Outlets of Milan

An indispensable point of visiting Milan is a trip to outlets. But there are many outlets around Milan, and time is limited. I will help you with the choice.

Outlets of Milan

Staying in Milan is unthinkable without a full shopping experience. In the vicinity of the "capital of fashion" there are many Outlet centers - there is an excellent choice and breathtaking discounts. Unfortunately, the average tourist simply does not physically have enough time to visit all Milan outlets: there are more than two dozen of them created today. For one such shopping trip you need a whole day.

The discounts in Milan outlets are real, significant. For last year’s collections, prices are discounted immediately and on a massive scale - by 30, 50, 70%. Even more profitable are purchases during the period of general seasonal sales. Of course, there are drawbacks to this type of shopping: the size range and assortment are very limited. An excellent choice is always offered only to owners of large sizes.

Map of Milan Outlets

Serravalle

Foxstown

Fidenza Village

Vicolungo

Franciacorta Outlet Village

Italian "trading cities" attract with a special touch, lottery atmosphere: "lucky - not lucky." Democracy reigns here: you can consider and try on things as much as you like - neither strict security guards nor intrusive consultants interfere with buyers. Goods are not brought here on certain dates, receipts depend only on the demand for this collection or brand.

Serravalle Designer Outlet

Outlet Serravalle

This huge shopping complex, located 108 kilometers from Milan, is officially called Designer McArthurGlen. The largest Milan (and Italian) outlet has 180 stores. Serravalle is a compact, cozy village with branded boutiques instead of residential buildings. They are built in the shape of a fan or horseshoe on an area of 32,000 m². Almost all stores in Serravalle offer clothes, shoes. Most of the brands here are luxury, but there are also enough economy-class goods.

Shopping streets diverge away from the main entrance. Outlet infrastructure is thought out thoroughly: there are snack bars, cafes, and sanitary facilities. There is a fountain in the central square. In the center of the town are concentrated boutiques with luxury brands. To find the desired brand and just navigate normally in the labyrinths of Serravalle, immediately take a card. Information stands are installed at each entrance.

Serravalle Designer Outlet is a popular venue. Russian tourists never ignore him. It is worth going here if you have limited time for shopping: there are no such luxurious choices in other outlets. Especially widely represented is the assortment of men's things of classical cut. You can go with any budget: the choice of goods is presented in the economy segment.

Advantages:

a huge number of shops;
equipped infrastructure - cafes, places of rest, ATMs;
there is free wifi;
an excellent assortment of men's luxury brands;
exclusive brands - Alen Edmonds, Corneliani, Canali, Brioni, iconic Kiton;
a good selection of children's products;
there is an atelier.

It is worth noting one more advantage - many Russian-speaking sellers work, and Russian speech is heard everywhere.

Disadvantages:

crowded and vain;
in the season of sales, vanity reaches a peak;
there are few feminine and luxury items;
the ruler is small, a problem with running dimensions;
the range is updated irregularly.

Address: Via della Moda, 1 15069 Serravalle Scrivia (AL) Italy. Website: mcarthurglen.it.

How to get there

By car

It is better to go to the outlet by car. Your path will be on the A7 Milan - Genoa motorway, the Serravalle Scrivia exit.

By train

If you take the Milan - Genoa passage, you need to get off at Arquata Scrivia station, but keep in mind that trains rarely run.

By bus

The shuttle bus of Zani Viaggi Agency from Milan leaves 3 times a day: at 10:00 (back at 17:00), at 11:00 (back at 20:00), at 13:30 (back at 20:00) . Travel time is 1.5 hours. Departure in Milan from Foro Bonaparte street 76 (near Castello Square), metro station MM1 Cairoli or MM2 Lanza. Tickets will be sold immediately to you, so you can’t leave on another flight. Adult ticket at 11:00 costs € 25; at 10:00 and 13:30 - € 20; children (4-12 years old) - € 10; up to 3 years - free of charge.

By taxi

You can also get to Serravalle by taxi, from about € 170 one way. It will be beneficial if you are four.

Outlet Foxstown (FoxTown Factory Stores)

Outlet Foxstown

Foxtown - the second largest and most important outlet, located just 60 kilometers from Milan, can no longer be called an Italian outlet: territorially it belongs to Switzerland. This is not a "village" at all, but a modern indoor shopping complex located in three buildings. 160 of its boutiques, containing 250 brands, are located on four levels. It sells Italian brands and well-known international brands. There are much more luxury things than in Serravalle; The product range is regularly updated.

When buying in Fokstown, keep in mind: Switzerland is not a member of the EU. Do not forget to put Tax Free stamps on the checks. You can also get tax-free in the territory of the outlet, but this is disadvantageous. Traditional Italian brands here may cost a little more than in Italy (there is not much difference with international brands). Prices are in Swiss francs.

Benefits:

a good selection of luxury brands; only here brands are exclusively represented - Dior, Hogan, Fendi, Gucci, Jil Sander and Tod's;
early start of seasonal sales;
convenient location (close to Milan);
an excellent selection of designer clothes, evening wear, few basic;
brands of international designers are represented: Yves Saint Laurent, Burberry and others;
WiFi coverage throughout;
seven restaurants and cafes; there is a casino.

On the way to FoxTown, visit the Diffusione seta Outlet - a stock of accessories and silk. It is located three kilometers from the highway leading to Foxstown.

Disadvantages:

short working day (11: 00-19: 00);
buses in the direction of Foxtown run from 14:00;
difficult to navigate the territory;
Tax Free refund only 4% (tax-free in the Italian territory will be 15%); you need to buy at least 300 francs.

Address: Via Angelo Maspoli 18, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland. Website: foxtown.com.

How to get there

By bus

Before the outlet from Milan, the shuttle bus of Zani Viaggi leaves at 14:00 (back at 19:00) from Foro Bonaparte 76, Cairoli or Lanza metro station. Round-trip fare will cost you € 20.

By car

You have to go along the Milano-Lugano highway, exit at Mendriso (8 km from the Italian-Swiss border). At the border you will have to pay 35 euros (40 francs) for using Swiss roads (within 1 year!).

By train

From Milan Railway Station, take the S-bahn train to Chiasso Station. Then transfer by bus to the outlet, go 15 min.

Fidenza Village Outlet

The Fidenza Village Outlet is located between Milan and Bologna. This is a traditional Italian "trading village" with a single street. Boutique houses are stylized under the architecture of different eras. Here you can walk slowly, among hundreds of brands you will find many interesting things, creative accessories. Soulful atmosphere - this outlet is more like an amusement park.

Benefits:

easy to get, easy to navigate;
brands of untwisted Italian designers are presented, which are still being sold at affordable prices: Simonetta, Frette, Lanificio Colombo, Trussardi, Quiksilver, Fabio di Nicola, Manolo Gemelli, etc .;
exclusive brands - Fossil, Paul Smith, Bolgeri (Zegna), Marni;
a good assortment of sporting goods and accessories for women and men;
few visitors, comfortable to choose and buy, impeccable service;
the assortment is clearly presented on the outlet website, upon registration you will receive a 10% discount on purchases;
nearby is a large outlet for household goods.

Disadvantages:

less choice than in Serravalle or Foxtown;
removed from Milan (an hour drive from the center);
few luxury brands.

Address: Via S. Michele Campagna, Chiusa Ferranda, Fidenza PR, Italy. Website: fidenzavillage.com.

How to get there

By car

The outlet is located between Milan and Bologna, next to the A1 motorway, exit at Fidenza / Salsomaggiore. Travel time from the center of Milan is about 1 hour.

By bus

The Fidenza Village Express bus leaves every day from Milan (Piazza Castello, 1) at 10:00 (back at 18:30). On Wednesday and Friday, an additional bus is launched at 14:00. Round-trip for adults costs € 20; for children 5-10 years old € 10; children under 5 years old - free of charge. If you buy tickets through the website, the price will be € 10.

By train

From Milan Central Station, take the train to Fidenza Station, ticket from € 9.45. Next, take the bus that goes to the outlet from 09:25 to 20:15. One way travel costs € 0.50.

Vicolungo The Style Outlets

Outlet Center Vicolungo

The new Vicolungo outlet includes the Diffusione Tessile outlet, which is owned by the Max Mara group. The number of outlet center stores has increased and will continue to increase in the future. Vicolungo is located near: only 40 kilometers from the center of Milan. There is an official website with a range of products: vicolungo.thestyleoutlets.it. The prices of this outlet are almost the same as in Fidenza Village.

If you are interested in reasonable prices, a normal size range and high-quality Italian shoes - you are in Vicolungo! Here you will find interesting offers for men - casual style lovers. You can dress favorably, but only Pollini and Geox are represented from specialized brand shoe stores.

Benefits:

two in one - Vicolungo and Diffusione Tessile together;
close proximity to Milan;
well-thought out, equipped infrastructure;
high-quality inexpensive goods of Italian brands;
good children's assortment and men's casual style;
There is an atelier for “fitting” things.

Disadvantages:

few shoes;
there are practically no haute couture things, but there are Cavalli, Armani, Missoni.

Address: Piazza S. Caterina, 28060 Vicolungo NO, Italy. Website: vicolungo.thestyleoutlets.it.

How to get there

By car

From Milan, take the A4 Milano-Torino motorway to the Biandrate-Vicolungo exit. From Genoa, take the A26 Genova Voltri motorway, at the junction with A4, take the Biandrate, after a few kilometers, take the Biandrate-Vicolungo.

By bus

From Milan to the outlet there is a Zani Viaggi bus, a stop on the street. Foro Bonaparte, 76. Departure at 10:30 (back at 16:30). Cost € 20. Travel time - 40 minutes.

Franciacorta Outlet Village

This outlet center is now claiming leadership. Franciacorta Outlet Village - a new complex. Compared to Serravalle, it offers more attractive prices, especially during periods of sales. Only shoe boutiques and clothing stores here are more than a hundred; there are linen, accessories, children's things, cosmetics. There is also its official resource franciacortaoutlet.it, which contains information on the product range and prices.

Pros:

the outlet center is young and is fighting for the buyer - prices are still low;
there is a special Village Card, which accrues another 10% discount;
there is no big flow of buyers; you rarely see Russians there;
You can find not yet “untwisted” conceptual brands from young designers;
developed infrastructure - cafes, bars, playground, atelier;

Disadvantages:

Outlet removed from Milan (97 km);
few luxury brands.

Address: Piazza Cascina Moie, 1/2, 25050 Rodengo-Saiano BS, Italy. Website: outlet-village.it.

How to get there

Shuttles from Milan do not go to Franciacorta Outlet Village. This "minus" can be considered as a "plus", because There is no big influx of buyers.

Train + Bus

First you need to get from the Milan Central Station by train Milano - Venezia to the railway station of Brescia. On a regional train, you will travel 1 hour 15 minutes. and pay both ways - from € 14. On the FRECCIABIANCA express train, the journey time is 45 minutes, the cost of a round trip is from € 41.

Then from the railway station Brescia you need to cross the road to the tobacco shop, from it there will be a bus station on the left, transfer to bus number LS 029 Brescia-Ome-Monticelli Brusatti, see the schedule. The cost of the bus ride is € 1.60. When you buy a ticket, say that you need a fare ticket B. Travel time is about 25 minutes.

By car

Go to the outlet via the Milano - Venezia motorway (A4). If you are coming from Milan, then check out Ospitaletto. If - from Verona, departure - Brescia Ovest. Follow the directions for Franciacorta Outlet Village. There is a large parking lot near the outlet.

Some tips

Shopping in Milan Outlets is the most economical way to shop. "Shopping towns" are located near freeways, have spacious free parking, and connect Milan with public transport. You just need to prepare for the trip (theoretically and morally) and remember a few simple rules.

In order to find the necessary goods and sizes with a guarantee, it is better to go to sales. The choice will be much larger than in the high season.
You need to prepare in advance: to study the range, prices, location of shops. Kupimitaly.com contains up-to-date information on popular shopping routes, sales, products and brands. You will find here addresses of outlets, spatchi and drains; find out the work schedule.
Check things, as is customary, "without departing from the cash register." Keep all receipts - you can return the goods if there is a defect, and in addition, they will be needed to return Tax Free. If for you a refund of tax-free is fundamental (which is about 15% of the purchase price), ask sellers about this opportunity. In stores operating under this scheme, there is a sign "Global Refund Tax Free Shopping".
In Italy, to get Tax Free you need to buy goods worth 154.94 € (in one store). VAT refund receipts (IVA) are issued on the passport.