THE GIFT GUIDE:

10 BEST LUXURY GIFTS FOR HER

No expense spared. From designer bags to luxe skincare, these are the best Christmas ideas for her.

WORDS: FLORENCE TROTT PHOTOGRAPHY: MATT BRANN 03.10.24

Christmas is coming in hot. Need some Christmas gift ideas for her? If she’s got excellent taste and a fondness for designer handbags, FLANNELS has it covered. We’ve lined up the best luxury gifts for the woman who has everything. From It bags and designer heels to jewellery and the best luxury beauty gifts in the business. No expense has been spared. She’d expect nothing less. And why should she? Ft. Saint Laurent, Charlotte Tilbury, Chloe and Jimmy Choo. Here are the best Christmas gift ideas for her, courtesy of FLANNELS.

1. The fancy tote

Girl on your list in need of ultra-luxe bag to tote all their worldly possessions? Christian Louboutin’s small Cabata tote bag may be the one. Not your average bag, it comes in a buttery soft calf leather and timeless silhouette, finished off with a signature Louboutin red lining and punk-inspired silver studs. A bag she can use day or night, it’s the gift all fashion girlies are guaranteed to love this season.

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2. THE MOST-WANTED HEELS

Want to win this Christmas? No one can resist a pair of Jimmy Choos. And she’ll be obsessed with the Aurelie 85 pumps. A classic d’Orsay silhouette with a pointed toe, patent leather finish and statement oversized pearls. She can dress them up or down – teamed with a party dress or slouchy denim. If you want to impress this year, designer shoes are the gift that keeps on giving.

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3. THE MAGIC STOCKING FILLER

Need some Christmas gift ideas for the person who has everything? After a present for a beauty fan? Look no further than Charlotte Tilbury. Luxury beauty gifts always go down well at Christmas, and the brand’s cult skincare gift sets are the perfect stocking filler. The set contains two of our favourite beauty heroes – Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Charlotte’s Magic Cream. That’s a lot of Christmas magic packed into one small gift. little skincare treat guaranteed to make a big impact.

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4. THE DESIGNER JEWELLERY

Shopping for someone with expensive taste? Lucky for you (and them), we’ve identified the best expensive gifts for her – no expense spared. Saint Laurent’s Cassandre crocodile brooch has real fashion pedigree. This is the definition of a ‘little luxury’. The brooch will add a touch of signature Saint Laurent luxe to any outfit – from an evening blazer to a bomber jacket. The Parisian fashion house’s iconic motif has been cast in brass using artisanal techniques. Each one is slightly different in colour and totally unique. Jewellery gifts always feel a bit romantic, and this piece is fashion crowd approved. Double whammy.

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5. THE LUXE HOMEWARE GIFT

Burn baby, burn. Give the gift of interior style this season with the Polspotten Drip Candle Holder. A cult homeware piece guaranteed to take centre stage on any well-laid table, it’s the gift fashion and interior style mavens will love. Sure to take their interiors game to the next level, we love it because it’s both playful AND decadent. Just like us. The molten candle stick typifies the sense of fun the brand is famous for. We can see it now, lit and glowing on a festive table heavy with Christmas snacks and lots of fizz come New Year's Eve.

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6. THE FASHION-IS-ART BOOK

The art. The dresses. The eyebrows. Iconic. A thoughtful Christmas gift for fashion lovers who fancy themselves a bit of an intellectual. Or anyone with a genuine interest in Frida Kahlo, her paintings and clothes – see everyone. Feed their fashion curiosity this Christmas with Assouline’s Frida Kahlo: Fashion as the Art of Being. Whether they’re a bit bookish, really into art or just have a table that’s screaming for this, the most beautiful coffee table book we ever did see. Delving into the life, style, art and beauty of this absolute icon. ‘Frida understood the importance of image and attitude,’ and we could all learn a thing or two from her. The perfect Christmas gift for the art and/or fashion obsessed.

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7. THE ICONIC BOOTS

The word ‘iconic’ gets used a lot these days. Some things aren’t worthy of the title, but Maison Margiela’s Tabi boots really are. Treat your fashionable loved one (or yourself) to an undisputed fashion icon this Christmas – you’ll win some serious brownie points. A woman can never have too many pairs of black leather boots, and the Tabi is a wardrobe mainstay with serious holding power. Every fashion lover worth her salt should own a pair. Like all the best pieces, they’ll never go out of style.

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8. THE CHIC SHADES

Help her channel her inner A-lister this Christmas with a pair of fashion set-approved designer sunglasses. Top of our Christmas wish lists? Saint Laurent’s 692 SL shades, which feature round frames, gold hardware and a slightly tinted lens. Whether you’re after Christmas present ideas for your girlfriend, it’s a gift for mum or you’re treating your best mate, you need look no further. Christmas looks so much more stylish viewed through a Saint Laurent lens.

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9. THE IT KNIT

In case you missed the memo, polo shirts in all their guises are having a moment right now. And this knitted iteration from Prada is top of our winter wish list. A little bit golf, a little bit Christmas in the Scottish Highlands, it’ll go down a treat come Christmas morning. If you don’t keep it for yourself that is.

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10. THE CULT SNEAKERS

Who’s on the nice list this year? The perfect gift for fans of streetwear with serious fashion pedigree, step up your gifting game this Christmas with a pair of adidas Originals by Grace Wales Bonner Sambas. The cult collab between the sportswear giant and the London-based designer sees the worlds of high fashion and athletic excellence collide. Inspired by the African diaspora and American collegiate style, expect chrome and croc leather and classic adidas style reimagined through the Wales Bonner lens. We just can’t guarantee that you won’t want to keep them for yourself.

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