From exclusive jewelry and high-fashion garments to home accessories, Capri sandals, handbags, perfumes, and gastronomic specialties, the island offers a trendy selection of must-have keepsakes as souvenirs. Here are the highlights to bring home:
Carthusia Perfumes
A must-visit for anyone seeking something truly unique is the workshop of this historic artisanal perfumery, encapsulating the soul of Capri in exquisite fragrances. Carthusia is synonymous with tradition, craftsmanship, and a deep bond with the island. Iconic scents include “Mediterraneo”, a vibrant burst of freshness with bright lemon and bergamot notes, and “Fiori di Capri”, a tribute to the island’s floral beauty with captivating hints of carnation, jasmine, and tuberose. Stock up on their soaps, candles, body creams, and home accessories as well.
Laboratorio Capri Fashion
The keyword here is tailored. Every piece crafted at this exclusive boutique on Via Cerio is handmade and original. From dresses, caftans, and shirts to pants, skirts, shorts, bags, and accessories, Laboratorio Capri offers unique collections. The boutique’s history dates back to the 1960s with founders Gigino and Maria Luisa, tailors to the international jet set. Today, Michele and Augusto Esposito continue the family tradition with vibrant prints, ethnic details, and colorful stripes that reinterpret Capri’s timeless style.
Laetitia Cerio Designs
Discover Eco Capri, a boutique located just steps from Capri’s famous Piazzetta. It offers exclusive souvenirs like clothing, accessories, bags, towels, pouches, scarves, cushions, and home décor, all inspired by the designs of Laetitia Cerio, daughter of Edwin Cerio, a renowned engineer, writer, and naturalist deeply connected to the island. Their Resort, Accessories, and Home collections are a must for collectors!
San Michele Bells
A blend of tradition, legend, and history. For a memorable keepsake, the Chantecler Bells are a perfect choice. These tiny jewelry pieces, available in various designs featuring pavé gemstones, gold, diamonds, or semi-precious stones, are true collectibles. You can find them at the historic jewelry store on Via Vittorio Emanuele, managed by the Aprea family. It was here that Pietro Capuano crafted a bronze bell as a good luck charm for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, sparking this beloved tradition.
Jackie Kennedy’s Style
Fashion enthusiasts will adore the luxury of custom-made Capri sandals from Canfora, located near the Grand Hotel Quisisana. The boutique offers Jackie Kennedy’s favorite styles, fully customizable in material, color, design, and embellishments. With or without heels, these sandals are quintessential Capri.
Taste of Capri
Capri also caters to food lovers! For fans of the island’s famed ravioli capresi, visit Capri Pasta, where they’re handmade using traditional methods and sold in freshness-preserving gift packs to reach your table intact. Prefer something sweet? Don’t miss the torta caprese or “Caprilù”, almond and lemon pastries crafted by the Buonocore pastry shop on Via Vittorio Emanuele.
