ABOUT TRAVELSHOPA

We know what it is like to want to shop the world. That’s why we created Travelshopa; the curated guide to the best local shopping around the world. We are a global network of style conscious shoppers, emerging designers and independent retailers as well as industry professionals across Asia, the Americas and Australia.

With hand-picked designers and retailers from around the world, plus insights from local style-makers, we are revolutionising how to shop local. From bricks and mortar stores to online boutiques, we celebrate local brands in fashion and homewares and scour the world for the very best brands so you don’t have to.

We are here to connect shoppers with the best designers and retailers through detailed brand profiles, thorough guides, exclusive interviews, stylish shopping experiences and a unique online shop.

Our founder, Renée Lodens, launched Travelshopa in 2013 out of a collection of personal notes. For years she had been traveling the world, and saw that there was no ‘go-to’ guide on the best local shopping for style-conscious shoppers. Recognising that the world would benefit from such a guide, Renée started conversations about cool local brands, new stores, and shopping events, and created shopping guides to help shoppers have unforgettable shopping experiences.

The media, industry professionals, brands, corporate partners and consumers all love the new perspective we have put on the local shopping scene. In 2014 the site was named one of Singapore’s Hottest Startups and shortlisted as Best Startup SEA by Unleashed Awards.

We regularly add new destinations, brands, guides, experiences and more. Sign up to create your own shopping trips and keep updated. We also encourage game-changing local designers and retailers to join us so we can feature them. If that happens to be you please get started here.

We hope you can see how passionate we are about supporting local, and take a bit of our passion with you on your next shopping experience.

Thanks for stopping by and being a part of Travelshopa.

MEET RENEE LODENS

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER

Almost every girl’s dream is to travel and shop and Renée Lodens has built a global business doing just that. Travelshopa was born out of Renée’s first-hand shopping experiences and desire to create a go-to guide for style conscious global shoppers.

Travelshopa has since established itself as the trusted authority on local shopping, celebrating local brands in fashion and homewares across the world.

Passionate about supporting local designers and retailers, Renée spends her days championing local shopping. Simply put, she is in the business of helping shoppers have memorable shopping experiences.

Renée is recognised as a prominent entrepreneur in the fashion and retail space, having been interviewed by BBC News, Sky News Business and Harpers Bazaar Malaysia. She has also successfully secured partnerships with MasterCard, PayPal, Council of Textile and Fashion, Australia and more.

When Renée is not scouring the world for hidden shopping gems, you will find her recharging with Ashtanga yoga, renovating her home or spending time with her two children.