Fashion
Milan was the birthplace for a number of labels that evoke the utmost respect in anyone familiar with the basics of fashion design. Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Armani all set up their original boutiques here. For those looking for something more affordable, Milan offers a multitude of shopping options for both new and second-hand fashion. Here's your recommended itinerary:

• Quadrilatero d'Oro is the collective name for the streets holding the greatest concentration of top designer studios, such as Montenapoleone, Della Spiga, Borgospesso, Sant' Andrea, Manzoni and Santo Spirito. Even if you're not planning to shop for high fashion, take a stroll down these boulevards to experience their unique chic atmosphere.
• Navigli is home to several noteworthy second-hand female shopping venues. For the best bargains, browse at Eliogabaldo, Biffi and Floretta Coen Musil.
• Corso Buenos Aires is a street holding some excellent male vintage fashion shops. You’ll find rock-bottom prices at Darsena, Calzaturifico di Parabiago and Il Drug Store.
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, located between the Duomo and La Scala, is an original 19th-Century shopping mall that continues to impress as one of the city's most elegant landmarks.
• Corso Vittorio Emanuelle II is the place to visit for popular international labels, including Zara, H & M and Furla.

Interior Design & Houseware
For the Milanese, the trendy decoration of the self is as important as the stylish organisation of one's surroundings. Artistic design connoisseurs will surely appreciate the wide range of interesting stylistic solutions displayed in the numerous interior design studios of Milan. The most prominent venues include: