What they want for Christmas…

We asked a number of London’s most influential gentlemen what their dream Christmas present would be. Here’s what they came back with…

“My work takes me all around the world and with such a busy schedule I’m a huge fan of convenience. For me, the epitome of convenient style is a gift subscription to London Sock Company’s Sock Club. I really enjoy receiving a small gift of quality, stylish socks delivered to my door every month.”

“Heaven in a basket. My little boys will love unpacking it, my wife and I will thoroughly enjoy eating and drinking everything in it, and it makes a lovely toy chest after Christmas.”

“There is something mystical about RRL, the vintage mis-en-scène and garments that define certain era’s of Americana. As a Western nut I love what they produce in terms of jeans, shirts and accessories, but the wool-blend ranch coat is an absolutely perfect example of RRL at its best. A mix of fantastical patterns and traditional materials that would go well with a casual or smart ensemble. This really is my ideal gift.”

“My current luggage is too shabby and broken even to have an ironic chic to it and I am not yet eccentric enough to buy the plastic wheelies great-aunts swear by. So for Christmas, I would love one of Pickett’s Overnight Holdalls. Then I could travel and go to stay with people without leaving a trail of dirty clothes on the carousel or their drive.”

“We are hosting the whole family this Christmas, so should be fun! There are always plenty of games, quizzes and general entertainment, so to top it off a nice games compendium from Linley would do the trick.”

“I would like the new illycaffe-Geoffrey Kent Safari KISS Espresso machine for Christmas since it is simply the most elegant machine I have ever seen, and makes the best espresso I have ever had.”

“I’d love a 10-day trip to Bhutan at the various Aman hotels. You hike along the route and stay at a different lodge each night. It’s such a spiritual place and I am very interested in visiting.”

“Not to be confused with the RAC, membership to the Royal Automobile Club would be a very welcome gift for Christmas. Whilst its unique history, legacy of motoring and two club houses definitely hold infinite appeal, it’s the restored 26m marble pool in St James’ that makes it such a winner. Kept at 28 degrees, it would be just the motivation to keep me swimming throughout the winter months.”

“One of my ideal Christmas present is definitely a jeroboam of Château Lafite. This sublime Pauillac wine would be perfect to enjoy during a rewarding Christmas supper to celebrate quality time with the family and close friends.”