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Shopping
Milan
The premiere stop for affordable designer goods is also home to an unexpectedly rich array of boutiques and elegant vintage shops.
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porta ticinese & surroundings
Lucy's favorite stores in Milan's Porta Ticinese & surroundings neighborhood!
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B-fly
Levi's operates a handful of experimental denim shops in the world's fashion capitals, and this is Milan's outpost. Here you'll find deconstructed and often asymmetrically cut jeans, skirts, and jackets. Prices hover upwards of $100, but keep in mind: Many of the pieces are one-off creations.
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cavalli and nastri
Favored by local stylists, this vintage shop-it even has a wood-burning stove-is the perfect place to pick up a Pucci slip or Missoni sweater. Currently '70s-era Yves Saint Laurent is heavily represented (a gorgeous Russian peasant-style top cost $390).
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frip
This urban clothing shop stocks hip vinyl by fringe Euro bands and garments with clean lines by Swedish and Brit designers. Our favorite picks included flutter-sleeve tops screened with lacy embellishments by For Design Sake ($100) and pointy-toe flats ($130) by Xenos.
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Katabaia
Beachy accessories from India and Southeast Asia are in abundance here at prices far cheaper than you'll find in the States. We couldn't resist the crocheted cotton bikinis in a rainbow of colors ($15 each), beaded rubber flip-flops ($10), and chunky carved ebony-wood rings ($5 to $10). Even better, finds like these will take up zero room in your suitcase going home.
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liberia della moda
When designers need inspiration, they head to this fashion-focused bookshop to poke through the array of volumes covering everything from Moroccan textiles to Donatella Versace. The selection of 'zines is equally stellar. Bonus: Almost all the books are in English.
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napoleone
Tucked away on a tiny back street, this vintage destination features prices rivaling those at thrift stores (nothing tops $15). Pair that with a great selection of Indian-printed blouses, groovy '60s wrap skirts and you'll be eternally thankful you visited.
