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When you are in Rome there is no point to go to shopping malls. First, because the stores which are in shopping malls are also in the center of Rome. You will find the same boutiques in Via Cola di Rienzo, Via del Corso and Via Nazionale. On Via Cola di Rienzo and also close to Metro station S. Giovanni there is a big fashion store COIN. Another similar La Rinascente is on Via del Corso, so you can do your shopping while sightseeing.
In the center there are also lots of small boutiques, which offer unique clothing at a good rate. Look for them on Via del Governo Vecchio, Via dei Serpenti and many more in the heart of Rome.
Additionally, the prices in shopping malls are often more expensive than in small boutiques. And what's important you will lose lots of time to park your car, I heard up to 1,5h to park your car in Parco Leonardo shopping center during weekends.
Personally I was once, 3 years ago, in fashion outlet Valmontone (about 70 km out of Rome, direction Cassino). I will never go there again, first I got sick of all these stores and secondly the prices were really high.
My advice: the best shopping is in the center of Rome!!!
Updated Apr 29, 2008
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Shopping in Rome can be really nice experience, even if you do not have lots of cash.
Of course it's worth seeing designers stores like D&G, Valentino, Prada which are located in Spanish Steps area; Via Condotti, Via Frattina.
However there are fashion shops in Rome which offer nice clothing at much lower rate:
Stefanel www.stefanel.com
United Colors of Benetton www.benetton.com
Blunauta www.blunauta.it
Coin department store: clothing, accessories, beauty, children, home decoration
www.coin.it
Geox : shoes www.geox.com
Stonefly: shoes www.stonefly.it
Furla: handbags www.furla.com
Coccinelle: handbags www.coccinella.com
Prenatal: childresn clothing www.prenatal.it
All these stores you will be able to find on Via Nazionale, Via Cola Di Rienzo and Via del Corso.
There are also very nice small boutiques on Via del Governo Vecchio (nearby Piazza Navona)
Updated Apr 10, 2008
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Walking about Trastevere, I found this tiny shop in an equally small street which I can't find on the map. However, I went in to ask for a business card, so the address below should be correct.
What to buy: The shop is filled with the craziest shoe designs I ever saw. See the photo.
What to pay: I have no idea! There were no prices and therefore I expect to pay a lot!
Written Oct 30, 2007
Address: Vicolo del Cinque 19, 00153 Roma
Phone: 065562756
Website: http://www.josephdebach.com/
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I did some shopping in the Termini station - there are a lot of stores there that sell women's clothing. It wasn't too expensive either, I bought some nice things for less than 30 Euros each.
What to buy: I got a cute melon-pink sundress at Etam, and a black skirt at Mango.
What to pay: I paid 24 Euros for the sundress, and the skirt wasn't very expensive either (can't remember how much).
Written Aug 24, 2007
Address: Termini station
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The clothing in Rome, even those designed, is less expensive than in the northern part of the country. Actually, some of my friends from Milano go to Rome twice a year in order to buy complete wardrobe they need.
What to buy: Years ago it was used to say, "I am not that rich to buy a cheap clots", doest it worth today? Since am in the clothing business I could say it, definetely not, because cheap fabrics of low quality are used in the production of designed cloths too. But not only, the quality of production isn't of high level as it used to be. Those who buy such a cloths would never buy it if knowing where and in what conditions it was made.
Most of todays cloths worth for one season only, there are exceptions of course but am talking about cloths we wear every day.
What to pay: The key question is, how much it cost? Well, you can buy one piece of cloth only and spent a fortune, on the other hand for the same amount of money you can fill up your closet, its up to you to make choice.
Updated Jul 15, 2007
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Geppy is located on Via Nazionale -- where there are lots of shops, including other shoe retailers. They sell shoes and handbags -- with modern, sleek and simple lines. I am looking forward to our upcoming trip and hoping to purchase some more shoes from them! Go to Geppy!
What to buy: I still wear the shoes that I purchased from Geppy. My mom purchased a couple of pairs of shoes (short boots and nice shoes) and a purse and still uses them -- and has received compliments. I have seen shoes like these at shoe stores like Taryn Rose - retailing for upwards to $400.00 -- but we purchased them for around $75-$100.00 (in December 2004).
From my blog (http://vino-rosso.blogspot.com/2004/12/wed-day-of-relentless-shopping.html)
What to pay: Depends how much you plan to purchase?!?!
Updated Apr 12, 2007
Address: Via Nazionale 6, 00184 Roma
Phone: 39 06 4884814
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We went to these outlets on the outskirts of the center of Rome and went crazy out the diesel outlet. If you're into diesel clothes this is the place to go!!.. We were too busy to take any pictues but I highly recommend these outlets..
What to buy: The only good deals are on brands that are made in Italy
What to pay: Items are about 30-40% less than you find here in the US
Written Apr 8, 2007
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New modern, clean and well staffed shop. Right opposite the Trevi Fountain with lots of Clothes and is always busy. It is just like a normal female United Colours of Beneton but it feels exotic because it is in a different country.
What to buy: There are lots of clothes to buy in the usual vast variety of snazzy colours Beneton use.
What to pay: And at reasonable prices
Written Dec 29, 2006
Address: Trevi Fountain
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Seek and ye' shall find. Cities that are touted as expensive can be cheap if you are. These street markets are all over Rome. Okay, not on Via Condotti...
What to buy: You name it: clothes, household items, foods, etc.
What to pay: a few euros
Updated Sep 6, 2006
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One of the most famous Italian leather and suede store in Rome, known for its excellent quality and prices. Products included leather and suede jackets, sheepskins, coats, wallets, gloves and accessories.
What to buy: The jacket that I bought was in a color and style that is now can be seen in the fashion magazines- 2 years later.
What to pay: Open Hours: 3.30pm-7.30pm Mon; 10am-7.30pm Tue-Sat.
Updated Jul 30, 2006
Address: Piazza S. Silvestro 1
Phone: 066787936
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