6. Fortela

Fortela is one of those independent Italian brands that still bets big on Made in Italy, with top-quality fabrics and time-honoured sartorial competenza. Blending classic Italian tailoring with vintage Americana, the label stocks everything from plush sweaters and sharp-looking blazers to leather loafers for both him and her. The two shops in the trendy Porta Venezia neighbourhood – one for men, the other for women – are a reflection of the label’s aesthetic, with exposed brickwork and original tiled floors.

7. Mercatone dell’Antiquariato

Held along the main canal of the Navigli area since 1982, the Mercatone dell’Antiquariato (‘big antiques market’) appears on every last Sunday of the month.If you happen to be in town, make sure to go: at almost two kilometres long, this flea market-meets-antiques bazaar is packed with more than 400 stalls trading antiques, artisanal handicrafts and vintage items.