Holiday gifts - Culture Whisper's Editor wishlist and gift suggestions
Initiatic books, Japanese candles, fabulous skincare, timeless handbags and fashion with a pinch of 90's nostalgia.
(also don't miss my gifts selection for men here)
SAINT LAURENT
The ultimate party bag, marrying velvet and Saint-Laurent Parisian chic.
Puffer small crushed-velvet shoulder bag - SHOP HERE
CELINE EYEWEAR
Retro again for the best kind of shades in my opinion.
Baby Audrey cat-eye acetate sunglasses - SHOP HERE
INTROVERT DELIGHTS: for those of use who would rather stay indoors
DIPTYQUE HOME RANGE
DIPTYQUE La Droguerie is the ultimate collection that brings back the soft smell of home in our daily life.
It is so stylish that you won't want to store it in your cupboard.
Diptyque la Droguerie Candle - SHOP HERE
EDMUND DE WAAL
After a lifetime of making his own pots, Edmund De Waal embarks on a journey to the “white hills” of China, Germany, England, and the United States where porcelain was “invented, or reinvented” out of a seemingly mystical longing.
The White Road - SHOP HERE
LA DOUBLEJ
The world of JJ Martin is filled with colours and poetry. Her store in Milan is a joy to explore. Failing that, one can try to recreate her magic at home.
Stella Alpina-print porcelain dessert plate set - SHOP HERE
THE RIVER CAFE LOOK BOOK
Ruth Rogers gives away the best of her recipe with simple all-time Italian classics. The boys and I have tried and tested a few of them -- they are incredibly easy to execute -- and the outcome is always fabulous, in true Italian style.
Recipes for Kids of all Ages - SHOP HERE
ANTARCTIQUE
This is my go-to book to gift this year.
Isabelle Scheibli’s stunning watercolours depict a world of icebergs and bare shores and reflect on a world slowly melting away.
Isabelle Scheibli Antarctique - SHOP HERE
IGUSA YOGA MAT
Potentially the ultimate yoga mat, handmade of igusa (rush grass), a material historically used for making tatami mats. It is highly moisture absorbent, and has a relaxing, fresh, herbal fragrance.
Igusa Yoga Mat - SHOP HERE
A SUBSCRIPTION TO MUBI
In a world where you can pretty much watch everything, MUBI’s films curation is a blessing.
MUBI - SHOP HERE
SKIN PURIST: Skincare that works – we have tried and tested
SKIN DESIGN LONDON
Fatma Shaheen is the Hollywood star's go-to facialist. Crowned 'skin saviour' for her made-to-measure treatments, she has launched her own brand, Skin Design London.
When it comes to gifting, her Face Bath Cleanser is a wonder.
Skin Design London Face Bath Cleanser - SHOP HERE
CURRENT BODY
CurrentBody’s new face mask uses LED therapy to tighten and firm. I haven't tested it myself but I have heard some very positive reviews. Probably the best LED mask out there, should you wish to gift one this year.
Skin LED Light Therapy Mask - SHOP HERE
ARGENTUM
The brainchild of Joy Isaac, the gorgeous skincare brand Argentum has launched a collection of perfumes, Les Parfums Infinis, which fragrances are meant to help you achieve ‘a beautiful balance’.
Eau de Jouvance - SHOP HERE
ICE QUEEN – Silver is the winter colour
MINIMALIST PURSUITS - with a touch of timelessness
JAEGER-LECOULTRE
Reverso Classic Duetto small hand-wound 34.2mm x 21mm stainless steel and diamond watch - SHOP HERE
JAPANESE CANDLES
All vegetal, utterly beautiful and created using the ancient Japanese technique of tegake-seiko – wax created for a Japanese wax tree called Hazenoki is applied in layers.
Japanese Warosoku candles - SHOP HERE
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