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These 9 gifts for fashion lovers are both beautiful and useful
6.12.2024
Translation: Jessica Johnson-Ferguson
Giving clothing or accessories needn’t be a complicated affair. Stylish essentials such as cashmere scarves or card cases make for great Christmas presents. Here are nine gift ideas that are both pretty and practical.
Fashion-related gifts can be risky. It’s easy to miss the mark in terms of style or size and unintentionally giving an item that will never be worn. That’s why I prefer to go for simple and useful things from the fashion department. But that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on a wow effect. High-quality materials and pretty designs are what turn everyday items into something special.
To get some inspiration, here are nine Christmas gift ideas that’ll truly bring joy to others:
1. Cashmere scarf
Cashmere scarves are low-key luxurious and exude a cosy, safe feeling. This simple, black model from Cash-Mere looks great draped around your shoulders thanks to its triangle shape or easily turned into a balaclava. A sophisticated essential that’s bound to bring cheer under the Christmas tree.
2. Card holder
If you rely on a small- to medium-sized bag on a daily basis, you’ll know that space is precious, as is a slim card case. This compact, eye-catching model from Furla is made of leather with a high-gloss metallic look. Its five compartments offer enough space for your most important cards. You can be sure that many people will find this stylish and functional accessory very useful.
3. Slippers
Spending 100 francs on a pair of slippers feels pretty decadent. But feeling like you’re walking on clouds at home soon makes up for the price tag. I feel a really good pair of slippers are one of those things many people have on their wish list but never end up buying for themselves. This makes them the perfect gift. The generously lined Scuffette II from Ugg are made of suede and sheepskin and they’re currently very popular among my friends.
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4. Key ring
If you’re after a small gift, this Alessi key ring might be just the thing. It’s an exquisite little thing that’ll upgrade your bunch of keys and also prove very useful when you’re out shopping. Why? Because the silver egg contains a token for shopping carts.
5. Toiletry bags
The toiletry bag trio from Kind Bag is something my fellow editor Laura Scholz and I use all the time. The colourful patterned bags with zippers are a feast for the eyes and highly practical for organising your bits and bobs – whether you’re travelling or just going about your daily life. They also happen to be the best thing that can happen to people who can never seem to find things in their bag. These toiletry bags are made from recycled PET, which makes them super easy to clean: I simply pop mine in the washing machine when they’re looking a little grubby.
6. Handbags
Your budget allowing, a mid-range leather bag from German brand Liebeskind’s a great place to start. There, you’ll find high-quality, minimalist models at a reasonable price. One of my favourites, the Lou Hobo impresses with its trendy, soft silhouette. Its wide, adjustable shoulder strap with a silver buckle is both classy and practical. The spacious main compartment and inner compartments offer plenty of room for your everyday essentials. It’s available in several colours and sizes.
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7. Pyjamas
Very few people treat themselves to decent pyjamas. Instead, old T-shirts and tracksuit bottoms are downgraded for home use. Just like expensive slippers, I believe pyjamas are a small everyday luxury you’ll probably prefer receiving as a gift than buying for yourself. I recommend classic pyjamas made of non-elastic, woven fabric with buttons and a lapel collar. They feel wonderfully extravagant, grown-up and childlike at the same time.
8. Leather gloves
As if leather gloves weren’t already smart enough, this pair from Cash-Mere combine a chrome-free tanned lambskin with a cashmere lining that’ll keep your hands warm and toasty. What’s more, the gloves are touchscreen compatible, so you can continue to use your phone without having to take them off.
9. Umbrellas
Maybe you’re looking for a gift for someone who’s constantly forgetting their umbrellas somewhere. If that’s the case, I suggest getting a unique model from sustainable UK brand Original Duckhead. An umbrella sporting a cute duck’s head is hard to forget, especially when it was a gift.
Not convinced? Here are my five basic tips for giving fashion-related items as a gift:
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Has endless love for shoulder pads, Stratocasters and sashimi, but a limited tolerance for bad impressions of her Eastern Swiss dialect.
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