Honesty is a girls best friend

What I love most about my best friend is that she is always honest with me, even when I don't like it.  Sometimes when I go shopping I feel as though the sales associates are afraid of telling me the truth. Yes-ing me with "It looks great", "no the size it just right", or my personal favorite "it will stretch over time".  This kind of coddling does little good for my self esteem or my respect for selling.  What I want is the truth.

With us you'll always get the truth because we work for you, not the boutiques.  It is in our, and your, best interest that what you bring home in your Empty Luggage, is right for you.  We have no qualms of telling you it doesn't look right because we know what else and where else to find you the right look for you.  Come shopping with Empty Luggage, a close second to your best friend.

The Appropriate Comforts of Fashion

As a woman wonderfully obsessed with fashion I can not help but notice how each of us carry our personal style and comfort levels.  Many people take the practice of grooming to a level of perfection while others, well, need some practice all together.  Some women confuse sexiness with fashionable, but in the end it is your age, your shape, and your life style that creates the appropriate comforts of fashion.  With the assistants of a personal shopper and image consultant we can make sure you are always comfortable in your sense of fashion.

With a little guidance we can make sure that each outfit is appropriate for each occasion. You won't have to second guess which shoes to wear or which purse to use.  You have enough to do in your busy life, don't let these dilemmas bring you down. 

Real hidden luxury

What would you say about real luxury? There are those who strive to show it off there are others who prefer keeping it for themselves and cuddle into it.

Milan gives it all! You can wawlk around and feel it or go look for it in the little streets and courtyards as your can find in famous MonteNapoleone luxury shopping area.

There and in other show rooms we will guide you through little shops, important show rooms, hidden restaurants or arrange special openings with exclusive fittings and cocktails.

Up to you to choose how Angela and Ellen should make your luxury tour unforgettable!

Cappuccino in Brera?

Imagine yourself sitting right there...

Would you join us for a Cappuccino in Brera?

The other option is to leave your husbands and partners at one of the many little bars and restaurants in the bohemien heart of Milan and go shopping!

Angela and Ellen will help you find just the perfect version of everything: from clothes, to furniture, to vintage accessories and outfits, shoes and jewellery - this is Milan exclusive little paradise. What you are looking for to... fill your empty luggage!

Have a great day!

Save me from Souvenirs

Yes, you ♥ Italy, me too, of course so do most of your friends and families.   It is for this reason you want to let them know you were thinking about them while you were out shopping for yourself with us!

May we suggest that instead of picking up last minute souvenirs at the airport or silly objects found in tourist traps, that you select from our list of gifts for you to bring home.  If we know who its for we know where to go.  Authentic Italian made, manufactured, or created by gifts we've preselected for you to choose from.   Give them a gift from Italy not a souvenir.

Price tags...

Lift your hand if you still have price tags on your clothes...
Yes there... dig into your closet... found it?
No? Maybe you've just found some sequins or feathers or that unwearable beige top stuck in the back of your drawer...
I know all this had that "wow" factor in the shop that expired as soon as you came home.
Empty Luggage would never allow something like this to happen to your shopping... Angela and Ellen would be there to make you choose the right things for the right time.. even if it's just what we call "therapeutical shopping"

Have a great day and start planning your crazy smart shopping in Italy!

Try Torino

Empty Luggage can help in arranging a visit to Torino.  The beauty of Torino not only lies in its architecture and history but also in it's appeal for those seeking to see more from Italy than the congestion of heavy tourism and long museum lines.

Considered to be the most "abitabile" or livable city in Italy, you will find green gardens, mountainous views, and fantastic shopping.  With over 20 miles of porticoes to walk under Torino shows it's elegance and sophistication with each passing window display.  Enter into any number of boutiques and find yourself pampered with charm and graciousness.

This year Italy celebrates 150 years of unification, come see Torino, where the Repubblica Italiana came into fruition.  A calendar of events is waiting for your participation, why not Try Torino!

About Milan

Milan is a beautiful mixture of arts, culture, entertainment, business and ... obviously fashion!
Perfectly located and reachable from 3 different international airports (Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, and Bergamo Orio al Serio) it gives you an endless variety of things to do.
You can visit the city downtown or the lakes located just a few minutes away.
You can shop in famous Via Montenapoleone or take a trip to the many Designer Outlets which offer all the best brands at lower price.

No matter what you want to do, Milan can be your final destination or departure point.

We also offer tours in Torino, located little over an hour from Milan by train.  This year Italy celebrates 150  years of unification, come see Torino, where the Repubblica Italiana came into fruition.

Welcome to Empty Luggage

Personal Shoppers and Suitcase Divas of Italy.  We provide exclusive services of where to find the best shopping in Milan and how to bring all your treasures home.

Angela (right), born and raised in Milan, knows all the fashion secrets her city has to offer.  She operates her own successful image consulting firm, VirgoImage, and knows everything there needs to be known about the Milan social scene.

Ellen (left) has been a Professional Personal Shopper for over 7 years, both in the US and in Italy.  Born in Boston, Ellen has been living and working in Torino for three years and 

understands the needs of her international cliental.  Ellen will make sure you are well taken care of while shopping with Empty Luggage.