WITH CHRISTMAS just around the corner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the abundance of festive gifting options. To help ease the burden, Glass has curated a list of original yet luxurious gift ideas to make your Christmas shopping experience far more enjoyable and pain-free.
From nifty travel essentials to cosy, insulated outerwear, our guide features the best offerings for yourself and your loved ones.
Acqua di Parma – Caminetto Candle
£75 – Buy here
We know what you’re thinking – everyone gets candles at Christmas. But none of them are quite like this. Acqua di Parma‘s seasonal exclusive Caminetto candle evokes the warm flames of an open fire on a cosy winter night with its distinct incense and amber notes.
Temple of Incense – Ultimate Christmas Gift Set
£65 – Buy here
Continuing in the same vein, Temple of Incense’s ultimate Christmas gift set features three seasonally scented incense – Festive Kiss, Vanilla Woods, and Three Kings. Arriving with a Seven Chakra wide wooden incense holder and Rajnigandha Attar, a sweet, floral fragrance, the gift set is a wonderful olfactory offering.
Assouline – Mandarin Oriental Book
£150 – Buy here
If amongst your nearest and dearest you have some avid readers, you can’t go wrong with a coffee table book. Exploring the Mandarin hotel in Hong Kong and the Oriental hotel in Bangkok, the book explores the hotels’ rich history and legacy. Written by Fionnuala McHugh and imbued with more than 200 illustrations, this book is the ultimate gift for any globetrotters.
Wildsmith Skin – English Ceramic Hand Wash
£85 – Buy here
For those with an appreciation of the finest skin and body care, why not select an exquisite gift by Wildsmith Skin? Featuring clinically proven, science-based botanic ingredients, each product in the extensive range will not only transform skin health but will also elevate the bathroom.
Briggs & Riley – Sympatico Essential Carry-On Expandable Spinner
£569 – Buy here
Does your loved one love to travel in style? Sleek and sophisticated, the Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential Carry-On Expandable Spinner fits seamlessly into overhead luggage bins. It also allows its user to pack 25% more thanks to CX™ compression-expansion technology. Available in black, navy, and olive, this suitcase is certain to be an excellent travel companion.
KEF – Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
£349 – Buy here
Ideal for those on the go, these headphones utilise Smart Active Noise Cancellation technology to ensure uninterrupted immersion. Crafted by Ross Lovegrove, the headphones arrive in Silver Grey or Charcoal Grey and feature a capacitive touchpad for easy wear and navigation.
Kathmandu – Epiq SE Jacket
£255 – Buy here
Intertwining sustainability with style, Kathmandu’s Epiq SE Jacket is a special edition of the brand’s heritage puffer jacket. Made from end-of-life car tyres and featuring a 600-fill power duck down, the jacket provides the same high-performance warmth as its original counterpart.
Lalique – Plumes Vase
£1230 – Buy here
This festive season, Lalique’s beautiful creations take on an otherworldly allure with its Astralescence collection. Contrasting surfaces and textures meet surrealist forms in an exciting marriage of style and elegance. A standout from the collection is the Plumes Vase – a clear crystal decorative piece inspired by the softness of a bird’s plumage.
La Bonne Brosse – Constellation Collection
£168 – Buy here
Luscious locks are just a moment away with La Bonne Brosse’s limited edition Constellation brush. Arriving with unique crystal-embedded handles, the 12 brushes have been carefully adorned with the celestial shapes of each zodiac. Taking one’s hair to heavenly new heights is a walk in the park with this cosmic collection.
Wedgwood – Festive tableware collection
POA – Buy here
For those who love to decorate in style, Wedgwood offers a Festive tableware collection. Designed in England and crafted from Wedgwood’s signature fine bone china, the pieces are adorned with a festive design of an outer beaded border inspired by the classic Tonquin pattern, while the chevron accent adds a modern touch to round out the look.
Supporting this impressive tableware collection is Wedgwood’s annual snow globe and cherub ornaments, including the Festive Salt and Pepper, all expertly handcrafted in Barlaston, England and expertly picked for the festive season.
Drybar – The Half Shot Round Blow-dryer Brush
£125 – Buy here
Looking for an alternative to a Dyson airwrap? Drybar’s The Half Shot Round Blow-Dryer Brush is a magnificent choice. This brush delivers salon-standard blowouts at the press of a button. Fitted with a 3.8 cm round barrel for extra precision, the Half Shot Round Blow-Dryer Brush adds volume and bounce to any style.
Augustinus Bader – The Supreme Collection 2024 with TFC8®
£1355 – Buy here
Finally, this skincare collection from Augustinus Bader encompasses the best of what the brand has to offer. Featuring 10 of Augustinus Bader’s most lauded products, The Supreme Collection harnesses the power of TFC8® technology to target any problem areas and leave you with the most radiant, glowing complexion.
by Sophie Richardson