Modisteria Giuliana Longo, Venice

If you have a fondness for hats, especially handmade ones, treating yourself to a stylish creation from Giuliana Longo's shop is highly recommended. As a prominent Venetian dealer specializing in fine quality hats, this family-owned store has been in operation since 1901, located near the Rialto Bridge, facing another luxury shop. Their collection offers a captivating variety of headgear, ranging from authentic Ecuadorian Panama hats to Carnival-inspired headpieces, handmade cappello da gondoliere (official gondolier caps), fascinators, sun hats, and much more.

Giuliana Longo, the store owner, is an exceptionally knowledgeable artisan hatter and has been a prominent figure in Venetian hat-making since the late 1970s. Her expertise extends to crafting elegant and whimsical hats for both women, capable of enchanting any member of a royal family, and men. Over the years, some of the items in her collection have become popular as unisex pieces.

With Giuliana's warmth and professionalism as the owner, coupled with an irresistible selection, visiting this store becomes an essential part of any shopping spree in Venice.

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Sight Name: Modisteria Giuliana Longo
Sight Location: Venice, Italy (See walking tours in Venice)
Sight Type: Shopping
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