Bought a Grace Kelly purse there about 30years ago. Black with gold trim. Was wondering about price…read moretoday. Found it in back of closet and giving to granddaughter.

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

Such a lovely local jewelery store in Florence!! The…read morehandmade jewellery was exquisite!

Amazing handmade jewelry by the owner. Store is so very charming. Prices were reasonable.read more

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.

Such a charming shop!…read more This unique gift store in Oltrarno in Florence is packed with delightful curiosities and lifestyle objects. From espresso cups and saucers with drawings of Florence, to whimsical place mats and cushions, each item is crafted with panache. Great for one of a kind souvenirs from Florence, or distinct decorative item for one's own home. One of my new favourite places.

It's a curious shop owned by the renown calligrapher and packaging designer - Betty Soldi. It is…read moreone of the most interesting retail space / cross media studio to check out in the Oltrarno area. Betty's curated home decor items, jewelries and artisanal hand crafted gifts are as unique and whimsical as her calligraphy works. When I was walking through her paper cut filled store, I felt like I was entering Betty's creative mind. I found a lot of unique gifts designed by Betty for myself and friends in the store. Packaging was awesome. Betty personally put the item in the box and sprinkled with confetti for me. She is such a sweet person. All retail shops and art galleries on Via Maggio close between 1 to 3pm. If you got there after 3pm but it's still not open yet, hang around.... Betty or her husband may be just across the street chatting with friends.

MUST VISIT. My fiancée and I found this place after walking around Florence. This is a family owned…read morebusiness and we ended up spending a ton of time there talking with them, such nice and friendly people. The style and quality is incredible and it's all designed and crafted here locally in Italy. We bought a few bags at very reasonable prices and also gifts for friends. We will enjoy these bags for years to come and never forget the experience and hope to visit again one day! Don't waste time like we did looking at all the imported and non authentic leather at the market and other shops, as well as the pushy sales people, go to Roberta Firenze.

My visit to Florence started out a little bumpy but after my visit to Roberta's and meeting Sandro…read moreeverything turned up. I have NEVER had such an exciting and enjoyable shopping experience in my life. When I was there I never felt pressured, received tons of information on quality and even was able to compare good quality leather with premium quality leather (from cream to butter). They feature brand name and house ties that start from 18€. I know what your thinking, and while you can get four ties for 10€ in the market, they are garbage so just shop at Roberta's instead. Don't compare flea market to custom. They have hand stitched ties in this shop that will out-live you! They also sell scarves, wallets and purses that can be custom ordered at no extra cost. You want a neon green wallet with a gray interior because the Seahawks made it to the Super Bowl again? Done! You will not find another quality leather shop like this in Florence, which is why they have three locations! Check the website. I even managed to get a ton of sightseeing advice while shopping! I walked out with a smile and after my great conversation was given 3€ off my tie and my wife a free leather keychain! What an experience! Worth every penny!

The cutest shop in the hip Oltrarno neighborhood of Florence, away from the touristy areas! It's…read morerun by two women who sew all the clothes in the shop. It's bright and well-appointed inside. Their patterns and fabrics change with the seasons. They just had their one year anniversary and I hope they are around for many more! I bought a beautiful a wrap dress in a mustard yellow and blue floral print, reminiscent of the 70's that would rival any DVF pattern for 79€. An asymmetric thin cotton white/pink/mint floral top with ruffle sleeves for 33€ on their sale rack, a white lace long pouf sleeve crew neck for about 59€ and a black crewneck lightweight sweater with the complete back panel being constructed of a perforated scale pattern faux leather material for 46€. Great quality, unique one-of-a-kind designs for a steal! I told my BFF who was traveling there separately and she got some lovely pieces as well. Livia & Viviana are the store owners and lovely friendly small business owners. Will definitely be back to shop more!

Hand sewn clothes, right there in the shop. Clothes are super cute & trendy, pants fit very well!…read moreWish I had bought something. Definitely a little more on the expensive side, but worth it for beautiful hand made clothes right where you can see them. I see this as the future for boutiques in Europe, maybe specifically in Florence.

Great little hole in the wall with a lot of steals on well preserved, fancier items like long camel…read morecoats, leather jackets, suit jackets and sweaters. Some had prices, some did not, but I'm sure you could haggle here. I'm giving four stars though because the shopkeeper was totally absent when I went and it was unclear what I would have needed to do if I wanted to purchase something. There's a phone number written above the "open" sign at the door, so I guess you'd need to be able to call someone. It's also mostly menswear, not many articles of other varieties, and the store wasn't outfitted for the upcoming/already present summer season. If you're looking for a deal on a good coat or suit, come here with a working phone!

From the owner: Officine Nora è un co-working per orafi nel cuore del quartiere artigiano di Santo Spirito. Si può…read moreaffittare una postazione per lavorare ma anche assistere a una dimostrazione, partecipare a un corso o ad una lezione privata o comprare qualcosa di unico direttamente dalle mani di chi l'ha fatto.

Found some lovely clothes moderately priced. Sales lady was very pleasant & helpful! One of my…read morescarves wasn't Italian but made in PRC! Disappointed in that. The two tops I bought were Italian made.

I discovered this gem of a boutique in 2017 and came back to the uk with a few lovely pieces I…read morestill wear today. Came back this year, happily found it again and did more damage on my credit card...the ladies are so friendly and helpful, it's a pleasure to shop.