I used to think Milan was a destination difficult to get a handle on. Not the case. From the atmospheric and hip 1920s bank-turned-nightclubs to the hidden wine bars you’ll find while walking through the local neighbourhoods, there is a great local life to discover; one I could definitely get used to..Tom Marchant
The Style Seeker Inside Italy
Posted by Michael Black - 9th August 2010Oh to be young, Italian and in love – not to mention incredibly stylish. We snagged these two young lovers, Giada and Francesco, as they strolled through Fidenza Village – those Italians are a discerning bunch.
My Shopcation Preparation
Posted by Annabel Rivkin - Guest Author - 4th August 2010“Packing. Oh Lord. What must it be like to make lists in advance? To lay out every outfit with relevant accessories on the bed? To pack in tissue paper? To take only what you need and no more? To have planned your city/snow/sun/sexy holiday wardrobe with weeks – nay, months – to spare? But really, who does that?” – Annabel Rivkin
Lasting Luxury Experience: Milan
Posted by Aldine Paiva - Guest Author - 24th June 2010“In Via Senato, right outside my hotel, there is a Borsalino with his famous hats. A few steps later I found an incredible silk necktie at the Vivienne Westwood store and I saw Madonna washing plates in the Dolce & Gabanna store.” Aldine Paiva, L’Officiel Brazil
My European Shopcation: Milan
Posted by Carolina Isabel Novaes - Guest Author - 17th May 2010My last stop during my tour of some of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages was at Fidenza Village, the Village near Milan. It took me 40 minutes from to get there from the centre of Milan, and in that short time I was surrounded by boutiques such as Valentino, Missoni, Armani – all of them offering up to 70% savings.