With Christmas comes the pressure to nail the perfect gift for your loved ones, but some people are just trickier to buy for than others, especially when they have specific tastes and hobbies. Which is why we thought we’d make festive shopping a little easier for you by cherry-picking the best gifts for everyone on your list, from the artist to the gamer.
The fashion lover
Buying a present for fashionistas can be tricky, as they typically know what style they love, whether they’re into minimal or maximalist fashion. So we’ve included a mix of timeless and statement pieces which we think will cover all bases, for both men and women, including luxurious men’s pyjamas, an embroidered baseball cap (ticking off a major AW24 trend), a classic leather jacket and the unavoidable adidas Samba trainers, which you can personalise for that extra special touch.
The nature lover
We all know someone who loves the outdoors, from the keen gardener to the hiker. So why not try Bosideng’s all-weather jacket, this gardener’s handcare kit from John Lewis, Matalan’s outdoor hammock swing to enjoy the garden in or a thermos flask from Flying Tiger, so they can have a nice cuppa wherever they go?
The foodie
If all else fails, you’ll never go wrong with a food gift or a drinks hamper. Oxford Street has stores that offer everything from chocolate to cheese, champagne to tea, so you’re bound to find something they’ll love. Or, if they’re amateur chefs, they’ll love a beautiful stone pestle and mortar, or the Our Place pot and pan set, which celebrities like Selena Gomez swear by.
The bookworm
Is there any better way to spend the festive break than curled up in a cosy armchair with a good book (and ideally with a glass of mulled wine)? High on our wishlist for Christmas is a mix of fiction and non-fiction, including: Taylor Swift’s Life In Pictures from HMV, the classic Little Women from Urban Outfitters and What Is My Cat Really Thinking? From John Lewis. Harry Potter fans will also appreciate these Hogwarts bookmarks from Millenia.
The techie
It’s hard to keep up with the latest tech, but if there’s anywhere that will deliver the latest gadgets to you, that’s Oxford Street. From Currys to Samsung, Jessops to Microsoft, there are plenty of stores where you’ll be able to shop the newest in audio, video, phones and homeware for the techies in your life.
The gamer
You’re never too old to play games, whether they’re of the video or board variety. So indulge their inner child with a good game, which doubles up as a great pastime during the Christmas break. Options include a Warhammer version of the classic Monopoly, a 3-in-1 games table, Minecraft for Nintendo Switch and a gaming headset for PS5.
The artist
Arts and crafts have become more and more popular Christmas presents over the years, for both pros and amateurs, thanks to their therapeutic and creative qualities. So, whether they’re young or old, love painting or knitting, we’ve got some lovely present ideas for them.
The beauty enthusiast
Beauty enthusiasts can never have too many beauty products, so whether they’re into makeup, skincare or body products, they’ll be spoiled for choice. Some good options include a men’s Giorgio Armani gift set, the Lush advent calendar, The Body Shop’s Shea Butter gift set and a Nars mini lipstick duo.
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