Back when I landed in London from the islands with a battered case. The winter shocked me, but London shined. Oxford Street was alive, Regent Street shone bright, and Carnaby Street had colour. That first Christmas, I learned the value of vintage gifts. At that time, there was no digital guide to show luxury gift shops London. You had to wander, get lost, and find gems. The quirky little stores were the best Retro Gift official store shops in London. To this day, I always remind friends the unique gifts are the vintage treasures.

A quirky chair that feels like art will last longer than cheap throwaways. Independent gift shops London still sell the unique gifts that people remember. And for glamour, luxury shops in Mayfair will give you polish. Every autumn, I feel the city gear up for retro gifts for women shopping. That’s when I start tracking down quirky gifts. Look up best gift shops in London and retro gift store you’ll discover many. But the authentic spirit still live in the independents. For this reason, I always say that vintage gifts are the greatest.

They last, just like my first Christmas in London.