Mad about Milan
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2009
Mad about Milan
We spent a weekend in Europe’s “other" fashion capital living la dolce vita.
stay
The AC chain of hotels is to southern Europe what The Standard is to the U.S.—modern design at retro prices. From the transparent bathroom sink countertops crafted from a solitary piece of glass to the stylish cocktail lounge downstairs, its Milan outpost is fit for a Donatella-in-training. Other posh perks include a complimentary mini bar and breakfast (not to mention a cute and attentive concierge). From €120, Via Tazzoli, 2, Milan, +39 02 20424211, www.ac-hotels.com
shop
No need to dash to Florence for your Elio Ferraro fix. The store that’s renowned for its unparalleled collection of vintage couture and décor has opened up shop in Milan. Conveniently, it’s just around the corner from the AC, so you don’t have to carry your bags of Valentino very far. Via P. Maroncelli, 1, Milan, +39 02 43113202, www.elioferraro.com
10 Corso Como isn’t just a shop, it’s a destination. The brainchild of Carla Sozzani, look-alike sister to Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani, it takes up an entire palazzo housing a book and music store, gallery, boutique, outdoor café and indoor restaurant—all of which bubble over with a bounty of beautiful people all hours of the day. Corso Como, 10, Milan, +39 02 29013581, www.10corsocomo.com
eat
The elegant old-style eatery Osteria Stendhal offers good vino, tasty Italian fare and Milanese specialties like saffron-infused risotto. We feasted on a decadent dish of gnocchi with veal ragout and truffle oil that almost made us forgot about the Armani bag we touched, but couldn’t take home. Via Ancona, 1, Milan, +39 02 6572059, www.osteriastendhal.it