STYLE [CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Part 2] | 2013 Christmas Gift Guide: Top 20 picks for this holiday season

“A man should be more original than a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates. Flowers die and sugar sticks to your hips like a permanent record to a criminal.” 

― Dannika Dark, Seven Years

Words of wisdom. While I contest to roses and chocolate being unoriginal gifts; truth be told, I doubt many would consider them anymore. Of course, there's no harm in giving something less fat inducing and perhaps a little more practical. Case in point: Grace Coddington's biographical memoir serves as a piece of inspiration that documents her passion and dedication as the creative director at American Vogue. For men, Aesop's travel set is a must-have item for the frequent traveller while a signature scent (in my case, Histoires de Parfums' 1828) is yet another crucial wardrobe essential.  Whatever it may be, I hope the guide below serves to inspire you to find that 'perfect' gift...

Happy holidays everyone!

Gentlemen

1. The 'look'

BLACK OVERSIZE SHIELD SUNGLASSES // RICK OWENS

DEEP GREEN PATENT BRUSHED DIAMOND HIGH-TOPS // DIESEL

BLUE METALLIC POLYURETHANE JACKET // Gareth Pugh

2. The 'scent'

1828 Jules Verne // HISTOIRES DE PARFUMS

3. The 'sound'

MINI JAMBOX // JAWBONE

4. The 'essentials'

London Grooming Set // AESOP

5. The 'drink'

COCKTAIL SPINNER // QUENCH PRODUCTS

6. The 'accessory'

1960's '746' Phone // OLIVER BONAS

7. The 'guilty pleasure'

Fairest In All the Land // Bill Willingham

8. The 'detail'

ENGRAVED METAL CUFFLINKS // Lanvin

9. The 'player'

GOLD PLAYING CARD SET // IDEA International

10. The 'on-the-go'

IPAD FELT AND LEATHER SLEEVE // CARBONIZE

Women

1. The 'look'

Embellished silk-blend twill collar // dkny
Appliquéd angora-blend sweater // Emma Cook

Kathmandu printed satin-twill skirt // Mary Katrantzou

Wool-blend and leather varsity jacket // Lulu & Co

Mind Your Manners embroidered clutch // Olympia Le-Tan
Rubberized leather ankle-cuff pumps // Esteban Cortazar

2. The 'read'

Grace: Thirty Years Of Fashion At Vogue // Peter Lindbergh

3. The 'case'

iPhone 5/5S 'Skimmed Milk' Phone Case // Candies

4. The 'dreamer'

SINBAD LE MARIN CANDLE // CIRE TRUDON

5. The 'cook'

'Pop Banana' Oven Gloves // IWOOT
SHORT STACK SIX PACK: VOL 1-6 // SHORT STACK

8 Edible Chocolate Filled Candy Seashells // Andie's Specialty Sweets

6. The 'bling'

Silver-tone, resin, cord and satin necklace // Marc by marc jacobs

7. The 'bag'

The Pashli medium leather trapeze bag // 3.1 Phillip Lim

8. The 'beauty rest'

body & bath luxe quartet - ambre vanillé // Laura Mercier

9. The 'safe'

Patchwork Metal Long-Zip Wallet // Comme Des Garcons

10. The 'organiser'

Louise Christ Jewelry Tree // Menu