25 impeccable Christmas treats, selected by Tyler Brûlé
From considered stocking stuffers to statements that demand a driveway, this is a Christmas list is well-made and well-read.
Here you’ll find 25 delightful gifts that balance utility, beauty and a sense of worldly curiosity. The list travels from Gothenburg and Seoul to Parisian caviar counters and Azorean vineyards, taking in books worth keeping, clothing designed for real life and objects that improve the home without shouting about it.
Some are modest, some indulgent and all are chosen with longevity in mind. Consider this your guide to Christmas shopping done properly – or a persuasive case for treating yourself.
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A copy of ‘The Monocle Book of Designers on Sofas’
For 15 more Monocle-recommended book gifts, tap here
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Grippy sneakers from Gothenburg based Icebug to keep you from falling on your ass in Verbier
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A heavily accessorised purse from Belgian brand My Bob for a stylish conversation starter
Tap here for Monocle’s 12 recommended wines for Christmas
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Lyse Doucet’s new book ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’, which will stay with you and anyone you gift it to
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Notecards and pens from Penco to write polite notes to remind people to not use their speakers in public
Need even more ideas for your wish list? Monocle has curated a selection of 15 brilliant books to gift to the friend who has ‘read everything’, 23 well-designed gifts to give the interiors-obsessive in your life and five architecture and design books waiting to be unwrapped this year.
