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Abha Shah and Suzannah Ramsdale

This is the only Christmas gift guide you need this year

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It can be tough knowing exactly what to buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas.

What will elicit pure joy, and what will be left on a high shelf to gather dust? Luckily, no crystal ball is needed here.

We’ve curated an edit of the most covetable offerings guaranteed to delight.

From heirloom timepieces and elevated essentials to a state-of-the-art pilates machine, here are all the wonderful gifts to buy for all your wonderful people.

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Fortnum’s The Christmas Feast Hamper

Hampers are a crowd pleaser, but when the basket comes with an F&M stamp, the excitement is next level. This is one of Fortnum’s most premium compilations with 28 tins, packets and boxes of deliciousness stuffed inside.

Buy now £1000.00, F&M

Rolex 1908 watch

Timeless. Elegant. Who needs a house deposit anyway? If you’re ready to bequeath a status symbol or future heirloom, it’s hard to do better.

Buy now £30600.00, Harrods

Claridge's x Annoushka 18ct Gold Foyer Teapot Charm Pendant

London’s grand dame hotel and fine jeweller Annoushka have teamed up on a charms collection, and we want it all — starting with this darling bejewelled teapot.

Buy now £4900.00, Claridges

Hausformer at home reformer pilates bed

Reform the refined way with this chic pilates bed from Hausformer. It comes with a jumpboard, box and platform, so no excuses come January.

Buy now £1750.00, Hausformer

Simone Rocha Tortoise Perspex Cross-Body Bag

If this is what they mean by ‘slow fashion’, we’re all for it. A good time bag for good time gals (and guys).

Buy now £580.00, Selfridges

ASHISH Argyle sequin top

Who needs another novelty Christmas jumper? ASHISH brings festive sparkle without a Grinch or Elf in sight.

Buy now £1530.00, ASHISH

Olivia Von Halle Coco Ritzy Red Crystal PJs

PJs made to be seen. Olivia Von Halle makes the best in the business. Best accesorised with a martini.

Buy now £1500.00, Olivia Von Halle

Feldspar Studio striped large cafetiere

A far more civilised way to enjoy your morning brew than a paper cup, wouldn’t you agree? This bone china striped cafetiere comes with matching mugs and a teapot if you want to really splash out.

Buy now £218.00, Feldspar

12 Days of Bader Augustinus Bader’s limited-edition Advent Calendar

No one will care if December 1 has been and gone when you hand over this calendar packed with uber luxurious skincare. Plus, it’s Dua-approved.

Buy now £525.00, Augustinus Bader

Burberry Quilted Velvet Estate Slippers

Cold floors + bare feet, makes us shiver just thinking about it. Keep toes toasty in style with Burberry’s velvet pair.

Buy now £695.00, Burberry

Baccarat Crystal Louxor Carafe and tumblers

From France’s legendary crystalware brand Baccarat comes this sublime carafe and set of tumblers, each one cut with a pyramid-shaped pattern. It’ll look just as good empty as it will filled with your favourite tipple.

Buy now £2700.00, Harrods

Loewe International Leo headphones

These designer cans have been given the seal of approval by Kylian Mbappé and David Guetta. In testing, they were 12dB louder than the likes of Apple, Bang & Olufsen and Mark Levenson, so if you're after immersive, body and soul-filling sound — this is it.

Buy now £1299.00, Loewe International

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

Fawning over foldables? Google’s Pixel 10 is one of this year’s hottest launches and comes in a gorgeous jade hue.

Buy now £1749.00, Amazon

Gucci Supreme Pattern goggles

For the one forever dreaming of powdery slopes, Gucci’s lime green goggles are guaranteed to turn heads.

Buy now £959.00, Gucci

Jonathan Adler Druggist Shrooms Canister

Good-looking storage is hard to find: this one is perfect for creating a surreal apothecary.

Buy now £325.00, Jonathan Adler

Supreme x Technics SL-1200 MK7 turntable

This collab between NYC’s Supreme and Technics will thrill audio fans and wannabe DJs. Clear some fainting space.

Buy now £2095.00, Farfetch

Smythson Double Playing Cards Case in Panama, Nile Blue

Make friends wherever you go with the smartest-looking pack of cards from master stationer, Smythson. This set comes in a leather case, complete with a pen and pad to keep score.

Buy now £465.00, Smythson

Morici Venezia Cannaregio Wood Inlay Watch Box

Beautiful watches should be displayed in style. This box has space for 10 of your finest timepieces, with a lock to keep them secure.

Buy now £840.00, ABASK

YSL Cuba Gold OPYUM sandals in satin crepe

When only high-octane glamour will do. YSL has it nailed with these sandals finished in a satin crepe.

Buy now £1070.00, YSL

Vilac metal car

Help hone their, ahem, motor skills with this slick little racer from Vilac, suitable for little tykes ages 18 months and up.

Buy now £119.95, Not Another Bill

Little Forest Animals House of London Dollhouse

The keys to a four-storey townhouse at age three? And fully furnished too! This dollhouse is the stuff of dreams.

Buy now £869.00, Harrods

Hermes Les Voyageurs limited edition makeup brushes

Gunky makeup brushes are the polar opposite of chic. Hermes offers this limited-edition pot bag that keeps the set of six travel-sized tools clean and ready for action.

Buy now £425.00, Hermes

Burberry Check Folding Umbrella

An everyday essential given a luxe bump, courtesy of a Burberry check and bamboo-style handle. It's the little things.

Buy now £395.00, Burberry

Prada luggage tag

Dispel the greyness of baggage reclaim with a pop of Prada. Perfect for the ceaseless globetrotter.

Buy now £430.00, Selfridges

The Go-To No Crying On The Yacht Cap

Unless it’s with joy.

Buy now £36.00, The Go-To

River Valadez Hand-blown Glass Fruit Cocktail Stirrers

Get more from your Christmas cocktail with these playful fruit-themed stirrers made from hand-blown glass.

Buy now £235.00, ABASK

L’Objet Spirale 24ct Gold-Plated Brass Cocktail Forks

Show us a more whimsical way to eat bar snacks. We’ll wait.

Buy now £205.00, Selfridges

Louis Vuitton Lipstick Trunk Case

A place for everything? Keep your signature lip colour safe in a dedicated trunk, courtesy of LV.

Buy now £2130.00, Louis Vuitton

Carl Friedrik Palissy Weekend holdall in Chocolate

Country escapes. Destination weddings. Weekend city breaks. The Palissy is your plus one wherever you go.

Buy now £557.00, Carl Friedrik

TUDOR 1926 Luna watch

This smart moon phase watch was designed in collaboration with ‘King of Asian Pop’ Jay Chou, and brings to life the magic of the night sky.

Buy now £2210.00, TUDOR

FIELDBAR Drinks Cooler Lobster Red

Answering the age-old question of “how sexy can a coolbox get?” is Fieldbar, whose compact designs were spotted at London’s smartest picnics this summer. Harrods has the exclusive in the post-box red hue.

Buy now £199.00, Harrods

Ralph Lauren socks

If you must give socks, make them a great pair. Ralph Lauren’s sport a lively stripe and embroidered motif.

Buy now £30.00, John Lewis

Nina Campbell Table Glasses

Sipping water from these mouth-blown tumblers made in India gives main character energy. Glug, glug, glug.

£42 each.

Buy now £42.00, Nina Campbell

Fortnum's Lobster Bottle Opener

Who doesn’t love a fun bottle opener? Fortnum’s is modelled on its own dancing lobster, which regular visitors will notice appears across its homeware offerings.

Buy now £62.00, F&M

MOTHER beanie

Crafted with breathable cotton, we can’t get enough of the coloured bead detail on this beanie.

Buy now £173.00, MOTHER

PRADA Logo-Embellished Suede Gloves

A good pair of gloves is worth its weight in gold when deepest winter starts to bite. Prada’s are made from suede, encasing hands in supreme softness.

Buy now £720.00, Selfridges

John Smedley Choose Wool 100% British Wool Jumper

Nothing like a cosy jumper to shield yourself from the elements. John Smedley’s is made from 100 per cent British wool crafted in a seven gauge for ultimate snuggliness.

Buy now £200.00, John Smedley

Maisongames chess rainbow set

As much of a showpiece as it is an actual game, this chess set breathes life into a centuries-old game.

Buy now £220.00, Koibird

Stella McCartney Logo Fringe Scarf

Live in black all winter? Stella’s jolly red scarf is the pop of colour your wardrobe is crying out for.

Buy now £225.00, Stella McCartney

Dom Pérignon x Takashi Murakami Vintage 2015 Gift Box

Champagne is always a welcome gift in our house, and this one has collectable kudos to boot.

Buy now £230.00, Selfridges

Aspinal 15 Inch Backgammon Set Navy

Have you heard? Backgammon is back. Aspinal’s blue and red set will have you gaming in style.

Buy now £520.00, Aspinal of London

By Pariah Classic Ring Stack in White Agate

If you’re just beginning your ring stacking era, By Pariah’s trio of rings is an excellent starting point.

Buy now £3650.00, By Pariah

Mrs Alice Nutcracker Rechargeable Lamp

We have a real cordless lamp obsession, and this one looks perfect to add to my collection. Cracking.

Buy now £178.00, Mrs Alice

Ming Lampson custom-cut lapis necklace

You’ve adorned the tree, now it’s time to adorn yourself. From esteemed Notting Hill jeweller Ming Lampson comes this stunning lapis necklace, finished with 18K gold and turquoise and blue ceramic links.

Buy now, Ming Lampson

Miryo Studio pool ashtray

For when your vices get the better of you.

Buy now £185.00, Koibird

TONIES Tropical Toniebox 2 Play Set

All parents should have a Tonies in their arsenal. For the uninitiated, the box speaker plays stories and songs depending on the mini figure you place on top, boosting the joy of storytime.

Buy now £119.99, Amazon