Arriving With Something: Gifts for the Host, From Candles to Crystal
Gifts to take to a dinner or a weekend away: candles from Trudon and Aerin, glassware from Cabana, Lalique and Baccarat, Creed fragrance, and small leather and silver pieces.
Fashion
What to buy and how to wear it: the season’s pieces, the trends and the round-ups.
Floor-length for the Season: Evening Gowns for Galas, Awards and Black Tie
Long evening gowns for the gala and black-tie season, from Costarellos, Jenny Packham, Elie Saab and Valentino, grouped by colour, with the clutch and sandals to finish.
Jewellery With a Past: How to Buy Pre-owned and Vintage Pieces Well
Pre-owned and vintage jewellery from Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Monet, Van Cleef & Arpels and William May, with what to check before you buy: hallmarks, carat marks, condition and fit.
Shoes for the Christmas Party: Velvet, Satin, Crystal and Metallic
Christmas party shoes in the four materials that suit December: velvet, satin, crystal and metallic leather, in heels from Manolo Blahnik, Aquazzura and Alaïa and flats from The Row, Valentino and Jimmy Choo.
A Weekend in the Country: Waxed Cotton, Quilting and Good Boots for Her and Him
What to pack for a weekend in the country: a waxed cotton or quilted jacket, a warm knit, a scarf and proper boots, for her and for him, from Bode, Burberry, Reiss, Loewe and more.
Packing for December Sun: Swimsuits, Kaftans and Flat Sandals
What to pack for winter sun: Agent Provocateur swimsuits, kaftans and cover-ups, swimwear from Taller Marmo, Tom Ford and Chloé, silk kaftans and flat sandals from Loewe, Tod's and Tory Burch.
Small Luxuries Under £100: Gifts for Her and for Him
Christmas gifts under £100 that look considered: gold-tone jewellery, a velvet jewellery box, Le Labo and Tom Ford, cashmere socks and scarves, cufflinks and a silk tie.
Christmas Gifts for Him: Cashmere, Leather and the Things He Will Use Every Day
Christmas gifts for him, chosen early: scarves and knitwear, a Bottega Veneta wallet, a Smythson cardholder and watch roll, a David Yurman signet ring and Loro Piana loafers.
Christmas Gifts for Her: Pearls, Cashmere, Scent and a Good Leather Bag
Christmas gifts for her, chosen early and grouped by the kind of woman you are buying for: jewellery from Mizuki and Loewe, cashmere from Le Kasha and Max Mara, bags from Saint Laurent and Tod's.
Dressing for December: Sequins, Velvet and Satin for the Party Season
The sequinned, velvet and satin dresses we would wear to Christmas and New Year parties, with the evening bags, earrings and heels to go with them.
Spend or Save: Four Designer Heels and the Pairs That Cost Less
Four designer heels from Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and Manolo Blahnik, each set beside a lower-priced pair in the same shape, from £90.
Morning Uniform: A Coat, Good Jeans and Trainers for the School Run
The coats, jeans, knits, trainers, totes and sunglasses we would wear on the school run and through the rest of the day.
Dressing for the Office: The Shirts, Knits and Dresses That Do the Work
A working wardrobe beyond the blazer: the shirts, knits, dresses, skirts, bags and shoes we would buy for the office this season.
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