The Mall

If you have bottomless pockets or bank accounts then stop in here. Full of mostly high end stores but prices didn’t really reflect outlet stores. Good quality and lots of labels but only cater to a very select market.

Yes. Yes. Yes.
First off, I would like to say that I am not liking these racist reviews about specific ethnicities visiting the Mall. We are all human beings, please refrain from singling out a particular race. it is NOT cool.
Yes some of the stores get crowded, but I have always liked the quirkier or less loved brands. I must say, the Gucci store was beautiful. It’s an outlet store you say? It is three times bigger and cleaner than any Gucci store I have ever seen. If you like Gucci, you’d be hard pressed not finding something you like here.
The Prada store is just as big and fits Miu Miu in as well. I purchased Prada boots and Miu Miu boots for about 300 Euros. A steal.
YSL called my name and I brought a YSL leather handbag, YSL leather clutch and a YSL ring.
I seriously could have gone ballistic at the Mall, but I didn’t because my man was with me and I felt daggers in the back of my head every time I walked to the cash register. Lesson learnt — next time (and there will be a next time) I am coming on my own. Women please leave your men at home, but take his card with you.
Now word of advice, if you are on the lookout for a designer bag in Italy, I recommend you come here first before buying in the actual designer stores. You just may bag (pun intended) yourself a bargain.
If you are on the lookout for wallets and/​or shoes, then this is seriously the place to come. Yes it may be last season, but hello like who cares? You can tell people it’s retro.
For me personally, coming from Australia, the price difference was incredible. We get taken advantage of in Australia. Sydney is so expensive. Seeing these prices for brands like Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, YSL, and Prada can bring a tear to a girl’s eyes.
People are saying they didn’t find good deals, etc. Well look you aren’t going to get this season’s stock for a discounted price. Obvs. If you appreciate designer goods and you purchase designer goods, then this is seriously the place for you. If you are an individual who baulks at the thought of paying for a designer handbag or designer branded item, then this is not the place for you.

I was not expecting what I saw. We arrived via shuttle from Florence to this awesome outlet mall only to be pushed and shoved out of the way by TONS of Asians from Korea and China all taking pictures of the handbags at Gucci & Prada… the inside the bottoms. One of the store sales person asked the guy why he was taking pictures of the inside of the bags…“I said so he can create the perfect knock off”. I told my hubby I would rather no buy due to most of these bags will be a knock off by the time we arrive in Rome… LOL. So back to Florence we went were I paid full price for my Gucci bag and I’m glad I did. I love a great deal but it wasn’t worth it to me. I could not even sit down without being overloaded with a group of Asians walking by. I would pay full price and save yourself the headache.

Prada, gucci outlet. Yes.
Be forewarned, lots of Chinese and Koreans here and the line at the Prada store can easily be 1 plus hour to pay. The toilets are in the café.

I could have bought a lot more if there was one list zero on the price tags. Diesel had the best deals and I found a good deal on some Prada sunglasses. I friend bought a Gucci purse for half the original price… she loooooved it!

Venir a la Toscana sin pasar por este conglomerado de grandes firmas italianas ¡Es un pecado! Gucci, Armani, Prada, Dior, Saint Laurent, Burberry, La Perla… A precios que no te ofrecerán en otros lugares. Si bien es cierto que el descuento no siempre compensa y difiere según el sitio, es un pegotazo llevarles a tus padres, semejantes regalazos.
En cuanto a la atención, tampoco se parecen unas tiendas a otras. En Prada y Gucci nos asistieron con una agradable sonrisa y un trato amable. Por el contrario, en Dior ni nos miraron.
Aunque está lejos del centro de Florencia, un autobús te lleva expresamente hasta allí, por lo que dispone de buena comunicación. También hay un restaurante, cosa que se agradece porque tras recorrer el amplio recinto cargando bolsas ¡El hambre aprieta!
Consejo: Acudir en temporada de rebajas, que se aprovecha aún más el outlet.

Went to the mall today, regret not buying as much. Tons of selections at cheap price. It’s a must see site and plan to go back.

This was my first visit to The Mall. Apparently, all the rumors I heard were true bc more than half the time I wasn’t sure if I was in Asia or Italy. MASSIVE amounts of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc. Prada was, by far, the most popular store for me, as well as pretty much everyone else. Picture giant white Prada bags everywhere you go. Prada def wasn’t as cheap as I had hoped (perhaps a timing issue regarding sales), but they definitely have the best selection of products/​colors – way more than any other store. I had no idea about the Montcler store. Unfortunately, almost everything seemed like MFO (made for outlet) products. Next. The Gucci store was nice, but nothing really caught my eye. On the other hand, the Gucci caffe was pretty awesome. Ended up going for brunch. We got a sandwich, iced caffe, reg caffe, and last but not least, the delectable pistachio mousse (thx to a tip from a fellow Unilocaler!) Ok, so not exactly a brunch, but rather a mess of delicious snacks. The food at all of the stations looked really good, but I didn’t bother w stuff I can easily get in the US. Outdoor rooftop seating was nice, thanks to the perfect weather. Parking was a breeze. The only thing that sucked was the check out line at Prada (they really need to implement an ORDERLY system) and the VAT refund (waited about 30m, thanks to all the Asians…) If you ever decide to visit, I would suggest an off-​peak season, such as the fall. It seems manageable during early opening hours, but there’s no doubt it gets super crazy in the summer. Shop ’til you drop!!!

The locals will tell you not to go to these outlets because in their opinion they don’t have a good selection. Disregard their warnings and go! The Mall is a well designed center in the middle of beautiful Tuscany! They have every brand you could want and the customer service is great. All shops have English speaking employees and you could really spend all day here if your travel companions don’t mind it! Luckily I was with my big sis from college and we were both jazzed for our afternoon shopping excursion out of the heat! We found great items in every store including Ferragamo, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Cruciani (in the next turn off at «The Groove») I highly recommend making time for this outing — it is nicer than any outlet center we have in the US (including the premium ones in Palm Springs, Woodbury Commons NY, Vegas, and outside of Ft. Lauderdale!)

Prada! Gucci! Fashion Heaven! Definitely a must-​visit for any fashionista or bargain-​hunter. You can book tours from Florence, where you are bussed to and from The Mall from central Florence. Otherwise it is a quick drive either from Tuscany or Florence. There are deals galore at Burberry, Lanvin, Ferragamo, Dior and more! There are some crowds and lines at Gucci and Prada, but both are massive stores and worth the wait.

While taking a quick day trip from the villa my best friend rented for her wedding, our group of 13 took the 30 minute drive to do a little outlet shopping. This mall is located in the hills of Tuscany and a short drive from Florence.
Since I was here on vacation and only had a few hours to do my shopping, I was determined to find something to buy. The Prada and Dior are located in their own MASSIVE 2-​story buildings.
Food court: For my newbies, here’s the 411. Theres a line near the entrance with the person behind the register. You order from them and pay there. Then you take your receipt to the corresponding counters (coffee counter if you ordered coffee etc.) and show them your receipt. They will make your item while you stand there (no worries, they’re very fast). They will rip a side of the receipt indicating you have received your item. If you need something else, go back to the cashier line.
–The pizzas were (³⁄₅) Waaaaaay better than Sabbaro but not the best you’ve ever had.
–Caffe (⁵⁄₅) I could have lived off of these forever.
–Charcuterie plate (⁴⁄₅) Really good, fresh. Make sure to ask for bread.
–Sandwiches (⁴⁄₅) The ciabatta that they used was so fluffy. And they were huge!
*For my Americans out there, «caffe» is an espresso.
Prada: You get a ticket number when you walk in that you will show the associates when you decide to purchase something. They will then write it down on the item you choose and it will be waiting for you at the check-​out counter. No need to carry it around while you continue shopping! There’s also a small corner of Miu Miu, since its part of Prada. I got really lucky and bought a pair of Prada brown suede boots (size 7) for € 145 or around $ 182. A total steal for Prada.
Dior: We had to wait outside in groups for enough people to leave before we were let in. Think Vegas club lines but for shopping. The upstairs is mainly empty, only cashiers and jewelry, I believe.
Valentino and Ferragamo had some great clearance deals when I was there too. € 155 purses and € 99 shoes.
As others have noted, this is an ultra high end outlet. The quality is top notch and most items are there because they are from previous seasons and not outlet items. (Coach, Polo, and some other brands have dedicated outlet items that are of lower quality than their actual line). Be prepared for sticker shock because yes, there are still items that are $ 15,000 after being marked down. If you have always wanted a designer item but the prices were a bit too high, this is a great place to start/​continue your collection at a lower price.
If the VAT line is short, then go ahead and get your refund there. If not, there’s always the airport so don’t waste precious time waiting in line when you can be shopping!
Also, the minimum for VAT is € 155 per transaction and don’t forget your passport!
Be aware: during peak tourist season, this place can get PACKED!

A 5 euro bus ride from Florence, this is a huge complex in the pretty hills outside of town. Worth the trek if you’re a label or fashion hound or want a nice designer bag. I scored a Stella Mc Cartney bag and a Gucci bag — both with significantly savings. The Gucci and Prada stores are both gigantic 2 story monsters. Gucci has a nice, if pricey, café and outdoor patio on their top floor. Tip: get your VAT refund here if there’s not a long line.

I was a very happy camper visiting this high end outlet mall. They have all the good brand names! As I stood waiting for he bus to the mall I realized that almost everyone in line was Chinese. I hate to discriminate against my own kind but the tourists from China were so damn loud in the stores. Our first stop was the prada outlet. It was huge! Like three times as big as the outlet in the states. There were a ton of handbags to choose from. I found mine rather quickly. It was a purple bag and it was the last one! Since it was the floor model, it was 200 euros cheaper than listed. I went upstairs to look for clothes but a lot of them were hung too high for me to reach. Anyways I left prada feeling pretty happy. The next place that I found something was Ferragamo. And they actually let you get your shoes on your own here instead of waiting for someone to get your size for you. I found some nice Tiffany blue flats. CL wasn’t having any luck until we got to Zegna. I picked out a rain jacket for him and he found a blazer type one that fit him perfectly. I feel very fortunate to have the chance to visit this outlet. There’s also Gucci, Valentino, YSL, Todd’s, Mont Blanc, Burberry and a few other stores. The bus ride is about 50 minutes.

If you are a designer label junkie and love Italian brands, this place is a must-​stop. A brand new PRADA outlet has opened here (so you don’t have to also go to the Space outlet) and it is phenomenal. The Prada store is, in my opinion, worth the trip. The deals are amazing (there’s even a shoe clearance section where you can shop by price — some of the shoes started at 50 Euros per pair) and there is a great selection of gorgeous Prada and Miu Miu handbags.
Let’s be clear — this is NOT an outlet mall for normal American outlet shoppers. These are designer labels with designer prices. Expect things like a $ 10,000 Armani suit marked down 40%. That’s still a lot of money, but worth it if you love designer duds.
I’m a Balenciaga freak and I was very disappointed in their outlet. There was nothing from the popular motorcycle line, just pretty ugly bags that failed to sell at their major retail stores (and for good reason).
It seemed like at most of the stores you’d make out like a bandit if you wore between a size 12 — 14 women’s in the U.S. and larger shoe sizes (both men and women) as well. I saw lots of cute shoes for women in U.S. size 10 and 11, but not much in the more popular sizes (7, 8, 9, 10). And men, make sure you try on EVERYTHING because European sizes run much, much smaller. Even if it’s marked an XXL, it will probably fit like a US size Large.
A great day trip from Florence. Lots of free parking and a nice snack bar on site.

The Mall hat mich erschlagenso viele Luxusmarken auf einem Haufen war zu viel für mich. Irgendwann verliert man den Überblick und weiß nicht mehr, wohin man zuerst schauen soll. Beim nächsten Besuch werde ich mir im Vorfeld bestimmte Marken suchen und nur diese Shops besuchen.
Sicherlich einen Besuch wert, da man wirklich Schnäppchen finden kann und das Café bietet auch sehr leckere Sachen ;-)

Prices are good compared to branded goods main st locations, but dont expect any thing like decent service here, especially Prada, Gucci, Tods… They seem to have a total dont care attitude, based on the hoards of Chinese shoppers, perhaps they dont need to care, it did seem the cash registers were going Ca Ching quite often

Spectacular outlet shopping mall in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, has top of the line designer brands from Dior, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Botegga Veneta, Prada, Burberry, Pucci, Gucci, D&G just to name a few. It has designer goods at bargain prices. I’ve shopped here several times and found great deals maybe not at rock bottom prices but certainly at a reduced amount.
The Mall is easy to get to with plenty of parking and chic café style restaurant to dine and relax while shopping.

Eu já estive no The Mall pelo menos uma dezena de vezes! A razão é que eu moro aqui na Toscana e cada vez que meus amigos vem me visitar me pedem para eu levá-​los lá. Os preços são muitos mais baixos do que no Brasil e as marcas são ótimas: Armani, Gucci, Valentino, Ermenegildo Zegna A melhor época para comprar é durante o período de liquidação que acontece duas vezes por ano (em geralentre janeiro-​março e julho-​setembro). Os turistas brasileiros ainda tem uma vantagem em relação a residentes como eu: podem receber uma parte do dinheiro dos impostos de volta! Para as compras acima de 155 euros em cada loja é possível pedir o tax free. Tem inclusive um balcão de informações lá no próprio The Mall que ajuda a preencher os formulários e, dependendo do caso, te dá o dinheiro cash na hora. Recomendo para os apaixonados pelas grifes do made in Italy. :)

What can I say but WOW, for all those who love shopping, style and brand names this is heaven!
If your in Florence and you want to do some serious shopping then go to the main train station, Santa Maria Novella and there is a Bus that takes you to The Mall directly.
Italy having one of the most important fashion markets in the world has to have some good outlets, and let me tell you this is one of the best.
The secret of this outlet is that almost every brand has things that are 50% off, and don’t worry the styles are new, so you are not going to come out looking like a version of Madonna from the 80’s in «Like a virgin», or like Gwen Stefani in one of her best 90’s outfits.
Maybe you won’t find this seasons collection, but sometimes if your lucky they will bring in some styles of the new collection.
This is a quick list of the brands and more are coming:
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, ARMANI JEANS, BALENCIAGA, BOTTEGA VENETA, BURBERRY, DIOR, EMILIO PUCCI, ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, FENDI, GIORGIO ARMANI, GUCCI, HOGAN, LORO PIANA, MARNI, ROBERTO CAVALLI, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, SERGIO ROSSI, STELLA MCCARTNEY, TOD’S, VALENTINO, YVES SAINT LAURENT.
Just as an example the other day I bought a pair of Hogan Shoes for 85 euro (last pair), but all the winter collection was 50% off, it was really satisfying!!!
Every brand has it’s own store, my favorite is Gucci, the purses are almost always half price and amazing. The architecture is very nicely designed, modern and clean cut, situated in the middle of the beautiful Tuscan country side, it takes about an hour by bus from the center of Florence, and I would consider taking a day to really look around. If you don’t want the latest design but you love quality and style then stay away from via Tornabuoni and hop on the shopping bus.
Have fun and
Shop till you drop

The best outlet is by far the Prada outlet. You can definitely get a great bargain. Bags were approximately $ 350-​$ 650USD that is much cheaper than at the boutique stores in the US. They have beautiful handbags and lots of clothing. You will fall in love!

Un outlet store qui regorge de marques italiennes incontournables.
Des prix bluffants, la preuve, j’y ai vu autant de français que d’italiens.
Pourtant cet endroit n’est pas connu de tous et est très compliqué d’accès.
De Armani à Pucci, en passant par Dior, Fendi ou Sergio Rossi.
C’est beau, propre, architecture travaillée. Un vrai travail de maître.
Les restaurants servent de la bonne nourriture italienne.
Bien manger et bien acheter, que demander de plus. The mall the best.

Das Outlet ist riesig. Man weiss nicht, wo man zuerst schauen soll. Allerdings auch sehr voll mit Menschen. Wenn man ein gutes Durchhaltevermoegen hat, dann ist es hier der Traum eines jeden Fashion Victims. Ich habe nicht viel gekauft, da die Sachen, die mir gefielen, etwa genauso teuer waren, wie in Deutschland. Wenn man hier in der Nähe ist, sollte man sich The Mall aber auf jeden Fall ansehen. Zudem ich finde, dass es nicht annähernd vergleichbar ist mit den outlets, die ich bisher gesehen habe. Hier sind alle Shops nach Label sortiert. Jedes Label hat quasi sein eigenes Geschäft. Erstaunlich fand ich die Preise für Schuhe, Taschen, neue Saisonware.
Marken sind zum Bsp. YSL, Tods, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander Mcqueen, Stella MCcartney, Gucci, Armani, Sergio Rossi, La Perla, Loro Piana und viele mehr

Wow — what a collection of factory outlets (e.g. Gucci — Yves St. Laurent — Y3 — Armani Exchange — Valentino — Fendi — Diesel — Burberry). All together in one place offering great brandname products at significantly reduced price levels.
A real must if you are in the area.

This is a great address for designer outlet shopping, just south of Florence. You will need a car to get there, but it is worth it! Lovely factory outlets from Armani, Gucci, Fendi, Zegna, Celine, Sergio Rossi… The place is quite small, but deceptive — I always seem to run out of time. Prices are good, sometimes very good if you hit a particular sale.