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Looking for the best gifts to buy the style-lover in your life this Christmas? Stylist’s fashion team has you covered.
The countdown to Christmas is officially on. We’ve seen the Christmas adverts and Christmas trees are starting to pop up around the country. As we settle into the festive flow, once the halls are ready to be decked and the festive films are streaming, it’s high time to consider our Christmas wishlists and, more importantly, those of our loved ones.
For the fashion lovers in your inner circle, treating them to a festive treat can seem daunting. We get it. This is precisely why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to piece together a fashion-focused gift guide to suit all budgets.
Whether it’s loungewear essentials, knitted two-pieces, statement coats or stocking filler accessories, consider this your guide to the most fashionable Christmas of all. Happy holidays and happy shopping.
Best fashion gifts for Christmas 2023
Varley chocolate brown beanie hat
Gift one of the biggest trends of the season with this beautiful and functional chocolate brown beanie hat from Varley.
Tove lingerie
Any gift from Tove is a gift that will be much-loved. The cool-girl label of the moment does beautiful lingerie as well as excellent eveningwear and outerwear.
Farm Rio red long-sleeve midi dress
A sensational silhouette in the colour of the season, this red dress is the perfect gift to yourself.
Loewe velvet heels
No need to wrap these beautiful shoes – they come complete with bow details. Perfect for the party season and beyond.
Jigsaw Valerie heeled boots
Minimal, elegant and timeless – these low-heeled black leather ankle boots will elevate your winter looks effortlessly.
Jessie Thomas Jewellery figaro chain
British jewellery designer Jessie Thomas creates such special and unique fine jewellery. Buy a bracelet or necklace and you can opt to add-on diamond clusters as future gifts.
Antler Clifton cabin bag with pocket
If you’re travelling with a loved one this Christmas or next year, why not treat them to a new Antler suitcase? With a practical front pocket and a chic palette of colour options, it will make travelling that little bit more fabulous.
Sleeper feather-trimmed cardigan
This wonderful cardigan from Sleeper is the ultimate hosting top to wear with jeans. Wear it for festive drinks with friends with a low-slung maxi skirt and mules.
Wylding marine jumpsuit
Thermal-lined and weather-proof, this stylish jumpsuit taps into the enduring utility trend and is a failsafe gift.
Borgo de Nor Aubrey dress
Perfect for the most special of occasions, this printed dress from Borgo de Nor will make you stand out in the crowd for all the right reasons.
F&F cashmere lounge set
Cashmere qualifies as elite loungewear and this grey set from F&F is comfortable and chic. It would make for a very pleasing gift under this year’s tree.
Shop F&F cashmere lounge set, hoodie £35, joggers £32 (available in store only)
Tretorn rubber boots
Inspired by a style of hiking boots from the 1970s, these timeless green wellies are great for long winter walks and hikes.
Holzweiler striped scarf
This scarf taps into next season’s pastel trend early – but it’s also super soft and cosy, making it the perfect item to gift.
IZIE burgundy heels
This new female-owned, independent business is already a favourite among fashion insiders thanks to the directional designs and luxury finish.
Erdem asymmetric pearl and half-moon earring
No one does elegant eveningwear like Brit designer Erdem and these earrings will elevate and add polish to everything from tailoring to a knit and maxi skirt.
Shop Erdem pearl and half moon earrings, £295
Birkenstock Lutry clogs
A failsafe gift for the hipster in your life these Birkenstock clogs look great with everything from wide-leg jeans and chunky knitwear to chic loungewear.
Aethel beanie hat
Aethel was created by industry insiders and if you have a loved one who collects classic and timeless knitwear they will be very impressed with something from this label. The brand’s new ribbed beanies come in a spectrum of of-the-moment shades but our favourite is artic blue.
Bottega Veneta Reflection woven metallic leather mules
An absolute trophy shoe, these metallic Bottega Veneta mules are what most of us are wishing for this Christmas.
Shop Bottega Veneta metallic leather mules at Net-a-Porter, £1,150
Anya Hindmarch x Uniqlo lambswool jumper
Anya Hindmarch is the queen of playful gifts and her collection for Uniqlo is fun and brilliant for gifting – choose from women’s knits, cashmere, hats, socks and gloves.
Aspinal of London travel wallet
This festive red travel wallet is the perfect gift for anyone who travels often.
Ecco sculpted ankle boots
Footwear label Ecco is working with Natacha Ramsey Levi, an esteemed designer and former creative director at Chloe, and these ankle boots merge her contemporary, utilitarian aesthetic and Ecco’s practicality.
Canada Goose Arctic Toque beanie hat
The ultimate winter warmer, this Canada Goose unisex hat is great for skiing, winter travel and everything else in between.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
Get prepped for all the winter walks to come with Converse’s wedge trainers, which are perfect for spicing up drab ensembles.
The North Face women’s layering down jacket
Give the gift of eternal winter warmth with the ultimate winter coat – the layering jacket by The North Face – which makes a serious style statement too.
Go Outdoors mind hats and flasks
Nothing fills hearts more than a charity project, especially at Christmas as we realise how lucky and priviledged we all are. This fleece-lined beanie is the perfect stocking filler and 100% of profits from its sale go to Mind.
Nike tech fleece
It’s 10 years of Nike’s stylish and super soft Tech Fleece, and this season they come in a fresh and playful colour palette inspired by natural minerals.
Kurt Geiger small bow Shoreditch bag
Add some glitz and glamour with Kurt Geiger’s bedazzled bag, which is the best present for any and all fashion-lovers to open on Christmas Day.
Mango silver rhinestone heels
Trend setters flexing the silver trend will appreciate these sparkly backless heels.
MaxMara camel parka
This beautiful camel parka from MaxMara will add polish to every outfit from leisurewear to denim and tailoring, making it ideal for the most stylish woman in your life.
Me + Em jumper
As well as stylish and practical workwear and accessories, contemporary label Me+Em does great knits. This fuchsia style will pep-up all manner of looks - from baggy dad jeans to plain tailored trousers.
Mother denim shawl collar cardigan
Great for anyone living their best chalet life this winter, Mother Denim’s playful and cosy shawl collar cardigan is effortlessly cool.
Gola coral Elan sneakers
Retro sneakers is a trend that’s showing no sign of slowing, gift a loved one these colourful Gola sneakers which just dropped.
Mulberry small Lana top handle
This mirrored silver bag is the ultimate party accessory whatever your aesthetic – it looks great as a finishing touch to a festive party look but also works with minimal tailoring or all black.
Pandora 14k gold lab-grown diamond ring
A simple piece of jewellery is a failsafe gift, this simple but elegant ring comes in sterling silver or gold and would be a great addition to anyone’s jewellery box this winter.
Rove Melie Bianco green bag
An affordable evening bag that nods to the festive season this woven style comes in green, red, silver and black and is perfect for any and all events and occasions.
Shop green woven bag, £100 at Rove
Sandro knitted roll neck
One of the colours of the season butter yellow is joyful and versatile, and this classic knit is a worthwhile investment.
Superdry Fairisle camel knit
A fairisle knit is a winter staple season after season and this camel style works well with the brown hues trending this winter.
Khaite crystal-embellished mesh ballet flats
The ultimate party flat, these Khaite mesh pumps are understated elegance at their finest. An excellent gift for yourself or a special loved one.
Peachy Den FC scarf
A fun stocking-filler for 90s fanatics this Peachy Den scarf is practical and playful.
Sorel women's waterproof boots
Stylish with wide-leg jeans or trousers and practical with sportswear, these versatile Sorel boots will last a lifetime.
Smythson refillable leather diary
For an organised and stylish friend this refillable diary is a dream come true.
Savage x Fenty long-sleeved polo
Polo shirts are making a comeback and this minimal style in a dark autumnal brown is comfy and stylish.
Toms Rowan boot
A great all-rounder style, these chunky tread boots from Toms look stylish with straight or wide-leg jeans in the city and double up as suitable walking shoes for off-road winter jaunts.
M&S sparkly shoulder bag
Wear this sparkly shoulder bag with metallic sandals and on-trend tailoring this party season and beyond.
Doc Martens leather Chelsea boots
Never out of style Doc Martens are a failsafe gift and a sensible investment.
Images: Matches Fashion; courtesy of brands
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