Welcome to Milan, Welcome to the capital of la moda! When it comes to shopping, we couldn’t think of a better location than Milan. Milan is not only Italy’s fashion capital but also an international shopping hotspot with its beautiful boutiques, international fashion names and trendy stores. So make you sure you bring your Italian dictionary for a full shopping immersion in the most fashionable city of all time. Your tour starts here:Shopping in Milan is a very exclusive experience. To make sure you make the most of it please make sure to follow the next tips.Shops are open Monday to Saturday with retail hours going from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and then from 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Most shops stay close on Sundays but sometimes, depending on the time of the year, it’s easy to find some fashion shops open. The city shuts down in August for almost the whole month due to summer holidays. Sales take place in January and July.