the “Forte dei Marmi” street market
admin December 16th, 2006
Magazines talk about it, your friends recommend it: I’m talking about the Forte dei Marmi street market. I went to see it and my dog, Artù, came along with me, although I’m sure that he would’ve preferred a walk in the woods. But my curiosity was such that I found myself wandering around the stands of the famous street market. I didn’t have a clear idea of what I was looking for and the stands that sell cashmere sweaters immediately attracted my attention: they came in so many colors, styles and various prices, from 45 euros and up.
It seems like they were the most sought after items judging from the crowd trying to get a spot in the beginning of the line to pick their desired sweater. Ribbons and laces are the protagonists of the stands that sell pajamas and nightgowns. The sugared almond colors and the smooth ribbons make me think back to the time of white telephones and certain De Sica films, romantic evenings and a romantic prince charming. I almost bought this beautiful nightgown. The pajamas with the cow printed on the shirt were so cute; but I had already seen this at another street market for a lower price!
Moving along. There are many stands that sell designer label purses at acceptable prices and many sell quality linens for the home. All of the German tourists are here, busy in the search for towels, bed and table covers. The ceramics and china are my favorite: cups, coffee cups, teacups in Occitan style or simply white, decorated with floral or fruit motifs, and then large and small lampshades, plate sets and so much more. Two hours later and having spent the entire budget that I had set aside for “operation street market” I reluctantly returned towards the hotel thinking that I would definitely return in the spring.
I forgot to say that the street market is open on Wednesday mornings, but during the summer months also on Sunday. You can find further information and some photos of the market in the official site of the town Forte dei Marmi.