If you are going to purchase anything specific in Florence that will last you years, consider looking into a leather jacket made personally for you by leather maker David Cerasi. Cerasi is well-known for being one of the most prominent names in the leather industry in a city where leather isn't so much a tradition as it is an essence of the city itself. You'll get to talk to the master as he fashions a custom-made jacket or purse to your liking. Stop by his shop located close to the Ponte Vecchio where you not only have a view, but you are also treated to some of the best leather products in the city.