There are 363 days in the year to gift the loved ones in your life pragmatic household items. Christmas (along with birthdays) isn’t one of them. So, whether the washing machine needs a new motor or you think the vacuum cleaner could use an upgrade — ignore it. Or, better yet, replace it quietly and don’t expect any lavish praise for doing so.
This Christmas, forget needs and consider wants. Ideally, something she doesn’t even know she wants yet. Whether you’re shopping for a mum, girlfriend, wife, friend, or colleague, these unexpected and decidedly non-utilitarian Christmas gifts are set to delight.
Need a gift for the man in your life? Check out our luxury Christmas gift guide for men here.
1. Chopard Happy Sport Ref. 278582-6005
Floating diamonds. Need we say more?
2. Guy Bourdin Framed Print
The OG fashion girlies love Guy.
3. Suzanne Kalan Frenzy Pastel Sapphire Crystal Mini Dog Tag Pendant
Trust Suzanne Kalan to make a dog tag chic.
4. Fujifilm Instax Pal
A healthy dose of nostalgia is always welcome. Especially when it’s this cute.
5. Zodiaque Moon Zodiac Scented Candle
A beautifully scented candle never goes amiss, particularly when there’s a touch of personalisation thrown in. Just make sure you get her star sign right.
6. Zodiaque Moon Extra Long Safety Matches
Because a good candle deserves more than a Zippo.
7. Hermès Twilly
For securing bag handles or adorning necks or plaits.
8. KitchenAid x Alémais Stand Mixer
Almost breaking our own rules here, but this appliance doubles as a work of art, so it’s acceptable.
9. Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bracelet
For those looking to get lucky.
10. Freja New York Caroline Bag
The Row vibes, but made from sustainable recycled vegan leather.
11. Ultra Violette Lil Pout Protectors
Sun protection extends to the lips.
12. Santa Maria Novella Gelsomino
A vibrant verdant scent laden with white florals and inspired by the greenhouse of Cosimo III de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.
13. Mach & Mach Double Bow Crystal-embellished Pumps
Infallibly cute.
14. Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori
Hiss…
15. La DoubleJ Bubble Gold-plated Printed Porcelain Vase
Give her some flowers to put in it too.
16. NON8 Torched Apple & Oolong
For the sober/sober curious.
17. Charles & Keith Lexie Two-Tone Metallic-Accent Loafers
Business casual made easy.
18. Diptyque L’Eau Papier Limited Edition
For that old book smell. But elevated.
19. Goodradigbee Freshwater Blush Gin
On Wednesdays, we drink pink.
20. Sunday Riley Nice Work Set
An easy winner.
21. Rolex Yacht-Master Two Tone
Get yourself a matching one so you can step out in style à la Victoria and David Beckham in the ’90s.
22. The Watch Book: Rolex
So she can read about the watch you just got her. Duh!
23. Golden Goose Marathon
Retro.
24. Jurlique Rose Hand & Mist Duo
For a moment of sensory pleasure.
25. Gucci Jackie 1961 Mini Shoulder Bag
Classic never dies.
26. Fazeek Wave Coupe Glasses (Set Of Two)
Bringing a touch of mystique to the everyday.
27. 42 Suns Gold Lab-grown Sapphire Bracelet
A decidedly contemporary take on the classic tennis bracelet.
28. Lumira Wick Trimmer
She’ll wonder how she ever lived without one.
29. Wedgwood Magnolia Blossom Bud Vase 13cm
This Jasper blue hue is a Wedgwood classic.
30. Longines DolceVita Mini
Art Deco aesthetics in a compact package.
31. The Folio Society Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami’s timeless tale of love and loss — with illustrations!
32. Gucci Beauty Vernis à Ongles
Up her manicure game.
33. Sofia Coppola Archive, 1999-2023
Marie-Antoinette stans rise. An intimate look behind the curtain at the award-winning director’s films, laden with memorabilia from Sofia Coppola’s personal collection.
34. Guest In Residence Stripe Crew
What can we say? Gigi makes surprisingly good cashmere.
35. Mecca Max House Party 25-Shade Eyeshadow Palette
An unbeatable value proposition, housed in packaging adorned with artwork Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.
36. No. 22 Home Gold Candlestick Holders Trio
Throw a dinner party like it’s 1799.
37. By Charlotte Lotus Birthstone Necklace
By Charlotte’s signature pendant silhouette, with a personalised touch.
38. Alexander McQueen Savage Rose Candle
Tuberose and oud scent the home while this candle serves double duty as an objet d’art.
39. Cartier Baignoire
For the it girls.
Words by AR Staff
