FoxTown outfit is not exactly Milan, moreover, it's not even Italian. This shopping center is located in Switzerland, on the very border with the "homeland of pizza and pasta", and to go here from the capital of Lombardy no further than to the popular Serravalle - exactly the same 1, 5 hours. That's why this outlet, full of fashionable boutiques and brand shops, is worthlessly called "Milanese" and has been visited here for the most part by shopaholics from Milan.
Despite the fact that Switzerland is not included in the Schengen zone, a separate visa for owners of the cherished cartoon visit to this country will not require . The only tiny nuance that should not be overlooked is the presence of a passport in a handbag . Without it they can simply not put on a bus to "Foxtown" . Theoretically, cure broken by fans of Italian brands, can stop for verification . But in experience, no shopping guide or buyer of such a "disgrace" that prevents as soon as possible from reaching the outlet, can not remember .
Foxtown is very different from Serravalle , and not always for the better. However, if the aforementioned shopping village has already been studied by you along and across and you want to try your luck at other outlet offices, then you will like it at Fokstaun. This shopping complex consists of two buildings connected by a lintel, which also houses shops.
Alas, the tourists from Milan without their own car to study all boutiques "Fokstauna" is only 4 hours away, and nothing can be done about it . It's not the evil Swiss that prohibits shopping in all its manifestations, but only the public transport schedule . From Milan, the bus leaves at 14:00, arrives in the area of 15: 00-15: 30 and brother out of the outlet leaves at 19:00 . But this fact has nice sides - in the morning you can wander around the city, have dinner and reserve with a margin to the Foro Bonaparte (metro station Cairoli), in the stall of the transport agency Zanni Viaggi (look for yellow signboard on the corner to the right of the monument) buy a ticket for the cherished red bus .
FoxTown has obvious competitive advantages. For example, non-Italian brands are traditionally poorly represented in the outlets of the "European boot", but in Switzerland "Fokstauna" this gap can be filled with interest. There are boutiques and Yves Saint Laurent, and Burberry, and a number of popular brands from around the world.
Unpleasant news - TaxFree. If in Italy you can automatically deduct from the amount of 13% VAT (locally it's VAT), then in Switzerland this return is just ridiculous - 4-5%, and the amount for which you need to purchase the product is at least 300 CHF. The stamp must be put on the way back at the border, otherwise nobody will return anything at the Italian airport.
Another couple of nuances about FoxTown - there are more expensive brands here than in the same "Serravalle" and some other near-Milan outlets. Keep this in mind. Also do not hesitate to ask about the price tag - doormen for some reason do not like to cross out them during the sales period. In fact, the price of the "lion's" share of the goods is lower by 30 percent than the price indicated on the price tag that has not been "updated."
Let's briefly go over the main brands presented at Fawstaun: Boss and Armani, Missoni and Etro, female Jil Sander, 7 for all mankinds, Bally and Burberry, Cerruti and Dior, D & G, Fendi, Gucci, Hugo Boss, La Perla, Mc Kenzy, Pinko, Prada, Ferragamo, Versace and a dozen boutiques. @ Address: Via Angelo Maspoli, 18, CH-6850 Mendrisio. Opening hours of shops: 11: 00-19: 00. Bus fare from Milan and back 20 EUR
FoxTown Outlet, Switzerland
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