Fashion Design

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Milan than its fashion and design. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about fashion design and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Milan as you visit Roberta e Basta, San Vittore prison and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Milan from a different perspective – the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of Milan Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

The first and only tour in Milan that have access to the best unique spots and fashion stores in the Milanese Fashion District!  Enjoy an exclusive 1.5 hour walking tour that will show you what Made in Italy really is. You will have chance to visit a selection of the best shop & fashion stores. A special guide will show you these temples of fashion. Our tour guides have worked for years for the most famous Italian fashion brands, for this reason they will guide you through the best boutiques only. You will visit genuine factory outlets and big fashion brand boutiques to perceive the genuine meaning of “Made in Italy”. If you want a longer Fashion Tour, write to us! To add a fashion workshop in atelier to your tour please check out our Tour and Fashion Workshop.

Delve into Milan's fashion scene on this private tour of the Navigli district. Begin your journey at San Vittore Prison, where you'll hear the scandalous story of the former Lady Gucci, offering a glimpse into Milan's fashion history. Continue to Robertaebasta Formentini, a vintage Italian furniture and accessories store, to explore unique pieces and learn about Milan's design heritage. Next, visit Cavalli e Nastri, one of Milan's best-curated vintage clothing stores, where you can peruse a collection of timeless fashion pieces. As you stroll through the Navigli district, pass by landmarks like I Navigli and the Brera District, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of Milan's fashion capital. With personalized service from your private guide, this tour offers a unique and insightful look into Milan's fashion cult

You'll learn from a real artist – painter who lives and works in Paris! We're having an art workshop on private family boat, just for us, right in the middle of Paris. You'll be designing your own fashion collection! You'll learn how to draw like a fashion designer and create your own outfits. We'll eat yummy brunch while we're being creative! You'll take home your very own fashion designs! It's like a super special souvenir that you made yourself. Being on a stylish boat in the heart of Paris, while being creative is a unique experience! It's a memory you will keep forever.

Beyond being beautifully crafted and attractive, Swedish design tends to be practical in nature. Design pieces usually serve as building blocks that can be mixed and matched with other design elements to constantly expand on collections, therefore implementing early on in the process another vital part in our design culture – sustainability! On this tour we explore all the above elements while giving you a hands on introduction into the brands and designers that have put Sweden on the international map. From the well know and common of IKEA, Volvo, H&M and Fjällräven to the aesthetic of Svenskt Tenn, Bruno Mathsson, Carl Malmsten, Kosta Boda and Orrefors we take you through an immersive experience of what Swedish design truly is. Minimalist and functional yet stylish and innovative, our designs are often seen worldwide as always trendy under the “less is more” mantra and this tour takes you through the best, finest and most Swedish-y design stores that Stockholm has to offer!

Immerse yourself in an authentic flamenco fashion workshop. As a Spanish fashion designer who specializes in traditional flamenco designs, I'll welcome you into my atelier, which is decorated with traditional flamenco dresses, accessories, flowers, and rings. I'll help you make your own bag.

Embark on a fashion time capsule experience with an expert guide. View historic, one-of-a-kind items worn by celebrities and European royalty. Uncover the secrets and scandals behind the world's leading fashion houses. You will be spoilt with VVIP access to rare designer pieces from Hermes, Chanel and more (including Haute Couture straight from the fashion runway). Enjoy artisan teas, coffees and complimentary snacks on this sit-down, small-group activity. At the end, get a chance to purchase a piece of fashion history.

Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour Delve into the vibrant world of African fashion with our Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour. Whether you're a connoisseur of African prints or simply admire their bright and bold designs, this tour offers a deeper understanding of African textiles. Discover the Dutch origins of African wax print textiles and explore how these prints have been used to express culture in various forms. Uncover the hidden meanings behind popular prints, which convey themes such as unity, polygamy, education, politics, and other contemporary issues. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit fabric vendors and purchase unique fabrics. Additionally, you can choose to have a shirt or dress made (sewing costs are not included).

Are you a hat lover, and would you like to learn how to make your own fascinator hat? This one-day course will enable you to create a fabulous fascinator hat, and leave with the skills to carry on creating more. You'll use a fascinator base, sinamay straw, veiling and other embellishments to create a beautiful hat piece perfect for any special occasion. You can also choose any colour to match a hat with your outfit. You will start with a short introduction to hat making, different hat styles, trimmings, and materials and will then be guided through the process of making, learning how to manipulate sinamay straw and make a beautiful hat. By the end of the workshop, you will have a beautifully finished hat to take home that you made yourself. Carrying bags will be provided. Hat boxes are not included but available to purchase on the day.

This tour is an excellent appointment with the history of Fashion 'Made in Italy' and a unique occasion to understand the history and the creative genius of the GUCCI and FERRAGAMO families in Florence, by visiting the museums dedicated to the most famous fashion "maison" in the world! Italian fashion originates in Florence since Roman times and continues being famous by fabric merchants of the Middle Ages. The first fashion show in Italy took place in Florence in February 1951. Guccio Gucci was a real Florentine self made man and Salvatore Ferragamo chose Florence and Palazzo Feroni to set up his shoe factory in 1938, after coming back from Hollywood. His clients were Marilyn Monroe, Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Loren. Gucci Garden in the building of the Tribunal of the Florentine Merchants (14th century) and Palazzo Spini Feroni (13th century), the headquater of the Ferragamo Company are a must not to be missed! Tornabuoni fashion street is also part of this exclusive tour!

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Explore fashion, accessories, shoes, beauty and objects of authentic creative inspiration and careful manufacturing. You'll discover and shop local designers, independent brands and concept stores. An insider takes you to 6 – 8 selected stores, where each item is of known origin and signature design. You'll meet designers, stylists and style enthusiasts, ready to offer styling advice to add to experience. The itinerary will be adjusted to what you're looking for and your pace. No crowds or fast fashion. Curated stocks, personable interiors and people, atmospheric neighborhoods.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

The location for this workshop is an atelier of artist providing a unique and exclusive setting. First, we'll start by learning how to draw a 'fashion figure'. The instructor will show you how to draw the body in the right proportions. Next, we'll start designing our dream outfits! We'll use our drawings to start creating outfits for different events, like parties or fun days out. We'll look at real fashion books for ideas and inspiration. Now, it's brunch time! While we're in the middle of our creative flow, we'll take a break to enjoy a yummy brunch with Czech specialities. After brunch, we'll continue our designs! We'll add color and details to our designs using watercolors and other fun art supplies. We'll learn how to paint and draw to make our designs look super cool and colorful. Finally, you'll get to take your amazing designs home! You'll have your very own fashion collection to show off to your friends and family – it'll be the best souvenir from Cesky Krumlov!

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.