DRESSED FOR SUCCESS
Shopping doesn’t get more glamorous than
the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Opened in
1887,
the glass-roofed arcade has been home
to Prada’s flagship store since 1913. Other
luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton and
Gucci, arrived more recently. Locals
promenade across its beautiful mosaic floors
and window shop while dressed to impress.
Grab a seat at one the cafés and enjoy the
spectacle; the people watching will more than
compensate for the overpriced coffee.
For more affordable high-fashion finds, try one
of the outlet stores on nearby corso Vittorio
Emanuele II, offering discounts of up to 70%.
Il Salvagente (
salvagentemilano.it
)
is one of the
best, but note that items may be seconds and
refunds are rare, so try before you buy.
DESIGN OF THE TIMES
The Milanese are known for their prowess in furniture and
product design. For an insight, visit the 15th-century Castello
Sforzesco (
milanocastello.it
),
with its array of mini-museums,
the Triennale Design Museum (
6
Viale Alemagna;
triennale.it
)
for beautifully displayed work and the Spazio Rossana
Orlandi (
14-16
Via Matteo Bandello; rossanaorlandi.com
)
for
contemporary pieces to buy as well as admire (
pictured, Flora
di Fornasetti scented candle, £99; united-perfumes.com
).
IN THE MIX
You’ll find excellent sushi and curry in this
cosmopolitan city, but for north Italian
favourites, the cosy, 19th-century Antica
Trattoria della Pesa (
10
Viale Pesubio; tel: +39
02 655 5741
)
serves delicious Milanese
dishes, like breaded veal cutlets and ravioli.
For great drinks and a lively atmosphere, visit
Mom Café (
51
Viale Monte Nero; tel: +39 02
5990 1562
),
a favourite with locals.
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