The Great Gift Remix
This year, spend less time worrying about what gifts to give and more time enjoying the holidays, with the help of Farfetch. Presenting 6 familiar festive scenarios and their gifting solutions, be it tried and tested or our special remix option – higher risk, higher reward!
Words by Hollie Moat
The Cute Route:
Luxury Beauty Goodies
Because who doesn’t like being pampered? Opt for a classy premium beauty brand to fully demonstrate the high esteem you hold him in.
DIPTYQUE
The Remix Option:
Beautifully Crafted Wallet
Surprise him with something he didn’t even know he needed (because it’s usually tucked away in a pocket or bag, it’s too easy to forget to update your wallet).
BALLY
Tried And Tested:
Designer Socks
So safe an option they’re almost cliché, but there’s a reason for that – everyone needs them. You can’t beat happy feet.
PAUL SMITH
The Cute Route:
Super Stickers
As Panini can attest, children love stickers. Anya Hindmarch’s eye-catching decorations outshine all others.
ANYA HINDMARCH
The Remix Option:
Wow-Factor Kids Wear
Even six-year-olds want to be selfie-ready these days. Be obliging and give them a style-icon start.
LITTLE ELEVEN PARIS
Tried And Tested:
Winter Warmers
Let’s be honest – kids have the coolest hats, scarves and gloves, so go wild picking the most fun and outlandish styles.
FENDI KIDS
The Cute Route:
Super-Charged Skincare
Your skin needs as much attention as your wardrobe – you wear it every day! Invest in your face and you’re sure to look good in anything.
SUNDAY RILEY
The Remix Option:
Classic Leather Jacket
Why wait until the sale starts and end up missing out on your dream investment? Expensive, but you’ll love this piece forever.
VALENTINO
Tried And Tested:
Luxurious Laptop Case
Dress your tech up in the style it deserves – you can justify practically anything with the magic words: ‘It’s for work.’
COMME DES GARÇONS WALLET
The Cute Route:
Quirky Cufflinks
So much more than a trinket – not all men like to wear jewellery, but most have to sport a suit on occasion.
PAUL SMITH
The Remix Option:
Bespoke MYSWEAR Sneakers
Prove you know him inside out by creating the sneakers of his dreams. The pinnacle of romance literally comes in all shapes, textures and colours.
MYSWEAR
Tried And Tested:
White Shirt To Monogram
It’s classic and timeless, just like your love, right? A monogram – your initials, his initials, both – will add that special touch.
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA
The Cute Route:
Fashion Literature
A stylish coffee-table book will appeal to their connoisseur credentials, as well as adding pizzazz to their living room.
ASSOULINE
The Remix Option:
SS17 Style Now
Give your fashionable friend a head start on SS17 (the camouflage reboot is our pick) – they’ll love you for it.
OFF-WHITE
Tried And Tested:
Chic Sneakers
Do a Venn diagram of ‘sneaker lover’ and ‘fashion fanatic’ and you’ll basically end up with one circle on top of another. The perfect pair.
ADIDAS BY RAF SIMONS
The Cute Route:
Sophisticated Stationery
In a world dominated by technology, there’s something wonderfully nostalgic (not to mention unexpected) about a physical notebook.
SMYTHSON
The Remix Option:
Thom Browne’s Dog Tote
Thom Browne is a famously quirky spirit – perhaps only he could have come up with a tote in the shape of his own pet. Beat that.
THOM BROWNE
Tried And Tested:
High-Fashion Headphones
Yes, he’s probably already got some headphones, but these will look much better casually laid on top of his retro decks (he has them, too, of course).
MASTER & DYNAMIC