As this whirlwind year finally winds down, it is time to busy yourself with the fun task of ticking off your festive gift list. Here’s the first part of our comprehensive guide to presents with plenty of panache. From a Warhol-illustrated advent calendar to winter gear for travel buffs, these goodies will delight friends and family — and perhaps even yourself.
In the ’50’s and ‘60s, Andy Warhol created holiday greeting cards for Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany & Co. x Andy Warhol limited-edition collection is inspired by those designs. His festive motifs are found on a capsule collection of festive homeware and cards, as well as the packaging of the brand’s 2022 Advent Calendar. Designed to evoke stacks of Tiffany boxes, large boxes made of sustainable wood house 24 actual Tiffany Blue Boxes holding gifts chosen by the buyer.
Price varies according to selections.
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Know someone who is as into sports as they are into style? Consider bestowing upon them this Prada basketball, which comes with its own harness carrier made from nylon — the material the brand first introduced into the world of high fashion in the ‘80s.
Basketball with strap, $1,140
The recipient of Rimowa’s Poker Attache will not be able to maintain a poker face when they catch a glimpse of the exclusive set. Taking its cues from Rimowa’s suitcases, the case is made from anodised grooved aluminium. Protected by black leather lining on top and microfibre and foam compartments at the bottom, it holds 350 poker chips in six colours, six dice in silver anodised aluminium, two packs of cards, and a grey velvet poker mat.
Poker attache, $6,170
Inspired by Christian Dior’s dog Bobby, Dior has rolled out a new line of pet accessories. One of the highlights of the inaugural range, this canvas pet-carrying bag is decorated with the brand’s CD Diamond motif. What a stylish way for a friend to tote around their best animal friend.
Pet bag, $4,900
Still our favourite creators of patinated leather, Berluti launches a new Charcoal Brown colour this season, which subtly blends shades of dark blue, black and grey with a warm brown. We especially appreciate this finish on the latest edition of the E’mio, a briefcase that was created by Olga Berluti in 2010. The spacious bag is defined by a flap closure with a padlock clasp on the outside.
Bag, $6,300
There are sunglasses, and then there are sunglasses. Cartier’s latest Panthere de Cartier sunnies are not meant for hiding behind. The latest addition to the collection features an outsize aviator shape updated with strong angles, a gold finish, burgundy lenses — as well as the signature panther heads at the sides of the lenses.
Sunglasses, $1,360
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Give a good friend’s business cardholder a festive upgrade with Bottega Veneta’s latest version in gold or silver. The metallic hues are also found across some of the brand’s other key leather goods this season, including the Cassette shoulder bag and the Mini Jodie hobo. While metallic leather can be stiff and/or fragile, thanks to the laminated finishings, these high-shine pieces manage to be both soft yet tough.
Card holder, $900
With the temperatures and humidity here, our environs are never going to smell like a crisp Christmas morning in temperate cities. Enter the Jo Malone Pine & Eucalyptus Home Candle. Aside from filling one’s home with the smell of the Yuletide season, the etched snowball design of its glass holder will also add some visual festive cheer.
Candle, $120
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