente
FASHION
The grim basement courtyard of Il Salvagente gives scant indication of the big
brand names inside. Discounted Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Ferretti are
just a few of the labels on the tightly packed racks. Payment is in cash only.
(
02
7611 0328;
www.salvagentemilano.it
;
Via Fratelli Bronzetti 16;
10am-7pm Tue-Sat, 3-7pm Mon;
60, 62, 92)
24
Hoepli International Bookstore
BOOKSHOP
Italy's largest bookshop has six floors and some 500,000 titles, as well as rare an-
tiquarian topics and an English- and German-language section. Don't neglect to
browse the Italian shelves, even if you don't speak the language, as local publishers
are known for their beautiful cover design and innovative pictorial titles.
(
02 86
48 71;
www.hoepli.it
; Via Ulrico Hoepli 5;
10am-7.30pm Mon-Sat;
Duomo)
25
Piumelli
ACCESSORIES
Leather gloves come in a huge range of styles, every colour of the rainbow with a
choice of luxury linings (silk, cashmere, lapin). For those with either delicate digits
or mighty man-hands, they have a full range of sizes and friendly staff to advise on
fit. Look out for the sales baskets when not just after basic black.
(
02 869 23 18;
www.piumelli.com
;
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II;
10am-7pm Mon-Sat, 2-7pm Sun;
Duomo)
26
Citta del Sole
TOYS
Inspire your little Leonardo with that book on bridges designed by da Vinci or
groom a mini Gae Aulenti with Bauhaus blocks.
(
02 8646 1683;
www.cittadelsole.it
;
Via Orefici 13;
10am-7.30pm Tue-Sun, 11am-7.30pm Mon;
;
Cordusio)
