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Peter Bevan

Best luxury gifts for men and women in 2022

It’s that time of year again when the question of what to get your loved ones for Christmas is burning in the back of your mind - especially for that one person who has everything. Well, we’re here to ease the gift-giving anxieties by curating a list with exactly that friend or family member in mind.

This year, it’s not about buying stacks of meaningless gifts, but instead about finding that one perfect present for the special person in your life - and what better reason to splash out than spreading Yuletide joy?

You may want to treat the very lucky individual to a luxury bag they’ll wear every day, a precious bracelet they’ll keep forever, or the latest tech that will keep them entertained for hours, but the good news is that whichever you choose, everything on this list will guarantee smiles when they unwrap the gifts under the tree.

So keep scrolling to find out how to make the most wonderful time of the year a touch more wonderful with one of our carefully selected presents - just remember, it’s quality over quantity.

Balenciaga Gossip black crocodile-effect shoulder bag

This season’s hot topic - Balenciaga’s Gossip bag. Sleek, understated, and with plenty of space for all of the essentials, it’s a surefire Christmas gift winner. Featuring an adjustable strap that can switch between crossbody and shoulder bag lengths, a gold-tone BB plaque, and mock-croc detailing, it’s a super chic versatile design that would please even the trickiest of customers.

Buy now £1350.00, Harvey Nichols

Apple MacBook Air 13.6" 2022

Apple’s latest addition to the MacBook collection is this year’s MacBook Air, which balances a sleek, lightweight design with first class performance, superb visuals, and a long life battery - and will certainly upgrade the laptop game of any lucky recipient. Go for the silver colourway for classic Apple aesthetics. They’ll want to take it everywhere they go.

Buy now £1249.00, John Lewis

Rolex Datejust 41

It doesn’t get more classic than a Rolex. Featuring on the wrist of Paul Newman in The Color Of Money, worn by Roger Federer when he broke the Grand Slam record, and given to JFK as a gift from Marilyn Monroe in 1962, Rolex is a brand loved by film stars, sportsmen, and world leaders alike.

This DateJust features the brand’s signature two tone Oystersteel and yellow gold bracelet, a champagne colour dial, and a fluted bezel for a design that will never go out of style.

Buy now £11620.00, Watch Finder

Tiffany & Co. City HardWear Link Bracelet in Yellow Gold

It’s time to channel your inner Holly Golightly - or perhaps more like Paul Varjak - and treat your loved ones to Tiffany & Co. It may not be an engraved ring that dramatically saves your relationship before you go running around New York searching for a cat, but this HardWear bracelet will certainly do the trick.

Inspired by a unisex bracelet from 1971 found in the House’s archive, the Tiffany City HardWear collection features bold designs including bracelets and necklaces made using the brand’s contemporary links. Designed in multiple sizes in both sterling silver or solid gold, this bracelet is a key piece of the collection that any jewellery aficionados will spot a mile off.

Buy now £4175.00, Tiffany & Co.

SONY PlayStation 5 with Headset, FIFA 23 & Gran Turismo 7 Bundle

There are plenty of gamers out there who haven’t had the chance to upgrade their console to the PlayStation’s latest offering - the PS5.  When better to make the change than when you can get a console, headset, FIFA 23 and Gran Turismo 7 bundle for a fraction of the price? Featuring 8K graphics, HDR technology, 825GB drive and lightening fast SSD storage, it’s a state of the art console that won’t disappoint.

Buy now £699.00, Currys

Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 brut champagne 750ml

Everything about Louis Roederer’s Cristal says luxury, from the shimmering golden label to the deliciously sparkling champagne. Created in 1876 after Alexander II of Russia’s sommelier reached out to Louis Roederer with the mission of creating a special champagne for the Tsar, the iconic clear bottle was originally designed to soothe the Tsar’s assasination paranoia.

As one of the last great independent and family-run champagne houses, the quality of the champagne is never compromised, and this 2014 vintage has been recently disgorged to preserve the wine’s luminescent freshness and notes of candied fruits, light grains and almonds.

Buy now £280.00, Selfridges

Loewe blanket in wool and cashmere

If you can think of anyone who wouldn’t be excited to unwrap this beautiful cashmere-wool-blend Loewe blanket, then I applaud you - because I certainly can’t.

Measuring 135cm x 185cm, it’s the perfect size to throw over a sofa to instantly elevate a living room, and will be the stylish winter companion they never knew they needed. With a graphic two tone design, it’s basically two for the price of one.

Buy now £925.00, Loewe

JW Anderson Chain Loafer Leather Mules

First shown in the brand’s Fall 2020 menswear show, JW Anderson’s chain loafer mules have become one of the most-wanted styles from the house - and make the perfect present this Christmas. Worn by the likes of Dua Lipa and Marc Jacobs, they’re a fashion set favourite that will guarantee stepping into the New Year in style.

Buy now £346.00, MatchesFashion

Le Labo Santal 33 100ml

Is it even Christmas if you don’t recieve a new fragrance? Well, look no further than New York-based perfumier Le Labo which knows how to create an addictive scent. Santal 33 is perhaps the brand’s most addictive yet with spicy, leathery, and musky notes which create an allure that will guarantee you, or your giftee, coming back for more.

Buy now £216.00, Cult Beauty

Diptyque 6 Classic Candles Set

There’s nothing quite like a new candle for Christmas - so you definitely can’t go wrong with a set of six from the leader in the home fragrance game, Diptyque. Whether you go for six of the same for a cohesive fragrance throughout the home or mix and match for different aromas in every room, they’re a surefire way to win the hearts of any loved ones. Our top tip? Just make sure you include Baies.

Buy now £324.00, Diptyque

Artemest Port Life Framed Print By Slim Aarons

For a gift they’ll keep forever, artwork is the way to go - and it doesn’t get better than Slim Aarons’ photographs of the Italian Riviera. A candid caught moment from 1977 in the Portofino marina, it’s a timeless image that would elevate any home. Registered with Getty Images, it’s an authorised print that’s accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. And it’s already framed.

Buy now £775.00, Artemest

Delvaux Tempête Small Gemstone Claspsin Supple Calf

Founded in 1829, Belgian brand Delvaux is the oldest fine leather goods house in the world. In actual fact, it was created before the establishment of Belgium itself which happened a year later.

With nearly 200 years experience and more than 3,000 designs to draw on, each creation is like a work of art - and is of the utmost finesse.

Featuring red and green gemstones adorning the studs of the brand’s signature clasps, elegant gold-toned hardwear, a removable and adjustable shoulder strap, and an interior pocket including a vanity mirror for any last minute touch ups, this beautiful bag is a masterclass in luxury.

Buy now £4150.00, Delvaux

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