New retail destination We Built This City has launched in Carnaby this Christmas to offer an artist-designed London souvenir that supports homegrown artists and designers at the same time. Located on Carnaby Street, We Built This City will showcase a collection of London gifts, accessories, ceramics and art prints from British-based creatives. The launch collection features works from some of the UK’s finest artists and designers including London Postcards from Sir Peter Blake, skyline ceramics by Cecily Vessey, London globes by Kristjana S Williams, Gherkin cushions by Charlene Mullen, London Willow pattern teacups from We Love Kaoru and Literary London prints by Run For The Hills. Beyond just retail, We Built This City’s basement (aka the art grotto) will also play host to a series of events and workshops that celebrate the very best of London creativity – including London Gin Masterclasses from Shake Rattle and Stir, an Arty Party with Made in Arts London, Christmas wreath-making and ceramic up-cycling with The Indytute and an evening of new London-inspired Christmas hits from St Etienne. We Built This City opens until January 10, 2015.

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