Among the baroque buildings, columns and arches stands out one of the most beautiful art cities, LECCE.

Walking through the alleys of the historic center, between historic churches and monuments, between the white of the local stone and the colors of the earth, we feel enveloped by the warmth of Puglia and the typical gastronomic tradition.

Crossing the historic center, among small shops of handicrafts and local specialties, we arrive in Piazza Sant'Oronzo, one of the most evocative places and symbol of the history of the city. Inside there live different eras and architectural styles.

But Lecce is known as 'the lady of the Baroque' and the most significant example is the Basilica of Santa Croce, the decorations in Lecce stone help to embellish the facade of the Basilica.

In the heart of the historic center we find the Cathedral of Lecce, its square is a real open-air museum.

Here, in 2021, Dior brings together the typical traditions of Salento and haute couture. A strange but successful mix.

The creative director of the house, has sought in the traditions of Puglia, art and craftsmanship and, to make the jackets of the collection, has entrusted the weaving workshop of ‘le Constantine’, an association of women based in a neighboring country. Here the culture of lace made with ‘tombolo’, a typical working instrument that makes possible to create these original laces.

Fashion and art in this city seem to speak the same language.

In the city center you can find boutiques of clothing of various styles, from classic to streetwear, passing through the contemporary.

Piazza Mazzini is a shopping area in Lecce and hosts boutiques of all kinds like White.7 for a more classic style suggests brands like Alexander Wang, Ralph Lauren, Stuart Weitzman, Aspesi and Coach New York, Suit store that combines avant-garde and tradition proposing many top-luxury as Burberry, Gucci, Jacquemus, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent and Contre for the most contemporary and bold luxury brands such as Coperni, DSQUARED2, Kenzo, Stone Island and Vivienne Westwood.

Proceeding along Trinchese road we find the Blackout boutique, which suggests modern and innovative brands such as MSGM, Costume National, Just Cavalli and Karl Lagerfeld in line with current trends and BASEDODICI, a multibrand of streetwear and sneakers like Nike o Jordan.

Continuing on this road we find various monobrand boutiques that can satisfy everyone, such as Pinko, Falconeri, TwinSet and MaxMara.

VARIETY is definitely the key word to describe this city ready to amaze us with its beauty.