Every year in Russia is increasingly becoming a fan of Italian lifestyle. And it is clear, we are living at the other end of Europe to this country brings an amazing relationship of souls, characters, world views. Italy, which has a unique treasure of history and culture, mild climate and beautiful beaches can offer their fans not only an ideal leisure and gastronomic delights, but also unlimited opportunities for shopping. After all, Italy is the fashion setter.
People who are not indifferent to the well-known brands, it is difficult to resist the temptation to embellish your wardrobe with the acquisition of the collection of any fashion designer worth exactly half of the "Russian" prices. Therefore, in Italy go hungry for transformation and is constantly seeking perfection ladies from around the world in search of the «Made in Italy». They are risking irreparable damage to the family budget by as much as a year in advance, console themselves with the great words of Goethe: "To follow the fashion foolish to neglect it - is ridiculous».
Shopping in Italy - it is much more than just shopping. This is not just a way to please yourself and spend your free time and money, but also a kind of a nice ritual. He was particularly pleased with the winter, when they want miracles, fairy tales and gifts. During winter discounts begins in Italy on Christmas Eve (15 December) and lasts until early February. Need to recognize that self-respecting fashion boutiques it rarely goes over 30% in other places, and things can discount up to 70 percent.
Summer discount, or, as agreed to call them in Italy "ssonti, arranged from 15 July until early September, that is, they are identical to the average period of leave. But to leave and given to relax, have fun, enjoying the sun ... and do shopping.

Trendsetter

; in Milan every year going all the light of the world fashion-industry screenings at the new collections. This city is considered one of the trendsetters. That is why one of the main attractions of Milan are the shops. No, probably no more or less well-known brands are not represented in the boutiques of the city.
But start we did with multibrand stores the most popular Italian retail chains. The most prestigious of all existing stores, perhaps, La Rinascente. Interestingly, the first of the chain stores, which opened in Milan in 1917, his name shall the great poet and master invent all sorts of cries and slogans of Gabriele D'Annunzio. Inside, sell everything you want, from dishes to underwear, from Levi's jeans to elegant evening wear and gadgets from youth to self-contained business suits. Very easy to use and schedule department. It is open every day without a break for lunch, from 9 to 21 hours. But do not despair if you do not have time to buy something at the Milan Rinashente and shops of the network is almost all major cities of Italy.
The next of these stores - Coin. He is perhaps more versatile than Rinashente: here you can buy more and shoes, or, for example, toys. But things from the collections of famous designers here you will not find it. Followed by hypermarkets and type Upim Oviesse, characterized by the most traditional offering at relatively low prices.
Of course, most pleasant shopping to do, just become delirious in the shops with vending marts, but if you limited in time, better play safe. Most boutiques in Milan are located in the quarter Il Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashion Square), limited to Via Montenapoleone, Manzoni, things Spiga and the prospectus of Venice. Here you can find all the brands appearing in the mandatory list of magazines: Armani, Gian Franco Ferre, Fendi, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Herm