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    Michelangelo

    4.9 (90 reviews)
    ModerateLeather Goods

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    My sister, me, and Michelangelo himself. He helped us find the perfect leather jackets!
    Brittany S.

    This was hands down my favorite shopping experience in Italy! This is where you need to go if you want that super soft Florentine leather jacket. When you get there, the windows are boarded up but there is a sign on the door that says it's open. The owner - Michelangelo- told us people have been trying to copy his designs, so it makes sense. Once you get inside, you enter a world of Florentine leather jackets and goods. Michelangelo was super helpful with finding us the right style jacket and could tell just by looking at us the perfect size. You can tell he's a master of his craft and was very patient with us. I fell in love with my jacket almost as soon as I put it on. The SOFTEST leather! It definitely wasn't cheap but you are paying for the quality and this jacket will last you a long time if you take care of it. Thank you so much, Michelangelo! This is a great small local business to support. And a sidenote: I will definitely come here my next trip to Florence!

    Denise & Dwayne May 2024
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    One of few top notch leather stores in Florance. Located: Via Giovan Battista Zannoni, 9, 50123 Firenze. This man has such a love and passion for his work and it sure screams quality and are beautiful pieces. He is a true master and a very sweet man. I can't say enough good things about him. I so recommend him. Do not be fooled by: The Michelangelo Gallery, LA GALLERIA S.R.L Piazza Santa Croce, 8 50122 FIRENZE This place the tour guides like to take you and they are using the real Michelangelo reputation as theirs. I have seen the bad items from them and stories how they do not return an email, phone call, nothing. Bad, Bad quality and business people. Cordially, Denise & Dwayne USA

    We stopped in and he treated us like family.... We found great craftsmanship, quality  in his shop! He was genuine don't miss this shop!

    Walked into his shop and were treated like family! Great quality and variety...Michelangelo provided all the help and guidance with our purchases. Thank you for making our Honeymoon more memorable!

    Henry F.

    My wife and I were touring Italy for our honeymoon. She always had her heart set on Firenze leather. We shopped around for a long time in both shops and from vendors throughout the streets. Nothing compared to what Michael was able to show us. He's extremely professional, very nice to talk with, and willing to help out at every turn. He showed us how to properly fold the jacket as we travelled and how to take care of it for years to come. Trust me when I tell you, don't waste your money out at another store. If you want quality, this is where you go. If you want to be taken care of, by somebody who cares about what he sells, go to Michael. My wife could not be happier with her jacket.

    My Jacket boasts 100% top quality genuine Italian leather ensuring durability that will endure years The fine artisan craftsmanship of my authentic leather jacket is impeccable. It is not only luxurious, soft, light and buttery but also durable, promising years of wear. The sleek, elegant and timeless design created by Michelangelo, the owner never goes out of style as compared to the fast fashion of the other vendors. The stitching quality of the lining is clean, even, and consistent throughout the garment.The zippers used are smooth, finely Italian made. He provides outstanding personalized customer service. He is a fluent English - speaking Italian with 40 years experience in leather fashion and industry who personally ensures a true, non- pushy shopping experience. A rare blend of quality merchandise and splendid service. I value the owner's integrity; amid fierce competition, he refrains from speaking negatively about peers. His confidence in his product quality is evident, contrasting to competitors who resort to tarnishing reputations for sales. This professionalism solidified my trust in Michelangelo, a rare gem in retail prioritizing quality, service and a positive reputation. Before choosing his store/shop for my jacket, I diligently assessed competitors, confirming Michelangelo's top notch, high-end genuine leather quality. He offered a very reasonable price for a superior-quality jacket compared to his competitors which I found to be of lesser quality at a higher cost. Recognizing the value for money, I added two belts and a bag. My friend also purchased a belt. It's reassuring to find a business that prioritizes customer satisfaction and offers a fair deal. I highly recommend Michelangelo Florentine Leather for top grade leather jackets, bags and accesories, offered at reasonable prices, and accompanied by an unparalleled customer service experience. "Enclosed with this review are the precise location and address of Michelangelo Florentine Leather, preventing any misdirection in Google search results. Also included are pictures of the black genuine leather jacket I purchased."

    Me and Michelangelo!
    Ellen P.

    He's wonderful to work with. He helped my husband and I find the perfect Florentine souvenirs. We bought two beautiful jackets, a belt, a simply gorgeous travel bag, and two wallets from him. Michelangelo was helpful , in helping me select a beautiful and flattering jacket. He was so warm and friendly, I feel we made a new friend. I recommend him for some lovely leather pieces to bring home with you.

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    Brenda K.

    Fantastic work and fun experience! We purchased a coat and loved our time there! I would recommend!

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    Very helpful and stands by his products. Gave me his business card in case there were any problems with the purse.

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    10 months ago

    Great place to shop for leather goods. Customer service is A-1! Beautiful handbags! This is located in a lovely area in Florence.

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    10 months ago

    Service was amazing. Felt like I bought the quality of leather I have been yearning for

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    1 year ago

    Lovely store and products. Bought a purse that I love. Artisan quality that is becoming more rare.

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    Michelangelo was kind helpful and honest. Gus prices were great, and you'll know the workmanship is good quality. Highly recommend!

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    The other reviews were right! Really lovely service, beautiful jackets and a fun experience!

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    Went in with high hopes of getting a great belt and that is exactly what I got! Highly recommend

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    He had a great attitude and he was also very helpful to provide details about leather. He was very helpful and friendly.

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    Review Highlights - Michelangelo

    A friend recommended that we eat a Florentine steak and buy leather goods from Michaelangelo while in Florence.

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    Scuola del Cuoio - Craftsman at work

    Scuola del Cuoio

    4.7(65 reviews)
    1.3 kmSanta Croce
    €€€

    I was determined to find a leather bag while I was visiting Florence. I did lots of research and…read moremultiple people suggested coming here. I am so glad I did. They are a leather making school which I think makes it even better. They have a showroom full of different items from purses, wallets, belts, and jackets. Everything is carefully crafted and handmade. No two are alike. I was looking for a crescent brown shoulder bag which they did not have at the time. I ended up going with a different brown bag which I love!! I also purchased a belt for my boyfriend. Any product you get there you are able to get initialed. If you pay for your whole order in cash you can also receive a slight discount as well. I personaly know the product is a little bit more but for the uniqness and quality I think it is well worth it and the best souvenir!

    Florence (Firenze) is known for their beautiful leather products. Many visitors want to return home…read morewith a nice keepsake from their visit to Florence. So leather goods are very popular in Florence. The best place to get leather items in Florence is from Scuola del Cuoio. The leather is from Italy and the leather items are made on site by the artisans. The school was started by a family during WWII to help orphans from the war learn a trade. The school is still run by the same family and family members work at the store. The great granddaughter of the founder helped me with my purchase and was wonderful to work with. There are many leather market stalls around town that offer cheaper items but they can't beat the quality of the leather at Scuola del Cuoio. It might cost more at Scuola but you can rest assured that you will have the best quality product. I ordered a custom handbag so I could pick the type of leather, color of leather, color of hardware and also have it embossed inside with my initials. They estimate that custom orders take 5 months but mine arrived in 4 months. I also purchased a wallet and a crossbody bag off the shelf while I was there. They help with all the VAT paperwork so getting the VAT refunded was very easy. When we go back to Florence, this is a place I'll be visiting again!

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    Scuola del Cuoio - It's a trip to the school once you go past the gate - Just follow the signs.

    It's a trip to the school once you go past the gate - Just follow the signs.

    Scuola del Cuoio - Custom small handbag with woven nappa leather with gold hardware.

    Custom small handbag with woven nappa leather with gold hardware.

    Scuola del Cuoio - My top handle purse that arrived after 6 months of wait.

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    My top handle purse that arrived after 6 months of wait.

    Bottega Giotti

    Bottega Giotti

    4.8(17 reviews)
    0.7 kmSanta Maria Novella
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    Came here on an evening 30 mins before closing time, the person that attended me seemed annoyed…read morethat we were there as it was close to closing time, wasn't very helpful, and was reluctant to help out. The attitude was very obvious. Left as soon as noticed this behavior...

    Paulo and his family store was an amazing experience. I walked by this store after it had closed…read moreour first day in Florence. Several of the designs in their window caught my eye so I returned first thing the next day. Their shop has 3 unique leather techniques I have not seen at any other store. I love the feel of soft smooth leather, but usually find leather heavy, especially if it has a basket weave pattern since that doubles the weight. BG has 2 patterns that look like a weave- one a geometric square pattern, the other a raised "pinch" pattern, but are actually cleverly sewn from a single piece of super soft, thin leather. Their 3rd weave pattern creates these gorgeous optical illusions of 3d circles/waves. I was blown away by the craftsmanship, thr lightness of the leather, and the gorgeous colors- classy greige and powder blue, rich burgundy, evergreen, and navy, and luxurious gold and bronze. BUT I didn't want to get carried away and blow my budget before checking out the rest of the city. So I left and started looking. Basketweaves were all over Florence, of varying colors and qualities. But nothing like the 3 I saw at BG. I went back this time w my motherinlaw who has much more experience in high end luxury names and products, and she immediately declared the quality of the leather and uniqueness of their patterns a definite buy. Paulo was so helpful, quoting her an amazing price (similar to many prices we had heard from sellers of products at the mercato stalls without the same quality, workmanship,or guarantees. In fact, she decided to custom order her bag for the colors of her choice in the design she wanted. While she was deliberating, I wandered into the back and found- their amazing leather coats! A super classy reversible 3/4 length deer suede/leather jacket w an intricate mandarin collar and cuffs using an alternating basketweave. Gorgeous! flattering! Buttery soft and light as a feather! But then... Paulo showed me their piece de resistance, this gorgeous buttery white/greige 3/4 sleeve cropped jacket w this mod funnel collar- with their special geometric square pattern detailing the cuffs and collar. So gorg!!!! Yet again, I wanted to make sure I wasn't just being a rube from america... And I spend the next day checking out several recommended shops around Santa Croce, high-end stores near the Ponte Vecchio and... I even found a store that had attempted to knock off their pinch-weave and their optical illusion weave- but couldnt nail either look. The leather was too thick and bulky, the stitching on the pinch pattern was easily visible, they couldn't carry off the 2-tone weave so they did single color, etc. And believe it or not, they were asking the SAME price as BG! I also found another store that knocked off their black deerskin coat, but again they just didnt get the leather or the fit right- little details kike the pockets being way too shallow, and tightness at the elbows w movement.... And yes, asking the same price! So today, I ran back to BG ready to use up all my vacation allowance on clearly the best shop in town.... Sadly Paulo has left to attend his daughter's exams, which I thought was incredibly sweet, but his nephew was there to help me place my order. I had hoped to let Paulo know how much I loved the beauty of the design and quality of their family store, and how much I had appreciated his enthusiasm for showing all the products to my motherinlaw and myself even when we weren't ready to commit earlier in our trip. He was so kind and classy, and their products are really so gorgeous and incredibly fairly priced, that I'd easily be convinced to buy maybe one more thing if I wasn't literally leaving town before they open tomorrow! I am incredibly happy w what I ordered and we had been so enthusiastic, we convinced several of the people in our tour to come take a look and make purchases too!

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    Bottega Giotti
    Bottega Giotti

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    Medici OF Florence - Leather duffel bag interior

    Medici OF Florence

    5.0(6 reviews)
    1.1 kmPalazzo Pitti

    What a fantastic leather store! We spent five days in Florence, looking around, visiting and…read morecomparing leather shops trying to find a medium-sized duffle bag for me and a small purse for my wife. So many shops with pushy and aggressive salesmen trying to pawn what seemed to be lower-quality leather products, but we avoided most of those. Some of the shops we visited based off previous reviews, and others we just walked into because they seemed worth checking out (and didn't have anyone aggressively trying to usher us in). We went into I Medici mainly because there was nobody outside the shop trying to drag us in--and the shop was located well away from The Leather School (be very wary of most of the shops in the square near The Leather School!) and boy were we in for a pleasant surprise! The salesman we saw the first day (we returned to actually purchase three days later) was very laid back, friendly, and basically just answered our questions and made a few recommendations based on what we described. He provide a pretty detailed explanation of the materials and process they used. I am not a leather expert, by any means, but the quality of leather here seemed on par with even that of The Leather School--but at half the price! The only difference we could see (and feel) was the bags at The Leather School were actually lined in leather, while the I Medici bags are lined in canvas with their emblem stamped all over it. I personally prefer the canvas lining. When we returned on day four, this time there was a friendly woman to meet us, and she immediately went and found a bag and purse that matched the sizes and descriptions of what we wanted. She was very patient and friendly, and explained the VAT tax refund process at the airport (only residents are required to actually pay this tax). We used the duffle bag to pack souvenirs we had already accumulated, and continued to add to that for the last ten days of our trip, and so far it seems very sturdy, but will follow up down the road with a review on durability. I highly recommend this business.

    I've been rocking an I Medici cross body bag on every trip for the last 10 (maybe longer) years and…read morehave always loved the thick, buttery leather and how well it's worn over the years. So I was delighted to see that they have a shop in Florence. As someone else noted, it's a nice small store, not a warehouse or whatever is shown in the business photo. The sales associate was super nice and not pushy at all. The Mister ended up with a gorgeous computer bag, and I snapped up a smaller version of my beloved travel bag as well as a few gifts. They do have more "modern" styles with bright colors and textured leathers but my advice would be to stick to the more classic designs and the muted colors - those are done with natural dyes and will last you a good long while. There's a lot of leather on offer in Florence and a lot of it is crap. The prices here are moderate and the quality is really good as my 10+ year old bag attests.

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    Medici OF Florence - Leather duffel bag

    Leather duffel bag

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    Roberta Firenze - Leather briefcase

    Roberta Firenze

    4.7(7 reviews)
    0.4 kmSanta Maria Novella

    Authentic and beautiful handcrafted leather bags! After going on a long hunt and visiting over 50…read moreleather shops (so much fake leather!), I'm so glad I walked into the mom and pop shop and found the perfect bag! I love my stonewashed dusty rose hand woven leather bag. It honestly looks just like the fancy $3K Bottega Veneta bags. It's a medium parachute bag, that's super light weight and very durable. It's a good size, I can throw in my wallet, phone, a water bottle, and still have plenty of room for other stuff without any bulk! Roberta's brother is so passionate about designing the bags and helpful. He patiently answered my questions and explained to me to the process of stonewashing and distressed leather. He was really humble and not at all pushy, finally a shop owner that I can trust! I was able to haggle a little bit by 10% and paid about $150 or so. It was a steal! All of the bags are high quality with unique styles and vibrant colors. There are only a handful of shops that carry hand-woven leather bags and colors like dusty rose or mustard yellow (I was so close to getting another bag!). While everyone raves about Benheart, they are seriously missing out! You are paying for the brand and nice show room than really the product. Roberta's also offers a much more authentic experience and better styles for a fraction of the cost! Given that there are over hundreds of leather shops in Florence, the fact that Roberta's comes up with 4.5+ stars on Yelp, Google, and TripAdvisor, is a true testament of their brand and high quality products. It's my go to leather shop in Florence!

    Nice collection of leather bags, leather gloves, silk scarves and ties, all reasonably priced. No…read morefeeling of being ripped off and no sales pressures as in other leather shops. Highly recommended.

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    Roberta Firenze - Dusty rose hand woven pink leather bag!!

    Dusty rose hand woven pink leather bag!!

    Roberta Firenze - Hand woven leather bag!

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    Hand woven leather bag!

    Jimmy's Leather Collection - Black Leather Jacket

    Jimmy's Leather Collection

    4.7(62 reviews)
    0.2 kmSanta Maria Novella
    €€

    We weren't in the shop more than 20 seconds when Super Mario came downstairs and greeted us…read more Started a conversation and immediately we felt like we'd known him forever. He is the designer for Jimmy's so we really lucked out having him show us around. He asked us a few questions about what we were looking for and pulled out several jackets for each of us. He was spot on with the styles and materials Needless to say we each walked out with a new leather jacket at an amazing price. Highly recommend!

    Jimmy's Leather Collection was a fantastic find by my wife and I. Just so happened to be strolling…read morealong the San Lorenzo Piazza, looking for quality leather jackets, when we stumbled on this establishment. Johnny (Jimmy's cousin) is the man! He is an awesome dude, he knows his stuff and he was a great deal of help to wife in finding the right fit and style for her. He genuinely wanted to guide her to a selection she loved, not just liked, and he never once pressured us into a sale. We spent maybe 20-25 minutes and having my wife try on jackets, and ultimately she came away happy with a handsome black-colored jacket. The jacket itself is quality leather ("baby lamb" as Johnny said) and is a traditional black with two solid green lines traveling down each arm. It is very soft. Zippers, pockets and lining are intact and functional. On top of everything I mentioned, the jackets were ticketed a certain price (~1200 euros) but we were given - and ultimately paid - 65 or 70% off of that. I thought it ended up being fair for the value of the product. It's all the real deal. If you're in the San Lorenzo area and are interested in finding a high-quality jacket with a store that has PLENTY of styles and sizes to choose from, I HIGHLY recommend you stop at Jimmy's.

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    Jimmy's Leather Collection
    Jimmy's Leather Collection - Johnny was AWESOME!

    Johnny was AWESOME!

    Jimmy's Leather Collection - Leather jackets

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