Forbes magazine, well-known for its list of billionaires, published a list with the 10 ‘Most Stylish Cities’. And guess what, 6 of them are European! Move over America, Europe is hot!

Top 10 Cities of Style

10. Barcelona: The architecture of Gaudi combined with modern designers such as Custo is a perfect mix. Shopping malls, beach bars and trendy night clubs, Barcelona has it all.

9. San Francisco: In 1967, Scott McKenzie sung “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”. The city that was once home of the flower children is still known for its eccentricities.

8. Madrid: If you say Madrid you mean Agatha Ruiz de la Prada. She believes in a world composed of vitality. Her colourful designs simply make you happy. Madrid also prouds itself with the Prado, one of the best museums in the world, and great pedestrian shopping streets.

7. Tokyo: The capital of Japan was put on the fashion map by brands like Comme des Garçons and Issey Miyake. Walking down its streets you will see everything from girls dressed in Abercrombie&Fitch to Lolita Fashion and costume play.

6. Los Angeles: You wouldn’t say so if you remember the horrible outfits from Beverly Hills 90210, but after all, LA is were the stars live. If you have enough money to go shopping on Rodeo Drive, you might end up in the fitting room with Paris Hilton.

5. Rome: La Dolce Vita! They call it “The Eternal City”, and not just for the fabulous Roman Colloseum and the Sistine Chapel. Fashionable girls with big black sunglasses and an XL-handbag, sipping a latte macchiato… a well-deserved 5th place.

4. London: The lovely market of Camden Town, the luxury Harrods mall and plain old Oxford Street…everything in London shouts fashion. The fabulous Tate Modern Museum and classical Hyde Park show that London has all the ingredients of a true style icon.

3. New York: Being the hometown of Chloë Sevigny and Anna Wintour, it is hard to compete with the Big Apple. But regardless of how much we love NY, there is a reason it occupies the 3rd spot instead of the 1st…

2. Milan: Home to Versace, Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Moschino, Ermenegildo Zegna, La Perla and Iceberg. Do I need to say more?

1. Paris: The city of lights has a certain je ne sais quoi. The modernist metro entrances, the different neighbourhoods with each having its unique style, brands like Hermés and Chanel, the famous Champs-Élysées… No doubt, Paris is by far the world’s most stylish city!

Looking for a fabulous and trendy holiday destination? Take your pick! But we suggest you go explore the classy city of Milan. Designers and boutiques, combined with delicious Italian food and sights such as the Duomo (or cathedral), it is definitely the place to be. Rent the best Apartments in Milan, and score that Gucci handbag!