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Travel Tips
Make Vatican Museums reservations as soon as possible. Consider staying in a convent for a unique experience. 1
Visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon to avoid morning crowds. Explore Romeโs historic sites on foot. 2
Book accommodations early, especially for summer travel. Consider staying in boutique hotels for a balance of comfort and cost. 3
Explore the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, and the Sistine Chapel. 4
Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill for a glimpse into ancient Rome's grandeur. 5
Explore beyond the tourist sites for unique experiences like hiking up Janiculum Hill and vintage shopping on Via del Governo Vecchio. 6
Savour the Gelatos at Giolitti and explore the Piazza Navona. Best visited from October to April. 7
Enjoy a leisurely dinner at a traditional Roman trattoria. 8
Sample traditional dishes in the Jewish Quarter. 9
Keep valuables close, be wary of scam artists, ignore catcalls, dress appropriately, and maintain confidence. 10
Introduction
History
- ๐ Founded: Established in 1870 by two Viennese brothers, Leopoldo and Guglielmo.
- ๐ฎ๐น Historical Context: The shop opened during Italy's unification period.
- ๐ Survival: Survived WWI and WWII, including Mussolini's racial laws.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Legacy: Passed down to Lazzaro Bloch, then to Giorgio Bloch, and now run by Shirley and Andrew Bloch.
- ๐๏ธ Original Location: Initially located on Via del Corso, now at Via della Fontanella di Borghese.
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Product Range
- ๐ Shirts: Hand-sewn embroidery, made in Italy, with spare collars and cuffs.
- ๐งฆ Socks: Fine over-the-calf socks in various colors.
- ๐ Nightwear: Pyjamas in linen, voile, cotton twill, and fiber mixes.
- ๐งฅ Knitwear: Includes cotton T-shirts, merino T-shirts, and various knitwear styles.
- ๐ Women's Clothing: Offers a range of women's nightwear and knitwear.
- ๐ถ Children's Clothing: Includes multi-generational pyjama styles.
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Famous Patrons
- ๐ฌ Richard Gere: Regular customer.
- ๐ Naomi Campbell: Frequent visitor.
- ๐ฅ Wes Anderson: Known to shop here.
- ๐ค Harry Styles: Another famous patron.
- ๐ฉฐ Benjamin Pech: Dancer who shops at Schostal.
- ๐จ Roberto Sciรฒ: Regular customer, along with his family.
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Location
- ๐ Address: Via della Fontanella di Borghese, 29, Rome.
- ๐๏ธ Nearby Attractions: Close to Via dei Condotti and the Spanish Steps.
- ๐๏ธ Historic Area: Located in the Campo Marzio neighborhood.
- โ Nearby Cafรฉs: Close to the historic cafรฉ Ciampini.
- ๐บ๏ธ Accessibility: Easily accessible from major tourist spots like the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
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Unique Offerings
- ๐งฆ Socks: Fine over-the-calf socks in a huge range of colors.
- ๐ Shirts: Hand-sewn embroidery, made in Italy, with spare collars and cuffs.
- ๐๏ธ Pyjamas: Available in linen, voile, cotton twill, and fiber mixes.
- ๐งฅ Knitwear: Includes cotton T-shirts, merino T-shirts, and various knitwear styles.
- ๐งต Customization: Offers restitching of timeworn cuffs and collars, and traditional monogramming.
Prices
- ๐งฆ Socks: โฌ25 per pair.
- ๐๏ธ Pyjamas: Starting at โฌ102.
- ๐ Shirts: Prices vary, often include hand-sewn embroidery.
- ๐งฅ Knitwear: Prices vary depending on the style and material.
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E-commerce
- ๐ Online Store: Available at schostaloriginals.com.
- ๐ฆ Limited Stock: Not all items are available online.
- ๐ Shipping: Offers fast international shipping.
- ๐ Returns: Easy returns policy.
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