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Get up to 22% back on Cavalli e Nastri in Europe with your VAT refund. Vintage Versace, Vintage Ferré Pieces, Italian Designer Bags. Milan flagship.
Born in 1970 from an idea by architect Claudia Jesi, who loved beauty and befriended designers like Gianfranco Ferré and Donatella Versace, Cavalli e Nastri invented Milan’s first vintage shop by reviving their clothes. The name “Cavalli e Nastri” (Horses and Ribbons) comes from decorations on luxury 1930s dollhouses that the founder collected. Throughout 50+ years, the shop has become Milan’s vintage authority—preferred by stylists, celebrities, and creatives seeking the rarest, most distinctive luxury pieces. The New York Times noted that “Milanese head first to Cavalli e Nastri, the favorite vintage shop of many and one that is frequented by Dolce & Gabbana and the Missonis.” Today, the shop operates three locations: two in Via Gian Giacomo Mora (Navigli district—women’s at #12, menswear at #3) and one in Via Brera 2. The Via Mora locations sit in Milan’s historic canal district, adding to the vintage treasure-hunting atmosphere.
Cavalli e Nastri is Milan's original vintage shop (1970) with 50+ years curating Italian designer archives. Shopping here means accessing Versace, Ferré, and Missoni vintage unavailable elsewhere, often sourced directly from designer connections. Italy's 15.5% VAT refund on purchases over €70.01 makes luxury vintage significantly more affordable than equivalent pieces at international auction houses.
Three locations since 1970, birthplace of Italian luxury vintage shopping
Via Brera, 2, 20121 Milano, Italy
+39 02 7200 0449
€70.01
22% standard rate
13-17% back
3 months to validate at departure
Visit all three locations (Via Brera, Via Mora women's, Via Mora menswear)—each curates different collections
Italy offers €70.01 VAT minimum with up to 15.5% refunds—one of Europe's best rates
Frequented by Dolce & Gabbana, Missonis—expect museum-quality vintage Italian luxury
Navigli district (Via Mora) perfect for vintage hunting combined with canal-side aperitivo
Ask staff about provenance—many pieces come directly from designer archives
No. VAT refunds are only available for in-store purchases made in Europe. Online orders shipped internationally are already VAT-exempt.
High-value items (typically over €1,000) may require physical inspection at customs. Keep your purchase in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
You must validate your VAT refund at your last EU point of departure, not your final destination.
With TravelMoney, refunds are processed instantly once validated at customs. Standard tax-free services can take 4-12 weeks.
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