9 awesome Christmas gift ideas to make the festive season go with a swing
Christmas is in 25 days: this is not a drill!
‘Tis the season to… frantically run about because you’ve left gift-buying until the last minute. Admit it! Every year!
Well, not in 2022. Not on our watch. We’ve got all bases covered with our handy mini gift guide, where you’ll hopefully find something to pique your interest among our handpicked selection of treats, gifts and goodies. Whether lingerie lovers, avid travellers or tipple connoisseurs, you and your loved one/s’ needs will be well-catered-for.
We repeat, Christmas is in 25 days – this is not a drill!
DKNY’s offering of quality pyjamas, loungewear, underwear and socks are guaranteed to spread joy and put a smile on your face. Underwear is the perfect Christmas stocking filler, and DKNY’s selection of three-pack boxer sets, presented in a gift box, is made from a soft cotton blend and a comfortable elasticated waistband.
Available in an assortment of colours from bright shades to classic monotone, DKNY’s New York Trunks (pictured above) are £37.
For more info, head to very.co.uk.
Matador Meggings is an innovative men’s activewear brand well-known for its leggings range, specifically designed for an anatomy that, let’s be honest, rarely looks presentable in undergarments. Well, fear not: Matador Meggings feature a no-VPL (visible penis line), multiple pockets, a t-shirt/towel loop at the back, an inner drawstring, and high performance sweat-wicking silky fabric.
Perhaps the most famous feature is their removable crotch cup: leave it intact to disguise your private parts if you don’t want to put on a show. Equally, take it off if you want to do the opposite. We love their bestselling Arrow Print Meggings.
For more information, visit MatadorMeggings.com.
3 Digby 2009 Vintage Rosé Brut Magnum
This 2009 Vintage Rosé draws from the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Digby’s partner vineyards in South East England. The essence of English summer luxury: fresh roses and strawberries match with a deeper smoky richness over seven years of ageing before release in Magnum help make this a gentlemanly food-friendly fizz that can be paired with almost any dish, from afternoon tea to steak. 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. RRP: £110. Forget Christmas in July; this is July at Christmas!
For more information, visit digby-fine-english.com.
Speaking of making one’s anatomy look cute, Moot Lingerie does the same job while striking a different, more sultry tone. Designed and handmade in England from heritage lace, the brand specialises in sexy surprises for men, and its array of exquisite offers have been shortlisted By Made in Britain for two sustainability awards. Pictured above is the Quentin in Black.
A beautiful French lace pouched and open brief with relaxed eyelash fringing around the leg and buttocks, it has a silky satin elastic with golden hardware for the perfect fit and is available in waist sizes from 28-46”. RRP: £85. Chic!
For more information, visit MootLingerie.com.
5 Carl Friedrik’s Carry-On Pro
This functional suitcase comes with a large front pocket, offering easy access to travel essentials, covered with a hard-shell for resilience to knocks. This pocket includes a laptop compartment, two pen slots and a smaller pocket. Made from lightweight polycarbonate with handmade, premium Italian leather detailing, the product boats a durable aluminium lock frame which is hard-wearing and incorporates secure combination locks. In addition, the suitcase features silent Japanese spinner wheels giving 360° manoeuvrability without any unwanted noise. Pack your underwear, meggings, lingerie et al inside it, and find yourself some winter sun, is our advice. The Carry-On Pro is £425; personalise it for an extra £49.
For more information, visit CarlFriedrik.com.
Personal-care brand Wype have created these limited edition £20 mystery gift boxes to add some humour and mystery to gift giving. Has the person in your life been an angel or an a**hole? Open the box to reveal if they’ve made the naughty or nice list.
Angels receive a peachy bath bomb and beautifully-scented scented candle to relax and refresh, alongside Wype’s on-to-go travel mini: designed to keep your downstairs super fresh and clean whenever and wherever you need to go this festive season! For a**holes, prepare for a ring of fire with a spicy smelling candle and some hot sauce. This is combined with Wype’s signature natural gel, to make your toilet paper work harder for you, and acting as an eco-friendly alternative to a wet wipe for a bidet-clean feeling on the go.
For more information, visit Wypeuk.com.
7 Luxury Traditional Christmas Crackers from Margaret Dabbs
For the best dressed Christmas table in town, try this pack of six luxurious, traditional, handmade Christmas crackers from Margaret Dabs London, designed in snowflake white with gold foil. We want an Elizabeth Taylor-inspired tunic in this exact colour scheme to wear on Christmas Day.
The crackers contain crowns, a traditional cracker bang, a life motto “message from Margaret” and award-winning beauty products from the brand’s Feet, Hands and PURE ranges, presented in a bespoke box. RRP £66.
For more information, visit MargaretDabbs.co.uk.
Graceful and complex, the curvaceous Brunswick 40 takes its inspiration from a gentleman’s cushion case watch in the Fears archives, first made in 1924. This sportier iteration of the Brunswick is the perfect all-round watch, taking you from beach to boardroom with ease. RRP: £3,750 inc. VAT (£3,125 ex. VAT). James Bond eat your heart out.
For more information, visit FearsWatches.com.
Ballantine’s, the world’s second largest Scotch whisky, has come together with visual artist J. Demsky to celebrate experimentation and explore new perspectives through the launch of a new limited-edition bottle.
J. Demsky is at the forefront of a rising generation of explorative visual artists, known for his bold and experimental style. Staying true to this and his ethos of invoking experimentation through his artwork, the Ballantine’s x J. Demsky limited-edition design symbolises self-exploration and endless possibilities.
For more information, visit Ballantines.com.