Rex London

Rex London, design and gifts since 1981

Rex London is a British company dedicated to designing, creating and sourcing gift items. Founded in 1981, it has its own illustrators and buyers who develop products in a colourful and eclectic style, designed to bring a distinctive touch to everyday life. The company presents itself as specialising in gifts for all types of occasions and recipients.

A wide catalogue for children, home and gifting

Rex London's offering is organised into three main areas: gifts, children's products and homeware. The catalogue includes a wide variety of references, including:

• Toys and games: classic toys, wooden toys, puzzles, playing cards and travel games, musical toys and instruments, craft and build, pocket money toys and imaginative play activities.
• Children's accessories: items such as aprons, backpacks, fancy dress, hair and beauty accessories, party decorations, tableware, umbrellas, wash bags and purses, temporary tattoos, night lights, storage and wall decor, as well as flasks, lunch boxes, lunch bags and water bottles.
• Stationery: notebooks, novelty rubbers, pencil cases, pens and pencils, rulers and magnetic bookmarks.
• Home and decor: candle holders, candles and matches, doormats, enamel collection, lighting, mirrors, photo frames, retro storage tins, trinket dishes, vases, cushions, throws and blankets, bath mats, glassware, mugs, placemats and coasters, tableware and tea towels.
• Kitchen: biscuit tins, glassware, mugs and cups, placemats and coasters, tableware and tea towels.
• Storage: mini and jumbo storage bags, retro storage tins, storage baskets, trinket dishes and file storage solutions.
• Accessories: lunch accessories, flasks and cups, lunch bags, lunch boxes, snack boxes, water bottles, quirky stationery, bike accessories, glasses cases, keyrings, purses and wallets, shopping bags, travel accessories, travel bags, umbrellas, wash bags and makeup bags, and hair and beauty gifts.
• Cards and wrap: greetings cards, gift wrap, tissue paper, washi tape and twine.

Gifts for every occasion and recipient

The company organises its gift catalogue by recipient and by occasion. Recipient categories include gifts for her, for him, for cat lovers, dog lovers, cooks, cyclists, gardeners and children. By occasion, it covers anniversaries, back to school, Easter, Father's Day, Halloween, housewarming, Mother's Day, teacher gifts, university gifts, Valentine's Day, weddings and birthdays, with specific sections for milestone birthdays (30th, 40th, 50th and 60th). It also includes categories for unusual gifts, kawaii, retro, sustainable, handmade and recycled gifts, as well as gifts under £5 and £10.

Shipping and international presence

The online shop offers free standard UK delivery on orders over £35. The company operates through two entities: Rex International Ltd., with address at Unit 3 - 4 Allied Way, London W3 0RL, United Kingdom, and Rex London BV, with address at Groeneweg 17, 9320 Aalst, Belgium. The British company is registered with VAT GB340661575 and registration number 0157 8798; the Belgian company with VAT BE0765413142 and registration number 0765413142.

Wholesale and other services

In addition to the online shop, Rex London has a dedicated wholesale website and handles wholesale enquiries. The company publishes a blog and maintains informative sections about its history, the team and customer reviews.

Locations and premises

Main location: Unit 3 - 4 Allied Way, London W3 0RL, UK

Location 2: Groeneweg 17, 9320 Aalst, Belgium