Stores, Malls or Markets in Milan

We wandered through this shop and nearly had to put the sunglasses on as some of the clothes were so bright!

We generally looked around but found most things too expensive to even think about buying.

The top designers of Italy has their head quarter here in Milan. It is obligatoric to take a visit to their mainstore. if you dont buy anything at least its worth looking.

Walking the streets of Via Spiga and Montenapoleone you probably will rub shoulder to artist. footballers, actors and supermodels. Pay attention:)

What to buy: everything you can affore. the dresses from Versace are wonderful. or what about a lepard-printed coat from Cavalli?

What to pay: a lot

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You will see on the street many young men selling purses, billfolds, jewelry, watches and other small items that they can pick up and take quickly. I say quickly because when the local police come into the area they grab everything and move away.
Many of these items for sale are fakes made in Asia. So that fancy purse that is being sold for such a great price, is not really such a deal if you want to original designer purse.
It won't do any good to ask them if it is real or not, and if you act interested they will try to pull you into a "deal". Best thing is to ignore them.

What to buy: This Foto below is of the famous, well photographed Fashion Area of Milano. When you see the real thing, up close and personal, it doesn't look so fancy.

If Lake Como is in your itinerary (I believe it should be, Como is a must actually) the following outlet in Mendrisio Switzerland will only be an additional 15 minute drive from Como. You will be crossing the border so, make sure you have your passports with you (and a valid visa that allowes multiple entries to Italy). It is called foxtown and they have all the outlets of the "big players".

http://www.foxtown.ch/info.php?lingua=en¢ro=mendrisio

La Rinascente, on Milan's central square (Duom), has ten floors of fashion, accessories, perfumes and household goods. Other amenities include a spa, hairdressers, bar with cathedral views and a vast food market.

Fashion ranges from Prada to Diesel. Giorgio Armani even started his career here as a window dresser. Don't miss the top-floor restaurant for its terrace bar.

What to buy: women fashion, men fashion, cosmetics, jewellery., watches...

Rinascente is located in Piazza Duomo just beside Galeria Vittorio Emmanuele. Even just the location is enough to make it popular. You can find all you can ask from a department store. Many brands with a variety from high fashion to mid-level.

What to buy: Fashion wear

What to pay: It all depends on the brand.

A friend suggested not to miss FNAC, which is a department store catering for all tastes in music, dvds and a great internet cafe on the top floor.
They also have a huge range of computers and electronics, TV and books.
Needless to say I spent a lot of time in the store and brought home some of my favourite music which is not available in Australia!!
How to break the bank in a hurry! Wish I'd had more time....

What to buy: Anything electronic or music, etc.

What to pay: How deep is your pocket or how big is your wallet??

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Via Montenapoleone is the famous street in Milan full of fashion and jewellery shops. In this elegant street, you can find all the famous designers' shops. The jet set of Europe often comes to here for shopping. For high spenders, this is a paradise.

What to buy: Men's clothes, Women's clothes, Jewellery

What to pay: The prices are not tagged on shop windows. That should give you an idea :)