Outlet store shopping at Barberino Designer Outlet Florence
Thursday, October 20, 2016
When it comes to shopping I'm not a branded bags kind of girl. I'm not into labels. Outlet store shopping in Italy is something people go crazy for because of Samsonite, Prada, Cavalli and the like. I am not one of them.
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Having stated all that, why did I still go? I had several options but I decided on Barberino because of one thing - Ralph Lauren. It wasn't even for me but for my Dad! He is such a Polo loyalist that he refused to wear other brands until a few years ago. In fairness to my Dad, his RL items lasted him for years! That IS quality.
Before I bombard you with Ralph Lauren photos and potentially lose you if you're not a fan, here are other reasons to visit Barberino.
How to get there:
Barberino is 30 minutes away from Florence. They have a shuttle bus with specific times departing Florence and Barberino. You may check out the schedule here. A round trip ticket is €13. Pick up point in Florence is at Piazza della Stazione.
The Lindt and Polo hauls made the trip to Barberino worth it. Can’t believe I resisted temptation and did not buy for myself. Self high five! When I visited the Nike Factory Store wasn’t there yet. If it were, it would have been bad for my wallet.
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Barberino Designer Outlet Florence
Via Meucci SNC, Barberino di Mugello, Florence, Italy 50031
+39 055 842161
info.barberino@mcarthurglen.com
The Florence leg is part of the 2013 Birthday Trip. Check out the itinerary here. The rest of my Florence posts are here:
Part 1: My home in Florence
Part 2: Original Florence Walk Tour
Part 3: Leather shopping at the San Lorenzo Market
Part 4: Walkabout Tuscany Tour Overview
Part 5: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – Siena
Part 6: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – San Gimignano
Part 7: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – Pisa
Part 8: Favorite Bakery
Need hotel options in Florence? Here are my suggestions.
Let's connect! The blog finally has it's own Facebook Page and you can also find me on Instagram.
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Having stated all that, why did I still go? I had several options but I decided on Barberino because of one thing - Ralph Lauren. It wasn't even for me but for my Dad! He is such a Polo loyalist that he refused to wear other brands until a few years ago. In fairness to my Dad, his RL items lasted him for years! That IS quality.
Before I bombard you with Ralph Lauren photos and potentially lose you if you're not a fan, here are other reasons to visit Barberino.
A few of the stores
I’m not familiar with Pinko but loved a lot of their pieces
They
have free wifi in public spaces! Lucky for my family because I would
enter a store, take photos, go out of the store, and send it to them
over Messenger. I looked like a crazy person because they would ask a
question so I would take a photo, go out to send the photo and go back
in.
This is the one store I also shopped a lot in.
Lindt lip balm is REAL YO.
The Lindt store even has drinks! Ermahgerd.
€2.50 for a cup, worth it!
Just SOME of the bars I bought as pasalubong. I really bought A LOT.
The
Polo store of course! Shirts start at €30 (that’s just P1,800). Check
out those colors. If you’re a Polo fan, with these prices I urge you to
hoard.
How to get there:
Barberino is 30 minutes away from Florence. They have a shuttle bus with specific times departing Florence and Barberino. You may check out the schedule here. A round trip ticket is €13. Pick up point in Florence is at Piazza della Stazione.
The Lindt and Polo hauls made the trip to Barberino worth it. Can’t believe I resisted temptation and did not buy for myself. Self high five! When I visited the Nike Factory Store wasn’t there yet. If it were, it would have been bad for my wallet.
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Barberino Designer Outlet Florence
Via Meucci SNC, Barberino di Mugello, Florence, Italy 50031
+39 055 842161
info.barberino@mcarthurglen.com
The Florence leg is part of the 2013 Birthday Trip. Check out the itinerary here. The rest of my Florence posts are here:
Part 1: My home in Florence
Part 2: Original Florence Walk Tour
Part 3: Leather shopping at the San Lorenzo Market
Part 4: Walkabout Tuscany Tour Overview
Part 5: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – Siena
Part 6: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – San Gimignano
Part 7: Walkabout Tuscany Tour – Pisa
Part 8: Favorite Bakery
Need hotel options in Florence? Here are my suggestions.
Let's connect! The blog finally has it's own Facebook Page and you can also find me on Instagram.
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