Outlets where to Save Shopping!

A part from the Val di chiana outlet there are also two big outlets in Tuscany where to buy:

Prada
Situated in Levanella; Montevarchi; 055 91 901; Mon-Sat 9.30-7, Sun 2-9.

Prada's outlet situated in Levanella is only 30km south of Florence. This outlet is one of the biggest Prada's outlet in the world. You will be able to find many stocks from previous collections in a greater range of sizes. Prada shoes, bags, sunglasses and clothes can be bought up to 70% discount, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang as well as Jil Sander are also there .
Prada outlet is many time full of people during the weekend because many Italians go there also. Best days to buy are during the week for Monday to Thursday.

The Mall

Via Europa 8, Leccio Reggello; 055 865 7775; Mon-Sat 10-7, Sun 3-7.

The Mall is located near Valdarno A1 exit, in this outlet you will find Gucci, Armani, Sergio Rossi and Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Tods, Loro Piana, Salvatore Ferragamo and many others. You can easily spend there a morning, a nice bar-restaurant is in the outlet where you can have breakfast, lunch or simply a coffee.

Much easier is going by car, For the Prada outlet, head south out of Florence on the A1 motorway and exit at Valdarno than ask at the motorway exit.

For The Mall, head south out of Florence on the A1 (as above) but exit earlier at Incisa.The Mall is indicated all the way.