I found this place by complete fluke. I was on my way to catch the Number 13 Vaparetto (the only…read moreone that goes directly to Torcello from Venice), in the Cannaregio neighborhood, near Giorgioni's Cinema, when I automatically noticed the sweaters on display in their window. Even I could tell the quality was very high for these merino wool and cashmere sweaters. What totally caught me off guard was the price, 49 Euros each. Sweaters of this kind of quality usually go for at least 2 to 3 times that price. Because it was relatively early in the day, the place was closed but I made a mental note to come back later in the day which I did. I was not disappointed that I did. Stefano who runs the place and is a third generation Venetian to run this shop from his family basically told me what I suspected; that he's one of the last sellers in all of Venice who sells cashmere and wool goods at wholesale prices direct from the Made-In-Italy manufacturer. The sweaters at still folded in their individual cellophane covers with paper inside, the way stores receive sweaters before they put them out on the floor. They are plain, classic sweaters in models for both men and women like V-neck, turtleneck, crew neck and cardigans and come in an array of colors, but mostly in classics like camel, grey, black, navy, red, white, light yellow, brown, and several others. Stefano also speaks perfect French so we communicated effortlessly. I snapped up a couple of beauties which I know, if I look after them, they will last me for a few years. With the over-touristification of Venice, local businesses which have been here for generations have been driven out. God knows how much longer a place like this, a local's-only insider kind of place can stay in business, but it would be a sad day in Venice when original merchants like these disappear for good.

A true venetian secret. Great quality sweaters and personal service. Stefano remembered us from our…read moreprevious visit three years previously. Not online as he wants to retain a personal service - how impressive is that?

Really great products but fraudulent business practices. The owner did not mention the detaxe…read more"because I didn't ask" (I'd been giving her the benefit of the doubt because she seemed nice). She became openly hostile when I tried to return un-opened merchandise and started making outrageous claims like "no store in Italy takes returns." I had to file a claim with my credit card company, and apparently she'd just been bluffing all along because I got my money back. In short: do not be bullied! I still have a bad taste in my mouth.

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.