No name brand chic

For your fix of understated yet functional clothes, homewares and stationery, just pop in to Muji, Japan’s upmarket yet affordable “no brand” concept store. The stores themselves are oases of tasteful design (with some similarities to a pared down IKEA but without the crowds) and browsing is a pleasure. Favourite Muji buys include super soft scarves and shawls (perfect cover ups for the plane), cool bags and their classic, natural fibre clothing. All your desk, kitchen and bathroom organising needs can be met here too with great looking storage receptacles and utensils.