Christmas in bold colour at MATCHESFASHION.com

But one thing is certain, the need to show our loved ones we care has never felt stronger. Which is why the MATCHESFASHION.com gift guide, stacked with fun and fashionable presents, has launched at the perfect time.

'Lockdown 2', the sequel that nobody wanted, has come at a time when we'd usually be steeling our nerves for the first of many dashes around town trying to find present inspiration without resorting to panic buying.

Instead, with non-essential shops closed, we're taking a more laid-back approach and browsing from the comfort of our sofa, while we take advantage of an abundance of must-watch dramas, documentaries and the occasional Christmas classic.

And while the year to date has been undeniably bleak, it has also been a lesson in looking for the positive where possible. Little wonder then that the rainbow, a symbol of 2020 if ever there was one, has influenced our approach to Christmas shopping this year.

From literal rainbow stripes on Christian Louboutin trainers to a healthy dose of bright knits and a smattering of fun leopard print, we've compiled some of the best joy-bringing, smile-inducing, life-affirming gifts to be found on MATCHESFASHION.com.

And as purchases from one of our favourite e-tailers come tissue paper-wrapped and in signature marble-effect gift boxes, less time spent wrapping means more time to devote to the hobby that got you through 2020.

Read on for the Culture Whisper edit of fun and fashionable gifts from MATCHESFASHION.com

1. Valentino logo-embroidered mohair-blend tank-top, £735 2. Marni bi-colour shearling-fussbett slingback sandals, £590 3. Ganni leopard-print leather cross-body pouch, £125 4. Fendi oversized square acetate sunglasses, £190 5. Gabriela Hearst Dream belted fringed-hem striped cashmere coat, £6,590 6. Olympia Le-Tan 'The New Yorker' embroidered book clutch, £1,058 7. Lauren Rubinski Free beaded bracelet, £50 8. Loewe elephant leather iPhone® X and XS case, £325 9. Anya Hindmarch Pont small stripe-trimmed canvas tote bag, £435 10. Sophie Bille Brahe small velvet jewellery box, £75 11. Rodarte Radarte-print tie-dye cotton-blend sweatshirt, £298 12. Shay sapphire and 18-carat rose-gold ring, £5,195 13. Diane Kordas rainbow sapphire, diamond and 18-carat gold ear cuff, £2,145 14. Wilhelmina Garcia ladybird enamel and 18-carat gold-plated signet ring, £130 15. Saint Laurent Lily leopard-effect acetate cat's-eye sunglasses, £240 16. Christian Louboutin Arkenspeed rainbow leather trainers, £695 17. Marques'Almeida feather-trimmed leather bag, £435

1. The North Face Denali 2 fleece-panelled jacket, £125 2. Gucci Mickey Mouse canvas trainers, £485 3. Derek Rose dancing-print cotton-poplin pyjamas, £215 4. Converse Chuck 70 canvas high-top trainers, £70 5. Missoni Space-striped face covering, £110 6. Anderson's woven elasticated belt, £90 7. Maison Kitsuné Tricolour-Fox striped cotton-jersey T-shirt, £115 8. L.G.R Sunglasses Reunion round acetate sunglasses, £235 9. Acne Studios Vivianne striped scarf, £210 10. Pantherella Portobello contrast-colour socks, £15 11. Jacquemus flip-flop-print cotton-poplin shirt, £245 12. Paul Smith drawing-embroidered pocket square, £50 13. Ahluwalia patchwork hooded upcycled overcoat, £770 14. Junya Watanabe Real Review-print cotton-jersey T-shirt, £210 15. Versace Medusa cotton-terry slippers, £70