Fashion: Gifts / Global
Rich pickings
The festive season is the time for generosity and few things will be more appreciated than those touches of refinement in gifts that will last a year or even a lifetime. From sturdy boots to striking handbags, here are some suggestions.
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
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
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
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
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
shirt by Atlantique Ascoli, trousers by Giuliva Heritage, première édition originale watch by Chanel Watches, ring by Chanel Fine Jewellery
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.