We first discovered MDF on a trip to Venice in 2014. Michele had just opened his store and he…read moreshared with us his vision of Italian artisanship and bringing back meaning to the "Made in Italy" designation. I purchased one of his prototype purses (there were no logos then) and a belt, which are two of my favorite accessories. Fast forward 3 years and we visited the store again. Same beautiful styles and unique designs, with a little more "edge." I ended up purchasing one of the original purse styles (Borsa No. 1) in a different color, but all the items I previewed were gorgeous. If you want Italian craftsmanship with superior design and quality, look no further than Michele de Fina - Venezia. You will not be disappointed.

I love, love, love my purse from Michele De Fina and everyone, here in the States, always comments…read moreon it! Looks as good as it did in 2015 when I bought it. I usually browse the internet site and will definitely get another one soon! Can't get these in the US!!

Beautiful selection of jewellery, head pieces, masks, purses/clutches, corsets, and even sculptural…read morepieces that can hold items. Everything is handmade, so definitely pricier, but if you find something you like, you must try it! He also made the jewellery for the set of Reign, which is pretty cool. I bought a necklace, clutch, and a ring. All so beautiful and unique.

LAGGIA in Venice is a tiny store next to Campo San Maurizio in the passageway when walking in the…read moredirection of San Marco square. It is easy to miss, but a highly recommended stop. Laggia is the store of Alfred Laggia the local Venetian designer who creates incredibly complex hand made intricate mesh jewellery pieces in his studio in Venice. He makes tiny delicate pieces as well as dramatic large pieces which were a favourite of Gianni Versace in his runway shows. Ask to see the amazing mesh head pieces. Sabrina Laggia (Alfredo's wife) works in the store and can also show you photographs of his larger scale works. Because it is such a tiny store it is easy to pass it by, assuming that it is part of all the usual tourist fare. I highly recommend that you go inside and look at the designs as they are quite incredible. I bought a neck piece and a cuff bracelet both of which are a bit grand for me, but so amazing that I'm sure I will wear them to a special event in the future. If the shop is closed go across the hall to the wine store which they also own and Sabrina will let you in.

The Disney Store in Venice is a toss up. Do you want the heart of Italy preserved or do you want it…read moreto feel like every other strip mall in Los Angeles? Well Venice actually has everything and if you want to shop till you drop you absolutely can. I spent about 10 minutes in this store. It's not very big and I wasn't about to waste my money on something I can buy in the States. However, if you are a Disney fan and want a souvenir, this is the place to go. The chef Mickey stuffed animal with a pizza pie was all too cute. The Star Wars R2D2 luggage was also very enticing. Don't come here if you have kids with you. Might as well kiss your euros goodbye.

A warm hug of Americana in an old European city. This is a Disney Store. You probably don't need…read moreme to tell you what it is. It's probably the smallest Disney Store I've ever seen so don't expect a huge selection.

Service at this location was great! While the streets may have been full of people, the store…read moreitself was quiet and peaceful. I went in to browse and immediately something caught my eye. I tried a couple of things on and told myself I'd think about them and go back later in the evening if I wanted them. I really wanted to make a purchase from their original store in Milano which we were heading to later in the week. I was worried that location wouldn't have what I wanted but took a chance and later found it in a very special color that this location did not have and was told I would not find in the states. Fantastic service! Large store, definitely worth a visit.

I have been coming to this location for many years. The staff are very helpful and pleasant…read more. Always a pleasure to return and feel so welcomed. I only buy shoes there and the savings over U.S. prices are significant.

Great souvenir place near San Marco plaza. There are tons to pick from. I highly recommend this…read moreplace because of their friendly service! The guy (owner I believe) was a gem! I don't bargain when I shop in an actual store, the owner offered a few euros off the things I was already buying. I didn't even ask! Then he continues on with offering more discounts as I looked thru the store. He was generous with giving discounts!! The more you talk to him, the more discounts he gives !! He's the guy in the black jacket in my pic.

Found this gem on a trip to Venice. My mom passed on a cashmere scarf, but luckily a friend…read moretraveled to Italy and found the same shop and was able to find the beautiful scarf for my mom. Very nice items in this store.

This location is right in the middle of all the other designer stores, just off the square, and…read moreit's always busy. The store itself is a few stories tall, with handbags, luggage, and some accessories on the first floor and women's items upstairs. Both times I went, there was a line outside to get in and then another wait inside before being helped by a sales associate. Thankfully, when it was my turn, I ended up with the most wonderful sales associate. She first helped me with shoes, but since they didn't have the pair I wanted to try, I almost left. Instead, I wandered over to luggage--something I've always wanted to invest in--and ended up buying the cutest carry-on bag. While waiting for the stamping process on both the bag and a passport holder I purchased, I started eyeing one of their small flagship bags and ended up splurging on a gold exotic leather bag that I absolutely love. Throughout it all, my associate was thoughtful, offering us water and suggesting pieces without being pushy. Even with the crowds and wait times, she really made the experience enjoyable and memorable.

Kind staff. Good inventory. People are very nice here…read more Surprising they have the Murakami collab clothing. 4 floors and central.

Very rude service. The owner kicked a water bottle at us and shooed us away when looking at his…read morewindow. Would not purchase anything from this business.

I first discovered this brand when we visited the Gallarie Lafayette in Paris a few years ago and…read morebeen a fan since. They only have a handful of shops in Europe and some in Asia. I suspect they have a few big retailers that carry it but have not seen it in Germany or Ireland. If you are after comfort and style you can't go wrong. Your wallet might be a whole lot lighter but hey good things don't come cheap. Besides when in Italy do what the Italians do eh....buy shoes and accessories ;-)) They have a full line of male and female shoes. For women if you like heels but not a fan of stiletto or thin pointy heels this is a great brand for shoe that are ultra comfortable with decent heels. My wife loves their stuff and also likes the fact that she can buy heels that are nice to walk in. For men there is a great selection of casual and dress shoes, belts, bags and so on. I do like their designs and seems a little bit more elegant and classy a look. As I discovered during our walks around Venice there is at least 3-4 shops from this brand spread out around town and it is much cheaper than buying top end stuff like Gucci and Prada and so on and actually of great quality.

As much as Venice is one of the world's most visited cities it's hard to find a high-quality…read moresouvenir made locally, despite souvenir stores making up a huge portion of the stores in Venice. These stores or stalls look practically identical; the shop/stall owner may or may not be Italian and they'll be selling the same types of t-shirts, magnets, keychains, Carnevale masks and jewelry made of Murano glass. These souvenirs can be of dubious quality and most likely not be made in Italy. When I souvenir shop for people I avoid those stores like the plague. I try as much as possible to shop locally wherever I go and in most places when I do find a good shop I find it by accident. Feelin' Venice is an example of a local shop. A group of Venetians artists and architects got together and created a shop to share their passion of Venice through their art (https://prontopia.com/venice/feelin-venice-local-venice-shopping-with-a-sustainable-city-vision/). You'll notice immediately as you step in the shop the difference in the layout and content from other souvenir stores. The shop feels more clean, the layouts is more simple and the designs in their merchandise is more contemporary. More importantly you see the people running the shop passionate about both their business and their home city. The shop has the staple T-shirts, bags, mugs and stationery but the designs are obviously more thought out and represent the city well. However this particular business has won me over because this was the store that I bought my most favorite souvenir of my 2 week trip: a rope bracelet with an attached iron prow that adorns all Venetian gondolas. I immediately fell in love with the bracelet at first sight and purchased it immediately. My only regret was that they sold it in only one size. I ended up losing it 2 weeks later and had to order a replacement online in a smaller size. The shop is located somewhere along San Marco. Use Google Maps if you don't want to get lost finding the store.

Small shop. Only adult sizes. Mostly just t-shirts and posters, but some designs are nice.read more

I'm like so much this shop, every years I'm come back and buy scarfs for me and for gifts. Good…read morequality and good price! Thank you so much and I will come back again and again!

My husband spent $50 on a "cashmere" scarf from this place. The first time he wore it, the ink bled…read moreall over his shirt and even stained his neck! He was set on throwing it away, but I insisted on trying to salvage it. I googled solutions (also learning that it likely was not real cashmere) and despite washing and soaking, it still bled! Terrible! This place is cheating its customers. We thought because it was a real physical store that it was a legitimate business. This scam must survive on tourists--by the time someone realizes they bought garbage, they are already too far away to complain! Don't spend your hard earned money here!

The greatest collection of unique hand crafted jewellery that I've ever come across. From elegant…read moresophisticated rings and necklaces to more avant-garde fare including paper necklaces, Issey Miyake bags and cutting edge hats. A must go to when in Venice.