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A designer outlet inspired by the operas of Verdi: Chic Designer Shopping's Fidenza Village is set close to Parma, the charming, artistic and gastronomic centre of Italy. There are 90 luxury outlet boutiques and you'll find Valentino, Dolce & Gabana, Missoni, Versace, Bikkembergs and many other labels here, with year round discounts of up to 70%. The architecture of the Outlet reflects the stunning classical-style and the buildings are inspired by the operas of Verdi. The … [Read more...]
Livingston Designer Outlet is Scotland's largest: McArthurGlen's Livingston Designer Outlet opened in October 2000 and is Scotland's largest designer discount outlet. Under the centre's spectacular glass roof, there are over 90 shops and the major brands here include British favourites and other designer labels like Ted baker, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Gap Outlet, Armani Collections, Karen Millen, all at discounts of up to 60%. Local attractions In West Lothian you can follow in the footsteps … [Read more...]
'CROESO I CYMRU' and the Bridgend Designer Outlet Bridgend Designer Outlet opened in May 1998 and is one of the many well-established McArthurGlen British designer outlets. There are 90 stores here carrying British high street favourites and designer names like Ben Sherman, Austin Reed, Calvin Klein, Gap, Jaeger, Ted Baker, French Connections and many others at discounts of up to 60%. Local attractions Bridgend County Borough is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and variety, right at … [Read more...]
An Outlet shopping treat in the Irish countryside: Finding a designer outlet in the Irish countryside is a real treat. At Chic Outlet Shopping's Kildare Village, you'll find over 50 boutiques selling favourite labels from Anya Hindmarch to Molton Brown, Clarks to Bally, Calvin Klein Jeans to Cath Kidston at discounts of up to 60%. Chic says that they have the only Ballyboutique in the whole of Ireland, although I believe there is a Bally shoe shop in Dublin. Local attractions Kildare … [Read more...]
Designer Outlet shopping in the Garden of England: McArthurGlen's Ashford Designer Outlet is located in Kent, known as the 'Garden of England'. The centre's claim to fame is its designer, Lord Richard Rogers who is architect of the Millennium Dome. You'll recognise the Outlet by the stunning McArthurGlen white tents. Close to Dover and the English Channel, lots of visitors come through this area. The Outlet opened in March 2000 and there are over 80 popular designer and high street brands … [Read more...]
A Designer Outlet surrounded by impressive attractions: Swindon Designer Outlet is housed in the beautifully renovated Grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works and was opened in 1997. With over 90 stores, the usual suspects here include Ben Sherman, Austin Reed, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker at discounts of up to 60%. Local attractions Swindon Designer Outlet is surrounded by impressive tourist attractions which include the famous Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral. You can … [Read more...]
McArthurGlen's biggest and best designer outlet in Europe: McArthurGlen says that their Serravalle Designer Outlet is the largest in Europe and Italy’s leading shopping mall. Since its opening in September 2000, there have been four phases of developments, each one adding more retail space and prestigious designer brand names. Over 20 million people have visited Serravalle Designer Outlet since its opening, with shoppers mainly coming from Milan, Turin and Genoa. It's not surprising … [Read more...]
From art, culture to designer shopping: Travellers to Florence have a choice of two Designer Discount Outlet Malls to shop at. McArthurGlen's Barberino Designer Outlet at Barberino del Mugello to the north of Florence, is one of these. Those who are famililar with McArthurGlen's Castel Romano Designer Outlet in Rome will feel very much at home at Barberino. The great thing about shopping at designer outlets in Italy, is that the outlets carry the prestigious Italian brand names that … [Read more...]
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