Get a head start on your holiday shopping with the help of Luxury Defined, the online platform of Christie’s International Real Estate. From limited-edition Champagne, an unusual watch, leather luggage, or even a bespoke yacht trip, consider adding these unique luxury presents to your gift list for the person who has everything.
Let’s start with a drink for the discerning connoisseur:
Perrier-Jouët Belle Èpoque Blanc de Blancs 2012
“I consider it a wine for gastronomy, ideally paired with noble seafood—a carpaccio of scallops with citrus zest, seabass in a salt crust, turbot, lobster,” says Séverine Frerson, cellar master of Perrier-Jouët. Courtesy: Perrier-Jouët
And continue with a special boat trip for sailors who already know the whole world:
Book a Bespoke Yacht Trip
You can create your own route and type of trip when you book with Kensington Tours. The yacht pictured is at Black Point in the Bahamas. Credit: Getty Images
Or the perfect gift for the Watch Collector:
Vacheron Constantin “Jumbo” Watch
The 37mm 222 “Jumbo” is a contemporary reissue of a Vacheron Constantin historic model. The case is decorated with a Maltese cross at 5 o’clock and the watch has an open back, allowing the caliber to be seen. Courtesy: Vacheron Constantin
And here comes the exclusive gift for all those who love to travel:
Timeless Leather Luggage
An investment travel bag should last for many years, which makes leather one of the most popular choices thanks to its durability. Pictured are bags from Maxwell-Scott’s collection of high-quality leather luggage. Courtesy: Maxwell-Scott
Or a valuable gift for a fashionista:
Pomellato Jewelry
Pomellato entrusts the production of the brand’s jewelry to more than 100 goldsmiths who work in Milan every day. Pictured is the Nuvola ring featuring a Greenland ruby and created with Fairmined gold. Courtesy: Pomellato
Is your friend an interior design enthusiast? Then you could choose one of these items:
Capsule Fabric and Throw Collection
Ben Pentreath’s signature style—distinctive, playful, and modern—is evident in the collection he has created with Johnstons of Elgin. Pentreath is an architect, interior designer, and regular contributor to the Financial Times. Courtesy: Johnsons of Elgin
And this is the top gift for all music lovers:
Vintage Records
Rooted at the intersection of high design and technological innovation, Wrensilva sets a new standard for the home music experience. Whether you stream songs or play records, your music will sound incredible. Credit: Trevor Tondro
And here comes the ideal gift for perfume-obsessed friends:
Limited-Edition Lalique
Lalique collections can be seen at museums around the world including the Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, Portugal, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, France, and the Lalique Museum in Hakone, Japan. Courtesy: Lalique
Next is the perfect gift for all art collectors:
Commission a Portrait
If you’d prefer to choose and commission a portrait with your intended recipient, you could consider a gift card such as the one pictured from The Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London.
And last but not least something special for golfers:
Experience Scotland’s Iconic Old Course
Treat someone special to a visit to the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse, which sits behind the first tee on the Old Course at St. Andrews golf course in Fife, Scotland. Credit: Alamy
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