Give your gifts in style

UNDER £20 Girls: Body-chain (£12-15)

A completely unique gift inspired by Leonardo himself, and beautifully crafted by one of our own (Annabel St John-Lyle, Year 4 MechEng), these cross-body necklaces lend a downtown-chic touch to the plainest of outfits. Worn over a white tee, or a black dress, this simple little accessory reminiscent of vintage Angelica Huston, is perfect for the girl who has almost everything. Five different styles are sold, each featuring a different central motif, and with £5 off for the Christmas season only, the chains are being sold for only £12-15, truthfully a steal for every budget. Be sure to visit vincicollections.weebly.com to get yours in time! -SV

Guys: Debrett’s Guide for the Modern Gentleman (£15)

For those men that need a gentle prod in the right direction (let’s face it, most could use a little help), this stylish man’s bible features tips from how to buy a suit, to business etiquette, international superstitions and essential films one must have seen – plus there’s an entire chapter dedicated to chivalry. And there was I thinking chivalry had well and truly seen its last day well before my lifetime. But in the words of Theodore Roosevelt, quoted in the inside cover: “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” Didn’t I tell you? Essential reading for all those with a Y-chromosome. -SV

£20 - £70 Girls: Dior Couture (£70)

If you’re shopping for a girl who likes to pretend she’s a Princess, dreams of flowing gowns and pours over the pages of Vogue, Dior Couture is THE book to gift her with. Like a fairy-tale picture book, this is 250 pages of fashion history with designs from Christian Dior himself, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, and of course, John Galliano. Hundreds of to-die-for dresses delicately captured by the famous photographer Patrick Demarchelier, on some of world’s most beautiful top models, in some of the world’s most stunning locations; there’s no going wrong. -AY

Guys: Aspinal of London - Leather Wallet (£65)

A guy’s wallet is the holder of his life, yet too many guys have fallen down the trap of “boring black wallet” or even worse, “I’ve had this polyester wallet since I was 10”. It’s prime time we helped turn our boys into men, and smart sophisticated, stylish men at that – what better place to start than a good sturdy smooth leather wallet? This particular one by Aspinal of London is dark enough to be subtle, yet still shows character and screams quality. Whether it’s a brother, best friend, boyfriend, or God forbid, father, show the man in your life that they deserve the best, and give them a gift that will never leave their side. -AY

£70 - £150 Girls: Liberty London Collection Silk Scarf (~£135)

A scarf may seem like a typical Christmas present, but being Liberty’s and being 100% silk, Liberty London Collection scarves are anything but ordinary. Pamper that much loved woman in your life with this beautiful gift inspired by British winter gardens, featuring prints from jewelled toned peacock feathers, to monochrome orchids, and vibrant wild flowers. There are even online tutorials for the many different ways they can be worn: as hairbands, in braids and as turbans… this isn’t just any scarf; this is a Liberty’s scarf. -AY

Guys: The Watch Hut - Skeleton Strap Watch (£131)

Dearest female-friends, should you be feeling on the generous side this Christmas, why not buy your male-counterpart something a bit more special? Yes, of course, feel free to splash out on a Rolex, but hey, that’s just a tad bit mainstream don’t you think? So why not go for this stunning timepiece instead? This leather strapped watch oozes of the perfect gentleman with a sense of heritage and respect for exceptional style; plus, we can bet the look on his face whilst watching those cogs turn will be a sight you don’t want to miss. -AY

DREAM Girls: Chanel 2.55 (from: £1,200)

The ultimate in classic handbags, the Chanel 2.55 is a dream gift for almost any girl. Crafted from the softest lambskin, and drenched in the most formidable history of Coco herself (the chain handle is said to be inspired by bracelets the nuns wore at the convent she grew up in, and the inside pocket was for her love letters), you can keep your ‘it’ bags of the moment because this beautiful little piece of fashion history, first made in February 1955 will never, ever date. If your budget stretches this far, this is a gift that no girl could turn her nose up at. -SV

Guys: Ferrari 250 GTO (POA)

To match your girl’s shiny red Chanel, the ultimate vintage car truly blows the budget. The last one bought in the UK was that by DJ Chris Evans, a well-known collector of classic cars, which went for somewhere around the £12 million mark. The car (which, as a Ferrari, must be red) was originally produced between 1962-64, when only 39 cars were produced – hence the hefty price tag – though originally they were sold for $18,000, to customers especially approved by Enzo Ferrari himself. I doubt he would have approved of Chris Evans driving this masterpiece. Something to ponder another time perhaps. -SV