Back when I landed in London from the islands with a battered case. Th…

When I first set foot in London from the islands with nothing much. It was freezing, but the lights dazzled. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street shone bright, and Carnaby was alive. My first holiday season here, I learned the joy of unusual gifts. When I first arrived, there was no search engine to show luxury gift shops London. You had to explore, take your chances, and find gems. The independent gift shops London were the real magic. Today, I believe the unique gifts are the ones with character.

A Retro Gift retailer cocktail cabinet will last longer than plastic tat. Hidden independents across Hackney still sell the vintage gifts that last. And when you want high-end, luxury shops in Mayfair will give you polish. Every September, I feel the city start glowing. That’s when I start looking for retro gifts. Look up best gift shops in London and you’ll discover many. But the best treasures still live in the independents. This is why, I always remind friends that retro gifts are the most meaningful.

They last, just like the magic of the season.