Rome: Shopping In Rome
The Italian flair for transforming display windows into theatrical montages makes even window-shopping a delight on the senses. Rome, like the rest of Italy is a shoppers paradise. Even the budget shopper is sure to find something... as long as he looks out for that bargain! Designer brands are always a good idea - be they shoes, clothes or perfumes, and the elite shopping districts of Rome see rows of these exclusive boutiques. Most of Rome's best shopping is crammed into the Piazza di Spagna-Via Condotti-Vk del Corso areas. Designer perfumes, from Versace to Armani to Moschino, may be a little cheapet here than elsewhere in the world, but don't buy them in the designer boutiques; instead, look for them in the large profumerie (perfume and cosmetics stores), where you may be able to get a discount simply by asking for the prezzo scontato (discount price). Discounts are not generally given in other types of stores, though you can try to get one if you are making a large purchase in one store.
The best buys here are leather goods of all kinds - from gloves to bags to jackets - and silk goods and knitwear. Some worthy old prints and minor antiques can be found in me city's interesting little shops, and full-fledged collectors can rely on the prestigious reputations of some of Italy's top antiques dealers. Genuine Italian handicrafts aren't so easy to find in these days of Asian imports, but some shops stock pottery and. handwoven textiles made in Italy.
Some excellent purchase options are: Clothes for men and women (dresses, shoes, gloves, silk ties, shirts); lacework, jewellery, leather goods (handbags, cases, boxes, luggage), ceramics, gold, and silver items, alabaster, woodwork, straw, embroidery, glass and crystal ware. Culinary items are always a good idea - Wine, olive oil, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, cheese etc.
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