Christmas gifts for people who already have everything

The best Christmas gifts are the ones that slip into someone’s everyday life
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The most enduring Christmas gifts are rarely the loud ones. They’re the small, impeccably judged gestures that show you understand someone’s taste, or at the very least, their sense of humour. This year’s guide looks to fashion for cues: pieces that carry mood, texture and a little wit, but without demanding a dissertation to enjoy.

The “ugly” sweater

Kitsch has always had its place in fashion, and the holiday season is not complete without the “ugly” knit sweater.

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New Queen patterned-jacquard jumper, MC2 Saint Barth, ₹ 42,827

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Smiley face-patterned sweater, Moschino, ₹ 59,832

House slippers

Slippers have graduated from afterthought to aesthetic object. A quilted slide or suede mule can make even the most domestic moment feel aesthetic.

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UGG Tazz II (W), UGGS, ₹ 21,000

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Nike Burrow SE, NIKE, ₹ 4,695

Kitsch socks

Once shorthand for lazy Christmas gifts, socks have become fashion’s smallest act of mischief and a low-commitment way to inject humour into an otherwise serious wardrobe.

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Unisex Candy Cane Crew Length Socks, HAPPY SOCKS, ₹ 1,032

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Jisoo - Cream, THEATER, ₹ 499

Fancy aviators

…to hide those holiday hangovers.

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Moto Aviators, ROYAL ENFIELD X VALLON, ₹ 14,698

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Aviator Frame Sunglasses, GUCCI, price on request

A coffee-table book

A great conversation starter that doubles as decor.

The perfect winter shoulder bag

A holiday must-have: a hold-all for all your party essentials designed to slip under winter coats.

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Mavelle Shoulder Bag, MIRAGGIO, ₹ 3,999

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Texas Moonchild Shoulder Bag, LINO PERROS, ₹ 4,495

A knit scarf

A soft rib or brushed wool scarf does what good fashion often does: provides comfort. It tidies, warms and elevates without trying.

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High Society Scarf, SALONI JAIN, ₹ 4,995

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Rein Knitted Stole, SHIVAN & NARRESH, ₹ 15,950

Minimalist jewellery

Small hoops, fine chains, simple signets. Jewellery that doubles up as a Christmas decoration.

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The River Of Light Necklace, ZOYA by Tata Group, price on request

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Matrix hoop earrings, SWAROVSKI, ₹ 13,900

Loungewear you could accidentally wear outside

Ribbed knits, clean cotton sets, pyjamas. Who says comfort can't be chic?

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Rib knit trousers - Ivory, NICOBAR, ₹ 6,250

The everyday tote

If you're thinking of Christmas gifts that they can use all year round, enter The Everyday Tote. Canvas or nylon, sharp straps, clean lines. Something that refuses to look sloppy and actually stands up to daily use.

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Voyager, CORD, ₹ 7,500

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Colourblock Puft Oversized Tote, DAILY OBJECTS,₹ 5,799