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The festive season - time for generosity, and few things will be more appreciated than those touches of refinement in gifts that will last a year or a lifetime.

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Clockwise from top left: bag by Hermès, bag by Bally, bag by Prada, hat by Maison Michel, shoes by Hereu, bag charms by Gucci from the Gucci Gift selection, bag by Fernando Jorge / Métier.

Luxury accessories arranged on a wooden chair with herringbone blanket, including Hermès, Bally and Prada bags, Maison Michel hat, and Gucci charms.
Person wearing a green jumper and watch arranging gift-wrapping supplies on a wooden desk.

Jumper by Zanone from Slowear, trousers by Trunk, fifty fathoms bathyscaphe watch by Blancpain, glasses by Ahlem, hair comb by Celine Maison, pen pot by Connolly, ruler and scissors by Niwaki, wrapping papers and ribbon by Choosing Keeping.

Turn off the screens
Try your luck at a cosy evening spent playing a card game.

Two people playing cards at a wooden table with a Dior Maison card box and Hermès blanket nearby.

Box with two decks of cards by Pierre Yovanovitch for Dior Maison, blanket by Hermès.

Women’s: Jumper and skirt by Officine Générale, alpine eagle watch by Chopard,
necklace and ring by Graff.

Men’s: Shirt by The Workers Club, trousers by Trunk, Mount Iwate – autumn dusk watch by Grand Seiko.

Label maker
Few things are as natural as putting pen to paper – and writing by hand gives your gifts a personal touch.

Hands writing on decorative stationery with scalloped edges, surrounded by leather gloves and gift boxes

Bracelet and ring by Boucheron, fountain pen by Caran d’Ache,
card set by Smythson, trinket box by Louis Vuitton, gloves by Hermès,
wrapping papers by Choosing Keeping, ribbon by V V Rouleaux.

Perpetual motion
Body movements will power an automatic watch, so it will feel like part of your person. Choose a subtle design that’s built to last.

Hands holding a gold watch displayed on a desk with luxury desk accessories including pen, notebook, candle, and fragrance.

Shirt by Dior Men, leather multifunctional tray and soft leather desk pad by Montblanc, musgo real black edition eau de toilette by Claus Porto, candle, candle lid and candle snuffer by Celine Maison, pen (silver) and notebook by Cartier, pen by ST Dupont, royal oak selfwinding watch by Audemars Piguet x 1017 Alyx 9SM.

The finishing touch
A timepiece that complements a recipient’s existing jewellery could become the piece that they are never seen without.

Woman wearing Chanel Première Édition Originale watch and ring, styled with shirt and trousers.

Shirt by Atlantique Ascoli, trousers by Giuliva Heritage, première édition originale watch by Chanel Watches, ring by Chanel Fine Jewellery.

Man wearing Vacheron Constantin moon phase retrograde date watch with Boglioli rollneck jumper and Begg & Co scarf.
rollneck jumper by Boglioli, scarf by Begg & Co, moon phase retrograde date watch by Vacheron Constantin
Two terracotta shell-shaped bowls displayed on patterned wrapping papers in neutral and green tones.
shell bowls by Hender Scheme, wrapping papers by Choosing Keeping
Hands holding a square green table alarm clock with gold trim and copper accents over a plaid blanket.
pyjamas by Original Madras Trading Co from Hansen, clock by Båge & Söner
Flatlay of menswear accessories including navy patterned tie, glasses, leather bag charms, metal watch, cufflinks and bracelet on wooden surface.
tie and pocket square by Bigi Cravatte Milano, glasses by Mykita, laureato watch by Girard-Perregaux for Watches of Switzerland, cufflinks by Dunhill, bracelet by Ole Lynggaard
Luxury gift items arranged on carpet including Chanel shoes, Thomas Riemer gloves, Nomos watch, champagne bottle and wrapped gifts.
jumper by Howlin’ from Trunk, socks by Thunders Love, gloves by Thomas Riemer, shoes by Chanel, cuff and necklace by Tiffany & Co, metro 33 all silver watch by Nomos Glashütte, diaries by Smythson
Hermès blanket with teal, white and orange geometric pattern draped over wooden chair with Ludwig Reiter slippers on floor.
Blanket by Hermès, Slippers by Ludwig Reiter
Gold cuffs, Bottega Veneta earrings and white ribbon displayed on white paper against wooden surface.
cuffs by Maison Rabih Kayrouz, earrings by Bottega Veneta, ribbon by V V Rouleaux

Best foot forward
Outdoor types will appreciate nothing more than the kind of clothing that allows them to be in the open no matter the weather.

Person lacing Diemme 3 Ten C boots while wearing Hansen jacket, Trunk trousers, and Cartier Santos-Dumont watch.

Jacket by Hansen, trousers by Trunk, socks by Anonymous Ism, boots by Diemme 3 Ten C, santos-dumont watch by Cartier, ribbon by Choosing Keeping.

That’s a wrap
Found the perfect present? Make the act of giving even more special with some attractive wrapping paper.

Hands displaying jewelry in an open green box with red patterned wrapping paper and ribbon.

Shirt by Blazé Milano curated by Cabana, serpenti tubogas watch by Bulgari, ring by Ole Lynggaard (left ring finger), ring by Cartier (left index finger).

Ring by Bulgari (right pinky finger), cufflink box by Smythson,
wrapping papers by Choosing Keeping, ribbon by V V Rouleaux.

Jewellery box, top to bottom, left to right:
Ring and ear cuff by Ana Khouri, ring by Goossens, earrings by Completedworks, earring by Ana Khouri, ring by Dior Joaillerie, earrings and ring by Ana Khouri.

Case of wanderlust
For the frequent flyer, luggage that will last a lifetime will have them planning their next getaway with relish.

Person holding black Rimowa suitcase with orange luggage tag, wearing cream jumper, beige trousers and dark watch.

Jumper by Connolly, shirt by Gitman Vintage, trousers by Trunk, socks by Sunspel, shoes by Church’s, classic fusion original black magic watch by Hublot, suitcase and luggage tag by Rimowa.

In your grasp
Combine practicality with style by selecting winter wear in materials that are warm, slim and supple.

Hands holding black leather gloves with bracelets visible on the wrist.

Jacket by Akris, bracelet by Dior Joaillerie, gloves by Thomas Riemer.

Surefire hits
If you’re thinking of buying clothing for a loved one, stick to the classics – muted colours are always a winner.

Flat lay of classic menswear items including a jumper, scarves, socks, shoes, cap, gloves, and umbrella arranged on a textured beige background.

Jumper and scarf by The Workers Club, scarf by Sublime from Couverture & The Garbstore, socks by Patapaca from Trunk, shoes by Mackintosh x Jacques Solovière,
cap by Luca Faloni, gloves by Elmer from Couverture & The Garbstore, umbrella by Mackintosh.

Splash of colour
Help someone stand out from the crowd and inject some personality into their look with playful accessories.

Woman's hands displaying Longines watch, Goossens ring, Valextra accessories and Montblanc headphones on textured fabric.

Polo shirt by Luca Faloni, mini dolcevita watch by Longines, ring by Goossens, airpods pro case with strap, bag charm and cable holder by Valextra, in-ear headphones by Montblanc.

Models: Delina, Tom
With thanks to our friends at Twentytwentyone and Another Country.

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