Synopses & Reviews
"Gershman's may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
The Washington Post
For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italy is easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before.
Inside you'll find:
The best of the shopping scenes, from trendsettingboutiques in Milan and Rome to the nation's top factory outletsplus colorful markets, unique crafts, and more
Excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to Venetian glass and lace
Great gift ideas, even for a friend who has everythingplus the best gifts for less than $10
The best airfare, hotel, and dining values
Synopsis
For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italyis easier to use and packed with more up-to-datelistings than ever before. It includes the best of the shopping scenes, from trendsetting boutiques in Milan and Rome to top factory outlets, colorful markets, and more; excellent values, from designer shoes and handbags to Venetian glass and lace; great gift ideas; and the best airfare, hotel, and dining values.
Synopsis
For more than ten years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now Born to Shop Italy is even easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings and shopping secrets than ever before.
About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and global-shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in
Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women’s magazines. She is translated into French for Condé Nast’s
Air France Madame magazine. The
Born to Shop series, now over 22 years old, is translated into eight languages.
Gershman is also the author of C’est La Vie (Viking and Penguin Paperback), the story of her first year as a widow living in Paris. She divides her time between an apartment on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (Paris’s main shopping street), a small house in Provence, and the airport.
Jenny McCormick is a graduate student and part-time Born to Shop editorial assistant who reports on young women’s interests, fashions, and trends. She carries an expensive handbag.
Aaron James is a singer-songwriter who lives and sings in L.A.; he is also a contributing editor for Born to Shop.
Table of Contents
To Start With.
1. The Best of Italy in an Instant.
2. Details.
3. Money Matters.
4. Italian Style.
5. Rome.
6. Florence.
7. Venice.
8. Milan.
9. Roman Day Trips: Naples & the Amalfi Coast.
10. Hidden Italy.
Index.