‘Tis the season for sparkles, champagne, festive cheer and, of course, gift-giving! That’s where we come in. This is the year to go that extra mile and spoil someone special this holiday season. With our curated opulent gift guide, we’ve got you covered when it comes to the best tried-and-tested luxury gifts. There’s splurge-worthy skincare kits, eau-so-thoughtful perfumed presents, treats for indulgent nights in, high-end carry-on suitcases and sustainable sleepwear to live in all summer long. Happy holidays and happy shopping to you and yours!
NUXE Prodigieux Néroli Le Parfum
We might be biased, but you can never go wrong with the gift of scent. Your friend with a taste for luxury will fall head over heels for this new fragrance from NUXE. The packaging alone is enough to win Christmas, but the scent features everything we love about summer and has impressive staying power. What’s so masterful about it is that it’s like sunshine and poolside lounging all bottled up – however, it maintains a sense of undeniable luxury. Like warm, sun-drenched skin with the freshness of bergamot and bitter orange, and the chicness of verbena.
R1,135 for 50ml from www.orleanscosmetics.co.za as well as select Woolworths, Foschini and Truworths stores
Cape Island Green Christmas Collection
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! A flickering candle or fragrance diffuser from Cape Island’s Green Christmas Collection is sure to set the seasonal mood. Nothing says cheer like the Celebration Classic Candle, featuring mouthwatering notes of cinnamon, clove, caramel, vanilla, chocolate, nut. Yum! It will have your home smelling like Christmas baking. Looking for a bit more than a paper crown to jazz up your festive table? The sought-after Christmas cracker filled with a Celebration Mini Diffuser is guaranteed to bring some joy and wonder to your table.
R395 and R284 respectively from www.capeisland.co.za
Veuve Clicquot x SMEG
For champagne lovers, you know you’ll need a gift with a little extra pop. While bubbly is produced all over the world, nobody makes it better than the French. Veuve Clicquot has partnered with SMEG to bring you a limited-release gift pack decked out in their signature golden-yellow hue. This revered champagne is the crème de la crème of any elegant affair. The end product is a sparkler that’s crisp with background aromas of brioche and vanilla. It’s the most playful gift around to make any present-giving opportunity a moment to celebrate.
R849 from the Veuve Clicquot ICONS pop-up boutique at the V&A Waterfront (outside Louis Vuitton) from 1 to 23 December 2023 and select retailers
Exuviance Glow Kit
The gift of a great skin day? Priceless. Of course, the route to gifting success is knowing your recipient’s skin type. However, don’t panic if you don’t have that knowledge. The Exuviance Glow Kit, a suits-all skincare set, will do the trick for maximum present points. The gift features the brand’s holy grail Glycolic Polish – to firm, smooth and brighten skin in a single step – and glow-boosting Bionic Tonic Pads with a complimentary stylish bag. It’s everything you could ever need for radiant skin and is the perfect intro to the clean beauty brand. Shine bright.
R1,672 from www.dermastore.co.za
Kerástase Nutritive Luxury Gift Set
Look after those locks. Kerástase hair products are the gifts that keep on giving, so this bundle makes for a wish list-worthy present. The iconic Nutritive range delivers nourishing care designed to make hair irresistibly soft with a clean, elegant scent. Ideal for dry and sensitised hair, whether it’s thick or fine, it’s formulated with iris rhizome extract to shield hair from oxidation and extend nourishment. Glucids work to energise the hair fibre from the roots, while lipids keep hair healthy and tangle-free. Trust – she’ll have the happiest, shiniest hair yet.
R1,235 from select salons
N3YH Summer Pyjama Set
Summer is officially here, and those balmy nights just aren’t made for flannels. There’s a lot to love about Cape Town-based sleepwear and activewear brand N3YH. Firstly, responsibility is key to its business, with careful attention paid to eco-friendly materials and the values of zero waste. In terms of fit, these matching sets with floral designs are perfectly suited for a quiet evening or a lazy Sunday morning. Regardless of your print preference, you simply can’t beat the feel of the so-soft, breathable bamboo fabric. This label deserves to be on your radar now!
R1,600 from www.n3yh.com
Thule Revolve Carry On Spinner
Going somewhere this summer? Having the right luggage for yourself – or your jet-setting friend – is almost as important as the holiday wardrobe safely tucked inside. When it comes to a travel upgrade, it doesn’t get more iconic than Thule. Be the belle of the aisle with the Revolve Carry On Spinner that fits the aesthetic of the trip you’ve been planning for months. This sturdy carry-on has a premium design and plenty of thoughtful details, including an internal compression system, ultra-smooth wheels, a puncture-resistant zipper, TSA locks and an integrated ID slot.
R9,999 from Thule and www.thulestore.co.za
Gatineau Age Benefit Regenerating Collection
Bring a smile to the face of the advanced skincare lover in your life. No one is going to say no to the gift of plump skin this year – and that’s exactly what the Gatineau Age Benefit Regenerating Collection delivers. This collection consists of the Age Benefit Youth Revitalising Oil-Serum, Advanced Eye Serum and Regenerating Cream, all packed in one full-size gift set. There aren’t many skincare gifts that manage to accomplish so much with just three products – yet Gatineau does just that. All in all, it’s everything you need to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and sagging.
R2,895 from www.orleanscosmetics.co.za
