The town of Faenza, in Emilia-Romagna, has been the center of pottery making, especially majolica, since the Renaissance. Of course, you don't have to go to Faenza to buy it, as shops throughout the country carry it. Tuscany and Umbria are also known for their earthenware pottery, carried by many shops in Rome and Florence.
Italian fashion is world renowned.
Pucci and Valentino led the parade, to be followed by Armani, Missoni, Gucci, Versace, and Ferre. Following World War II, Italian design began to compete seriously against the French fashion monopoly. Today Italian designers like Krizia are among the arbiters of the world fashion scene. Milan dominates with the largest selection of boutiques, followed by Rome and Florence. Venetian glass, ranging from the delicate to the grotesque, is famous the world over.