One of the best outlets that I have ever been in my life. We came here from Lugano by train it's only 20 minutes. They have big brands like Gucci, Prada, Versace, D&G, La perla BUT not all of them are "outlets". For example LA perla had only 2 bras for sale rest were regular collection. Same with Gucci half of their boutique it's a new collection. I highly recommend PRADA they have good jackets and shoes. Also cosmetics store is very good I managed to find good deal for Valmont products. We managed to find a very nice trousers for my husband at DG. Also many other cute stores like Pinko, Flavio Castellani and etc. NOTE- If you want to do VAT refund be aware that they don't do it in other European countries since Swiss is not a Europe. We went to VAT refund and guy lied to us at the cashier even after hearing we will fly out from Malpensa back to US. He still fill the paper and took 5eur commission for each of us. When I was flying from Malpensa they weren't able to stamp it. and of course in few week my card was charged back for cash he gave me in FOX TOWN VAT refund. Also I don't know how they calculate but amount is always less because of their extra fees! ALSO good tip make sure you will eat before 2 pm otherwise everything will be closed! We weren't aware of that even shopping malls that "ridiculous food hours" We got lucky to find some chicken place that one only was available. read more

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We come here once a year, usually after a vacation in Italy. When it started many years ago, this outlet mall was pretty empty and deserted, not having many deals. But boy did it change over the years. Now it's a place we really wouldn't wanna miss. There are the usual big brands, but they do have heavy discounts. You gotta get lucky though and bring enough time with. Sometimes we hoped for some nice clothes of a certain brand, but ended up emtpy-handed. But then again you can find some good stuff at another brand. We really enjoy the "Gant" and the "Ralph Lauren / Polo" shops a lot. Great shirts and sweaters for fall and spring. But also heavy sweaters from Gant for the really cold season. Usually around 40 CHF (instead of 140 CHF in regular stores). They really have heavy discounts, but not big amounts of clothes. You gotta be quick and lucky that day. Also Tommy Hilfiger has some good stuff sometimes. But alone for these two, three brands it's really worth a visit. You'll spend a lot, but save even more. And the quality is high. I wear them for years and the colors do not wash out nor do the clothes wear out. This place here gets most of my money of my yearly clothing budget. Highly recommended! If there's a downside, it's the fact that dogs are not allowed. Which is unusal for Switzerland. Not in the stores I would understand, but you can't even get inside the building with them. Too bad. read more

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Let's go shopping, just a quick hop across the border from Italy into Switzerland. Fox Town (not sure where the name originated), an outlet mall with a great selection of stores, a number of which I had never heard of before. Wary about crossing the boarder? Don't be. Going over was easier than driving into Canada via Vermont, and coming back into Italy we physically didn't even have to stop the car. Although I didn't find anything on this specific trip, my girlfriend got lucky with a few great deals in Furla. I was in the market for a new leather work messenger bag--given I was looking for something so specific (and specific looking), I wasn't surprised to walk out empty handed. On average, I would say the prices are generally lower than what I would have paid at an outlet back home, some significantly so. I didn't notice much of a difference on US based brands, so Timberland, Puma, Nike...not great deals. There was a nice selection of clothes in sizes people actually wear; I didn't see anything that was just rows of XS and XXL, which can be a frustration of outlet shopping. The outlets themselves are pretty easy to get to (11 roundabouts later) and are clean, easy to navigate, and pretty quiet if you get there on the earlier side. We did the whole thing in less than 2 hours, but you could easily spend the majority of the day here if you were looking to do some serious damage. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. read more

I've heard about the FoxTown Factory Stores for years but never bothered to go until today. As everything was closed in Zürich for May 1st, I decided to tag along with some friends. I was a bit skeptical at whether I would find any good deals as compared to outlet shopping in the U.S., but I thought I might as well check it out just in case. Well, it takes about 3.5 hours each way to go from Zürich to Mendrisio by train, and even with the 9'clock travelpass with Halb-tax discount, it still cost SFr. 58.-, so this was a pricey and time-consuming way to look for some shopping deals. There are a LOT of stores, and they have a range of stuff, from the high-end designer fashions to the more "regular" lines. Unfortunately, this trip was kind of a bust. I didn't find anything spectacular enough to shell out my hard-earned money for. Most of the stuff seemed overpriced or ugly or not suitable for me. I think usually it's a bit tough to shop at outlets because they usually have old merchandise that doesn't sell in the regular stores, right? So it's all the weird stuff in weird styles or colors or sizes that most people wouldn't buy. My friend did buy a lovely Burberry trench coat, but at the marked down price of SFr. 900.-, that was way too expensive for me. So the only thing I ended up buying there was lunch (tuna salad with iced green tea for SFr. 11.-), a very yummy Zuppa Inglese gelato cone for SFr. 3.-, and a bottle of bubbly water for SFr. 2.50. I felt kind of lame for traveling all the way out there and not buying anything, but I didn't want to waste my money for something I didn't want anyway. But it was still cool for a day trip to hang out with friends and check it out. Plus, we had a nice little stop in Lugano to walk around and ride the funicular. And now I have confirmed that mall shopping in the U.S. is WAY better than it is in Switzerland, so I never need to go back to FoxTown again. ;) read more

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FoxTown is a massive shopping mall complex. You can find all the designer stores here as well as many little Italian shops. This is a great place for shoe and bag shopping as well as everything else!! It's also a great spot to get out of the cold for a bit if you're in Lugano during the winter time. read more

Fox Town - pretty lights inside FoxTown - Shopping Centers Near Me - Mendrisio, TI

Small brand factory store loaded with good. You can find American fashion brands to Italanian, French and Swiss high end brands. Prada , Gucci , Salvatore, Lauren, Tommy, Klein Oh My!!!. Shopping heaven for shoppaholics and trend setters. Popular among tourist and local for it doesn't have any VAT. Accept major credit cards and Swiss Francs. Free parking . You'll get dizzy and drolling at the same time. Located along side the freeway between Italy and Swiss border. There is a casino next to it. read more

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Lots of stores, lots of choices, generally good deals, reasonably good but expensive food in their main restaurant. For me, there are only 3-4 stores that I visit here but they're also the only ones of their ilk in Switzerland. Oh, grab a map when you come in as it's incredibly easy to get lost in the bowels of this place. If I had one major complaint about Fox Town it's that it's located at the opposite end of Switzerland from where I live. My recommendation... be there when the place opens... get in and get out before the insane tour buses and hordes arrive. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare if you're not there early. My visits always coincide with trips to Italy as it's too far to go for just shopping.... especially with the (often) multiple hours wait at the Gottard Tunnel. read more

Best shoping in Italy & Swiss! All brands with discounts!!!

Immersive Designer Shopping Experience Near Milan The quality and variety and incredible discounts at this massive shopping complex cannot be overstated. Deep discounts of recent season Prada, Etro. Gucci, D&G, Jil Sander, Bally, Versace, and hundreds of European and US brands. Arrive at 10am, grab some free parking, enjoy a cappucino in the quality food court, and gear up for the 11am store openings. The staff at the Prada shop are incredibly helpful and nice! The only minor issues are: 1 few bathrooms and hard to find 2 no women's shoes bigger than size 40 European. All of us size 10+ are out of luck read more