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The ideal Christmas presents for those you care about

The ideal Christmas presents for those you care about
To delight, surprise, and astound family and friends this holiday season, we've compiled the best Christmas presents with a hint of luxury

One.

Norqain's luxury watch. Observe NORQAIN.

Visit norqain . com to view the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono.

Only 500 of the Swiss watchmaker Norqain's Independence Skeleton Chrono wristwatch were produced, making it a true collector's timepiece. The "Norqain 8K Manufacture Calibre" high-performance skeletonized flyback chronograph movement, which Norqain claims is "inspired by the world's highest mountains," powers the watch. To put it another way, it has been designed to endure the demands of mountain biking, skiing, or whatever daring activity is thrown at it in 2026.

Where to purchase: norqain . com, 5,890.

Two. Marshall's portable speaker.

The Marshall Willen II portable speaker.

John Lewis's Marshall Willen II View.

The stylish British music company Marshall designed the Willen II portable speaker with a mobile lifestyle in mind. It is waterproof in up to one meter of water for half an hour and dust-resistant. Your music follows you wherever you go, whether you're at home, at the park, or on the beach.

Where to purchase: 78, johnlewis . com.

Third.

Mariage Frres' opulent teapot. Frandegrave teapot, Mariage.

View the 1930 stoneware teapot by Mariage Frres Art Dco at mariagefreres . com.

This vintage-style Art Dco 1930 stoneware teapot from the upscale Parisian tea company Mariage Frres will take you back to one of Europe's greatest tea salons. The polished steel globe, which can be removed along with the integrated filter, keeps the pot hot for approximately an hour.

Purchase at 185, mariagefreres.com.

Forty.

Skims offers loungewear. SELFRIDGES SKIMS Fits Everyone Lace-Trim Stretch-Woven Cami Top and Boy Short Set (pound 80).

Skims Boy Short Set and Lace-Trim Stretch-Woven Cami Top at Selfridges.

This Lace-Trim Stretch-Woven Cami Top and Boy Short Set from Kim Kardashians Skims doesn't require a second helping of Christmas pudding. It is perfect for this most decadent time of year when a little give around the waist is to be welcomed because it is made of stretchy, lightweight material. Simple red "Brick," "Periwinkle Foil," and "CB Candy Heart Print" are your options.

Where to purchase: 80, selfridges.com.

Fifth.

Vintage Pink offers antique rings. Pink vintage rings for Christmas.

View vintage pink antique rings at vintagepink.com.

During the 2020 pandemic, Vintage Pink, an independent British jewelry company, was founded as a "lockdown project" out of a London bedroom. Since then, the company has expanded its assortment of vibrant antique or vintage items, many of which are handcrafted or hand-finished. Many style icons, such as singer Pixie Lott, reality TV star Zara McDermott, and model and presenter Vogue Williams, have been seen sporting vintage pink rings. Every distinctive piece of jewelry is a beautiful piece of art with a backstory.

Where to purchase: 295, vintagepink . com.

Six.

Cash & Crust whiskey. Crust and Cask.

Cask & Crust.

Cask Trade, a specialist in cask whisky, has partnered with Si King of Propa Pies, located in Sunderland, to offer a trio of extremely unique single malts known as Cask & Crust. The drinks are Benrinnes 2013, Pulteney 2013, and Ben Nevis 2010; they are all 50cl bottles with an ABV of 46%. The Kings' new pie recipes will be paired with the whiskies, and the proceeds will support food banks in Sunderland and Newcastle.

Where to purchase: 124.99, casktrade. square-dot website.

Seven. Louis Vuitton totte bag.

Tote from Louis Vuitton.

View the Louis Vuitton Neverfull Bandoulire Inside Out GM Tote Bag in the UK. Louisvuitton . com.

Marie Claire says, "If you want to spoil her, few bags come as polished as Louis Vuitton's iconic Neverfull handbag." The reversible Neverfull Bandoulire Inside Out GM Tote Bag features a stamp pattern on one side and Louis Vuitton's iconic Monogram canvas on the other.

Purchase location: 1,820, UK. LouisVuitton.com.

Eight. Stern Pinball created the pinball machine.

Stern Pinball's JAWSPremium and 50th Anniversary Edition pinball machine.

Visit electrocoin . com to view the Stern Pinball JAWS Premium 50th Anniversary Edition pinball machine.

Stern Pinball's Jaws Premium 50th Anniversary Edition pinball machine is a great way to commemorate fifty years of fish-related activities. A motorized great white shark crashes through the bottom of the fishing boat as players shoot pinballs at a motorized shark fin that is swimming across the playfield, avoiding the lookout tower and orca boat. This vintage toy is based on a genuine movie classic.

Where to purchase: electrocoin . com, £11,995.

Ten.

A gardening basket from The Newt. Gardening hamper Newt X Niwaki.

Gardening Hamper View at The Newt in Somerset can be found at shop . thenewtinsomerset . com.

The Newt, a posh hotel in Somerset, offers a Gardening Hamper that is the perfect present for those who have a green thumb. The "legendary" Hori Hori Pro tool, fudge for gardening breaks, and a notebook for seasonal observations are all included. The name, which translates to "dig dig" and is made by the Japanese company Niwaki, has a cult following because it makes difficult tasks like weeding and root cutting easier.

Shop at shop . thenewtinsomerset . com, 110.

Top children's toys.

These six timeless favorites have been updated for the modern era.

A Wicket the Ewok Lego set.

Lego structure.

Argos's Lego Star Wars Wicket the Ewok Figure Building Toy View.

This nine-inch Lego model of Wicket the Ewok from Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi (1983) appeals to a new generation of fans, proving that classic movies never go out of style. In the scene where he meets Princess Leia in the Endor forests, Wicket is holding his spear.

110, argos . co . uk is the location to purchase.

Circuit Track Set for Hot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Sprint Race.

Grand Prix Race Circuit 1 of Formula 1.

Visit thetoyshop.com to view the Hot Wheels Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit Track Set.

The ultimate die-cast racecourse is the Hot Wheels Racing Formula 1 Sprint Race Circuit. Thanks to a two-speed three-lane booster, the cars, which are now wearing the teams' actual liveries, speed around the track.

30 is the toyshop . com.

Jack, Jellycat.

Jack the Jellycat.

Visit Jellycat UK to see Jellycat Jack.

This year, collectors of all ages have been clamoring to obtain the trendiest plush toys from London-based Jellycat. Jellycat Jack is undoubtedly the operations' attractive face. The "really big" Jack is the perfect cuddly companion for kids and parents alike, sitting smartly at 47 cm in height and packed full of beans.

Purchase at 150, jellycat.com.

Casio Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch, Unisex.

Casio Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch, Unisex.

View the Casio Unisex Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch at John Lewis.

To adore the style, you don't need to have lived in the 1980s. The Casio Unisex Retro Digital Bracelet Strap Watch is water-resistant and just as stylish as it was forty years ago.

40, johnlewis . com is where to purchase.

A ride-on race car.

Racing car ride-on.

Ride-on Racing Car View at Not On The High Street UK with Oskar and Catie.

This Ride-on Racing Car is a stunning example of metal construction. For an additional unique touch, you can also request that it be customized with a specific color, name, and vinyl stickers.

Purchase at 130, notonthehighstreet.com.

The 28-inch Toyrific Power Play tabletop football game.

The Table Top Football Game, Toyrific Power Play 28.

John Lewis's Toyrific Toyrific Power Play 28" Table Top Football Game View.

With the Toyrific Power Play 28" Table Top Football Game, you can enjoy the lovely game indoors. It has a chic wood-grain finish and eighteen players dressed in red and yellow.

32, johnlewis . com is where to buy.