5 Best Outlet Shops in Milan

Designer Outlet Serravalle is a top fashion outlet and quaint shopping village with town squares, fountains, walkable avenues and, of course, places to eat and drink. It’s about an hour from Milan and is one of Europe's most prominent shopping outlets, with hundreds of boutique shops spread over 37,000 square metres of space. 

Your shopping extravaganza here allows you to grab the latest fashions from Armani, Burberry, Bvlgari, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Versace and many others. Discounts range between 30% to 70% off all year long. Aside from clothing, you’ll find home furnishing, cosmetics, accessories and other items. The village also offers a kids’ play area for the little ones.

Vicolungo The Style Outlets is part of a chain of discount outlets that attract more than 4 million visitors annually, with a whopping 147 exclusive stores. The brands you’ll find here include everything from Levi’s and Nike to Armani and Pollini. You can shop GAP, Calzedonia, Under Armour and a broad selection of jewellers, shoe stores, accessory shops and even watchmakers, all offering discounts of up to 70% off regular retail.

The village features restaurants and cafes and 2 different playgrounds for kids with climbing towers and carousels, and even a children’s museum. It’s about a 50-minute drive on the A4 highway between Milan and Turin.

Franciacorta Outlet Village offers a unique and popular fashion outlet built like a small village with open-air and covered areas and over 190 shops and services. You’ll find international brands like L’Oréal, Levi’s Calvin Klien, Adidas, Guess, Boggi Milano, Tru Trussardi, Plein Sport, Under Armour, Nike and Pollini, among others. All have discounts of up to 70% off retail. Dining options include bars, sit-down restaurants and fast food chains like McDonald’s. It’s easy to take an entire day browsing the many options, with all your fashion needs in one place.

This centre is about an hour’s drive from Milan towards Lake Garda. Even better, shuttle bus companies provide round-trips and give additional discounts at the shops.

Scalo Milano Outlet & More is one of the closest discount shopping destinations to the Milan city centre and offers more than 150 shops and services. Like many outlets, it’s laid out like a shopping village but is built on top of a repurposed industrial complex. Just a few of the international brands here include Converse, Ferrari, Diadora, Jack & Jones, Napapijri, Kappa, New Balance, Pepe Jeans, Reebok, Puma, Swarovski, The North Face and Alessi. You’ll find discounts ranging from 30% to 70% off.

This outlet focuses more on casual brands than high fashion. Additional services include a kids’ area, a hair salon and even a tailor. It’s about 9 miles from the city centre.

Fidenza Village is a stunning shoppers’ paradise filled with over 130 luxury boutiques, dining opportunities and services. Not only will you find huge Italian luxury brands like Prada, Versace, Armani, Missoni and Dolce & Gabbana, but you’ll see international haute couture like Lacoste, Diesel and Polo Ralph Lauren. There is also a range of accessories, jewellery, shoes, beauty products and lifestyle brands. Discounts range up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

Dining can be found in the Food Valley and showcases the authentic local gastronomic heritage. It’s all about halfway between Milan and Bologna, and you can book a day trip with spectacular countryside views on the way.