Fashion
Italy is one of the most fashionable countries in the world thanks to its cities like Milan and Rome. What sets Italian designs apart from others is their elegance and priority to make the wearer of the clothes stand out. In fact, ever since the 11th century, Italy is part of the major trend-setters in the world.
The country's Fashion capital is Milan where the famous Milan Fashion Week occurs twice a year from February to March for the Spring/Summer event, and September to October for the Autumn/Winter event. Whenever the event is drawing near, a lot of visitors from around the world are more likely to visit Milan to witness the event for themselves.
Florence is historically the initial home for Italian clothing designs with Salvatore Ferragamo being among the more notable and oldest Italian design houses. Some of the big design houses from Milan also have bases in Florence, particularly in the city centre, the upscale shopping street called Via de'Tornabuoni, and its outskirts.
Rome is also regarded as an important hub for designer apparel and fashionable products. While it is not as significant as Milan, it is still considered the fourth most important Fashion centre in the world. You can also find headquarters of major luxury houses like Fendi and Bulgari in Rome.
Most of the famous designers we know of hail from Italy. Names like Gucci, Prada, Armani, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Moschino, Roberto Cavalli, Benneton, and Versace are among the very known names in the global Fashion industry. If you are visiting Italy to shop for the famous designer brands, look into the options for accommodation in Bed and Breakfast Italy so you will know which hotel is closest to the shopping districts.