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June 09, 2025
The 10 Coolest London Souvenirs You’ll Actually Want to Keep (P.S. No plastic keychains here.)
Whether it’s your first time strolling along the South Bank or you know exactly where to find the best curry on Brick Lane, London has a way of sticking with you. So why not bring a little of it home — minus the jet lag?
We rounded up ten of the coolest, most design-worthy souvenirs to commemorate your London adventures. No kitsch. Just keepsakes worth showing off.
1. Jet Set Candy LHR Luggage Tag Charm
A proper London souvenir with just the right amount of jet-setter style. This meticulously detailed charm features classic airline tag vibes — with “LHR” and “Heathrow” etched into sterling silver or gold vermeil. Inspired by vintage luggage labels, it’s basically proof you made the trip.
🛫 Find it at: Jet Set Candy – LHR Luggage Tag Charm
2. Liberty London Print Notebook
Take a piece of Liberty’s iconic floral prints with you. These hardback notebooks are wrapped in signature Tana Lawn cotton and scream “I have excellent taste in souvenirs.”
🖊 Find it at: Liberty London, Regent Street
3. Jet Set Candy London Phone Booth Charm
Red, shiny, and charming in all the right ways. Our newest addition pays tribute to the city’s most iconic call box. No dialing required — just wear it on your bracelet or necklace and let it ring with style.
☎️ Find it at: Jet Set Candy – Phone Booth Charm
4. Biscuiteers London Biscuit Tin
A tin full of hand-iced cookies shaped like London buses, taxis, and Big Ben? Yes please. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost.
🍪 Find it at: Biscuiteers
5. Cambridge Satchel Company Crossbody
These heritage-style leather bags are handmade in the UK and make for a souvenir that’s functional, fashion-forward, and totally timeless. Bonus points for getting it embossed with your initials.
👜 Find it at: Cambridge Satchel Company
6. Jet Set Candy British Passport Book Charm
The charm for anyone who feels right at home in London (or wishes they did). Modeled after the real thing, this charm brings a bit of British identity to your collection — minus the paperwork.
📘 Find it at: Jet Set Candy – U.K. Passport Book Charm
7. Emma Bridgewater London Mug
Add some charm to your morning cuppa with one of Bridgewater’s London-themed mugs. Hand-decorated in Stoke-on-Trent and practically a British institution in themselves.
☕️ Find it at: Emma Bridgewater
8. Smythson London Travel Journal
Nothing says “sophisticated traveler” like a leather-bound Smythson. Their London City Journal has luxe featherweight paper and smart gold embossing. A brilliant excuse to jot down your pub crawl highlights.
📓 Find it at: Smythson
9. House of Hackney Velvet Cushion
If maximalist British interiors are your thing, House of Hackney is your mecca. Their richly printed cushions scream East London cool and make the perfect design-forward souvenir.
🛋 Find it at: House of Hackney
10. Fortnum & Mason Tea Trio
The souvenir equivalent of a royal seal of approval. Choose from Earl Grey, Royal Blend, or a cheeky Smoky Earl Grey for a posh tea experience back home.
🍵 Find it at: Fortnum & Mason
Final Boarding Call: Souvenirs don’t have to be cheesy. From luxe leather goods to edible art to collectible charms, these London mementos are as iconic as the city itself — and a lot easier to pack than a full English breakfast.
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December 04, 2013
SINGAPORE MUSTS
1. Enrich your understanding of pan-Asian culture through art. From 30 May 2013 – 8 Dec 2013 at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
2. Be Bold. Visit a bar with attitude, designed especially for trendsetters and fashionistas. On offer: premium wines and champagnes, potent cocktails and exotic canapés.
3. Take a day trip to the world renowned Singapore Zoo where animals roam freely in open and naturalistic habitats. Prefer night activities? Brave a night safari where the kingdom comes alive.
4. Shop your heart out at Takashimaya Mall. Relish international fashion and accessories and Japanese cuisine. Look out for the 2013 Rose-Chan Doll.
5. From the Grand Lady of the Far East comes the Singapore Sling, best sipped where it was conceived—under swinging fans at the Raffles’ Long Bar.
6. Hungry for a culinary experience? Saint Pierre brings a unique and creative passion to life with organic, wholesome and fresh food.
7. The rosy-violets and pale mauves of Singapore’s national flower take centre stage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Look out for the Tembusu—one of the island’s most distinctive trees – then pop into the Library and Garden Shop for souvenirs.
8. A Singaporean icon, the Merlion stands almost 9 meters high and weighs 70 tonnes. Located in Merlion Park and One Fullerton, this symbol of Singapore comprising a lion’s head and fish’s body is a must see.
9. Electrify your palette with one of Singapore’s greatest culinary inventions: the Chilli Crab.
10. For curious and quirky, modern and charming, head to Ann Siang Hill & Club Street for colorful shopfonts, wine bars, vintage clothing outlets, and alfresco restaurants. Snap the architecture, old window shutters and streetlamps from an era long ago.RELATED PRODUCTS

November 29, 2013
PERFECT PACKABLES FOR A WINTER CITY BREAK ~ PARIS
Paris lights up in winter but temperatures are brisk so pack warmly and save room for new purchases! The perfect, dreamy spot for a city break; you can climb the Eiffel Tower, stroll the shimmering Avenue des Champs-Élysées, snap the Arc de Triomphe and end the day sipping cinnamon-infused hot wine. December especially is generally cold and often rainy so pack an umbrella!
1. Michael Michael Kors Wool-blend peacoat
2. Frame Denim Le Skinny Lisse stretch-denim skinny
3. Michael Kors Amaya Leather Ankle Boot
4. Henri Bendel Monogram Pashmina
5. Equipment Reese star-print washed-silk shirt
6. Colorblock Leather Passport Case
7. Paris Luxe Guide
8. J.Crew pocket umbrella
9. J.Crew Tartine mini-satchel in Italian metallic leather
10. Elizabeth and James ‘Francis’ Sunglasses
11. Diane Von Furstenberg Leather/Haircalf 440 Envelope Clutch in Leopard
12. Aesop Tuberose Lip Heal
12. Dior Beauty Palette

September 18, 2013
THE MUSTS: MILAN
In honor of Milan Fashion Week beginning 18th September, we suggest that if you’re in town, you must conquer these ‘musts’ in true Milanese style. As the second-largest city in Italy, Milano boasts cutting-edge international design, stylish and localized cuisine and breathtaking historical sites. Pack your best Dolce & Gabbana blood-red ensemble or chic accessory and sit sidewalk style with a short black. Appearances matter.
1. Shop at 10 Corso Como – Discover a diverse and exciting mix of books, homewares, jewelry, fashion and design. Immerse yourself in style. /
2. The First and Last Supper – See Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century masterpiece “the last supper,” and then enjoy a meal at “the first supper”; a new restaurant featuring a fresh farmhouse feel and eclectic décor. Think tortelli stuffed with pumpkin topped with sage butter, pecorino and cookie crumble. /
3. The fashion forward drink great coffee at Trussardi – Enjoy a salad or an Aberdeen Angus Burger and bask in the scenery. FYI: Milan is the city in which Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz first formulated the concept of launching us espresso bars, where the public can work, meet and relax. /
4. Shop in one of the oldest malls in the world – During show breaks, shop in one of the oldest malls in the world. Luxury beckons you at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Known as ‘Il Salotto Di Milano’ (Milan’s living room), you must look up to find ceiling vaults decorated with mosaics representing Asia, Africa, Europe and America. Pop into Prada and Louis Vuitton, even just for a look! /
5. You must see: Villas, monuments, modern-architectural buildings, churches and abbeys all underpin the rich, historical fabric of Milan’s past. You must see Duomo di Milano, Basilica di Sant’ambrogio, Central Station, Castello Sforzesco and so much more. /
6. Watch: ‘Vivienne Westwood 40 Years in Fashion‘ – ‘Vivienne Westwood 40 Years in Fashion’ plays this September at Via Montenapoleone, the main avenue of Milan’s haute fashion district. Described as ‘eclectic, transgressive, wild and revolutionary,’ Westwood’s influence on the fashion world has been epic.

September 13, 2013
LONDON VINTAGE LUGGAGE STICKER
We love this famous London quote: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” - Samuel Johnson. We love London!

September 13, 2013
NYC VINTAGE LUGGAGE STICKER
We love this famous New York quote: "The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world." F. Scott Fitzgerald