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There’s no better time to go all out for your nearest and dearest than the season of giving. ’Tis the time to show them how much they truly mean to you, after all. Sure, the best things in life are free and there’s plenty that money can’t buy (happiness, for one). But luckily there is also much that it can pay for – including the kinds of gifts that are sure to make this holiday season one to remember.
We’ll cut to the chase and present you with a hand-selected edit of gifts for their wardrobe, home and even four-legged friend, with wow factor guaranteed. We’re talking about the It-bag they were waiting to buy for themselves, the uber-luxurious cocktail making set, or the shearling jacket that’s been on their Wish List for months – just read on.
01. The sumptuous shearlings
Nothing says “luxury” quite like a shearling jacket. Wrap up one of these – or wrap yourself in one – to make this festive season one of the most indulgent ever. Both dyed an apt, snow-white shade, TOM FORD’s makes a perfect companion for high-altitude pursuits and chalet occasions alike, while ZEGNA’s combines the comfort of a hoodie with the brand’s understated, pared-back design approach. If your recipient’s style sits on the smarter side, opt for something a little longer, such as a coat by Loro Piana.
02. The Fair Isle knits
Forget reindeers, snowflakes, candy canes and holly leaves – these Fair Isle sweaters have the festive spirit all over them. For full coverage, opt for a Brunello Cucinelli rollneck – it’s knitted with a generous amount of alpaca and touches of wool, which will keep you toasty in the coldest of climates. Albeit similar in colour, Thom Browne’s feels a little slimmer, so you can layer it beneath blazers and gilets. Get them Polo Ralph Lauren’s if they favour a less colourful wardrobe – the monochrome colourway will work well with everything they already own.
03. The festive throws
Once the gifts have been unwrapped and the holiday leftovers are no more, there’s nothing they’ll appreciate more than something comfortable to hibernate in for the next few months. If you’re anything like us, you’re not planning on leaving the house come January – bar for the basic necessities – and you’ll spend days in cosy loungewear, nestled under a blanket. This choice will depend on their interiors. If their living space is understated, you can’t go wrong with a striped blanket by Paul Smith or a patchworked one by RRL, or Burberry’s checked throw, which comes in a festive red shade, adding just the right touch of colour to neutral sofas and armchairs.
04. The beautiful barware
Turn them – or yourself – into the host with the most with our selection of luxurious barware. From Brunello Cucinelli’s cocktail-making set, which includes a titanium and glass Boston shaker, a titanium strainer and bar spoon, a glass measuring cup and a Krion muddler, to Lorenzi Milano’s wine set and L’Atelier Du Vin’s sculptural corkscrew set, we’ve got just the thing to make any dinner party that bit more stylish.
05. The dog-house luxuries
When we say we’ve got something for everyone, we truly mean it. Got a four-legged friend? We have something for them, too. Few things for your furry companion are more elegant – and comfortable – than a Loro Piana cashmere dog bed. Moncler Genius’ padded gilet, designed in collaboration with Poldo Dog Couture, will protect them from the elements when the mercury drops, while Loro Piana’s will keep them just as stylish when you’re travelling.
06. The bags of wonder
If you’ve scrolled this far, chances are you’re still looking for the perfect gift to impress them. Well, don’t say we didn’t leave the best until last. Here, we’ve compiled an edit of the season’s most covetable bags that are sure to leave them stunned – and win you the title of best gift-giver. Now, whether they favour something practical, such as a belt bag from LOEWE or Gucci, or they need a workweek upgrade with a tote bag by Burberry, you’re sure to find something that tickles their fancy.