One of the things that Florence has long been famous for is her leather goods and those serious fashionistas who book a luxury villa in Florence and are looking to perfectly complete an outfit with the ideal finishing touch should make sure to swing by Madova.
Located on Via de' Guicciardini, Madova is over a century old, dating all the way back to 1919 and is entirely dedicated to gloves made from artisanal leather. In fact, it is the only shop in Europe that still exclusively produces and sells leather gloves.
This is a truly remarkable array of gloves in every style and colour that one could imagine: driving gloves, long gloves, silk-lined, cashmere-lined, cute bright pink gloves, practical and timeless brown or black gloves – even modern additions like touchscreen compatible gloves!
With prices starting at around 40 euros, they are certainly not cheap but are also impeccably made and sure to last a lifetime, constructed from the finest materials and with incredible care and experience. They are also a comparatively inexpensive way to bring a bit of the enduring outstanding artisanal craft of the city home with you and a perfect and impossibly chic little piece of the city’s famous sartorial flair.
Still run by members of the same family under which the store was opened, those who visit during their time in Florence will be properly sized for their gloves and have all the help they need in finding the perfect pair.
So, be sure to swing by once you book your vacation rental in Florence and get fitted for a chic pair of Florentine gloves in order to bring the perfect fashion-lover’s souvenir and a little bit of the local style home with you!
Madova
Via de' Guicciardini, 1/red, 50125 Firenze
+39 055 239 6526
