6 • Gifts for Family, Friends & Loved Ones Something special


We list the standout gifts to impress all this Christmas. Words: Katie Sipp-Hurley


AU DÉPART GLENFIDDICH


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fi nishing touch for those spoiling themselves. £450. frette.com


3 AU DÉPART, POCHETTE 30 To the well-heeled traveller, high- quality luggage — and everything that goes in it — is essential. Crafted from jacquard and leather, Parisian brand Au Départ’s Pochettes are designed to hold everything from a tablet to travel documents — equally suited to work, weekends away or simply as a savvy investment. And as part of a wider collection, it could mark the beginning of a tradition: the fi rst piece in a set that grows year after year. £510. audepart.com


JBL TOUR ONE M3 SOFAS & STUFF CUSHION SHARK LED REPAIR MASK FRETTE SANCTUARY


1 JBL TOUR ONE M3 For the music-lover — or anyone intent on ridding themselves of the noisy underground chatter — JBL headphones are a perfect choice. The audio brand’s latest release, JBL Tour ONE M3 combines lossless audio, Hi-Res Bluetooth and advanced true adaptive noise cancelling for better sound quality, battery life and wireless connectivity. Use the JBL Headphones app to customise the sound. £273.99. uk.jbl.com


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2 FRETTE SANCTUARY SILK PYJAMA SET Ideal for those glorious days between Christmas and New Year when time seems to stand still, these pyjama sets from Frette are tailored from 100% pure silk sateen and available in three rich shades: sapphire, burgundy and golden beige. Designed for both him and her, they can be worn to match or complement each other, while a coordinating robe off ers the


4 SOFAS & STUFF SCATTER CUSHION IN V&A THREADS OF INDIA MUGHAL ARBOUR ROUGE For those who take pride in their surroundings, Christmas is the perfect opportunity to ensure every detail looks just right. Inspired by the enduring Mughal motif of a fl owering tree framed within an arch, this cushion fabric gives a timeless design a contemporary update. It’s an intricate addition to any interior — and a thoughtful gift for anyone with an appreciation for craftsmanship and design. Purchase in-store or inquire online. £158. sofasandstuff .com


5 SHARK BEAUTY CRYOGLOW LED REPAIR MASK Those with beauty and skincare obsessed loved ones: rejoice. This year, you won’t need to spend hours


prowling the makeup counters at John Lewis. Instead, one of the latest innovations in skincare tech will make an impressive and considerate gift that shows you care. Not just any LED mask. Shark Beauty’s new CryoGlow Repair Mask combines all the usual LED light eff ects with the brand’s patented Instachill Cold Technology for under-eye cooling. Choose between blemish repair mode, skin sustain mode or better aging mode. £264. sharkclean.co.uk


6 GLENFIDDICH 21 YEAR OLD GRAN RESERVA Good whisky is always a welcome gift — whether for the connoisseur or anyone partial to a festive dram. But at Christmas, not just any bottle will do. Finished in Caribbean rum casks, the Glenfi ddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva brings a touch of tropical fl air to winter, with notes of ginger, fi g, lime, sweet toff ee and warming spice. For an extra thoughtful touch, the bottle can also be personalised. £180. amazon.co.uk


7 EMBER MUG 2 Whether on a lunchtime walk, on the way to work or at your desk, having your own mug adds a small but satisfying comfort to the day. The Ember Mug 2 keeps drinks at your chosen temperature for up to 90 mins (295ml) or 80 mins (414ml), ensuring every sip is just how you like it. Each mug comes with a charging coaster and power adapter. £149.95. uk.ember.com


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