Finding bargains without compromising quality has never been more accessible in the city of fashion. In the 90s factory outlets and stock houses gained popularity and began springing up in and around Milan. Today, these outlets are often centrally located, easy to find, and offer merchandise to please most tastes at irresistible prices sure to please everyone.

Unlike the traditional shopping district in Milan where designer boutiques are conveniently located side by side in an exclusive area of the city center, Milan's stock houses are either dispersed throughout the city or just beyond its limits, and are usually not in walking distance of one another. Nevertheless, while some are located on the outskirts of the city, several are surprisingly interspersed in the traditional shopping districts of the city and can be easily reached without a car. We recommend setting at least one day aside for outlet hopping where customers enjoy an average of 30-60% off retail prices.

It is difficult to predict what merchandise will be available at any given time: perhaps in one store Armani shirts will be on hand along with some Valentino or Versace coats. There is a also a notable difference between stock houses and factory outlets. Stock houses usually sell a wide range of name brand merchandise of previous seasons, or acquired through boutiques gone out of business. Designer outlets, on the other hand, only deal with one designer or brand, and sell only the end of season remnants of that brand. A characteristic many of these shops have in common is that they are typically located in the basement level.

If you want to get the most for your money next time you embark on a Milanese shopping spree, start browsing through our list of discount stores below to see where you might find what it is you are looking for. Most of the locations listed deal in clothing, but some also carry shoes, leather articles and home accessories.

Stock Houses and Factory Outlets in the Milan area

Factory outlets in Italy