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Read MoreAlessandro Dari
Difficult to believe that this master jeweler is self-taught but he is. His pieces have a unique contemporary look, but reference Renaissance sculpture and craftsmanship. At his atelier and showroom in the San Niccolo neighborbood (Oltrarno), Dari also teaches workshops...
Read MoreAquaflor
This Florentine cosmetics shop near Santa Croce is a hidden gem. An unassuming, barely marked glass door leads into a dimly lit store that feels like an active workshop, with workbenches and ingredients on display. Three showrooms present the extensive...
Read MoreBottega di Corte
Close to the beloved church of Santa Maria Novella, this shop is becoming the must stop for antiques and vintage finds. Favorite pieces include one-of-a-kind maps drawn on music sheets using coffee stains to mark out the various countries, painted...
Read MoreDr. Vranjes
Cosmetology expert Dr. Paolo Vranjes uses only the best essential oils and natural ingredients to develop the exclusive beauty products, perfumes and home fragrances sold at his eponymous shops. The products, including JK Firenze’s signature scent, are sold in beautiful...
Read MoreElio Ferraro Gallery/Store
This concept store, located a bit off the beaten path on a quiet side street near the Arno, carries vintage fashion, furniture and objet, as well as original works of art. The collection changes often, as owner Elio Ferraro spends...
Read MoreGerard Loft
Blink and you pass this minimalist-chic boutique, but know that Florence's fashion avant-garde shops here for up-and-coming labels, designers and brands. The owner travels the world sourcing his edgy cool fashion. In a historic city, it's a breath of fresh...
Read MoreGianni Chiarini Flagship Store
If you’re in the market for a serious haute leather bag from Florence, head to Fendi and Furla. But for fun, fashionable and relatively affordable bags and leather accessories, check out this small store on a corner of busy Via...
Read MoreGrevi
Founded in 1875, Grevi is a fourth-generation, family-run hat maker. The company’s creations have been worn by icons of style including Maurice Chevalier, and more recently, featured on the runways by many international couturiers. In the 1960s, its Tuscan lambskin...
Read MoreHello, Wonderful
Located in the Oltrarno district, the historical center for artisans and craftsman, Hello, Wonderful creates and sells handmade fashion pieces and accessories. The shop is owned by two Florentines who previously worked as fashion buyers before starting their own brand....
Read MoreIl Torchio
Come here for beautiful leather-bound journals, notebooks and photo albums, as well as other handmade gifts, cards and Florence mementos.
Read MoreLa Bottega dell’Olio
This small store, with its whitewashed walls and terracotta floors, is tucked away on the poetically named Piazza del Limbo (a no-man’s-land between busier streets in the centro storico). Come here to find liquid gold–namely, a wide variety of extra...
Read MoreLibreria Giorni
Located in the shadow of the Duomo, in the basement of a former convent, this lovely bookstore has an incredible range of art books, as well as titles on classical music and opera.
Read MoreLorenzo Villoresi
This Tuscan perfumer is based in a charming attic overlooking the cupolas, bell towers and rooftops of Florence and from here, he crafts the most exquisite scents. He works with private clients, listening to your deepest thoughts, peering into your...
Read MoreLoretta Caponi
Florence’s most stylish homes are outfitted with the embroidered linens of Caponi, whose boutique is housed in a series of rooms in the historic Palazzo Aldobrandini. The large space, complete with dramatic archways, antique mirrors and pastel-colored ceiling frescoes is...
Read MoreLuisa Via Roma
It may have more international than Italian flair, but the sharply edited fashion at Luisa Via Roma attracts a loyal following. The white space on the outskirts of Florence may remind you of a gallery, where the artworks on display...
Read MoreMannina
This classic workshop smells heavenly of leather; founded in 1953 by master shoe maker Calogero Mannini, it's still one of the city's first addresses for stylish men.
Read MoreMercato Centrale
Foodies should visit the Mercato Centrale of San Lorenzo in the morning, with its prevalence of fishmongers, butchers and hundreds of food, fruit and vegetable stalls. The market is located within a circa-1874 building, and is open every day except...
Read MoreMy Style
This Milan-based company was started by an elegant Italian woman who marries an almost preppy American style with fine Italian craftsmanship to create bags, linens and home accessories. You will find travel bags, ranging from large duffels to toiletry bags,...
Read MoreOfficina Profumo Farmaceutica Santa Maria Novella
The setting of this world-renowned Italian brand makes a visit here a must. Founded in 1621, the famous pharmacy was created by Dominican Friars. Shopping in the gorgeous boutique for herbal remedies, perfumes, colognes and soaps made from ancient recipes...
Read MorePampaloni
The traditions of Florence’s gold- and silversmiths date back to the Renaissance. While the Pampaloni family is part of this heritage, their success is based on their personal sense of style and innovation. “We follow our own taste, not the...
Read MoreRicardo Barthel
Ask any Tuscan interior designer where to go for vintage and restored finds, and almost every list will include this institution close to Florence’s Porta Romana. The store features new designs as well, but we especially love the treasure-crammed showroom...
Read MoreScuola del Cuoio
To the left of Santa Croce as you face it is a path leading to a small courtyard containing one of Florence’s best-kept secrets: the workshop and boutique of the Scuola del Cuoio. In this guild and school, founded by...
Read MoreThe Mall Luxury Outlet
If luxury Italian brands like Tod’s, Valentino, Gucci, Pucci, Ferragamo and Loro Piana are your weakness, search for bargains at the Mall in Leccio, an easy 45-60 minute drive from Florence on the Autostrada. Indagare members can contact our bookings...
Read MoreTodo Modo
This wonderful bookshop, café and theater opened its doors in 2014, and is today one of the city’s cultural hubs with its excellent selection of titles (including a section of English books, and guides to Florence and Tuscany). The healthy,...
