White diamond wreath
For some, the festive season manifests in fine jewellery, namely these David Morris hoop earrings made with the rarest and most joyful of gemstones (fitting for the season), Chrysoprase. The design features 18k rose gold, sprinkled with white diamonds. The only guarantee for a white Christmas.
Fortuna Creole hoop earrings, £19,100; David Morris, 180 New Bond Street W1S 4RL
Swiss luxury
Known for its obsession with refined fabrics and materials, Akris is for the working woman. So, it’s no wonder this compact wallet, crafted from its signature horsehair and smooth box calf leather, is both timeless and designed to last. The perfect gift for those constantly on the go.
Compact wallet in horsehair and leather, £367; Akris, 30 Old Bond Street W1S 4QQ
Seasonal scent
Diptyque’s bestselling Orphéon has had a limited-edition holiday makeover, ready for the festive season. Its (merry and) bright notes of juniper berries and jasmine top the woody and cosy warmth of cedar and tonka bean.
Orphéon holiday edition eau de parfum, £153; Diptyque, 107 New Bond Street W1S 1ED
Sole-warming gifts
Whoever said socks were not an adequate gift at Christmas obviously hadn’t considered this jacquard knit pair from Prada. With an argyle pattern, these soft cotton ankle socks in forest green are charmingly retro and embellished with the iconic triangle logo for designer kudos.
Argyle cotton socks, £230; Prada, W1S 4PZ
Christmas on repeat
Not only do these wireless earbuds by Bang & Olufsen feature active noise cancellation but their new ergonomic design means no matter the activity, you can listen to your favourite carols without interruption.
Beoplay EX Premium wireless earbuds, £349; Bang & Olufsen, 72 New Bond Street W1S 1RR
Top banana
Novelty gifts but not as you know them – this banana-shaped cross-body bag is made from pure aniline leather with a French craftsmanship that promises no splits.
Banana cross-body bag in grained leather, £950; Chloé, 143 New Bond Street W1S 2TP
Lucky charm
Looking for luxury on a smaller scale? This cute bag charm is a miniature replica of the Ferragamo Hug Bag, featuring Gancini clasps in the same likeness and composed in calfskin. A truly stylish choice.
Hug mini charm, £275; Ferragamo, 24 Old Bond Street W1S 4AL
Wrapped up
Dreaming of a magical horse-and-carriage ride in the snow? This 100 per cent silk twill scarf is French fashion house Hermès’s ode to British luxury, depicting a Windsor Grey horse and the famous Gold State Coach.
Stately wheels scarf, £450; Hermès; 155 New Bond Street W1S 2UA