It was a beautiful day in Florence yesterday, warm and sunny and there weren’t too many tourists around. The shops are full of winter clothes and we have had enough cool mornings lately to think they might be necessary soon.
It is a colourful season, which is good to see. There can be far too much black in winter. Come for a little walk around the shop windows of Florence with me.
In the Fendi window the mannequin is holding a miniature head of Karl Lagerfeld as a key ring. Who knew we needed one of these?
Moving on…
Dolce & Gabbana is a favourite again this season. Just as well nothing in the shop would fit me or I might be tempted.
Of course, the accessories fit anyone.
Luisa Via Roma is a riot of colour and fur, both real and faux.
Valentino is always elegant.
Sorry chaps, the menswear was mostly suits and I can’t get excited about those.
I had lunch at the wonderful Obika, the mozzarella bar in Via Tornabuoni. I will tell you all about that some other time.
Very colourful windows indeed. I wouldn’t mind a wander around Florence looking at the stylish shop windows.
By: Just Add Attitude on September 27, 2014
at 6:44 pm
It was a gorgeous day, pefect for wandering in Florence.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:50 am
Thanks for the fashion show from Europe.. it’s a far cry from the Hawaiian style, but LOVE to window shop with you 🙂
By: kalgoorliegirl on September 27, 2014
at 6:59 pm
Window shopping is a lot of fun. I did buy a couple of small things, I could’ve resist.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:51 am
That Pucci dress is taking me back to the late 60’s…. oops! Showing my age….
Lovely photos! I love that gold overcoat.
By: mulino dominillo on September 27, 2014
at 7:27 pm
I remember Pucci from the 1960s. Do you recall the Osti copies in Australia?
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:52 am
Yes, now that you mention them…. I also recall the uniforms Pucci designed for a Texan airline called Braniff.
By: mulino dominillo on September 30, 2014
at 6:47 pm
The last time I attempted to take photos of shop windows in Florence, a screaming long haired woman emerged from the shop yelling like a banshee.
It was rather odd to see all these same designer windows in China this year.
By: Francesca on September 27, 2014
at 10:02 pm
Someone tried to stop me taking a photo once. I just went back when the shop was closed. I always ask if I can take photos inside, but it is a bit rich not to be able to take them from outside.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:53 am
Amazing thankyou for sharing!!
By: Jason Chetcuti on September 27, 2014
at 10:55 pm
I think it is a great season. I love to see colour in winter.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:54 am
The Valentino material is almost marimekko look alike style of print..
By: Anonymous on September 27, 2014
at 11:46 pm
It is certainly colourful and bit 70s
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:55 am
I think it was Jackie Onassis’ sister who said “one can never be too thin or too rich” – I at first thought it a fatuous remark, now, however….. She may have had a point!
By: Jan on September 27, 2014
at 11:59 pm
I’d settle for rich.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:55 am
“Moschino: Cheap and Chic” ?? I don’t quite believe that.
By: Yvonne on September 28, 2014
at 1:02 am
It is their second line which is a bit less expensive than the first. They do have some reasonably priced things.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:56 am
Hooray for the joys of Florence without a heavy throng of tourists … and cheers to the fall fashions and your captures.
By: aFrankAngle on September 28, 2014
at 1:55 am
I love Florence without the crowds. I would never go in high summer.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:57 am
Gorgeous window displays, Debra. I loved shopping in Florence. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on September 28, 2014
at 1:56 am
Shopping in Florence is great fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:58 am
As much as I like black it is great to see these lovely colours for winter
By: Lyn on September 28, 2014
at 4:48 am
Black is certainly easy, but in winter I think a bit of colour is great.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:58 am
I love the delicate lace and the bright colours! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on September 28, 2014
at 6:42 am
I love the green lace too. I couldn’t wear the dress, but I can still admire it.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 10:59 am
Excellent blog thank you Debra, I’m in London where it is unseasonably hot
By: Anonymous on September 28, 2014
at 7:20 am
The weather has been nuts. Today is just glorious here. They could have done with some of this sun in summer.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 11:00 am
Thank you for the window shopping tour. My daughter is in bagni di lucca at the moment staying in a B and B. She is loving it. And it’s all because of your wonderful blog x
By: Janet on September 28, 2014
at 8:19 am
I’m pleased your daughter likes Bagni di Lucca. I feel a bit responsible bringing people to my lovely village. I love it and am delighted when others come and like it too. Perhaps I will see her one morning at Il Monaco for a coffee and a sfoglia.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 11:02 am
You have excellent taste Debra, all exquisite but I adore the green shoes!
By: Andrea Waterhouse on September 28, 2014
at 9:14 am
The shoes are by Armani, a very stylish gentleman.
By: Debra Kolkka on September 28, 2014
at 11:02 am
Beautiful clothes Debra. I still have a Valentino Hand Bag and Valentino shoes that my husband bought me in Florence many years ago.
By: Pam Proctor on September 28, 2014
at 6:04 pm
I love the purple coat in D&G window although may be a bit warm for brissie also the jewel shoes
By: chris toy on September 29, 2014
at 3:24 am
Lovely to see so much colour and patterns around. Great idea for a post. Just noticed that al the mannequins are bold. I hope that’s not a indication of this season’s hair trends!
By: Sardinian Places (@SardinianPlaces) on September 29, 2014
at 3:30 pm
Yay! Debra, I’ve found you again. I have been trawling (insert stalking here) your long lost (to me) site for the last hour, catching up on your world. So great to be back in touch. Have had such a lovely time looking (insert longing) at this post, so many options, so much inspiration.
By: shenANNAgans on September 30, 2014
at 9:22 am
I wonder what happened. I have just signed up for your new (?) blog.
By: Debra Kolkka on October 1, 2014
at 5:31 am
I love some of these window shop stores. That jewelled breastplate was something else!
By: Jean on October 5, 2014
at 3:17 pm