Shopping in Capri: Where to Go to for the Chicest Clothes, Goods, & Accessories in 2022
One-of-a-kind clothing, cashmere wraps, monogrammed bags, jewelry, tableware and so much more!
Capri has long been known as a destination for the international jet set.
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And what does the “jet set” like to do?
They like to shop.
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Don’t laugh, it’s true.
And one of the great things about Capri is... the shops are open late.
I mean, let’s be honest — what’s better than shopping for sandals at 11 p.m. after you’ve eaten a full pizza, a plate of pasta, and had a few glasses of wine?
Many of the shops in Capri have been around for decades… some, a half century or more.
But since the pandemic, a few new shops have popped up… some changed locations… others redecorated.
Whatever the case, it’s worth taking a fresh look at the very best shopping Capri has to offer.
Here you go:
THE TOP 10 BEST SHOPS IN CAPRI, ITALY — 2022 EDITION:
1. LABORATORIO: Laboratorio is always one of my first stops when I arrive in Capri. Family-owned for more than 50 years. Here, you’ll find chic dresses in colorful prints and amazing woven bags. All the clothing is handmade in Capri. And only a few of each style is produced. If you want something chic and unique, this is the place to go.
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Source: Alina Cho
2. FARELLA: In my book, no trip to Capri is complete without popping into Farella for a cashmere wrap. You can choose whatever color you want, and they’ll make it for you in a few days. Or you can buy what’s already in stock. The chic fringe is a Farella signature. I just bought a Farella wrap in white.
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3. DA COSTANZO: Ok, so here’s the deal. You can NOT leave Capri without buying “Capri sandals.” It’s like going to Italy and not eating the pasta. And the very best place to go for authentic, handmade Capri sandals is Da Costanzo. Antonio is the second-generation owner, who says, “I was born in the store.” Pick out a style and he’ll make them in 10 minutes. Many — like the pair I bought this year — are less than € 100.
Instagram: @da_costanzo_capri
4. LA BAGATTELLA: Down the street from Da Costanzo is La Bagattella, which has been around since the 1981. This is where you will find the best placemats, tablecloths, dishes, and stemware — colorful, chic Capri-style items that are not crazy expensive. Don’t worry — they ship.
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5. MY STYLE BAGS: Another store on the same street as La Bagattella and Da Costanzo that I just discovered this year is My Style Bags. I can’t take credit for it. A friend of mine gave me a birthday gift from there — a chic, monogrammed weekender — and I just had to figure out where they bought it. My Style Bags will monogram your chosen item in 10 minutes. Gotta love that.
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Source: Alina Cho
6. FARAONE MENNELLA: If you’re a fan of Sex and the City, well, then you definitely have seen jewelry by Faraone Mennella. Patricia Field, the show’s stylist, remains a big fan. She was the one who put Faraone Mennella earrings on Samantha. The high-jewelry brand was started 20 years ago by my friends, Amedeo Scognamiglio and the late Roberto Faraone Mennella. The item to get this year is the necklace with the lemon pendant.
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Source: Faraone Mennella
7. ANGELA PUTTINI: Another jewelry store down the road from Faraone Mennella that I love is Angela Puttini. The owner, Antonella Puttini, loves to use coral and lava in her jewelry, which gives it a distinctive style. If you’re looking for a lot of look, Puttini is the place to go.
Instagram: @angelaputtinigioielli
Instagram: @angelaputtinigioielli
8. GRAZIA & MARICA VOZZA: The third and final jewelry store on the list is Grazia & Marica Vozza. I’ve walked by the store a million times over the years – there are two locations – but I finally wandered in this year and loved the colorful long necklaces and dramatic earrings. Worth a look.
Instagram: @graziaemaricavozza
Instagram: @graziaemaricavozza
9. SUD: Sud also has two locations in Capri, the original store on Via Camerelle (which carries a lot of beach coverups), and the one I prefer, up by Aurora. At that location, you’ll find an amazing mix of ready-to-wear and accessories from brands you don’t see anywhere else. If you're feeling like you need a summer wardrobe refresh, head to Sud.
Instagram: @sudcapri
Instagram: @sudcapri
10. ECO CAPRI: Eco Capri is a store that’s been around for decades, but somehow all these years I never went in. During the pandemic, Eco Capri moved, and the new window display caught my eye, so I went in. Like Laboratario, at Eco Capri, you’ll find original prints on caftans and dresses, along with super chic beach bags. Well priced, too.
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