Category: My Experience
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Thrift Shops Recommendations in Milan
In Milan, the fashion culture is extremely prominent and you can always find high-quality items of clothing at the most affordable prices. These are some of the places that I have been to which are mostly consignment stores and thrift shops: BIVIO, Humana Vintage, Milan Thrift Shop, and Mercato Sabato via Fauche Banco. And I… Read more
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Milan City Fashion Week
Attending Milan City Fashion Week for the first time was like stepping into a dream. I’d booked my ticket months in advance, buzzing with excitement at the thought of witnessing an exclusive show featuring emerging international designers. As a group of fashion-obsessed students at Bocconi, we’d found each other through a school forum, and after… Read more
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Palazzo Morando – Costume Moda Immagine
Walking into Palazzo Morando felt like stepping into a hidden chapter of Milan’s fashionable history. Nestled in the heart of the city, this 18th-century palace is a stunning reminder of Milan’s aristocratic past, but what truly drew me in was the Costume Moda Immagine collection on the first floor—a fashion lover’s dream. The moment I… Read more
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Armani Silos
Stepping into Armani/Silos felt like walking through decades of fashion history, but not in a stuffy, museum-ish way—it was vibrant and alive. I couldn’t help but get excited as I approached the building, once the Nestlé headquarters, and now transformed into a sleek, minimalist space that feels every bit as iconic as the designs it… Read more
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Fondazione Prada
When I first arrived at Fondazione Prada in Milan, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew it wasn’t a fashion museum, but being established by Miuccia Prada herself, the youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, I figured there’d be a certain flair to it. And I wasn’t wrong. The museum, founded in 1993, focuses… Read more
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Musée de Parfum Fragonard
Tucked away in Paris’ Opéra Garnier quarter, the Musée du Parfum Fragonard is a charming spot that feels like a well-kept secret. Whether you’re a perfume enthusiast or just curious about the world of fragrance, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of perfume, from ancient times to modern-day craftsmanship. And the best… Read more
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La Galerie Dior Paris
If the Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Milan is my favorite fashion exhibition, the Dior Museum in Paris is undoubtedly my favorite fashion museum. La Galerie Dior, nestled at the iconic 30 Avenue Montaigne in the chic golden triangle of Paris. This address, now transformed into the first museum dedicated to the Parisian fashion house,… Read more
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Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris
Though the Musée Yves Saint Laurent may be small compared to other fashion museums, its charm lies in its intimacy. Nestled in the heart of Paris in a private mansion that once served as the iconic designer’s headquarters from 1974 to 2002, it felt like I was stepping into Yves Saint Laurent’s world. Despite only… Read more
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From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce&Gabbana
It was a rainy afternoon in Milan, the kind of day that makes you want to linger inside, but I was anything but disappointed. In fact, I was about to step into one of the most extraordinary fashion experiences of my life—Dolce&Gabbana’s “From the Heart to the Hands” exhibition, housed in the breathtaking Palazzo Reale.… Read more