SZE TIONG

The Slow Fashion Advocate

  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Italiano, 中文
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Contrary to the proverb that curiosity kills the cat, curiosity is that subtle nudge on the door of opportunities that adds that touch of magic to our lives!

I am a founder of a slow-fashion & lifestyle label 72 SMALLDIVE and am also a leadership transformational coach. Creating narrative walking tours is my passion. If you have just arrived and wonder how to explore this reticently beautiful city - Milan, I will be most pleased to personalize a tour to share with you how Milan's social mores and history shaped the city's fashion style. And of course, how to live it up like a true-blue Milanese.

Besides the standard fashion tour listed in Withlocals, I also conduct personalized tours which include:

01 Fashion & Design 3 Hrs

My passion is in fashion history and during the Fashion & Design tour, I hope to impart how social evolution played a significant role in Milan's becoming a fashion Capital. The tour aims to provide you with an intimate understanding of the key elements of Italian Ready To Wear.

02 Milan City Highlight History Tour 3 Hrs

My 3-hour walking tour of key historical districts of this city of many regimes will provide an intimate glimpse of the urbanscape and the Milanese's mindset.

03 Ready-to-Wear Made In Italy: A Discovery through the Designs Of Armani

3 Hrs With Museum Visit

For fans of Giorgio Armani and anyone fascinated or curious about the essence of Italian ready-to-wear, we will discover Milanese fashion through an exhaustive collection of Giorgio Armani in Armani Silos and selected boutiques and fabric shops in the Tortona district.

04 Milan's Emergent Bourgeois Culture On Architecture

3 Hrs with Museum Visit.

Milan is a city that is passionate about life, and rich with initiative and impulses. Through our visits to villas and buildings of rationalist architecture, our tour takes a point-by-point perspective of the industrialists' rhythm and growth and the patterns of urban change they set.

Other Personalized Services

05 Personal Style Discovery

(Live tour / Online)

As a personal branding coach, I use the Lady Bird Method to assist clients to identify their energy vibes to build a wardrobe they enjoy and that reflects their personality. The discovery session may be conducted online before you visit Milan or as an initiation to your shopping trip in Milan. Please note that this is not a personal shopping service.

06 Pre-Departure Tour Preparation (Online)

Suppose you prefer to explore the city on your own but would like key pointers of places to visit; an online pre-departure city narrative would be an ideal approach to exploring the city with insider savvy.

  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Italiano, 中文
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

Book one of my offers in Milan

Let's explore Milan together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Milan on a private & personalized tour for you.

Did you know that I can personalize your experience?

All Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs. Just let me know your preferences for a private and personalized experience!

Reviews

Nicholas
5 January 2025
An exceptional tour in Milan led by a knowledgeable and relatable guide who skillfully connected the city's rich history with its vibrant culture, particularly its iconic fashion scene. Sze's engaging storytelling and personalized approach made the experience memorable and inclusive, leaving my family with a deeper appreciation for Milan. Highly recommended! A memorable tour in Milan!
Abdul
18 October 2024
I recently had the pleasure of taking a private walking tour of Milan with Sze, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Over three fascinating hours, Sze shared his extensive knowledge of Milan's rich history, including the wars that shaped the city and the architectural contradictions that make it so unique. What truly set this tour apart was Sze's ability to connect the city's history to its modern culture, particularly its renowned fashion scene. His insights helped me understand not only the architecture but also the social fabric of Milan, making the tour both educational and engaging. Sze is incredibly knowledgeable and well-traveled, allowing him to connect with diverse cultures effortlessly. He tailored the tour to my interests and was flexible with my requests, ensuring a personalized experience that exceeded my expectations. As an added bonus, Sze, being a transformational leadership coach, shared valuable business tips that I found incredibly helpful. His passion for Milan and dedication to his craft made this tour a highlight of my trip. If you're looking for an insightful, customized tour with a guide who truly knows Milan, I highly recommend booking a tour with Sze. It will be an experience you won't forget! An Unforgettable Tour with Sze in Milan
Aniela
13 October 2024
Sze was an amazing guide, who gave us all lots of interesting information about Milan. The theme was fashion and Sze made the tour even more interesting through connections to architecture and history. Thanks a lot Sze
Kim
16 September 2024
Sze is an amazing host and tour guide. He customized our experience to our interests. He clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the tour. We had high expectations and he far exceeded them! We definitely recommend Sze. He knows fashion and is so friendly and fun to be with. The best tour EVER!
Olesya
1 August 2024
I had a fantastic experience with Sze Tiong. He is a courteous, highly educated, and knowledgeable individual who shared many interesting facts with me and organized an incredibly fascinating tour of the fashion district and some historical attractions. He is a wise and tranquil person with great intelligence who made my tour very engaging and inspired me to learn more about the city.City tour with a fashion twist
cleveland_30
27 July 2024
We really loved this tour. Sze is a wonderful guide and does an excellent job of tying in the history of Milan with the fashion. Thanks!!Milan fashion tour
Jay
21 July 2024
Hello Sze. Thank you again for touring Victor and myself. We appreciated your hospitality, knowledge, and how you curated the tour for our particular interests. It was our first in Milan and we only had a day to see things. The tour was absolutely fantastic! Delightful afternoon touring Milan
Michele
28 June 2024
Sze was great. Very knowledgable, easy to follow. He respected our time and gave great insight on the history of the city and the fashion scene.Fantastic tour of Milan's fashion scene
Aaron
25 June 2024
Sze is amazing. We had a terrific experience learning about the rich culture and history of Milan and Sze made it all come to life. The pace of the walking tour was perfect. Sze walked us through many neighborhoods and told the story of Milan through the architecture, place, and time. He had lots of recommendations and tailored the tour to our interests and the ages of our party. We saw Milan through a totally different lens this visit. Great tour in Milan!
Jonas
19 June 2024
We had high expectations entering the Design and Fashion Tour of Milan. Sze was fantastic! So much knowledge and very generous. We had a great time! Thank you SzeA lot of knowledge

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