The best designer outlets and factory stores near Milan

Serravalle Designer Outlet – McArthurGlen

If you are looking for the perfect place to shop till you drop (and find some serious bargains) you have to visit the impressive Serravalle Designer Outlet. This top fashion shopping outlet is set up like a small village with lanes, squares, fountains, some nice places to eat and drink and of course many great boutique shops.

Serravalle Designer Outlet is located in Serravalle Scrivia, which is about a one hour drive from Milan and is arguably the most impressive, but certainly the largest shopping outlet in Europe with a size of over 37,000 m2 (398,265 sq.ft.) and about 240 shops. The perfect place to go to for a shopping extravaganza.

You will find famous brands here, such as Armani, Bvlgari, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Moschino, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Swarovski, Tod’s and Versace with discounts from 30% up to 70% all year round. Besides clothing they also offer many items, such as accessories, cosmetics and home furnishings. For the kids there is a large covered play area.

The designer outlet is open 7 days a week and the regular opening hours are from 10:00 to 20:00. From Milan you can get there easily by (rental) car or by taking a shuttle bus service that offer transfers from and to Milan in a comfortable coach.

FoxTown Factory Stores

Within a short ride of less than 50 km (31 mi) up north from Milan you will find the beautiful country of Switzerland. Just across the border in the small town of Mendrisio you will find a large mall that houses a luxury fashion outlet called FoxTown Factory Stores. When you book a shopping tour, a shuttle bus service company provides you with a round-trip transfer to FoxTown and back to Milan in a comfortable coach.

This fashion shopping outlet has over 160 stores with over 250 brands of fashion, sporting goods, accessories, and home appliances. Examples of the available brands are: Armani, Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, Corneliani, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Gucci, Iceberg, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Philipp Plein, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada, Saint Laurent Paris, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod’s – Hogan, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace and Woolrich. If you are looking to update your wardrobe then you are sure to succeed here.

The prices can have discounts from 30% up to 70% as the manufacturers offer fashion from the previous season and their surplus at a discount. This is how they can offer high quality for attractive prices. But you have to keep in mind that the currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc and not the Euro, so the discount is also dependent on the exchange rate of the Swiss Franc. With all these nice fashion stores, seven bars and restaurants and even a casino, you can easily spend your entire day here. Of course FoxTown also has a Tax Free Refund Point, which can save you some extra money when you aren’t a resident of Switzerland. FoxTown Factory Stores is open 7 days a week from 11:00 till 19:00 o’clock.

Vicolungo, The Style Outlets

Vicolungo, The Style Outlets is located along the A4 highway between Milan and Turin. From Milan is Vicolungo at about a 50 minute drive and attracts over 4 million visitors per year. This fashion outlet has undergone a large restyling during 2018 and 2019, so that the area and its 147 exclusive stores look very attractive and modern again.

Brands like Armani Outlet, Calzedonia, GAP, Levi’s, Nike, Pollini, Tommy Hilfiger and Under Armour have large discount shops in Vicolungo, The Style Outlets. But there are also many other accessory shops, boutiques, jewellers, shoe stores and watchmakers. They all offer large discounts up to 70% all year round.

When you need a little shopping break you can get a drink or a bite at one of the cafés and restaurants. The children will be entertained in one of the two playgrounds. One is more adventurous with a carousel, a wooden tower, and other playground equipment like slides and swings, while the other is more creative with a children’s museum and activities that make them more aware of the five senses.

There are shuttle bus companies that offer transfers between Milan and Vicolungo, The Style Outlets so that you only have to think about shopping. Some of the shuttle bus companies have an agreement with Vicolungo that you get an 10% extra discount in many of the shops after showing your ticket. When you go there by (rental) car you can combine it with a visit to the nice town of Novara with its beautiful historic city centre, the Basilica of San Gaudenzio and the Teatro Coccia.

Franciacorta Outlet Village

At about a one-hour drive from Milan in the direction of Lake Garda you’ll find an unique shopping destination called Franciacorta Outlet Village. It is a popular fashion outlet that is built like a small village and is partly open air and partly covered with a glass and steel construction that covers the shopping streets. You can shop here 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

It’s easy to go on a shopping spree in Franciacorta Outlet Village as there are over 190 shops and even more well-known Italian and international brands, like Adidas, Boggi Milano, Calvin Klein, Guess, Levi’s, L’Oréal, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Tru Trussardi, Plein Sport, Pollini and Under Armour with discounts up to 70% of the normal retail price. When you desire a little break and a bite between all the shopping you can choose between several bars, restaurants or even a McDonald’s.

It is easy to get there by yourself as it is next to the A4 highway and there are enough parking spots. But booking a round-trip with a shuttle bus company from Milan to Franciacorta Outlet Village can be very comfortable and it will also get you an extra discount of 10% at certain shops.

Fidenza Village – Designer outlet shopping

Near the city of Parma, which is halfway between Milan and Bologna, you will find a beautiful designer shopping outlet called Fidenza Village. This fashion outlet center is truly a shoppers’ paradise as it has over 130 luxury furnished boutiques and several cafés and restaurants.

In the boutiques you will not only find Italian fashion from brands like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Prada and Versace, but also popular international fashion from brands like Calvin Klein, Diesel, LaCoste and Polo Ralph Lauren. Besides clothing they also have shoes, jewellery, beauty products and beauty- and lifestyle items. Prices are very interesting as there are discounts up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

The restaurants are also very interesting as you can experience the gastronomic heritage of the Emilia-Romagna region, which is also known as the Food Valley. You can eat pasta with the real Parmesan cheese from the nearby city of Parma.

It is possible to book a day trip to Fidenza Village and explore the designer outlet at your own pace. If you book a day trip you will get a bus transfer from a luxury touring car service, where you can sit back and relax, while appreciating the stunning views over the beautiful Emilia-Romagna countryside. After you arrive at Fidenza Village you can shop, dine and enjoy yourself at your own leisure. Once your bags are filled with whatever your heart desires you will also be brought back to Milan in a comfortable and air conditioned touring car.

Fidenza Village is open 7 days a week from 10:00 till 20:00, but at Thursday till 23:00 o’clock. And at Meet The Cities we can certainly recommend a visit to this shopping outlet.

Scalo Milano outlet & more

The shopping outlet that is the nearest to the city center of Milan, is called Scalo Milano outlet & more. It is only about 16 km (9 mi) from the city center and getting there will take about 20 minutes by car. And it is the only shopping outlet in Italy that you can reach by subway and through its train station. But there are also free shuttle buses available that depart twice a day from Largo Cairoli and Milan Central Station.

Just like the other shopping outlets is Scalo Milano designed as a shopping village. What makes it different is that this shopping village is built on the site of a former industrial complex. On this site are currently about 150 shops with fashion, design and food

Another unique feature that differentiates Scalo Milano from the other outlets on this page is that it has less focus on the high-end designer brands, but more focus on popular Italian- and international brands. It has stores from brands like Adidas, Alessi, Calvin Klein, Converse, Diadora, Ferrari, Guess, Jack & Jones, Kappa, Napapijri, New Balance, Nike, Pepe Jeans, Puma, Reebok, Replay, Swarovski, The North Face and Tommy Hilfiger. Most of the stores do not only offer outlet items with discounts between 30% and 70% of the retail price, but also offer the items of the latest collection at retail price. And whatever your style, there is always a store that will match your preferences.

Besides the stores that offer fashion and design, there are also some service stores like a tailor and a hair salon. There is also a kids area where children can enjoy themselves.

Scalo Milano outlet & more is open 7 days a week from 10:00 till 21:00 and the food court until 23:00. So even after a long day of shopping you can be sure there is always a restaurant open. It is only closed on January 1st, Easter Sunday, August 15th, December 25th and on December 26th.