The Editor-in-Chief's wish list
Founder and Editor of Culture Whisper, Eleonore Dresch, shares the luxury brands and innovative services on her Christmas wish list
For the busy London girl
If luxury is about timelessness, understatement and elegance (with a touch of French je ne sais quois), then the Saint Laurent Betty satchel bag ticks all the boxes. But then there is also the Niki, with a vintage touch in a dark red colour.
They say trainers are the millennials' handbags. Have a browse of Highsnobiety and jump on the latest Balanciaga to figure out which pair they will invest in. This pair by Chloe feels edgy, but a little more sophisticated.
The Smythson diary with a touch of gold
If you're not fully convinced that 2019 will be an easy year, at least you can wrap it with a touch of gold.
Jewellery brands that fashionistas are coveting
Ted Muhling olive branch bracelet
I would gladly travel to NYC to pore over Ted Muhling's jewellery. But if a trans-Atlantic mini-break isn't on the cards, you can also find his designs at Marylebone's Mouki Mou.
Raphaele Canot set free earrings
There is not a single Notting Hill yummy mummy who doesn’t dream to wear one of Raphaele’s creations. The designs are simple and fun, easy to wear and refined (I hope my husband reads this and takes note...). You can buy her jewellery online, or get in touch with her ddirectlyirectly.
The fashion world has been raving about Delfina Deletrez’s jewellery for a couple of years now. Delfina’s family background (Fendi heiress) and time spent interning at Chanel Haute couture shapes her creative vision and style.
The ultimate kitchen must haves, made by millennials
Young entrepreneur Richard Brendon is setting the bar high when it comes to wine glasses. He partnered with wine expert Jancis Robinson to offer the perfect wine glass and the final product is simple and stylish.
Made in Peckham with a Japanese blade, the Santoku knife slices, dices and minces like a dream. Blenheim Forge knives are made from the highest quality Japanese Blue Super Carbon Steel. The blade is then clad in stainless steel for ease of cleaning. This makes storing your knife far more straightforward than in the past.
The wine purifier that takes the sulfite away
The Ullo Wine Purifier is an innovative product, designed by a Doctorate in Chemistry and made by a Chicago startup with a simple mission: to bring wine back to its natural state without artificial sulfites that are added as a preservative.
For the traveller
Horizn Studios luggage is elegant and super light. Plus you can add your initials and charge your laptop.
Leave all the plastic bottles behind: this is a smart way to carry your vitamins with panache wherever you are.
Give a tech travel case to the one who keeps forgetting their passport in a hotel room or a cab.
For your favourite teenager
Devialet ultra compact speaker
Remove your kids' headphones and teach them the magic of super high quality sound. Devialet speakers infuse your listening experience with luxury. Educating my teenagers about the arts, I found a handy trick: listen to your rap music but listen to it with the right device.
You can interact with your pet on your mobile. And you can now also give him some treats. Find me a teenager who wouldn’t want to spend half a day on a Petcube!
Electric scooter ninebot segway
Arrive on time for school or work as fast as a rocket – the Parisians are mega fans. Will the Londoners follow?
For the sleep deprived
Once Milano: The best Italian linen
Created by two friends who love Italian linen, Once Milano's pyjamas are hand cut, sewn and dyed with a focus on traditional craftsmanship.
I have tested the B-Silent massage at Bamford Haybarn Brompton Cross Spa and it's simply amazing. No more waking up at 3am with dark thoughts. Why does it work? The secret cannabis oil that they use. I am buying this for my sleepless friends.
The Yak blanket by Denis Colomb
Travel to the Himalayas while watching My Brilliant Friend on Boxing Day with this Denis Colomb blanket made of yak wool.
For the Christmas party host
Perfumer H: Making air visible
Lyn Harris (from Miller and Harris) launched Perfumer H a couple of years ago. I discovered her brand at the Blue Mountain School in Shoreditch, which everyone should visit. Lyn’s vision is to bring naturals back into perfumery. Utterly refined, the fragrance touches you within. For me, it's a work of art...
House of Hackney Mamounia candle
The world of House of Hackney is hard to resist. And I know many friends who would be delighted to sport a Mamounia candle on their mantelpiece.
What would the luxury world be without a Gucci candle?
The fabulous service that will improve your life around Christmas
The 90-minute delivery service from Matches.com
This is by far the most dangerous and uplifting service you can get on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The 'on-demand' delivery option is available on orders placed from 6:30am, with the last delivery slot at 10pm. A potential life-saver on Christmas Eve!