Fashion and accessories

Many of the major Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Iceberg, Missoni, Trussardi, Moschino, Dirk Bikkembergs, Etro, and Zegna are currently headquartered in the city.

The best Italian Fashion Brands

• Bar Parisians, we’re convinced no one truly understands fashion quite like the Italians. From the glitz and glam of Gucci to the sophisticated style of Giorgio Armani, the country is practically overflowing with designer names.
• Missoni.
• Versace.
• Giorgio Armani.
• Gucci.
• Bottega Veneta.
• Sunnei.

• Armani.
• Berluti.
• Bontoni.
• Bottega Veneta.
• Breil.
• Brioni.
• Brunello Cucinelli.
• Buccellati.

According to Vogue, who knows a thing or two about fashion, the cheapest designer bags can be found in the UK, France and Germany.

As an American, your best option is to purchase a Dior handbag in the United Kingdom as you will be paying hundreds of dollars less than purchasing in your home country (after receiving your tax-refund, of course).

2 J’adore Silky Soap, Dior ($26) The cheapest item sold at Dior will also make you smell good whether you use it in the shower or to wash your hands.

Luxury prices in Europe are cheaper because Europe is a home to many of those brands. France, for example, is a home to Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Dior and Hermes, while Italy is a home to such big names as Prada, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta and Gucci.

Prada was born in Italy in 1913 and has thrived in the fashion world ever since. If you love Prada and are in Italy you should run to your nearest boutique. Though the price difference isn’t really that high compared to other countries, VAT refund is 12% which is huge and makes a real difference.

Designer handbags Made in Italy

• Fendi. Micro, mini or maxi version.
• Prada. Among the most wanted handbags Made in Italy since ever, Prada takes up too the revival mood by proposing a basic model that did very well in the early 2000s.
• Bottega Veneta.
• Valentino.
• Etro.
• Versace.
• Miu Miu.
• Tod’s.