cruisename Posted May 7, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2004 Does anyone know how or where the factory outlets (prada, gucchi, etc) are and how to get to them? Any info appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 7, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2004 We have never had luck finding a "real" outlet within the tourist part of Florence. There is an outdoor flea market located a few blocks from the Duomo area, and sometimes you can get lucky with these vendors. A few years ago Travel and Leisure had an article on the outlets that you can access at : [url="http://www.travelandleisure.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=B26B9BA6-368A-425D-961B35B439795525"]www.travelandleisure.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=B26B9BA6-368A-425D-961B35B439795525[/url] hope this helps. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsjb1 Posted May 7, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 7, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by cruisename: Does anyone know how or where the factory outlets (prada, gucchi, etc) are and how to get to them? Any info appreciated. Thanks<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I noticed on the driverinrome.com web site that they do a tour that takes you to the outlets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mlynn Posted May 8, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2004 We plan to go to the outlets and have some directons. Take the Superstrada FI-PI-LI (you will easily find this indication) directions to Florence. You arrive in Florence and you take the Autostrada Al direction Rome and exit at VALDARNO. from there you can follow the instructions below: [url="http://www.intuscany.net/guides/shopping_spacci.htm"] <A HREF="http://www.intuscany.net/guides/shopping_spacci.htm[/url]" TARGET=_blank>http://www.intuscany.net/guides/shopping_spacci.htm[/URL]</A> We got these direction from someone who lives in Florence so hopefully they will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted May 8, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2004 I will add one more comment (probably unwanted). Our European friends now come to the USA to get bargains on European fashions! I suspect the prices in the New Jersey outlets (near Secaucus) on most Italian fashions, is less than it is in Italy. Keep in mind that the dollar has plunged by nearly 40% in the last few years, and Italy also has a 19% VAT tax. The VAT is refundable if you spend a certain amount (it used to be about $150) but its not easy to get the refund when on ships (you can get instant refunds in airports). At the current time I think America is the best shopping place with the exception of some Asian cities. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisename Posted May 8, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted May 8, 2004 Thank you everyone for all the info...my daughter and i are now ready to shop till we drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornblower Posted May 10, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2004 The stockhouses selling discounted and discontinued lines from well-known designers can be found about half an hour out of Florence in the Tuscan countryside. There are three main outlets — Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and The Mall. Avoid shopping on weekends, public holidays or peak sale periods. The Mall stocks Gucci, Armani, Sergio Rossi, Lori Piana, Bottega Veneta, Giorgio Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent. Prada Outlet sells shoes, bags, sunglasses and clothing by Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, Jil Sander and, of course, Prada. You take a numbered ticket and sip coffee until your number is called — and then you shop like crazy. Dolce & Gabbana's world-famous products are at prices you will find nowhere else. The Mall Via Europa 8, Leccio, Reggello 50060 Florence Ph: +39 055 865 7775 Fax: +39 055 865 7801 [url="http://www.outlet-firenze.com"]www.outlet-firenze.com[/url] [email]info@design-management.it[/email] Dolce Gabbana Santa Maddalena 49 Plan dell'Isol, Incisa in Val d'Arno Ph: +39 055 833 1300 Prada Lavnella Montevarchi Ph: +39 055 91 901 Il Guardaroba/Stock House Borgo Albizi 48/r Florence Ph: +39 055 234 0271 *********************************************** Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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