It’s Not Too Late: Eight Last-Minute Gift Ideas

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It’s Not Too Late: Eight Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Words by Jack Stanley

13 December 2022

Christmas has snuck up on you this year. In the blink of an eye summer gave way to autumn and now, suddenly, the big day is only weeks away. It goes without saying that you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet either. Don’t worry, though, we’ve all been there before. So, stop stressing and sit back: we’ve got you covered. Here are eight gift ideas that your friends and family will never guess were last-minute purchases.

Christmas is the time to give some new knitwear, and Mr P. has the perfect option. Hand-crocheted using a cashmere blend, this sweater is luxurious and warming. Add to that the dégradé design, which moves from grey to blue as you pan down the sweater, and you’ve got an ideal winter warmer.

Giving homeware at Christmas can be tricky, but a LOEWE blanket will never be a miss. The beauty lies in its combination of comfort – due to its inviting mohair-blend construction – and its colourful design, with earthy greens and purples alongside brighter shades of blue. Finishing off the whole thing is LOEWE’s anagram logo, appearing on a leather patch that adorns the blanket.

Good luggage is so much more than just a gift. When you give someone a weekend bag, you’re also celebrating the adventures they’re going to have and the places they’re going to visit. In that sense, Métier’s Nomad weekend bag is as good a travel companion as you can get. Over time, the brown leather will take on its own patina as it’s flown all over the world, while the bag itself will offer more than enough room for all your travel essentials.

Acne Studios puts comfort first with its Vally scarf, knitted from an ultra-soft blend of alpaca and mohair. While the mix of materials will bring warmth in the colder months, the scarf’s colour combination – white and neutral checks alongside different shades of green – mean that it will go with anything.

A big part of Foundrae’s ethos is creating jewellery that becomes inseparable from its wearer. Items are meant to become an important part of their everyday lives. And what’s better to give as a gift than something they will wear every day? This gold chain necklace is the perfect example of that ethos, with a simple and elegant design consisting of circular gold links.

The Elder Statesman brings its Californian approach to everything that it does, even cashmere beanies for the coldest winter days. In this instance, that approach is translated through the tie-dye finish – a regular motif for the label – which helps to elevate it from the sea of other beanies at this time of year.

It’s no secret that wallets and cardholders make for an ideal Christmas present, and this one from TOM FORD might be the best of the bunch. Its luxurious full-grain leather showcases the craftsmanship that’s gone into it, while the gold branding adds a sophisticated edge to the cardholder. But remember, you should never give an empty wallet…

Christmas is also the time that thoughts start turning to the inevitable New Year’s resolutions. A classic choice is to spend more time out in nature, and that’s where Brunello Cucinelli’s hiking boots come in. The Italian label has mixed luxury – think rich suede and a padded wool collar – with practicality in the form of D-rings, thick laces and chunky rubber outsoles.