Posted on 4/6/2016
When G Lorenzi, the Milanese cutler, shuttered its iconic shop on via Montenapoleone in February 2014, those who mourned included not only the city’s well-heeled residents, but also some of its regular, in-the-know visitors.
Founded in 1929 by Giovanni Lorenzi, the boutique became a city institution and a global destination. With a stock of 100,000 items, comprising 20,000 different models – knives, scissors, brushes and other variations on blades and grooming tools, sought out and selected by Giovanni’s son Aldo – it was the place to pick up an original gift for a discerning friend.
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