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5 Shops in Naples: vintage Italian designs, bespoke tailoring and more
12.07.2024 - 15:55 / lonelyplanet.com / Charles
Jul 1, 2024 • 4 min read
I was born and raised in Naples, and one of my earliest memories is my grandmother taking me to the local fruit markets every day. Decades later, I still recall the vendors' catchy songs and their colorful signs. In Naples, even selling is an art. As a major Mediterranean port, Naples has traded goods and ideas for over 3000 years, exporting products and culture while welcoming others. This perpetual exchange has fostered continuous development, making the city a capital of excellence in many fields.
Naples offers an abundance of everything you could dream of. From handmade goods to retail, design and luxury, you can find it all at street vendors, independent workshops, markets, shopping districts and malls. Let’s explore some of Naples' most historic and representative shops for a true Neapolitan shopping experience.
If you take home one memento from Naples, it must be a pastore from the historic shopping district of San Gregorio Armeno. Pastore, meaning shepherd, refers to handmade figurines for a presepe, the wooden nativity scene that Neapolitan families display every December. This tradition dates back a millennium, long before the Christmas tree became popular. Pastori can be any figures, often not related to the nativity itself – perhaps shepherds, fishers, bakers or dressed in ancient peasant garb. The tradition is ancient and profane, with little to do with Catholicism.
The oldest workshop is Di Virgilio, established in 1830 and passed down through generations. The shop in San Gregorio Armeno features handmade terracotta figures of varying sizes and prices, ranging from €20 upwards. In an eclectic mix of legend and reality, past meets present as myriad celebrities, politicians, artists and athletes sit alongside the Holy Family in the nativity scene. Di Virgilio also takes commissions for personalized pastori statues based on your likeness or a friend's, perfect for display on a shelf.
Naples is home to many renowned design houses, including E. Marinella, whose ties have adorned the necks of King Charles and JFK. Near the picturesque park Villa Comunale di Napoli, you’ll find M. Cilento & F.llo, one of Italy's oldest and most successful fashion houses and one of my favorites. Specializing in tailor-made suits, shirts and ties, as well as shoes, bags, belts and accessories, Cilento has been crafting bespoke garments for eight generations since 1780.
Walking into the boutique feels like entering a charming, living-history museum, with one-of-a-kind items and historical pieces displayed in glass cabinets. The artisans at Cilento work on each custom-fit garment for a total of 60 hours, so allow for turnaround time. If you are not staying in Naples long enough to commission a
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