Balenciaga retains its crown as the leader of the cultural zeitgeist with its tongue- in-cheek creations, such as merchandise from its fictional hotel and resort chain. Aside from this fluffy grey cotton bathroom rug, the brand’s holiday gift collection includes a few other items bearing this faux corporate logo, such as towels and bedding.

Bathroom rug, $400

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With travel restrictions easing, ski fiends can hit the slopes overseas again. Equip them in style with the fancy skis and ski poles (not pictured) by Hermès. Made to order by Hermès’ Horizon bespoke department in partnership with French high-performance ski manufacturer La Fabrique du Ski, the skis feature a Cheval punk print and ash wood core, while the ski poles are made of carbon, aluminium and Regate bull calf leather.

Skis, $24,300; ski poles, $3,650

The trope of the chilly great outdoors continues with the Alaskan trapper hat by Loro Piana. With its ear flaps and water- resistant technical fabric, this hat will help keep snow bunnies snug. If all else fails, there’s always hot cocoa.

It’s a spaceship! It’s a top! It’s a… speaker by Louis Vuitton! The Horizon Light Up Speaker is made for those who like hosting parties at home or anywhere else, really. Made from PVD-coated stainless steel and Monogram leather, it features 360-degree sound as well as a light display that synchronises with beats.

Speaker, $4,450

Why be content with hanging Christmas baubles on a tree when you can also hang them on your shoulder? That seems to be the thinking behind this adorable spherical golden minaudière by Valentino. As if its ball-like form and antique-brass finish weren’t enough, the folks at Valentino have gone ahead and further jazzed up this festive accessory with their VLogo Signature motif sparkly rhinestones.

Bag, $7,000

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Is smaller always cuter? Not necessarily, although that is certainly the case for the Montblanc Heritage Rouge et Noir Baby Special Edition. Available in classic black or ivory, these writing instruments actually revisit Montblanc’s Baby Pens from the early 20th century, when the house created the portable pens for an increasingly mobile world.

Fountain pen, $795

Known as the Triple Stitch, the XXX formed by the laces defines Zegna’s comfy and versatile everyday shoe while referencing the brand’s heritage of traditional tailoring. Made in soft suede in the season-appropriate hues of ochre, purple or green suede, the Triple Stitch Sneaker is an easy and stylish addition to a modern masculine wardrobe.

Sneakers, $1395

For the perennial host who breaks out the Christmas tree and starts playing carols in November, consider the gift of decorations that will amp up their festive fir. Available as a set of four, Dior’s blue and white pieces are made from hand-blown French crystal and glass. They feature dreamy motifs such as stars, flowers and ocean voyages.

Help friends level up their beauty sleep with the Icons Edit set by Slip, a company specialising in silk pillowcases that prevent sleep creases. This vibrant set includes a pillow case, hair ties and a contoured face mask — to protect lash extensions and the like — all of which are made from the brand’s signature high-grade mulberry silk. Available on Net-a-Porter.com.

Sleep set, $217

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