Cool stores in Milan and Lombardy

The Region of Lombardy is brimming with cool independent and major retailers. One thing you'll notice is the dominance of Italian retailers in all of the Towns and Cities, this is due to the Italian Governments insistence on protecting Italian brands and retailers, limiting the major International brands and retailers entering the Country.
My opinion is that it makes Italy a great place to shop. There is signs of Chinese made goods working it's way into the high street, but generally there are lots of very well made Italian products.
If your looking for the best retailers in the Lombardy, there are quality stores all over the region.
Over the next few weeks I will be giving you a genuine taste of the cream of the crop Independent stores from all over the area. (There is some exceptional ones!)