Gift Guide for Her: 11 excellent gifting ideas that will dazzle the women in your life

Adaptable to many styling opportunities, a well-made trench coat that can outlast the seasons is an undisputed wardrobe essential for any woman. The Levi’s Women’s Spade Trench Coat presents a fantastic example of this beloved design, constructed out of cotton denim with peak lapel collars, two considerably deep pockets for all of your bits and bobs, as well as a matching belt for a nipped-waist moment.

A whisper of dry, arid heat laced with rarified spices that waft from the coastal desert planes of Southern Africa, Jo Malone’s tribute to Namib’s expansive reach is a truly worthy fragrance addition to any boudoir. It suffuses the air with a bouquet of freshly cut lavender stalks and accents of heady camphor before revealing a seductive chord of Omumbiri Myrrh traditionally harvested by local artisans using millennia-old techniques, leaving a whisper of soft, refined elegance wherever you go.

Practical to a fault without relinquishing any of its stylish substance, the Coach Tabby Backpack with Pillow Quilting makes an ideal gifting prospect for the woman who carries her world with her on the go. While it may come off as diminutive where dimensions are concerned, measuring only 22.5cm lengthwise and 21cm in height, its drawstring opening and relatively capacious interior volume grant plenty of carrying capacity, enough to accommodate your phone, a full-sized wallet, keys, and even a makeup pouch. Two external turnlock pockets add to its storage, while an adjustable chain strap converts the backpack into a crossbody sling in a pinch.

For overnight business trips to long weekend getaways out of state, the RIMOWA Essential Cabin Threshold is an indispensable travel must-buy, especially come the holiday season. Featuring a unique design that mimics the broad paint strokes of British artist Ptolemy Mann onto the brand’s resilient polycarbonate luggage shell, this instantly recognisable limited-edition version of the longstanding RIMOWA favourite even comes individually numbered, making this a true collector’s item.

Speaking of luggage, what about keeping skincare and cosmetic products safe during travel? The TUMI Madeline Cosmetics case is the answer to such logistical woes, with a multi-flap design offering varied storage options for even the smallest of serums and most slender of eye creams. As for more fragile vessels such as compact powders or foundation bottles that are prone to staining, you’ll be glad for the three zippered clear pouches that can be easily wiped clean. A metal handle on its top edge further allows the cosmetic case to be dangled off a towel hook.

For a truly precious gift to symbolise the depths of your sentiment, French jeweller Cartier is easily one of the de facto places to start perusing from. Our pick from their clutch of storied designs for this Yuletide season is the iconic Juste un Clou, as expressed through this meticulously crafted band of yellow gold. The small, which measures 1.8 mm around, retains all of the hallmarks of the original Aldo Cipullo creation, down to the tapered end and four notches nearing the flat end of the ‘nail’, elegantly translated for everyday wear.

Live the good life, as the Italians would say, and give the gift of Longines’ timeless DolceVita watch this Christmas. Eternally beloved for its classic proportions and clean lines, this Art Deco-inspired piece boasts a storied heritage from the Swiss watchmaker’s archives that stretches as far back as the 1920s. A glimmering stainless steel band seamlessly segues into its case design, while a crisp white dial provides a clean contrast against its blue steel hands. The DolceVita is just at home in a formal setting as it is during a routine grocery run.

Casual doesn’t have to mean conventional, at least not in the Onitsuka Tiger x PATOU playbook. The Japanese sportswear-focused fashion label has joined forces with French heritage maison PATOU for a capsule collection that fuses the practical elements of casual athletic apparel with touches of feminine frou frou. Our pick of the crop? The WS T-Shirt in shocking creamsicle pink, which sets itself apart with frilled sleeves that move as you do. A discreetly embroidered stylised tiger motif alongside PATOU’s logotype sits discreetly on one corner of the shirt’s hem, reminding fashion insiders of what they’re laying eyes on.

Our second Art Deco-inspired recommendation on this list takes the guise of Kate Spade’s Deco Mini Flap Chain Crossbody bag. Aptly named in homage to the Roaring Twenties and flapper party excess, the Mini Flap Chain Crossbody is a particular standout from the Deco range, with its svelte shape perfectly integrating into inky evenings, where sultry gowns, red lipsticks, and perfumed miasmas entice the senses. We recommend the Glitter Suede finish, which further adds to its appeal with a starry glow.

The most eligible smartwatch in the world just got a lot slimmer with the Apple Watch Series 10. This latest iteration of Cupertino’s most instantly recognisable wearable has received a myriad of fresh updates, with the slimmer casing being the most visible at first glance. Then of course, there’s the larger screen with narrower bezels than before, which affords users with the best viewing angles on any Apple Watch ever. For a hybrid of fashion and bleeding-edge tech, we suggest going for the 42mm size, paired with a Milanese loop band for day-to-night elegance.

Blossoming in a deep, passionate red, roses have traditionally been associated with romance, ardour, and perhaps even the slightest touch of wanton desire. The Piaget Rose Bracelet tastefully expresses all of this, making it an ideal gift for the woman who occupies a truly special place in your heart. This delicate objet d’arte made of 18K rose gold features the glimmer of a single brilliant-cut diamond nestled amid unfurling openwork petals, making it a tastefully subtle, but indubitably precious accent to any wrist stack.