We have already offered you some ideas for the men on your list but what about the women? While our stock is predominantly male-oriented, we have some luxury nuggets that would go down well with your wife, partner, sister, daughter, niece, aunt and so on. View our short but perfectly formed list to give you some festive inspiration. We have selected classic, quality items that will never go unappreciated.
Cashmere scarves Trust me, a cashmere scarf will always hit the spot. They are a little piece of luxury that will be very-much welcomed. We have classic plain cashmere scarves in eight different colours but also a range of tartan styles for a bit more colour with our Stewart and the Eildon check offering gorgeous pink hues. No-one will ever give you a disappointed frown for buying them a cashmere scarf.
Smart bags We are not talking handbags here but bags for work or a short trip and we have beautiful rucksacks that hit the spot. The Grantley is a specially designed backpack for the busy commuter, designed to carry a laptop with a pen organiser and phone pocket inset with leather finishing and a cotton lining. On the outside there are two front zip pockets and one to the rear, two comfortable, adjustable shoulder straps and a carrying handle. The bright silver hardware contrasts well with the black grain leather for a classic look. This is a lovely bag. Or we have the brown and khaki Foxhill, which is more relaxed but no less handy or stylish and a little more suited to a weekend. If you think a classic laptop bag would go down a little better, then check out the Kimpton.
Socks Don’t mock the socks! As a daily dog walker, I know how important a good sock is. No-one wants cold feet, and our Donegal wool socks are the perfect shield against chilly toes. They come in pretty colours too, like the lilac version, as well as your standard, sensible navy and grey offerings.
Zip case This is a beautifully handmade British zip-case (see above), which we like to call the zippy zip-case, that could be used for make-up, pencils, glasses and all sorts of other paraphernalia! Made from lovely tan leather, this is a quality item and (shh, don’t tell everyone) is currently discounted too. If your gift recipient is a fan of leather items, then they may like our splendid passport holder too.
Oversized sweater Do not underestimate the joy of a cosy sweater that your loved one can snuggle into. We sell jumpers for men, but an oversized style will do the trick for women too and our small sizes are a good fit. I like the Annan crew. It’s a classic, manly style…which would look good with my Donegal socks! I am 5’ 6” and 60kg and the small fits me well, so would go medium for a slouchy look. The Hudson Aran is a good alternative for a full-on countryside/fisherman’s style.
Check out our full gift guide for a little bit of a helping hand in the run up to the big day. You may find many of these items discounted too so get them while you can. We also sell gift vouchers if you really get stuck!
Caroline Moore
Caz is our resident wordsmith having trained as a newspaper journalist before moving to the 'dark side' of PR. Since joining Herring, she's become an expert spotter of a chap who needs new shoes or needs to invest in some polish!