THE JOURNAL
Your dinner party RSVPs are piling up; your loved ones’ Wish Lists are getting longer by the minute… We’re really getting into the thick of it, aren’t we? Here at MR PORTER, we’ve dished out the best of our gifting advice – alongside our holiday gift guide – with a series of videos featuring actor and comedian Mawaan Rizwan, restaurateur Dom Hamdy, Industry co-creator Mickey Down and creative director Harry Weller and even more to come. But nothing quite comes close to giving something your recipient won’t find just anywhere. Below are seven gifts that are truly deserving of the term “exclusive”.
01. The Elder Statesman sweater
A classic crew neck, made from one of the softest fabrics – what else could they wish for? This one’s made from Los Angeles-based cashmere specialist The Elder Statesman, whose playful use of pattern and colour makes it a fun yet wearable winter companion.
02. The Brunello Cucinelli backpack
If their holiday plans involve any travelling or outdoor adventure, they’re sure to appreciate a backpack that combines style and function, such as Brunello Cucinelli’s. A classic rucksack gets a refined makeover thanks to tactile suede and leather panels in complementing navy and brown hues.
03. The Enfants Riches Déprimés belt
The more adventurous dresser will be delighted to unwrap a twist on the classic chunky buckle, western-style belt, courtesy of Enfants Riches Déprimés. A strip of burgundy leather is decorated with animal charms and finished with an antiqued gothic-style buckle that’ll look great over any trousers.
04. The IWC Schaffhausen watch
For the luxury watch collector in your life, you can’t go wrong with IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s model, which nods to 1930s observation watches. This brushed bronze and black version has been designed exclusively for MR PORTER in a limited-edition run of 500 pieces.
05. The TOM FORD sunglasses
You may know that the sun is at its lowest in the sky in winter, so take that as an excuse to treat one of your loved ones – or yourself – to new sunglasses. If you aren’t familiar with what shape suits them best, these flattering D-frames from TOM FORD will do.
06. The God’s True Cashmere shirt
We’re all likely to spend the period between Christmas and New Year from the comfort of our own homes, but wouldn’t it be nice to have some new pieces to wear for those rare outings? Easy to style and even easier to layer, this checked shirt from God’s True Cashmere will take the guesswork out of dressing for those in-between days.
07. The Brioni jacket
If you’re looking for a way to show them how much they mean to you, let us introduce you to this bomber jacket by Brioni – the uber-soft cashmere construction and fuzzy shearling collar will keep them toasty through this season and many to come.