Without a doubt, Milan is the place to shop. Its haute couture extends well beyond the fashion industry into trendy (and well-manufactured) furniture, food goods and markets. Since fashion is part of Milan's history, fine antiques can also be found in abundance. This is a shopper's heaven, whether your budget stretches to the designer fashion houses, or you just want to wander amongst the glitter of the city's Rectangle of Gold shopping area and save your money for the less pricey, but still super chic, up-and-coming boutiques.