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What's around the fashion fair Pitti: Colours and Glamour in Florence
[Lorenzo Fanti]
One of the most important world previews of men’s fashion, Pitti Immagine Uomo, has been held in Florence for many years now.This great fashion event is organized by Pitti Immagine and sponsored by the Centro di Firenze per la Moda Italiana and is very special event for Florence.
During the 4 days of Pitti Immagine, Florence become the international capital for fashion. Especially in the city centre, where at the end of the working day all the fashion people meet, you can breathe a definitively international and glamorous
atmosphere.
You can easily bump into models, designers, buyers, journalists and many other interesting characters In the streets, bars and cafés.
Top brands and trendy shops dress their windows especially for this occasion and all the Florentine nightlife is dedicated to this glamorous event. Although traffic in the city is almost complete paralysed, thanks to the crowds of people attracted here by the fashion trade, Pitti Immagine remains a remarkable and prestigious event for the image and the economy of Florence.
Pitti Immagine is an event not to miss for all fashion, art and design students or those fashion victims and enthusiasts who just want to get in contact with their favourite fashion companies.
The event is reserved for members of the fashion trade but on the Saturday and Sunday everyone can buy a ticket and enjoy Pitti Immagine.
Pitti is even a good moment to buy nice clothes for all fashion victims full suggestions for a good shopping.
Riguccio Mulas
From many years this store has been a point of reference for lovers of florentine fashion, expecially for classical and casual men’s wear lovers.
Don’t expect to find many international labels here, but you can find best names of italian ready to wear. Riguccio Mulas Label, Franco Ziche, Liberty Rose, 40Weft, BlueStore, and the high quality designer Hugo Boss (Germany’ biggest clothing maker) are some of the labels swinging from the racks.
Via Strozzi 8/r – 055/215072
Via Porta Rossa 10/r - 055/293418
Geronico
Leather goods since 1929
Means tradition and quality by the finest craftsmen. Located between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, in the heart of the historical centre, offers a vast selection of the best italian brands such as Cerruti, Krizia, Ferrč, Francesco Biasia, Angi Designer, Gherardini, Blumarine, Roberto Cavalli Freedom, Calvin Klein and Samsonite.
Via Calzaiuoli, 88r Firenze 055/294558
www.geronico.it - info@geronico.it
Geraldine Tayar
Geraldine Tayar’s boutique (sdrucciolo de’ Pitti 6r) situated on the route to Piazza Pitti, and close to the church of Santo Spirito, in the heart of Oltrarno discrit, offers clothing and accessories of her own design in eclectic fabric combinations: a far cry from standard department store merchandise. Exclusive clothes – including evening gowns – are available ready to wear or can be made to measure at no extra cost, with a whole range of matching bags, belts, shawls and hats.
Sdrucciolo dei Pitti, 6 R. - 055/290405
Raspini
Raspini hosts a wide range of trendy labels such as Miu Miu, Prada, Armani, Blumarine, Prada Sport, and Roberto Cavalli and many others.
Via Por Santa Maria 72r
Via Martelli 3/5r - 055/2398336
Via Roma 25r - 055/213077
Principe
Principe is one of the best known store in town for Gent’s , Ladies’ and Children’s wear as well as house goods. Established in 1930, provides top quality fashions at affordable prices.
Via del Sole 2 and Via delle Belle Donne
055/292764
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