Italy is home to many of the largest and best-known fashion houses that specialize in both men’s and women’s clothing. In fact, Italian culture is almost synonymous with the very concept of fashion! However, as well as brands that make clothes for both men and women, there are also a whole host of stylish brands that primarily cater to women.
While many of these brands that specialize in women’s clothes are household names, others are lesser known despite producing incredibly chic collections of shoes, clothes and accessories.
The Best Italian Clothing Brands For Women.
The following are some of the best clothing brands for women in Italy:
Pinko.
Pinko was founded in the late 1980s by Pietro Negra and his wife, Cristian Rubini, in response to the changing fashion needs of the modern, strong and independent woman. Pinko creates powerful feminine clothing which is perfect for women in the workplace as well as women who are looking to make a statement at an event. From bold, stand-out contemporary clothing to subtly eclectic fashion, Pinko has grown to become a hugely successful global brand.
Pinko’s collections include blouses, jackets, skirts, lingerie, dresses, accessories, shoes, jewelry, hats and scarves. There’s a wide range of designers who work with Pinko, such as Alessandra Facchinetti, Marina Spadafora and Mark Fast.
La Perla.
Founded in 1954 by Ada Masotti, La Perla is a sophisticated women’s brand that specializes in timeless corsetry, lingerie, nightwear, bridal wear and swimwear. Starting her business in Bologna, Ada Masotti soon grew her brand to be one of the most renowned women’s brands in Italy. As the business continued to go from strength to strength, it quickly began to attract an international following.
All of La Perla’s lingerie, nightwear and swimwear is expertly crafted by women for women and radiate feminine confidence and passion. From exquisite lace bridal wear to irresistible lingerie and modest swimwear, La Perla is a treasure trove of feminine delights.
To immerse yourself in the wonders that La Perla has to offer you can either visit their flagship store on Via Bocca di Leone in Rome. The company ships internationally, so even if you’re not in Italy you can still have some lovely pieces delivered directly to your door.
Motivi.
Motivi is an affordable, Italian women’s fashion brand that creates clothes and accessories for women of all ages and sizes. Primarily focusing on everyday staples, Motivi is a wonderful brand that makes women’s work and casual clothing. Their wide-ranging, low-cost collections include women’s suits, shirts, blouses, T-shirts, jackets, coats, trousers, skirts and tailored denim. There’s everything you could need for your daily life in Motivi’s catalog, including charming accessories and practical, though elegant, bags.
Motivi delivers worldwide and offers an unconditional free returns policy, so if you’re not entirely happy with your purchase you can either trade it in for another size or return it for a refund. Motivi is the ideal place for all women, in any situation in life, to find a great range of good value-for-money clothes, accessories and shoes for any occasion.
Echo Firenze.
This unique Florentine fashion brand, located in Centro Storico near the Duomo, specializes in independent female fashion and is famous for the attentive staff and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the store. There’s a superb collection of ready-to-wear clothes, accessories and bags, all of which are bursting with unique character, charm and a subtle chic allure.
Echo Firenze also offers a beautiful range of handmade jewelry, all of which are produced in Florence by local craftspeople. There are always new items on display which means that you’ll never quite know what to expect when you drop by Echo Firenze’s flagship store in Florence.
As Echo Firenze continues to expand its operations, it recently opened another venue in the Santa Maria Novella district where you can explore the entire Atelier collection of ready-to-wear clothes and accessories that are suitable for all occasions.
Echo Firenze’s main store is located on Via dell’Oriuolo 39/41 whereas the Atelier collection at Via del Sole 37. If you can’t make it to Florence then you can browse through Echo Firenze’s catalog and order items through the brand’s WhatsApp address.
Marina Rinaldi.
Marina Rinaldi is a luxury fashion brand that creates stylish ready-to-wear clothing for curvy and plus-size women. The motto of the brand is to produce ‘elegant fashion dreams’ for women of ‘all sizes’. Using top quality materials, bold designs and expert craftsmanship, Marina Rinaldi is one of Italy’s best plus-size clothing brands for women.
Never shying away from bold patterns and stand-out designs, Marina Rinaldi has collections of clothes that are suitable for all occasions, from casual wear to unmissable items that will turn heads at any special event. The ready-to-wear is tailored to flatter the fuller figure and will fill the wearer with confidence and an outgoing sense of fun.
As well as a great collection of clothes, Marina Rinaldi also makes amazing accessories, shoes and stylish jewelry. The brand ships worldwide and offers a free returns service if the time isn’t quite right.
Calzedonia.
Calzedonia is an Italian women’s brand that has gone international and now has stores in the US and UK as well. The company specializes in leggings, jeans, tights, stockings, socks, swimwear and beachwear. There’s a huge range of items on offer in the Calzedonia catalog, so no matter what type of leggings, trousers or beachwear you’re looking for you should make sure to check out their website.
Although Calzedonia also makes clothes for children and men, the brand is best known for its collections of women’s clothing. It’s often difficult for women to find high-quality tights and leggings that are durable enough for everyday use. However, Calzedonia is renowned for top-quality materials, strong seams and nice finishes on everything they make.
The company delivers worldwide, so if you’re looking for leggings, stockings, tights or jeans, then Calzedonia should be your new go-to source.
Artigiano.
Famous for its Italian flair, Artigiano makes a lovely range of women’s clothes, shoes, lingerie and accessories. The beautiful range of flattering, sophisticated and elegant collections are ideal for professional situations as well as smart casual occasions. Artigiano makes tops, trousers, dresses and jackets for women, all of which can be delivered directly to your door.
The collections are ready-to-wear and designed to suit women of all sizes and body types. The clothing is the perfect representation of affordable luxury for women who are fashion conscious and expect the very best in design excellence. All of the items are produced using the best materials and include all your staple needs as well as ultra-feminine statement pieces for your special events.
ArchivioB.
ArchivioB is a family-run women’s knitwear specialist that was founded in 2014 and has two main stores, one in Florence and one in Milan. All the items in ArchivioB’s collections are designed in Florence and entirely made in Italy. The brand mainly produces an eclectic range of jumpers, jackets, overcoats, tops, bottoms and dresses, all carefully crafted from the finest knitted wool.
The brand is run by two sisters, Chiara and Benedetta Barontini, who are passionate about knitwear and have made it their life’s mission to give women the chance to own their own high-quality knitwear items at affordable prices. The items in ArchivioB’s collections are durable, stylish and have a timeless class that will never go out of fashion.
One of the company’s mottos is that the ‘ultimate sophistication’ is ‘simplicity’. This gives each item great versatility, meaning you can mix and match it with anything else in your wardrobe. ArchivioB’s flagship store is in Florence, on Via Tevere 34, and their second store is in Milan, on the Via Novi 4. You can also browse their inspiring catalogs on their website.
Krizia.
Headquartered in Milan, Krizia is a luxury Italian women’s fashion brand that was founded in 1954 by Mariuccia Mandelli and has grown to serve an international base of loyal customers. Specializing in ready-to-wear women’s accessories, clothes, leather goods, shoes and perfumes, Krizia creates a magnificent range of creatively versatile luxury items that are full of beautifully unexpected details. Every item is made with the unmistakable Italian elegance that is just bursting with feminine originality, ideal for the modern independent woman.
Although the designer label is best known for its bold, contemporary collections, and even for introducing the world of high fashion to hot pants in the 1990s, Krizia also makes clothing, shoes and accessories that are suitable for the workplace and smart casual occasions.
Artifizio.
Tucked away in Rome’s trendy, centrally located, San Lorenzo district, Artifizio is a small boutique store that specializes in ultra-chic Bohemian-style women’s clothing and accessories. The tiny shop is a real Aladdin’s cave of blouses, skirts, scarves, wrap-arounds, handbags and jewelry.
Artifizio is a fantastic brand that not only sells a great range of stylish clothes but it also helps new, up-and-coming designers to promote their work to the public. Graduates, mainly from the nearby Fashion Academy of Rome, and other new designers, are able to display and promote their latest ideas to a loyal customer base of local Italians and savvy Expats who have discovered this hidden gem on the Via dei Latina.
This charming fashion boutique is a great place to go present shopping or find yourself a truly unique item of modern and retro fashion. Artifizio is a real ‘word of mouth’ secret, so if you’re in Rome make sure that you don’t miss out on this wonderful store that specializes in an eclectic range of women’s clothing and accessories.
Italian Women’s Fashion Leads The World In Style And Elegance.
Whether you’re looking for ultra-chic bold statement pieces or elegantly understated workwear, lacey lingerie or fun beach wear, the Italian women’s clothing brands are among the very best in the world.
There’s a great range of fashion brands to choose from that cater to women of all ages and sizes and for any budget that you may have to spend on improving your wardrobe.
