The Best Stores For Accessory Shopping In Rome
The right accessory can take a simple outfit from ho-hum to outstanding in seconds. Where better to start upgrading your wardrobe than Rome, one of Europe’s most stylish cities? Check out these family-run businesses for the best of Italian style, whether you’re hunting for eyewear and head adornments or purses and shoes.
Trinkets at Spazio Espanso
One of the most beautiful stores in Rome and certainly one of the most stylish, this artistic oasis has a wonderful selection of clothes along with a wide range of hand-selected accessories. The vibe is feminine, romantic and bohemian, so you’ll find colorful fabric purses with threaded tassels along with delicate beaded necklaces, animal print clutches and geometric-printed scarves. Spazio Espanso is a creative space that expertly selects and showcases each item in its collection as though it were on display on a museum, so its worth a stop to soak in the inspiration – and a great place for a quick rest in one of the comfy armchairs in the entrance.
Spazio Espanso, Via dei Bergamaschi 60, Rome, Italy, +39 06 9784 2793
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Glasses at Mondelliani
These funky frames represent the best of ironic Italian style: chic and avant-garde, they are expertly crafted to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Mondelliani stocks Italian and international sunglasses and eyeglasses, and also produces its own name-brand eyewear that is often colorful with a touch of pop. The styles lie somewhere between classic and edgy, and the brand is renowned throughout the city for its quality and professionalism. The store also sells a variety of small accessories including watches, umbrellas and jewelry.
Mondelliani, Via dell’Oca 36, Rome, Italy, +39 06 3107 7321
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By Livia Hengel