I am a big fan of the designs of Dolce & Gabbana, so I was delighted to find a pair of thongs (flip flops, not underwear) for less than half price at the Barberino outlet north of Florence.
When I told the sales person I would take them she said she would get the box. I told her I didn’t want the box. She looked surprised and said, “Signora, you will want the box” and went to get it.
She was correct, I did want the box…who could resist this??
The thongs also came with their own red satin travelling bag.
It seems a shame to put them on my feet and wear them in case they get dirty.
Gorgeous. I have their eye frames and I LOVE the divine bag that they came in! You could hang them as art work. Enjoy!!!!
By: Christine Collins on April 14, 2017
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I have their sunglasses too and I love them.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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Oh my, those are precious! I never want the box either but I wouldn’t mind that one <3
By: Suvi on April 14, 2017
at 7:29 am
I most definitely could not leave that box behind.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
at 7:06 pm
I am a lover of D&G too so I am quite envious, these are beyond gorgeous, what a bargain, and they will go really well with your sunglasses! You will certainly look chic when you wear them.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on April 14, 2017
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The weather is warming up, so I will wear them soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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What an amazing find! And yes, the box is georgous.
By: Kerry & Jim on April 14, 2017
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Now I have to get it back to Australia.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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I want that box.
By: Sandra Robbins on April 14, 2017
at 7:46 am
Come on over and buy some thongs.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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I don’t wear thongs but I would buy these for the box.
By: Roslyn MacAllan (@roztaste) on April 14, 2017
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Well worth it and you could give the thongs away.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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I might just buy a pair but will have to remember to leave room in my luggage for the box Roz
By: tastetravel on April 14, 2017
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Did you buy me a pair? Remember Lake Como?
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on April 14, 2017
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I regret to say that I did not buy you a pair. What size are you? If we go back I will remedy that.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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Size 9
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on April 14, 2017
at 11:59 pm
Ohh love those, And the box!
By: janetknight57 on April 14, 2017
at 9:37 am
Me too.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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They look more like a collector’s treasure rather than something to be worn. Enjoy!
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 14, 2017
at 11:15 am
It does seem a pity to wear them, but I will.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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Make the box into a handbag or clutch!! Too fabulous!! Lucky you!
By: BJF on April 14, 2017
at 11:42 am
That is a thought.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
at 7:10 pm
Wow, what a fabulous box! The thongs are a delight.
By: Jan on April 14, 2017
at 11:44 am
I love the box as much as the thongs.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
at 7:11 pm
I think a specially made display shelf is in order…
By: sheilasunshine on April 14, 2017
at 12:40 pm
That sounds like a plan.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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By: In lumina on April 14, 2017
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OMG! They are so gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy 🙂
By: Liz McGuigan on April 14, 2017
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I will enjoy wearing them…I must paint my toenails.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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BELLISIMA……..I have been to that CITTA………piccolo as it is.No idea there were outlets there……..but it has been YEARS!
By: LA CONTESSA on April 14, 2017
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Barberino Outlet is near Mugello, north of Florence. It is excellent.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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GET THEM DIRTY!
By: LA CONTESSA on April 14, 2017
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I will.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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The box is every bit as cool as the flip flops.
By: lulu on April 14, 2017
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The box is a work of art.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 14, 2017
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They are very colourful. Not a big fan of D&G’s anti gay statements though.
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on April 15, 2017
at 6:09 am
You will see that I said I liked their designs. I didn’t agree with what they said either. All strange as they are both gay.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 15, 2017
at 8:20 am
How sad that when you wear the thongs you can’t see the design. They are gorgeous and the box is amazing!
By: mainepaperpusher on April 25, 2017
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