The only thing faster than a Supercar on Milan's Via Montenapoleone? The swiping of credit cards. Fashion's biggest names mix with Ferraris and Lamborghinis to ensure well-heeled shoppers arrive and depart in style. But where to cram those bulky bags?
World's most stylish street? —
The only thing faster than a Supercar on Milan's Via Montenapoleone? The swiping of credit cards. Fashion's biggest names mix with Ferraris and Lamborghinis to ensure well-heeled shoppers arrive and depart in style. But where to cram those bulky bags?
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Accompanied by a "Miss Sicily" bag, these Dolce and Gabbana "Bellucci" pumps await lucky (and very rich) shoppers with €795 ($1,100) to spare.
Bring extra credit cards —
Accompanied by a "Miss Sicily" bag, these Dolce and Gabbana "Bellucci" pumps await lucky (and very rich) shoppers with €795 ($1,100) to spare.
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The best security guards are the ones you don't see. The agents here ARE the fashion police -- they'll hawk-eye you through the entire store.
No napping guards here —
The best security guards are the ones you don't see. The agents here ARE the fashion police -- they'll hawk-eye you through the entire store.
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Diffusion lines such as Just Cavalli offer the same Roberto Cavalli touch with fewer tears at the cash register. These wedges are a bargain at €315 ($435) compared to similar shoes by Cavalli's main line for more than €900 ($1,235).
Diffusion lines —
Diffusion lines such as Just Cavalli offer the same Roberto Cavalli touch with fewer tears at the cash register. These wedges are a bargain at €315 ($435) compared to similar shoes by Cavalli's main line for more than €900 ($1,235).
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Boutiques can be works of art in themselves, set in historical buildings. Moschino's flamingo-themed decor takes window shopping to a more colorful level.
Designer decor —
Boutiques can be works of art in themselves, set in historical buildings. Moschino's flamingo-themed decor takes window shopping to a more colorful level.
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Orange may never be the new black, but Just Cavalli's mix with leopard print is fun and interesting.
Where trends are born —
Orange may never be the new black, but Just Cavalli's mix with leopard print is fun and interesting.
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It's not unusual to see tourists and shoppers snapping photos of store fronts. These Corto Moltedo "Tiffany Pochette" clutches are so glamorous, they're guarded by a stone lion.
Fashionistas earn their stripes —
It's not unusual to see tourists and shoppers snapping photos of store fronts. These Corto Moltedo "Tiffany Pochette" clutches are so glamorous, they're guarded by a stone lion.
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Giorgio Armani owns an entire block of the neighborhood. His A-shaped "universe" contains a hotel, a stylish restaurant, lounge, club and spa.
Swim in Armani —
Giorgio Armani owns an entire block of the neighborhood. His A-shaped "universe" contains a hotel, a stylish restaurant, lounge, club and spa.
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Fay's window display may be a more realistic portrayal of Milanese life than you think. Biking is no excuse to sacrifice style -- especially with a colorful down jacket.
Candy and bike for sale too? —
Fay's window display may be a more realistic portrayal of Milanese life than you think. Biking is no excuse to sacrifice style -- especially with a colorful down jacket.
The city never misses a chance to show off Italian brands. This tram carries the Borbonese name, a bag company started in Turin.
Brands everywhere —
The city never misses a chance to show off Italian brands. This tram carries the Borbonese name, a bag company started in Turin.
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