548 Best Places to Shop in Italy

Luca Sumiti carries on the work of his father, Maurizio; traditional wrought-iron chandeliers and lamps come unadorned, gilded, or tastefully enameled in bright colors. Here you'll also find conspicuous, 5-foot-tall wooden sculptures of mori veneziani (Venetian Moors).

Exquisitely handcrafted jewelry is available at this shop on the main Corso, much of it using the coral for which Sciacca is famous. Buy from the examples on display here or work together with the exciting young designer Cristiana Turano Campello to create something to your exact tastes.

This workshop with stores all over Tuscany is known for its leather bags, wallets, and other accessories.

Da Costanzo has been the "king" of Caprese sandalmakers since Jackie O, Sophia Loren, and Grace Kelly all purchased pairs here in the good old days.

Since 1924, award-winning Damiani has sold high-end watches and jewelry to the likes of Sophia Loren, Brad Pitt, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Thanks to immaculate tailoring and custom-designed clothing, Davide Cenci is an Italian fashion powerhouse. Although the store features high-quality men's and women's clothing for every occasion, the label is most famous for its opulent cashmere, sailing sportswear, and trench coats. Attention to detail and customer service are hallmarks here: its clothiers will tailor most anything to fit your body like a glove and then have it delivered to your hotel (or to their store in Milan, if you are switching cities) within three days.

On the so-called Riviera del Corallo, Alghero has long been famed for its coral products, fashioned into elegant jewelry. This shop, with three outlets within a few yards of each other in the old town, has an impressive range of coral bracelets, brooches, and necklaces.

Opened in 1947, De Rossi is a Veronese institution producing oven-hot bread, cakes, pastries, biscotti, and other specialties like fresh pasta.

When your great-grandmother is Adele Fendi, it's not surprising that creativity runs in your genes. Young Roman designer Delfina Delettrez creates edgy gold and silver jewelry that might incorporate anything from bone and glass to diamonds and pearls. Although colorful pieces shaped like lips, eyes, or even fingers have a 1980s surrealist feel, items such as delicate gold chain necklaces or earrings designed to hold earbuds are oh-so contemporary.

American-born but Venetian by choice, glass-bead artist Trina Tygrett opened her studio after completing her studies at the city's Academy of Fine Arts. She married into one of the oldest surviving families of traditional Venetian glassblowing and was able to study some of the older techniques founded on Murano. Her signature jewelry is a breath of fresh air as she mixes her beads with materials such as metal mesh, silver, and precious stones to create unique and eclectic pieces. A second shop is only a few steps away at Dorsoduro 167.

A woman just isn't a signora without a good pair of gloves. Luckily the tiny Di Cori shop makes the most of their space by filling cubbyholes that reach to the ceiling full of technicolor gloves. All are made in Italy out of the softest lambskin, and lined with silk, cashmere, rabbit fur, or wool. They also carry a smaller selection of unlined, washable versions.

Trendy Diesel started in Vicenza; its gear is on the "must-have" list of many Italian teens.

Charms and charm bracelets in gold or silver are the main draw at DoDo, which also sells delicate necklaces, rings, and earrings.

With a modern aesthetic that screams sex appeal, the Dolce & Gabbana brand has always thrived on excess and is known for its bold, creative designs. The Rome store is fittingly over the top, with marble floors, reproductions of Renaissance frescoes, and gold racks displaying the latest lines for men, women, and children.

This shop continues the centuries-old Neapolitan tradition of marble-inlay work, creating precious tables and console tops.

Vases, sculptures, objects, and jewelry from one of Murano's best glassworks are on offer.

Started in 1999, Dondup is a Milanese brand that has captured the essence of casual chic. But it's no longer just a brand for denim lovers: its flagship store houses menswear, women's wear, accessories, and shoe collections.

Since 1948 the Mascari family has been selling a wide range of treats such as bits of dried sugared fruit, balsamic vinegar, chestnut flour, fennel seeds, Swiss chocolate, honey, olive oil, and an exceptional collection of Italian wines and liquors. Try some traditional cookies from many different Italian regions, including baicoli, the crunchy Venetian dipping cookie. If nothing else, you will almost certainly stop to admire the window full of pyramids of loose spices, a vibrant reminder that much of Venice's wealth derived from the spice trade. Note that the sign outside says "DROGHERIA." Old Venetians still sometimes call spices "drugs," because that is what they used to be.

When Eduardo Monetti opened his doors in 1887 as a hat designer, he soon attracted customers such as the tenor Enrico Caruso. Although this shop remains a landmark Neapolitan name in sartorial splendor for men, women can now find Monetti fashions on nearby Via Santa Caterina.

Eddy Monetti, which began as a hat shop in Naples more than 130 years ago, is known for classic, upscale men's jackets, sweaters, slacks, and ties made out of wool, cotton, and cashmere. Sophisticated and pricey, the store carries a range of stylish British- and Italian-made pieces.

This shop near the tourist office makes a great stop if you're pining for English-language newspapers or need a poolside paperback or a book on Amalfi's history. They sell bus tickets and offer short-term luggage storage.

A tiny hole in the wall, Egraphe is crammed with notebooks of every style and size, different kinds of handmade papers, and unusual pens and pencils.

Elena Mirò is a high-end brand that offers curvy women sophisticated, beautifully feminine clothes in sizes 42 (U.S. size 6, U.K. size 10) and up. There are several locations in Rome, including one on Via Nazionale.

This irreverent shop is a great bet for unexpected souvenirs—from accessories to home goods to stationery supplies—from your Roman holiday. Retro tube socks dedicated to pizza appreciation and mouth-watering puzzles featuring high-definition photos of plates of pasta are a few of the fun and funky tchotchkes on offer.

This shop selling gondolier's garb has been at the foot of the Rialto Bridge since 1902. There are no cheap knockoffs here; the wool sweaters, straw hats, and down vests are all worn by working gondoliers and made of quality materials intended to withstand a long day out in all weather. A charming selection of gifts, such as tote bags, stuffed toys, refrigerator magnets, and so forth, all bear the crest of the gondoliers' association.

The aristocratic Marchese di Barsento, Emilio Pucci, became an international name in the late 1950s when the stretch ski clothes he designed for himself caught on with the dolce vita ("sweet life") crowd—his pseudopsychedelic prints and "palazzo pajamas" became all the rage.

The sister store of the Giorgio Armani boutique has slightly more affordable nightclub- and office-friendly garb.

In Naples, designer Giorgio Armani's upscale mass-market shop does business in chic Piazza dei Martiri.

This itty-bitty specialty shop bursts with ingredients from every corner of the world. It specializes in high-quality spices, but you can also find dried goods like legumes, nuts, and rice. All are carefully scooped from the colorful glass jars that line the walls and measured out to your specifications.

A bit outside the town center, this atmospheric shop is laden with wines, sweets, and other local products.