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Christmas gift ideas for women 2019

By Rebecca Gonsalves on 6/11/2019

London's Christmas lights are all lit, and the city is well into the Christmas spirit. Stem the rising present-buying panic with the Culture Whisper guide to stylish gifts for the women in your life, whoever they might be.

Bright and beautiful

1 'Ciao' intarsia cashmere sweater, £410, Bella Freud. 2 Adenia alpaca, wool and silk-blend coat, £1,635, MaxMara. 3 Chanel 19 waist bag, £2,810, Chanel. 4 Alpaca and yak wool-mix cable hat, £35, Cos. 5 Cat-eye sunglasses, £180, Ganni. 6 Art Deco resin drop earrings, £12.50, Marks & Spencer. 7 Grace red beret, £29, Hobbs. 8 Ultrapace snake-effect leather, mesh and distressed suede sneakers, £615, Gucci. 9 Jess animal-print crepe dress, £255, Rixo. 10 Rosa high-apex lace and mesh underwired bra, £56, Dora Larsen. 11 In-the-loop to go pouch, £1,890, Hermès.

Sleek and chic

1 Metal logo cashmere rib-knit beanie, £175, Barrie. 2 Navy Frankie faux fur coat, £245, Whistles. 3 Lecce leather belt, £90, Isabel Marant. 4 Off-the-shoulder crepe midi-dress, £360, Self Portrait. 5 Square-toe leather boots, £720, Bottega Veneta. 6 Sebritte cropped leather flared pants, £1,000, Equipment. 7 Braided velvet headband, £27, & Other Stories. 8 Postbox small velvet and textured leather tote, £895, Anya Hindmarch. 9 Monogram-clasp leather belt bag, £890, Burberry.

All that glitters

1 Velocite slim-fit shearling and leather jacket, £2,300, Acne Studios. 2 The Royale cat-eye sunglasses, £75, Le Specs. 3 Silver shearling slippers, £180, Sabah. 4 Leather luggage tag £25, Arket. 5 Logo-hem metallic jersey cropped top, £115, Paco Rabanne. 6 Mavin 85 glittered ankle boots, £850, Jimmy Choo. 7 The Compass, Posessed gold-plated necklace, £280, Alighieri. 8 Gold pavé Huggie Pair earrings, £70, Missoma.

On your marks

1 Comet seamless metallic-panelled stretch sports bra, £58, LNDR. 2 Flat-top mirrored-lens ski sunglasses, £185, Moncler. 3 Retro ski headband, £30, Sweaty Betty. 4 Tiger-print high-rise cycling shorts, £80, The Upside. 5 Lia hooded colour-block quilted padded ski jacket, £535, Fusalp. 6 Ultraboost X 3D mesh low-top trainers, £200, Adidas by Stella McCartney. 7 Just Do It yoga mat 2.0, £35, Nike. 8 Neon-yellow nylon belt bag, £110, Reebok x Victoria Beckham. 9 Nurturing mesh-stripe technical leggings, £85, Prism².

Cosy up

From perfect pyjamas to royally good robes and cosy pieces to practise the art of lounging, give the gift of indulgence this Christmas.

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Put their stamp on it

From personalised trinkets to completely bespoke creations, these thoughtful gifts show your loved one that you only have them in mind.

Designer watches and fine jewellery: CW Shops

Blow the budget

A timeless timepiece or piece of fine jewellery is a thing of beauty and worth investment. For a truly special Christmas, choose from these luxurious pieces. Taste this good never goes out of style.