In 2009, Milan was nominated by the Global Language Monitor "Fashion Capital of the World" and, as the bastion of innovative fashion from the Renaissance, it is easy to see why. In the 16th century, Milan is the fashion industry is so widely recognized that this led to the old English word 'Millaner', the term given to jewelry, cloth, hats and more important. It later evolved into the word 'millinery', which means the maker or seller of hats. With the importance of fashion and events center in Milan, hotels are often no more than a short trip away from the latest designs and low.
Fashion Week
The most famous event associated with the modern fashion in Milan is arguably the Milan Fashion Week. It is held twice a year, spring / summer events and autumn / winter event. Founded in 1958 as part of an international "Big Four" fashion weeks, the event allows fashion houses around the world know what is 'in' and what is 'out' for the season. After reducing the duration of the preceding events led to it are called 'Fashion Weekend' in 2010, Milan has set the stage for a spectacular return to form in September 2010, a 'week' again become a full seven days, and moving u16. century Palazzo de Giureconsulti. It will be close to the airport and Milan Center Hotel for the show attracts an international audience.
Shopping Tips
are a few tips may be useful for a first time visitor, usually on Sunday near the shops, even the famed Milan selling season, but on some days it is possible to find the shops open until later in the night. Saturday, as usual, the most crowded day of the week for shopping, especially during the afternoon. While on vacation, try to go early in the day to make the most of quick shopping trip in Milan center. "Hotel rests' in between expeditions to some flagship store can be a welcome respite! For a mid-price fashion, Corso Buenos Aries is recommended, one of the largest shopping street in Milan, it has more than 350 stores in the middle of the 18th century architecture. And if you during your trip carefully, you may be able to experience the street market is set on Via Brera on the third Saturday of the month, with lots of bargains on all types of clothing, toys, and even antiques.
fashion square
Milan is a "rectangle mode", as they are sometimes called, the district housing many designer boutiques and upmarket jewelry trade between Via Montenapoleone, Via Andrea, Via Gesu, Borgospesso Via, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia. Most of the major Italian fashion brands are based in the city, if you recognize the names Gucci and Dolce and Gabbana, a trip to Milan will be right up your fashion-boutique-lined Avenue
.sights to see
, while shopping, or after, you can take the opportunity to visit many important cultural sites located near the center of Milan, hotels are often just a moment away to set up a number of shopping bags, then you will be free to enjoy in some of the city's sights. Duomo cathedral, the museum Bagatti Valsecchi and Palazzo Reale are all within walking distance of the "rectangle mode" and "Teatro alla Scala ', or' La Scala 'Theatre, is an ideal place to showcase their newly purchased clothes.
