DK Travel : Milan and the Lakes : Shopping

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Corso Como 10

After serving as fashion editor for the Italian Vogue, Carla Sozzani opened this boutique of expensive, eminently fashionable labels on everything from clothes and accessories to books and kitchenware. There’s also a café (see Corso Como 10, Milan).
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II

This thoroughly modernized pedestrian street at the back of the Duomo is lined with arcades and some of the hippest shops in central Milan. Techno beats throb from windows displaying international cutting-edge chic for young fashionistas.
Cotti

Nearly 1,500 Italian wines, grappas (brandies) and other spirits are stuffed into this 50-year-old wine and gourmet foods shop.
Cravatterie Nazionali

A vast selection of ties by Italy’s top designers.
Dmagazine

In the heart of high fashion sits a cut-price stock shop, with Fendi scarves, Armani slacks, Prada sweaters, Helmut Lang suits among the items. Check in daily for steals on the constantly rotating racks.
Dolce e Gabbana

Elegance, quality and just a little fun; D&G carry their entire line, from ready-to-wear to accessories, at these two branches.
Dolce e Gabbana

Boutique for D&G’s youth line (for men’s and women’s shops. Hey, if it’s cool enough for Madonna to wear...
El Brellin

A restaurant, Naviglio-front tavern, part-time live music venue and proud owner of a miniscule canal that was, in times gone by, used by Milanese washerwomen.
Emporio

Discount outlet for noted clothing firms. Products are high quality and can just about be classed as haute couture, while still affordable.
Ermenegildo Zegna

Main shop of the fourth-generation fashion empire that keeps a close eye on everything from the wool on the sheep to the stitching of their elegant business attire and casual wear.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €20
- €20-€30
- €30-€40
- €40-€50
- over €50