Christmas has a habit of sneaking up on even the most organised among us – one minute you’re nursing the last of the autumn Negronis, the next you’re panic-scrolling for gifts that don’t scream “next-day delivery”.
Consider this your antidote. Our Christmas Gift Guide 2025 is part festive compass, part curated wish list: a hand-picked selection of pieces that bring style, substance and a little seasonal theatre to the month ahead.
From the return of elevated knitwear and tux-ready tailoring to design-led luggage, precision watchmaking and spirits worthy of Christmas night, we’ve assembled the finest ideas to suit every appetite.
Think of it as your shortcut to gifting brilliance – and, if you’re so inclined, a few well-deserved upgrades for yourself.
Style
Stenströms
Tuxedo cardigan
When the season calls for something a little different, especially for the more formal events dropping into your Christmas calendar, we instinctively turn to Swedish shirting and knitwear authority Stenströms.
Celebrating 126 years since the first shirt was made and sold by founder August Stenström, the brand has delivered another sophisticated piece for the festive season, giving us an elevated holiday look straight out of Hollywood.
The dark-green knitted tuxedo merino-wool cardigan is a beautifully bold piece. A double-breasted design, the cardigan is detailed with shawl lapels and mother-of-pearl buttons, and can easily be adopted as an alternative to a traditional tuxedo jacket or pared down to be worn with an open shirt and dark denim jeans with loafers.
£399, stenstroms.com
Eton
Wool Fair Isle sweater
Not all Christmas jumpers are created equal – and not all are confined to Christmas. This classic Fair Isle knit from Eton will carry you from autumn through to early spring, becoming a perennial wardrobe favourite.
Crafted in Scotland from 100% extra-fine merino wool, it’s robust enough to cope with even the harshest winters. (Eton was founded in Sweden in 1928, so they know a thing or two about keeping out the cold). The finished item blends heritage craftsmanship with timeless style, finished with ribbed trims and a regular silhouette which suits the vast majority of body types.
Of course, Eton’s expertise doesn’t end there. The company’s speciality is shirts – from the finest dress to office staples. When it comes to gifting, why not take advantage of its custom shirt service and add monogrammed initials to the front or cuff for that personal touch.
£380, etonshirts.com
Montblanc
Happy Holidays capsule
Charlie Gray
Montblanc’s new Happy Holidays capsule pays homage to the brand’s heritage of writing and travel, with an enchanting hand-drawn illustration inspired by the Montblanc archives.
The illustration captures a travelling couple at the foot of the Mont Blanc mountain, surrounded by vintage planes, trains, and letters in flight embodying the Maison’s enduring belief in the power of writing to connect people across distance and time.
The capsule includes a Tote, a Mini Crossbody Bag and a Clutch crafted in embroidered ivory canvas with black leather detailing. The seasonal collection is completed with a cabin suitcase, Pen Pouch, and Notebook in printed Sartorial leather.
Montblanc Happy Holidays Pouch, £785, montblanc.com
SELHAYA
Malika Drape
Selhaya, founded by award-winning British designer Aisha Hossain, has been celebrated by British Vogue and Tatler and admired within royal circles.
The Malika Drape (£2,500) is a silk couture robe crafted as a modern heirloom – elegant, restrained, and exquisitely made. Inspired by iconic London luxury, it’s the kind of piece that makes everyone in the room look for all the right reasons.
Cut in rich silk crepe and fully silk-lined, it creates a commanding, feminine silhouette, elevated by subtle hand-embroidered floral motifs crafted from silk-chiffon petals.
Powerful yet undeniably graceful, it’s an inspired gift for women who appreciate rare craftsmanship and unmistakable luxury.
£2,500, selhaya.com
Arterton
Briefcase
For the well-travelled professional, every detail counts – a truth Arterton understands better than most. Its Briefcase captures the brand’s belief that form and function should work in tandem, with craftsmanship at the core.
Made in the UK using British Millerain 18oz Ranger canvas and pebbled grain leather, it’s built to endure and develop character over time.
Expandable double-bellow pockets nod to classic military design, while a hidden passthrough neatly stows an umbrella or newspaper. Inside, thoughtful organisation and a suitcase-handle slip keep travel smooth and stylish.
Pair up with Arterton’s equally excellent Holdall if you’re feeling particularly generous this Christmas.
£870, arterton.co.uk
Bremont
Terra Nova Jumping Hour in steel
As watch aficionados will attest, this has been the year of the Jumping Hour – a niche art-deco style that’s been resurrected for the modern man.
Leading the pack is Bremont – fresh on the heels of last year’s Bronze launch, the British brand has now dropped the Terra Nova Jumping Hour in 904L stainless steel.
Bremont’s exclusive BC634 calibre flips the hour disc in under a tenth of a second, while the minutes and seconds remain elegantly separated in windows and a sweeping centre hand. The effect is unexpectedly playful resulting in a watch that feels whimsical yet wearable. Couple that with Bremont’s field-watch DNA – robust case, crisp legibility, quick-release bracelet or strap – and you have a piece that spans board-room polish and weekend escape.
Christmas presents don’t get much more bold – and nor do watches.
£4,450, bremont.com
Rodd & Gunn
Merrick Bay 1/4 Zip Knit
Rodd & Gunn can trace its roots back to 1946, when its first shirt was stitched in Auckland, New Zealand. Now it’s a go-to for dependable staples, like this quarter-zip sweater – spot-on for gifting and built for everyday rotation.
Crafted from durable, breathable cotton in a streamlined, lightweight gauge, it layers effortlessly through colder months and stays reliable year-round.
The clean, no-nonsense design delivers maximum versatility with zero fuss.
£99, roddandgunn.com
Stiksen
Beanie 01
Stiksen’s beanies capture the essence of Scandinavian design – clean lines, refined minimalism, and a focus on function.
Born in Stockholm, the brand understands winter as a way of life, creating pieces that balance protection with a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Crafted from premium merino, Stiksen’s accessories will make a handsome addition to any cold-weather wardrobe.
Stiksen Beanie 01, £79, and Scarf 01, 115, both in navy merino, stiksen.com
CARRERA
CA Transforma
Stranger Things isn’t the only thing taking us back to the 1980s. The Carrera CA Transforma may lean heavily into the retro vibe, but the materials and tech are bang-up-to-date.
An innovative magnetic system lets you remove the temples and replace them with a branded elastic band, transforming them into snow goggles.
Two lenses with different technologies can be easily interchanged thanks to Carrera’s patented Boombox system, all included in the set.
Available in black or white, £265, carreraworld.com
Scents of occasion
Montblanc
Explorer Extreme
Montblanc Explorer has always celebrated adventure, and its latest creation pushes the idea further. Explorer Extreme, the first Parfum in the line, offers a deeper, more concentrated take on the original.
It opens with bergamot and clary sage – bright, fresh, a touch untamed – before moving into a hypnotic heart of patchouli and Ambrofix. Amber, leather and vetiver anchor the base, delivering a warm, grounded finish.
£94, boots.com
Grove England
Anemone Bath Oil
Transform an evening soak into a moment of indulgence with Anemone Bath Oil by Grove England. Infused with the brand’s signature scent – a blend of clean florals and warm, grounding woods – it softens the senses and restores spirit.
Crafted with nourishing botanical oils to nurture the skin, this super-refined formula looks as good as it smells and feels, bringing a touch of calm luxury to any bathroom ritual. The perfect way to give fragrance – or to indulge yourself.
£60, grove-england.com
La Montaña
Candles
Why not get away from the drab, cold weather and transform your home with these unique candles from La Montaña: unusual scents like Alfredo’s Café offer notes of black tobacco, coffee and brandy, laced with leather and incense make unique and masculine stocking fillers, perfect for the study.
While the stunning Three Kings is imbued with cedar wood, frankincense, myrrh, pine needles, turrón (a type of almond nougat) and brandy.
These make the ideal gift for your host during party season – and ones that last long after the big day. The hand poured, small patch candles offer rich, long lasting fragrance, plus 1930s travel poster aesthetic looks great on any shelf.
With a range of rooms sprays and diffusers to complement the candles, its a no-brainer investment as the nights get colder and parties get livelier.
From £45, lamontana.co.uk
Jewellery
Harry Winston
Classic Winston Collection
Some gifts mark a season, others define a lifetime. If you are going all out this year – whether for an engagement ring or a timeless treasure – you can’t go wrong with the Classic Winston Collection from New York jeweller Harry Winston.
Using near-invisible platinum settings, its master artisans meticulously set each stone by hand so it appears to float, untouched, in its frame.
But remember – a diamond isn’t just for Christmas.
See more at harrywinston.com
Flamingo Jewellery
Bespoke jewellery
For more than a decade, Flamingo Jewellery has crafted exclusive pieces defined by authenticity, quality and British artistry.
Each design is hand-designed around a gemstone’s natural beauty and elegance, then realised with artisanal techniques to ensure timeless elegance.
Every selected unique gemstone is hand-set in England, embodying FJ’s ethos: jewellery that cannot be replicated, carrying a legacy as unique as its wearer.
See more at flamingojewellery.co.uk
77 Diamonds
Starlight Collection Orion cocktail ring
77 Diamonds’ Starlight Collection brings a touch of celestial drama to the season, pairing clusters of diamonds with flashes of cosmic colour.
Our pick is the Orion cocktail ring – a deep midnight sapphire framed by round and marquise diamonds.
The cushion-cut, heat-treated sapphire (minimum 1ct) is secured with talon claws and surrounded by a 1.42ct cluster. A striking, heirloom-worthy gift for anyone who loves jewellery.
From £1,899, 77diamonds.com
Homeware
Portmeirion
Minerals collection
If you’re still serving up on that all-white set from Habitat, it’s time for a crockery upgrade.
Portmeirion’s new Minerals Collection arrives just in time for Christmas, bringing a welcome dose of modern British refinement to the table. Inspired by the soft tactility of natural stone, each piece is shaped from 90% recycled Iberian organic clay and finished with a reactive glaze that ensures no two settings are ever quite the same – a fitting addition to a season built on spectacle.
Reflecting the distinctive shades of the stones they are named after, the collection comprises Amethyst, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Rose Quartz and Jade. Elegant enough for a dressed-up dinner, resilient enough for Boxing Day leftovers.
Produced in Portugal with impressively low-impact methods, the range covers everything from side plates to serveware. Thoughtful, durable and properly handsome – your kitchen table has never looked so good.
Lalique
1er Cru wine glasses
Fine crystal wine glasses do more than elevate the flavour of what’s poured into them – though their thin rims and precise shapes certainly help a wine open, soften and show its full character.
They also lift the entire Christmas table, adding a sense of ceremony that turns a meal into an occasion – they signal that this is a moment worth savouring. Few do that better than these 1er Cru wine glasses from crystal masters Lalique.
£95 for a pair, uk.lalique.com
Technology
Leica
M EV1
A century after the original Leica 1 rewired photography, the M-System has reached another inflection point. The new Leica M EV1 is the first M to swap the hallowed optical rangefinder for a built-in electronic viewfinder.
Built on the M11 platform and its epic 60MP full-frame BSI sensor, the EV1 keeps all the familiar M virtues: manual focus, compact form, jewel-like build and that unmistakable Leica rendering.
The difference lies in how you see. A 5.76-megapixel EVF with focus peaking, magnification and dioptre adjustment makes nailing critical focus with fast Summilux and Noctilux glass far less of a dark art, particularly at wafer-thin depths of field.
£6,840 body only, leica-camera.com
Linn
LP12
A Linn LP12 turntable is a truly noteworthy gift for hifi and music lovers who appreciate the warm ritual of vinyl but also want uncompromising performance.
It is built around the legendary Linn Sondek LP12 platform – including key innovations such as the single-point Karousel bearing and a carefully engineered sub-chassis – so it delivers serious sonic refinements rather than mere optics.
At the more accessible tier the Majik LP12 still gets premium finishes, the option of moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridges, and an upgrade pathway that honours the LP12’s modular legacy.
If you’d like to push into something even more exalted, the Linn Selekt LP12 steps up the spec while retaining the same engineering excellence.
From £3,700, linn.co.uk
Drink
DRAM5
Whisky Blind Box
Dram5 offers a fresh take on whisky exploration, stripping away branding bias and replacing it with genuine discovery. Each £95 box contains five 50ml single-cask drams – liquids you won’t find in supermarkets, or even most specialist retailers.
Drawn from celebrated and under-the-radar distilleries, the selection spans premium malts to rare and ultra-rare releases, including the chance of 30-plus-year-old gems from the likes of Glen Grant, Ben Nevis, Macallan or even closed-distillery Littlemill.
Sleek, design-award-winning packaging and an accompanying app elevate the experience, letting drinkers track notes, build a digital archive and explore Scotch with curiosity rather than preconception.
£95, dram5.com
Bruno Paillard
Première Cuvée
This year, Bruno Paillard is marking 40 years since the creation of its ‘Perpetual Reserve’. While most champagne producers store their reserve wines separately, Bruno Paillard blends them together; each year adding the most recent vintage to the mix.
This not only preserves the Maison’s signature character but adds layers of mineral depth and maturity. Today, around a third of its flagship Première Cuvée derives from this living archive of 40 vintages.
You can toast the milestone with either the latest Première Cuvée, the three years late-disgorged Cuvée 72, or even plump for its highly limited Old Disgorgement Collection.
All of them are a worthy Christmas companion.
From £48, wanderlustwine.co.uk
Laphroaig
18-Year-Old Christmas Gift Set
For those who relish bold flavours and uncompromising adventure, Laphroaig offers a Christmas gift that channels the wild spirit of Islay. This season, the celebrated Laphroaig 18-Year-Old single malt comes with a complimentary branded dry bag, available for a limited time – a festive pairing made for outdoorsy types. The durable, spacious bag keeps essentials safe on rugged coastal hikes, winter camps or a bracing Boxing Day walk.
The Laphroaig 18-Year-Old itself is a standout expression of the distillery’s character: deeply peaty, earthy, and shaped by the island’s coastal influence, with herbal, sweet and spicy notes woven throughout.
£189, htfw.com
Planteray
XO 20th Anniversary
Planteray Rum may have a new name, but its spirit hasn’t changed a drop. The rebrand from ‘Plantation’ simply reframes a house that has spent more than 25 years defining how premium rum should taste.
The raffia-wrapped bottles remain, as does the brand’s devotion to terroir – those distinct regional signatures that give each expression its character.
Its crown jewel, the XO 20th Anniversary, is crafted exclusively from Barbadian rum and ranks among the most decorated XO bottlings ever released.
£50, waitrosecellar.com
Loch Lomond
18 Year Old
Loch Lomond distillery has long been admired for its inventive spirit, and its 18 Year Old single malt whisky will make a superb addition to any festive drinks line-up.
A recent Gold Outstanding winner at the IWSC 2025, it’s matured in three types of American oak, bottled at 46% and kept non-chill filtered for natural depth.
Expect baked apple, rich toffee and a gentle thread of wood smoke on the finish – a rewarding pour for slow winter evenings. It’s the kind of bottle that elevates a Christmas gathering, whether poured after the feast or saved for a special moment
For the whisky lover who appreciates craftsmanship and character, this is a present with real presence. (See what we did there?)
Vérité
2019 horizontal trio
If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping gift for the wine lover in your life, allow us suggest this trio of Vérité 2019. Available from Berry Bros & Rudd, these three cuvées – La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir – represent the pinnacle of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio.
Crafted by one of the world’s most respected vignerons, Pierre Seillan, each wine draws on more than 50 micro-crus across Sonoma, bringing together French sensibility and Californian ambition with remarkable precision.
La Joie offers a Pauillac-inspired expression of cabernet sauvignon from the Mayacamas Mountains; Le Désir is a cabernet franc-led blend with mineral drive and exotic spice; while La Muse, dominated by merlot, delivers plush depth and seamless texture. Together, they showcase Seillan’s droit du sol philosophy – wines shaped by the terroir and made without compromise.
£1,445, bbr.com
Billecart-Salmon
Nicolas François 2012
The Nicolas François cuvée is not only a tribute to the founder of Billecart-Salmon but also the Maison’s north star, the benchmark against which its craft has been measured since 1964.
The newly released 2012 vintage, sourced from the grands crus of Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs, captures the house style in high resolution – pinot noir bringing structure and nuance; chardonnay adding lift and luminosity.
The 2012 season, already hailed as one of the decade’s greats, delivered fruit of rare poise: ripe yet taut, generous yet brimming with acidity. Partial vinification in oak layers in a gentle richness, giving the wine its signature breadth without ever dulling its edge.
In the glass, it glows a pale gold, offering aromas of orchard and stone fruits, touched with florals. On the palate, mineral freshness meets warm notes of Bourbon vanilla.
This is one stone-cold Christmas classic.
£160, selfridges.com
Tomatin
14-Year-Old Tawny Port
If you’re struggling to choose between a whisky and port to finish your night, we have just the answer.
Tomatin’s 14-Year-Old Tawny Port finish is Highland hospitality in a glass – warm, generous and just indulgent enough to feel celebratory. After 13 years in Bourbon barrels, the single malt graduated to finishing school in 50-year-seasoned Port pipes. Here it picks up a tapestry of red berries, honeyed softness and that tell-tale chocolate bite.
The palate brings peaches, apricots and tropical gleam to the party, threaded with walnut and pecan for good measure. It all settles into a long, fruit-salad finish that gently lingers.
Rich yet composed, this is a superbly crafted malt that proves Port casks can elevate without overwhelming.
£78, tomatin.com
