23/1/2015 Find Milano s hidden fashion gems Scandinavian Traveler Find Milano s hidden fashion gems Milan Fashion Week is one of the Big Four meaning any fashionista worth his or her salt knows to book their flight early in order to see and be seen in a city that does fashion like few others. Photo: Ivan de Carvalho Find Milano s hidden fashion gems January 21, 2015 0 0 FASHION 0 Google + 0 SHOPPING Fashion week in Milan sees the city overrun by lovers of fancy frocks, the At Scandinavian cookies optimize our who sashay down the people who designtraveler them, we anduse the supertoslim models website for your needs. using websitebeyond you consent runway. When visiting bebysure tothis venture the to downtown Quadrilatero our cookies policy. If you want to find out more or disable della Moda shopping district to search out some of Milan s hidden gems. cookies, please click here. http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 1/14
23/1/2015 Find Milano s hidden fashion gems Scandinavian Traveler Massimo Alba Massimo Alba s boutique. Tucked away on a quiet street in Milan s Brera district, visitors to Massimo Alba s boutique are greeted by the ring of an old-fashioned shop bell. The shelves are stocked with his signature knitwear, made from naturally dyed Italian cashmere and available in both men s and women s styles. Via Brera, 8 massimoalba.com Giacomo Bistrot Parisian-style bistro Giacomo Bulleri s. At Giacomo Bulleri s Parisian-style bistro, diners pop in daily from noon to midnight http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 2/14
something of a rarity in sophisticated Milan. Favored by fashion editors in need of nourishment between runway shows, the eatery features pesto and potato lasagna, shrimp tartare served in mango sauce, and a wine list that offers sparkling wine from the nearby Franciacorta region. Via Pasquale Sottocorno, 6 giacomobistrot.com Nathalie Jean Nathalie Jean and her jewleries. Montreal native Nathalie Jean worked for design legend Ettore Sottsass before switching careers in 1998 to design jewelry. At her Milan atelier she fashions sterling silver into earrings, bracelets, and necklaces creating shapes inspired by nature and her travels. Explore and discover at her bijou boutique in the city s Brera district. Via Solferino, 48 nathaliejean.com Palazzo Segreti http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 3/14
23/1/2015 Find Milano s hidden fashion gems Scandinavian Traveler Palazzo Segreti hotel Tucked away in a quiet alley close to the Duomo and the city s shops, the Palazzo Segreti hotel is a fashionista favourite. Inside the 19th century townhouse, each of the 18 rooms are individually decorated with pieces from some of Italy s great design brands. The lobby has a Nordic-inspired touch, and boasts a cozy wine bar that stays open all night. Via San Tomaso, 8 palazzosegreti.com Wait and See Designer Uberta Zambeletti's boutique Wait and See. After stints at Etro, Max Mara, and Missoni, in 2010 stylist and designer Uberta Zambeletti opened her Wait and See boutique in a former convent. Catering to women seeking unique http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 4/14
looks, she carries an eclectic mix of labels offering printed tops, dresses, and skirts, along with jewelry and vintage pieces. 14 Via Santa Marta, 14 waitandsee.it Pupi Solari Pupi Solari opened her first boutique in 1969. Photo: Cambiaggi A Milanese institution, fashion doyenne Pupi Solari opened her first boutique in 1969. The Genoa native now has a trio of stores one each for men, women, and children all lined up in a row. Famous for tweed jackets and pastel play clothes for kids, she also carries a wellcurated mix of looks from lesser-known labels. Piazza Tommaseo, 2 pupisolari.com Excelsior http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 5/14
Jean Nouvel-designed emporium Excelsior. Opening its doors in 2011, this Jean Nouvel-designed emporium is housed in a former cineplex. Upstairs it offers a range of accessories, fragrances, and fashion from established names like Valentino, along with niche labels such as cult Neapolitan shirtmaker Salvatore Piccolo. Downstairs there s a sumptuous food hall showcasing Italy s top artisanal producers. Galleria del Corso, 4 excelsiormilano.com Text: Ivan de Carvalho Find Milano's hidden fashion gems on this interactive map http://www.scandinaviantraveler.com/en/lifestyle/find-milanos-hidden-fashion-gems 6/14
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