City Guides

Where to Shop in Palermo, Sicily

Did someone say “souvenirs”? Colourful ceramics, affordable, Sicilian-made jewellery and an eclectic offering of books from Europe’s largest outdoor library await in Palermo.

Shopping

Exit Through the Gift Shop: Why We're a Sucker for a Good Souvenir

Souvenirs are like a trail of breadcrumbs, leading us back to special moments that might otherwise have been lost to the tangled branches of time, says Julie Alpine, in the latest instalment of a regular column.

London

Every Dark Cloud Has a Silver Lining: London’s Last Umbrella Maker

After nearly 200 years in the brolly business, London’s last umbrella maker has learnt a trick or two about weathering difficult storms. Imogen Lepere visits the master crafters’ workshop.

Food & Drink

The Great British Picnic: Seven Superb Delis to Shop

Make the most of picnic season by skipping to one of these dazzling delis. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, via London and Edinburgh, these are the places to go for your summer essentials. Strawberries and cream, anyone?

Guides

Six Ukrainian Crafts Brands to Follow (and Buy From) Now

SUITCASE talks to the founders of six Ukrainian craft-based brands about the challenges of living under the Russian invasion and how your support can be a powerful tool to preserve the country’s crafting heritage.

City Guides

Where to Shop in Windsor and Eton, Berkshire

Windsor and Eton might not have a vast collection of independent shops, but the curated selection on offer is worth a visit. Here's where we're shopping.

Explore

A Curated Guide to St Gallen, Switzerland, with Eco-Friendly Concept Store Stadtlandkind

Discover the historical wonders of St Gallen’s Abbey district, before taking a dip at the “Three Ponds” and going on a cosy bar crawl through the dynamic city with Stadtlandkind family concept store co-founder Roberta Zingg.

City Guides

Where to Shop in Herefordshire, UK

A long weekend of market town-hopping in Herefordshire will unearth quirky boutiques, a haven of homeware stores and even a one-stop-shop for all things bee-related. Here's where we're shopping in the English county.

California

Where to Shop in Monterey County, California

Cheese parlours, streets choc-a-block with fiercely independent galleries and zen-like homewares stores stocking everything from blissed-out botanicals to hand-thrown ceramics. With its growing artistic enclaves and flocks of city types seeking respite on its shores, here's where we're shopping in Monterey.