Just over the Swiss border, with Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta and the Swiss watch boutiques — and the VAT refund on the way out.
FoxTown, in Mendrisio, is the largest luxury outlet in Switzerland. It sits twenty minutes north of Como and one hour from central Milan, just across the border at Chiasso. The boutique mix includes Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, and a strong selection of Swiss watchmakers at outlet pricing.
AYR Concierge arranges FoxTown days from Milan, Lake Como or directly from Malpensa as a chauffeur retainer. The vehicle is authorised for cross-border travel; documentation is pre-cleared. The chauffeur handles the customs declaration for purchases on the return into Italy, including the Swiss VAT refund processing at the border.
For travellers staying on Lake Como, FoxTown is often combined with a half-day in Lugano — lunch on the lake, a watch appointment in the afternoon, and back to the villa before dinner. The same chauffeur covers the entire day.
