Aside from the soft-sand beaches, centuries-old architecture, and sophisticated sense of fashion, one of the most persuasive reasons to visit Europe is the exchange rate, which often favors the EU over the U.S. That said, booking a trip across the Atlantic with the sole purpose of saving on luxury purchases doesn't make a whole lot of sense. That's where Italist comes in. "All products are sold at Italian retail pricing, which is on average 40 percent lower than prices around the world," says Diego Abba, Italist’s Venetian founder and CEO. There's also four-day business shipping, which makes shopping on Italist hard to resist.
Convenience and Italian pricing aren't even the best part, though. There's currently a sweeping summer sale with up to 60 percent off beloved Italian fashion houses, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Etro. Of course, as shopping editors who love a good sale, we peeped the home goods section of the sale, and let us just say the savings are good. So if you’ve needed a good excuse to infuse your home with some luxurious finds, you've come to the right place at the right time.
For the Italian at Heart
Dolce & Gabbana Towels With Mediterraneo Print, Set of 5
That said, sifting through the hundreds of pieces can be challenging, so we tapped Abba for his expert recommendations. It's an understatement to say he knows the market: "I've been working to bridge together the worlds of technology and luxury fashion—worlds that often struggle to understand one another—through the creation of Italist in 2014," he says. And for the past nine years, Italist has been bringing the most beautiful things—including homeware—to the rest of the world.
For the Italian at Heart
Dolce & Gabbana Towels With Mediterraneo Print, Set of 5
For the Italian at Heart
Dolce & Gabbana Towels With Mediterraneo Print, Set of 5
Dolce & Gabbana is famous for its bold and colorful patterns, all of which feel utterly Italian. This one, the relatively new blue-and-white Mediterraneo, is one of our favorites—especially because it's on the subtler side. This cotton towel set, which includes two hand towels, two washcloths, and one bath towel, is so luxurious that even displaying one of the washcloths on your vanity makes your whole space feel like an Italian spa.
Carhartt, which was founded by Hamilton Carhartt in 1889, is better known for its collection of cool-looking workwear and outdoor gear, but as of late the American brand has seriously upped its home goods selection, starting with this ceramic mug. In fact, the pieces are so chic that Carhartt is rising in the luxury space, making us shopping editors obsessed. We also happen to think this makes for a fabulous Father's Day gift.
Made entirely of coconut fiber, this classic Off-White doormat is so chic because it's so Off-White. From the unique shape (a square with rounded corners) to the simplistic logo, this luxurious doormat makes for an elevated introduction to your space. It is, after all, the first thing people see upon approaching your home.
There's something undeniably bohemian about Etro, the Italian fashion house whose pieces are as whimsical as they are timeless. The homeware is hardly an exception. Case in point: this fleece wool blanket in its coveted paisley pattern. It also comes in a pale blue, but there's only one left!
Another Etro find we couldn’t resist adding to our list is this table set, which includes two napkins and two placemats in signature paisley prints. So if you, like the Italians, enjoy hosting people for a phenomenal homecooked feast, you can't go wrong with these charming tablescape essentials.
For those who detest overly perfumed candles, this unscented one from Missoni is a good addition. Here's why we like it: It features the fashion house's signature stripes and jewel tones, making it instantly recognizable to any and all visitors. Plus, it has a burn time of 174 hours. Yes, you read that right.
When the late Virgil Abloh created his label, he was sure to infuse as many of his iconic symbols‚ including the arrows, into his home-specific collection. Because it's mohair, it is extremely soft and cozy, so feel free to drape it over the back of your sofa and break it out on chilly evenings.
Though Market is a cult favorite among streetwear fans, it may be a little less famous to anyone outside Los Angeles, where the brand was founded in 2016. This fuzzy pillow is a perfect representation of the brand: It's playful and young but doesn't sacrifice that coveted sense of West Coast style.
Last but not least, the piece that every Italian fashion appreciator wants: the iconic Versace bathrobe. Feel-wise, it's a classic cotton terry cloth robe, but what makes it luxurious is the ages-old Versace accents, which come in the form of the Barocco print on the belt, cuffs, and pockets.