If you thought shopping in Italy was fun but expensive, wait till you check out the price tags on high-end fashion. The good news? We have just the thing: outlet malls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These secret shopping haunts\u2013 all near major cities like Florence, Milan and Rome\u2013 stock must-have designer gear at mad discounts. And this isn\u2019t about cheap tat either; love shopping? You\u2019ll love this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are tips too such as how best to reach Rome factory outlets or shopping mall outlets for a dose of retail therapy while on vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Florence, which is at the center of Tuscany, is famous for its beautiful buildings, internationally respected art museums and great food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it\u2019s also a dream if you want to pick up designer bargains. There are so many Rome factory outlet stores in the city (and surrounding area) that Florence has become synonymous with luxury shopping\u2013 and all things Italian style too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open:<\/strong> 10am-7:00pm (extended hours during summer) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Dior, Gucci and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here:<\/strong> By car (30 mins), take the A1 motorway towards Rome and take the exit marked Incisa. By train (35 mins + 5 mins taxi), take the train from Santa Maria Novella to Rignano sull’Arno and then grab a taxi. By public bus, there are also convenient routes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:30pm, Sat 9:30am-7:30pm, and Sun 10:30am-6:30pm <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> Prada, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, Prada Sport and Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here: <\/strong>By car (50 mins) or train (35-55 mins +5 min taxi), with both options offering scenic routes through the beautiful Tuscan countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 10am\u20137:30pm, Sun 11am-7:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> Everything Fendi<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here: <\/strong>By car (35 mins) or train (25-35 mins +10 min walk), with convenient options from Campo di Marte and Santa Maria Novella train stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 3pm-7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> Two floors of D&G shoes and clothing, including past collections, front-line stocks, samples, and seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here:<\/strong> By car (30 mins) or train (30-40 mins +5 min taxi), with the option to take a scenic route through the famous Chianti region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Milan is renowned for fashion and it offers the best discounted designer items shopping in Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In these Rome shopping mall outlets situated within the city, shoppers can come across very cheaply sold high-end fashion goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> 10am-9pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> 180 stores, including Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Trussardi and Guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here:<\/strong> 1 hour by car, 1 hour 20 minutes by train +10-minute taxi ride or take a shuttle bus from Milan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> 11am-7pm daily<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brands:<\/strong> 160 stores, including Armani, Dior, Gucci and Prada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get here:<\/strong> Not recommended by car due to yearly permit requirements in Switzerland. Take a train from Milan and then a shuttle bus or taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open:<\/strong> Mon-Sat 3pm-7:30pm, Sun 11am-7pm<\/p>\n\n\n\nb. Space Factory Outlets (Prada)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
c. Fendi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
d. Dolce & Gabbana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Milan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
a. Serravalle Designer Outlet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
b. FoxTown Factory Store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
c. Il Salvagente<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n