I came to London from Kingston with a battered case. The air was sharp

Back when I landed in London from Kingston with just a suitcase. The winter shocked me, but the city glowed. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street windows looked like theatres, and Carnaby Street had colour. That first winter, I learned the beauty of retro gifts.

When I first arrived, there was no online map to show the best gift shops near me. You had to explore, take your chances, and uncover retro gifts. The independent gift shops London were the best gift shops in London.

Today, I say the retro gifts are those quirky finds. A vintage clock that ticks with history will always beat ordinary unusual gifts for men.

Independent gift shops in Soho still sell the retro gifts that make memories. And for glamour, luxury shops in Mayfair will give you polish.

When Christmas builds up, I feel the city gear up for shopping. That’s when I start hunting for quirky gifts. Look up best gift shops in London and you’ll have lots of choices. But the authentic spirit always exist in the quirky little shops.

This is why, I always say that retro gifts are the most powerful. They create memories, just like the glow of the neon.