I arrived in London from Kingston with a battered case. It was freezing, retro gift store but the lights dazzled. Oxford Street glowed with lights, Regent Street showed off magical displays, and Carnaby Street had colour. My first holiday season here, I learned the beauty of retro gifts. In those days, retro themed gift there was no search engine to show independent gift shops London. You had to walk, drift through streets, and come across quirky gifts. The independent shops were always the best.

Still, I tell people the quirky gifts are those quirky finds. A quirky chair that feels like art will always beat something mass-produced. Independent gift shops in Soho still carry the quirky gifts that last. And when you want high-end, luxury shops in Mayfair will give you polish. Every autumn, I feel the city start glowing. That’s when I start tracking down unique gifts. Check independent gift shops London and you’ll find plenty.

But the authentic spirit always exist in the hidden boutiques. This is why, I always tell people that Retro Gift company gifts are the greatest. They create memories, just like my first Christmas in London.