Gift Guide: The Harrods Edit
This Christmas, if you're looking for luxury, head to Harrods
Try not to panic, but Christmas really is just around the corner. And whilst you’ll inevitably be looking forward to gorging on mince pies, putting up wreaths and hanging far too many ornaments on your tree, let’s face it, there’s no worse feeling than waking up on December 24th and realising that you’ve barely bought any presents.
So before you reach that Christmas Eve crisis point, start considering what you can buy your father, brothers, uncles or indeed any other male loved one in your life by checking out the abundance of wonderful gifts that are currently available at Harrods.
Adorned with stars and hand painted with gold, Diptyque’s Baies Holiday candle is the perfect fragrance to compliment Christmas festivities. Buy it and light it to be enchanted by an alluring scent of roses and blackcurrant leaves.
For the hardworking gentleman, who goes above and beyond the typical 9-5, Graf Von Faber-Castell’s desk accessory set is a wonderful way to give any work space a luxurious touch. Including everything from pencils to a letter opener, each component has been crafted with slick leather accents.
Forget the notions of the old, dusty wine cellar with iFavine’s Smart Decanter – cleverly designed to serve your bottle of choice at its finest level of flavour by filtering impurities and aerating the liquid flow. This is a worthy investment for anyone that considers themselves a wine connoisseur.
This navy scarf by Paul Smith will make a wonderfully luxe stocking filler – crafted entirely from cashmere and sumptuously soft, it is an understated yet stylish way to avoid the chill.
Pop the cork on Penfolds’ St. Henri Shiraz, a robust red wine that plays host to notes of star anise, fig paste and spicy cinnamon. Velvety smooth to the palette, this is an indulgent tipple that demands to be enjoyed beside an open fire.
Boasting an open dial face design and refined minute track, Shinola’s Canfield 43mm model is the perfect purchase for those coveting a sophisticated yet pared-back timepiece.
Want Les Essentials carries over their classic, clean aesthetic to their Kenyatta wash bag. Made from durable organic cotton, this is an item you’ll be able to rely on time and time again to hold all your grooming essentials whenever you’re on the move.
Acqua Di Parma pays tribute to traditional grooming rituals with the Collezione Barbiere Shaving Deluxe set, which comprises of a Wenge wood brush and razor sitting elegantly upon a steel base – sure to take pride of place in any gentleman’s washroom.
Let your loved ones put their best face forward for the Christmas season with Clinique’s Clean Skin, Great Skin package. The standout item is a purifying brush head which can be used to efficiently remove dirt and oil from the visage.
When in doubt, its always best to turn to the masters: Michelin-star chef Tom Kitchin has assembled this opulent hamper filled with a host of delectable treats like Benromach Single Malt and Welch’s smoked salmon for the person in your life that already has everything.
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