THE CHRISTMAS GIFT EDIT
Let these extra-special pieces selected by our style-savvy Partners inspire your last-minute Christmas shopping
If you’re still on the hunt for special gifts for your loved ones, some of our most stylish Partners have cast their eyes over the entire range, cherry picking the best of the best. They’ve selected everything from the top kids’ toys to the most sumptuous cashmere scarves and smart all-occasion backpacks. Here you’ll find exceptional gifts for the even the trickiest of recipients. All you need to do is sit back, relax and be inspired.
HERO GIFTS FOR HIM
Is there a hard-to-buy-for man in your life? Take inspiration from Emily Gray (@JL_EmilyG), Personal Stylist, Leeds, and Paolo Scalera (@JL_Paolo_PS) Menswear Style Advisor, Kingston. ‘My top pick is this gorgeous backpack by Sandqvist,’ says Gray. ‘I love the colour and it comes in durable, organic cotton with recycled polyester and leather detailing.’ Scalera, though, has gone for the FIFA 21 game for the PS4. ‘I picked it for my brother,’ he says. ‘He’s a real football fan so he’s going to love it.’ Need more ideas? Take a peek at the Top 10 gift ideas for him.
EMILY GRAY
Personal Stylist, Leeds
@JL_EmilyG
PAOLO SCALERA
Menswear Style Advisor, Kingston
@JL_Paolo_PS
GORGEOUS GIFTS FOR HER
Looking for something special for a mum, sister, aunt or best friend? Take advice from Steph Shaw (@JL_StephShaw), Personal Stylist, Cheltenham, and Promise Bakare (@JL_Promise Personal Stylist), Oxford Street, who have some super-stylish picks. ‘I’ve gone for the GHD gold straighteners gift set in limited edition white, says Steph. ‘The best thing about these is they only take 25 seconds to heat up.’ If you are after a special accessory, Bakare has the answer. ‘I have gone for this beautiful scarf by John Lewis,’ she says. ’It’s completely designed in house with a star detail which I absolutely adore and – even better – it’s 100% cashmere.’ For more ideas for gifts for her see Top 10 gift ideas for her.
INSPIRED HOME AND TECH GIFTS
Home and tech gifts have universal appeal. Lottie Monk (@JL_Lottie), Home Design Stylist, White City, recommends the Portal from Facebook. ‘It enables you to easily take video calls with your friends and family,’ she says. ‘It’s got great features like the smart camera which has an automatic zoom and can follow you around the room as you move.’ Wil Law (@JL_Wil), Home Design Stylist, Leeds, selects the Sonos Move Smart Speaker with Voice Control. ‘It’s weatherproof, drop-resistant and has 11 hours battery life,’ he says. ‘I think I’ll get this for my dad because he’s a massive music fan and really appreciates good sound quality.’ Looking for more gift ideas? See The ultimate gift guide.
LOTTIE MONK
Home Design Stylist, White City
@JL_Lottie
WIL LAW
Home Design Stylist, Leeds
@JL_Wil
GREAT GIFTS FOR CHILDREN
Choosing gifts for children isn’t always the easier task so let Peter Kane (@JL_PeterK), Personal Stylist, Sheffield, and Felicity Burton (@JL_Felicity), Home Design Stylist, Welwyn, help. ‘One of my top picks is this fabulous John Lewis train set – it’s a classic piece to hand from generation to generation,’ says Kane. Meanwhile, Burton highlights the Micro Mini Deluxe Scooter: ‘One of the best toys of 2020, it’s made from 100% recycled fishing nets so it’s really sustainable. I’m going to buy this gift for my son as his main present – he’s going to love it.’ Still looking for more inspiration for kids gifts? See Top 10 Toys for Kids.
