Comments on: Leather Shopping in Florence: Jessica’s Guide

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:26:07 +0000

btw aldy florence and bought some leather shoes today!!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:12:38 +0000

hey jess, thanks for your advice, unfortunately havent been able to get it until now cos theres no wifi , but i did actually buy some scarves . And i totally agree with the whole leather thing. I bought a handbag today (leather) and still obsessing over it. Weren’t many stalls cos its the low season but did really enjoy it cos i love italy and shopping.
love lauren
ps. thanks very ,much

By: Francis Koh

Francis Koh — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:28:46 +0000

Hi Jess,

What time does the shop and the market close? I will be there sometime in Mid April, believed the weather is still cold in the evening right?

Like your info

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:26:27 +0000

First of all, I love that you trust my opinion, despite me being far beyond my teenage years. Thanks for that.

Personally, I think it’s fun to keep an eye out during any Italy trip for whatever color or pattern or whatever seems to be in fashion. It’ll be easy to tell, because you’ll see it EVERYWHERE – in shop window displays and on people walking around. Italians love being very “of the moment,” so even if everyone else is wearing it, they don’t care – it’s in fashion, they’ll wear it. Identify that color, and then pick up something in that color – a scarf or purse or dress – so that when you get back home and that color becomes all the rage in 6 months or so, you’ll already be ahead of the curve. Have fun!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:56:26 +0000

Hey, um im going to italy in exactly 3 days and from a girly teenager’s point of view, where would u reommend i save my limited budget for?
Lauren

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:25:39 +0000

I really don’t know of a way, Sean, other than going back to Florence. It’s like any outdoor market anywhere in the world – you’ve got one shot at buying what you want, and no guarantee the same item will be available online or in another place once you leave.

By: sean s

sean s — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:40:23 +0000

Is there no way I can purchase that purse/backpack from the straw market…just short of flying back over there to do it myself…lol…I know this seems crazy, but, I just have to get that purse/backpack…I cant find it anywhere…any insight/direction at all?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:55:15 +0000

I’m not sure I’d trust anyone I didn’t already know on that kind of mission, unfortunately…

By: sean s

sean s — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:26:39 +0000

Jess,
Just got back from Italy and while at The Straw Market in Florence my better-half stumbled upon a lambskin purse/backpack item that she really wanted but regrettably did not purchase…Now I cant stop hearing about “the one that got away” so to speak…How could I establish a “trustworthy point of contact” in Florence so that I could send euro’s to them and have them purchase the purse and send it to me…Please is there any way I can do this? I cant find this type of bag ANYWHERE here in the U.S. If I can pull this one off, I would be the “King” of my castle! LOL…

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:08:55 +0000

I’m afraid I’m not well-versed on the non-market leather shopping in Florence. I know that many of the stands in the market have actual shops – if you start negotiating price, fit, color, etc. you’ll likely be led away from the market to a shop nearby – but that’s essentially the same stuff that’s on display in the market. Some of it may be different, but it’s the same shop selling at both places. To find higher quality items, you might want to avoid the streets right around the market itself!