Da Vinci of Cannes

Da Vinci is a place for those who appreciate the finer things in life. As the name suggests Leonardo Da Vinci was the primary inspiration for this fien store. Customers are able to try the variety of pens from prominent brands as MontBlanc, Montegrappa and Visonti. Pens, ink, and special paper of the finest quality are kept in the intriguing pen cellars. Fine leather goods, cigars and cigar accessories are also available in this chic store located on 8, rue d' Antibes, Cannes. 

Borsalino - luxury hats since 1857

Founded in 1857, Borsalino is famous for its fedora style hat, which is associated with an elegance and style that is purely southern European. The story of the company's success started in Alessandria when Giuseppe Borsalino (1834-1900), a true pioneer of the hat industry, after visiting Italy and France to learn the secrets of the trade, set up the first artisan workshop for the production of felt hats. Relying in old techniques has worked for Borsalino, which has made hats for people from Emperors and Sephardic Jews to Canadian Mounties. Wood-encased tools from the 19th century cranks out fluffy sheets of beaver and rabbit-felt and artisans use antique wooden forms to shape crowns the same way their predecessors did for headgear that has graced Kings and Popes. 

Paris' Marie Papier

For 30 years Marie-Paule Orluc's boutique, Marie Papier has been serving the finest collections of artisan paper, hand-made luxurious stationary which has supplied fashion houses from Hermès to Lanvin. Where traditional stationary techniques and materials are used; cardboard, glue muslin, bookmarks, paper, linen, leather, each article is hand-made which allows to maintain a high level of quality.

Il Papiro - fine artistic stationary of Florence

Founded in 1976 in Florence, Il Papiro was first in Italy to rediscover the fine taste for materials and techniques in stationary. Il Papiro produces objects in hand decorated paper with methods inspired by the traditional Tuscan craftsmanship. From paper to leather bound journals, boxes, ink, was seals, stamps and many more products of high Italian quality can be found here.

Steiff - button in ear

Steiff toys were founded by Margarete and Richard Steiff in 1880 with the elephant - first soft-filled toy animal. Richard Steiff's drawings of animals, which were inspired by his countless visits to Stuttgart's Nill Zoo served as the basis for new Steiff articles. Production of Steiff toys are done by hand through traditional methods. Once the pattern is drawn, the cutting of individual pieces are done by hand. Traditional means are used at Steiff to dye products by hand using a template in order to optimize the plush structure. Once the cut-out pieces are sewn together on the wrong side, the sewn body is then turn to the right way round. The filling process requires great care and strength from the person filling. The "button in ear" symbolizes Steiff Toys' high-quality, good design, perfect workmanship and promises that all Steiff pieces are safe for children. 

Chic hair accessories by Alexandre de Paris

Handmade right from the start, Alexandre de Paris makes truly unique hair accessories. All pieces are made using traditional production methods that are over a hundred years old. Where two collections are being designed for one year, the design team spends long hours on creativity and achieving high-quality because durability plays an important role in hair accessories as they are known to break easily. 

Luxury papers since 1776

Founded in 1776, Raimondi di Pettinaroli is one of the oldest shops in Milan. The store sells antique and modern luxury papers, printed material guaranteeing the highest quality and best craftsmanship ever. The beautiful store is located in Milan's 6 Corso Venezia.

All men's accessories - G. Lorenzi

From a small grinding shop in 1929 to one of the most finest names in men's accessories today, G. Lorenzi has come a long way. They scan the world for the best materials, craftsmen and designs. Lorenzi is the perfect place to pick up a small yet special gift.

The art of hat making

The art of hat making is an ancient artisanal tradition that has now lost the importance it once enjoyed in the early decades of the last century. There was a time when elegant ladies would not leave their homes without their hats on. Mutinelli has been in Milan since 1888, where it has been selling al kinds of hats made in different materials and designs.

Luxe stationary

Founded in 1929 New York, Mrs John L Strong had immediately set the standard for exquisite hand-engraved stationary. Mrs John L Strong stationary has been a choice of world leaders, American presidents, royal families, celebrities and many others. As luxury papers and fine stationary goods are provided, unique gifts are available as well for those appreciate one-of-a-kind accessories. The stationary's atelier is located at 699 Madison Avenue, 5th floor.

Marinella - ties of history

Occupying a small area of 20 square meters, Marinella has become the 'it' place to buy the best tie in the world. The shop has passed through important historical events, the two world wars, decline of the nobility, appearance of the middle class, but still has thrived in its art of making ties. Where all the sewing is done by hand, the shop still opens at 6:30 am to get customers stop by on their way to work.

Oldest wonderland - Au Nain Bleu

This world famous toystore has been a favorite among Parisian children since mid 19th century. The store happens to be the largest and the oldest in Paris. A Nain Bleu has a breathtaking atmosphere, resembling to a high-priced wonderland of elaborate dollhouses, miniature sportcars and hand-made rocking horses.

L'arlecchino - the art of carnival masks

L'arlecchino was founded with the idea to keep up an old tradition which had almost got lost: the carnival and the art of creating papier marché marks. In the craftshop the owner created the masks entirely by hand the traditional way, starting from the clay model, the chalk model the making of papier marché and the hand painted decoration.