Besides shopping for clothing in Rome, art lovers should also be aware of the myriad of contemporary artists and art galleries that exist in the Eternal City. One of these artists is Pierpaolo Bandini a highly-talented and specially trained 100% Roman artist, who not only uses traditional media, but also modern and technologically advanced processes to realize imaginative and profound works.
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Shopping in Rome
Shopping in Rome
Shopping in Rome, Italy
Marco Martinco a 100% Roman brand is the brain child of two ambitious and highly creative 'ragazze'. The brand is geared towards younger edgier individuals who seek to separate themselves from the masses, in clothing which features strong lines and sharp cuts in baseline colors.
Zucca Stregata is the place young Roman mothers go to buy baby clothing and accessories with a bit of personality. Started in 1994 originally catering to adults still in the 'Peter Pan' syndrome of life, their range of pyjamas, robes and bath sets with pumpkins, ghosts, cows, penguins soon became extremely popular.
Borsalino is an icon in the world of hats. Born from humble beginnings in 1857, Borsalino has long been the luxury store for hats in Rome.
Eleonora Boutique located a few meters from the Spanish Steps, stocks numerous luxury brands including international ones like Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen. The multi- brand concept store specializes in clothing for a younger, trendier crowd and even has a MAC located on site. The store doesn't have a vast array of shoes, but the large accessories collection, including sunglasses from all the major labels left us very impressed.
LEAM is a multi brand store which specializes in clothing and accessories for both men and women from the best luxury brands in the world. In Rome it can be difficult to find a multi-brand store and LEAM seeks to fill this void, by offering the latest collections by
Miu Miu the sister line of Prada, was designed with a younger, feminine client in mind. We absolutely adore Miu Miu for its whimsical take on fashion, with this season's cat printed skirts and dove dotted pants. Though whimsical in its prints and art deco inspired colors, great attention is paid to the cut of each garment, giving women a leaner, taller silhouette.
Etro is the perfect store for those in search of a high end clothing label which uses bold colors and fabrics, with free-flowing cuts. The shapes of dresses, pants and blouses flatter most body types and we were totally in love with the bohemian summer skirts and dresses we saw in the store.
Hogan is a high-end Italian shoe label, targeted to the younger clients of the Tod's brand. The shoes are both athletic looking and casual but in the same instance have a refined elegance which gives them mass market appeal. These shoes are extremely comfortable and of a very high quality, and the recognizable H which marks each shoe, has been re-adapted and copied by other lower market brands.
Sergio Rossi one of the most well known brands in the accessories industry, is a high end shoe and bag retail store. Sergio Rossi, became famous for his collaborations with greats like Gianni Versace and Dolce and Gabbana. He capitalized on this publicity to build a successful brand, worn by celebrities such as Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez and many others.
Fausto Santini, is an avant-garde accessories boutique located a few metres from the Spanish Steps. This 'Made in Italy' designer brand specializes in accessories which bring out their minimalist but fashion forward philosophy. Using only the highest quality leather and fabrics, bags and shoes are sculpted into symbols of the contemporary fashion philosophy which is dominating the scene today.
Sermoneta, renowned and beloved around the world for their quality gloves is found in the beautiful piazza of the Spanish Steps. Sermoneta carved out a niche for itself in 1960, at a time when gloves where fading into the background of the fashion world. By reinventing the color wheel, from the basic brown and black glove which were the colors of the time, Sermoneta led the pack, establishing an almost cult like following among international fashionistas.
Intimissimi is the reigning queen of lingerie and undergarments in Italy.
There are very few places you can go in Rome and be far from an Intimissimi.
The stores specialize in every form of undergarment for both men and women, in classic styles suitable for all ages. The prices are extremely reasonable and the stores frequently have many in store sales and promotions allowing you to stretch your money.
Feltrinelli is the one stop book shop for both Romans and tourists alike. With a large collection of English books available in many categories, Feltrinelli allows you to find your favorite authors and their works, at the prices you are accustomed to.
weTad Concept Store located between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, is a chic, avant-garde outlet selling everything from exotic plants and flowers, designer dresses, shoes and handbags, furniture and housewares by the most notable names in the architecture and interior design. weTad has its own hair salon, and its very own caffè which becomes a lively lunch spot every day.
Castroni is one of our all time favorite shops in Rome, not just for the myriad of Italian gastronomic products it sells, but also for hard to find expat items like barbeque sauce and pancake mix. For tourists, it is the quintessential one stop shop for gifts which your friends and family can truly appreciate.
For the more discerning and classic shopper Davide Cenci, is a household name in Rome. The store has a long line of sartorial excellence and its commitment to selling only the top brands in classic clothing ensures it maintains its reputation. For many men coming to Rome, the dream of owning even just one expertly tailored Italian jacket can disappear very quickly. This is because for most tourists time is of the essence and secondly the language barrier can be a challenge.
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