Small pleasures: The best luxury stocking fillers for Christmas 2024
Surprise them with an array of small gifts guaranteed to delight
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You’ve found them a great gift so now you can sit back and relax, right? Wrong. Christmas is all about generosity and surprises – and a carefully packed stocking is the perfect way to get the big day off to a great start. Happily, it’s not too late to curate a thoughtful selection of small-yet-special gifts. Here’s our guide to the best stocking fillers for Christmas 2024…
For her
LBTY. Tudor eau du parfum
Perfume may seem like a no brainer when it comes to crowd-pleasing stocking fillers but, trust us, not all perfumes are created equal. If you’re buying for a woman with more refined tastes, an overly sweet or sythetic big brand fragrance simply isn’t going to cut it. Step in LBTY. This line of sophisticated, elegant perfumes inspired by Liberty’s iconic fabrics have been individually designed by some of the world’s leading perfumers and dressed in stunning bottles adorned with their eponymous prints. Tudor, also inspired by the department store’s famed period architecture, has top notes of juniper, giner and nutmeg before opening up into a warming heart of cypress, chamomile, myrtle and amber.
Herd Wyre cardigan
It is a truth universally known that no woman can ever have too many cable knit sweaters – especially when they come with the thoughtful design touches of this Herd number. Hand-knitted in the UK using full-traceable and incredibly soft Bluefaced Leicester sheep wool sourced in North West England, there are also few more sustainable options on the market. Available in hues of ivory, light grey and salmon (all an ideal companion to denim of all kinds), it’s crafted from a soft recycled wool blend and features a pretty scallop trim that is practically the definition of cosy.
Bella Freud Fairytale of New York socks
There’s nothing basic about Bella Freud’s wittily embroidered festive socks. Made with organic cotton and referencing the ultimate punk Christmas song, they’ll look as good with flannel pyjamas as they will with platform sandals and a party dress.
Burberry sunglasses
Universally flattering, perennially necessary and oh-so-chic, sunglasses are always a good idea. They are, however, also a rather personal purchase so if you’re choosing for someone else keep it simple (and maybe also keep the receipt). Opt for Burberry’s oversized Sixties-inspired D-frame sunglasses, however, and we’re pretty sure you won’t need it.
Jacquemus scarf
Every winter wardrobe needs a great scarf and there are few more luxurious than Jacquemus’ cosy oversized wool knits. Knitted in Italy using super soft virgin wool, this statement piece is finished with the designer’s signature bold motif in a monochrom colurway. Truly a buy now, wear forever wardrobe essential.
Louis Vuitton Vivienne card holder
Small gifts don’t have to mean forgoing big labels. This card holder from uber-luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton is inspired by the brand’s playful mascot and blends the signature LV canvas with pastel hues that are pretty as a picture. Everyday luxury doesn’t get much better than this.
For him
Smythson playing card case
Know a card shark with a taste for the finer things in life? Smythson’s range of luxurious leather boardgames and backgammon sets are true showstoppers but if you’re stocking budget doesn’t extend into the hundreds this elegant playing card case, which comes complete with gilt-edged playing cards, is equally impressive. Perfect if you’re planning on holing up in the countryside this festive season.
Ganni beanie
Few and far between are those who won’t be impressed to find something from Scandi fashion heavyweight Ganni in their stocking. A classic example of the brand’s understated luxury style, this beanie puts a minimalist twist on a winter essential and will look as great with a ski jacket on the slopes as it will on your annual Boxing Day ramble.
Selfridges Ultimate Wine Hamper
This hamper may, admittedly, be a little too pricey to be deemed a stocking filler but gift it to someone spending the festive season in your home and they’re obliged by the rules of etiquette to share – so it’s really a win-win. Containing 12 bottles of fine Selfridges Selection wines, champagnes, and proseccos, it’s the perfect introduction to this most revered of champagne houses.
Carl Friedrik card case
He may have a wardrobe full of Savile Row suits and made-to-measure shirts but if he pulls out a tattered wallet at the end of an important business lunch, the carefully curated impression is going to be ruined. Take care of the details for him with Carl Friedrik’s cognac leather Swanfield design, which features enough space for seven cards, as well as notes.
Memo Paris African Leather eau du parfum
Fragrance is an easy win if you’re in need of one last thing to fill his stocking. This year, bypass the standards (you know he already has a bathroom cabinet full of Tom Ford and Creed already) and instead introduce him to Memo Paris. Founded by husband-and-wife team Clara and John Molloy, the 11 scents in its collection are inspired by the couple’s favourite global destinations. Exclusive to Harvey Nichols, African Leather is a masculine, spicy blend of cardamom, geranium, saffron and oud accord.
