THE LEATHER SCHOOL IN FLORENCE'S
HISTORIC BASILICA SANTA CROCE
When my husband and I began planning a trip
to Florence, Italy, I couldn’t wait to gaze upon Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus”
and sample al dente pappardelle with wild boar ragu.
But I’m a die-hard fashionista.
My focus is
always unexpected bargains on beautiful things to wear and carry, including the
occasional splurge.
Shortly after our arrival in Firenze, we took
a stroll down Via Tornabuoni, and its side streets: the epicenter of Florentine
haute couture.
Window shopping was delightful. I even summoned the courage to
browse in the Pucci boutique.
But even a modest purchase would have meant
skipping a couple mortgage payments.
Not really an option.
So I quizzed several locals we made friends
with. I asked about silk scarves, skirts and dresses.
But the burning question
was “where could I get a reasonable deal on a beautiful, well-crafted,
Italian-made leather bag?”
FIRENZE FASHION CONTINUES TOMORROW -- 7-29
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