How to Meet and Date Rich Men in Milan, Italy

Apart from being the center of the second largest and second-most populous metropolitan area in Italy, Milan is reputed as one of the most cosmopolitan and expensive cities on the planet. it is famous as a hub of fashion, arts, culture as much as for finance and sports in this part of the world. Little wonder then that Milan has its very own Quadrilatero d’Oro – literally the Rectangle of Gold – and thus figures high on the list of women who wish to be dated and indulged in European style luxury.

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Get to know the movers and shakers of finance

While Milan is best known for its pre-eminent position in the world of arts and fashion, the city is also a major financial hub of Europe. In a 2009 Milan was ranked as the tenth best place in Europe for business and finance, according the survey European Cities Monitor and conducted by real estate services company Cushman Wakefield . The city is the seat of the Italian Stock Exchange also known as the Borsa Italiana and its hinterland is the largest industrial area in Italy. So if you are keen to meet the really rich guys of Milan, get to know the movers and shakers of the finance and industrial sector. Bankers, wealth managers, investment consultants, chartered accountants and insurance providers not only flock to places where money is in the air, but in fact take home a rather neat paypacket themselves. So hang out at the upscale cafes and bars in downtown Milano which is actually the business hub of the city. Or explore FieraMilano, the newly-renovated fairground which has recently shifted to the north-western suburb of Rho and is believed to be among the largest trade fair complexes in the world.

Check out the auto majors

The really rich of Milan like to live in the fast lane – and the city seems to offer every possible means to that end. Small wonder then that Milan boasts of some of the most high-profile and expensive car makers like the Alfa Romeo and Lancia, both of which are manufactured in the industrial suburb of Portello. So the next time you meet someone who has just stepped out of one of these or other hot Italian makes like the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati, you can rest assured that you will be taken around in style by the owner.

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Get hooked to fashion

Milan is known the world over as one of the most important centers of fashion and design. Here trends are set in almost everything from apparel and accessories to cars, cutlery, furniture and architecture. Milan is home to some of the most high profile fashion brands in the world such as Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, all of which are currently headquartered in the city. Numerous international fashion labels also ensure their presence in Milan, like the recent Abercrombie & Fitch flagship store which has become a main draw among the well heeled consumers of the city. So if you want to meet the rich and fashionable of the world who fly down to Milan to shop, it would be a good idea to explore Milan's main upscale fashion district is the quadrilatero della moda which literally means the "fashion quadrilateral". Here the city's most prestigious shopping streets  like the Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Manzoni and Corso Venezia are located. Besides these the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza del Duomo, Via Dante and Corso Buenos Aires are other important shopping streets and squares. However if you want to increase your chances of running into the wealthy male fashionistas of the world, make it a point to be in the city during the Milan Fashion Week which like other international centers such as Paris, London, Tokyo, and New York is held twice a year and attracts leading designers, fashion houses and buyers from all over the world.

It is not only apparel and accessories that Milan’s influence in the world of design extends to. Architecture and industrial design are a significant part of the city’s fashion industry and attract influential builders and architects from around the planet.  So apart from being sure to attend the fashion shows, also frequent the numerous major design and architecture-related events and venues, such as the "Fuori Salone" and the "Salone del Mobile and you stand a fair chance of running into a single, successful designer.

Patronize fine dining destinations

While Italy and good food are practically synonymous, fine dining and rich Milanese are also usually found to go together. Milan has given the world signature dishes like the Risotto a la Milanese as well as the Cottoletta a la Milanese since the city is the center of the very unique cuisine of the Lombardy region in Italy. For this reason and also due to the fact that Milan boasts of rich patrons who can splurge on exotic good, Milan is home to several exclusive fine-dining restaurants located in the historic center of the city. Among the best known are the Hotel Four Seasons restaurant, ‘La Briciola’, the Marino alla Scala, the Ristorante Cracco, Chandelier as well as Nobu located in the Armani World at Via Manzaoni. Here you can find the super rich of Milan as well as the international jet-setters, nibbling on an aperitivo buffet, campari in hand and dining on creative fusion cuisine. However apart from its boutique and chic restaurants, Milan is also known for its charming cafes, many of which have historical associations and continue to attract a discriminating clientele. Among the most exclusive of such cafes are the Caffè Cova, an ancient Milanese coffeehouse founded in 1817 near the Teatro alla Scala as well as the Biffi Caffè and the Zucca in Galleria. And even if dining regularly at these places may strain your budget, you can always settle down at the bar with a drink in hand or sample a dessert as you wait for a rich single to make your acquaintance.