AIR MAIL

My husband and I stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon in early September on our way to lunch down the street. We were very impressed with the unique and lovely products curated in this store. The products are certainly not cheap, but well presented and unique. The store overall is gorgeous as is the patio/courtyard area. In addition to the cool products they sell, they also have a coffee bar as well as baked goods from Bread Story which are amazing. The best feature of this place though was the attitude of the staff. The Manager of the store was lovely beyond a level of any normal expectations. I hope the owner is compensating these people very well as they are doing the right stuff. I can’t wait to go back to this store and bring others with me!

Such a warm and welcoming store!! The ambience is delightful and the customer service is a beautiful experience in itself. This is my go to spot for the yummiest coffee, the friendliest staff and amazing music. You have to swing by 🤗 their curated selection of items is so thoughtful and adorable!!!

Despite not being a fan of Airmail and its editorial staff as a result of often eccentric, quirky and sometimes misguided unacceptable content. Similar feelings of discontent are also held towards RL clothing and its coffee brand. However I recently observed online that Airmail opened a Novelty, Curiosity and coffee shop, following model set by RL, in the villages so I decided to bite the bullet on rainy morning and give it a visit with an open mind. However what I was met with was on contrary to my beliefs and I was pleasantly surprised , enlightened in a positive way. As facilities were appropriately merchandised in their unique own way. Will I adapt Airmail lifestyle likely not as it is triggering as a result of childhood trauma and related events. However I will do my best to appreciate it more and share it with visitors who may find it appealing.

The first thing you will notice about this small shop is how beautifully curated it is. Everything has been art-directed before being placed on a shelf. The second thing you will learn is that Greyton Carter, the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Vanity Fair, founded the shop, which makes enormous sense. Air Mail is not just a shop but also a media brand, which, according to their site, focuses on "subjects both foreign and domestic—ranging from politics and the environment to art and literature, style and fashion, and high-end crime and beyond—by some of the world's finest journalists". As you start to wander around, you can't help but notice that all of the items in the shop are either beautifully designed, nostalgic travel memorabilia, or intellectual fodder. At the entrance to the shop is a magazine rack lacking any of the names you know (except maybe Monocole, which is ironically similar in its mission), and no, Vanity Fair was not visible. There are fashion and travel magazines, political publications, and a few yachting magazines. The adjacent seating area is very carefully designed and inviting, but be mindful that everything is for sale, including the chair, the coffee table, and the wool blanket draped over the chair, so ask before you plop down. The shop has several sections, including travel accessories, bath items, health and wellness, a coffee bar, and a book shop. You will likely want to own everything in the shop, so bring your Platinum Amex. The shop projects this lifestyle without being pretentious—upscale and fabulous is a better phrase. We walked in only to have a peek and ended up ordering a coffee and chatting with Sonny, the charismatic manager, who was happy to share the back story of any item in the shop. I suspect you will have a similar experience. The shop is an homage to travel and perhaps to a time when travel was glamorous, and people got dressed up to get on a plane and were allowed to keep their shoes on.

My favorite spot for great coffee and tea, and gifts for even the hardest people to gift! The team is always so nice, to my 2000 year old dog as well! The tables in the back garden are a lovely spot to hang out and read. A terrific addition to the neighborhood.

I loved the place and the vibes, my wife and I just stopped by to browse around and drink a coffee in their backyard.

Air Mail is a jewel of a shop, with thoughtfully but not fussily curated products. This is a perfect place to pick up unique gifts for everyone on your list, including yourself! And the customer service is top notch. A special call-out to Melanie P. for her genuine and friendly customer care, along with her colleague Bran. An amazing team!

It has come to my attention a few ruffians are attempting to sully the reputation of this exquisite shop. As such, I’ve come here for a rare review to correct the record. Air Mail is a throwback to a time when store owners knew your name and your tastes. Moreover, its a guidepost to how local retail can thrive in the future. Handpicked exceptional goods at ALL price points. Like the mid-2000s Atlanta Falcons, they’ve got a Cheat Code: these are the same people that pumped out Vanity Fair for 25 years from the end of the Cold War to the Great Recession. They are the pinnacle of taste. At every price point and with very friendly faces, it’s a true pleasure knowing I can pop in on a daily basis for a coffee, to say hello, and to to see what’s new. All without my wallet suffering.