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Sheena Khemaney

Contributing Editor, Style by SCMP and Post magazine


The holiday season is well and truly upon us. Thankfully, our expertly curated gift guide is here to charm even the choosiest recipients on your Christmas list. From refined wardrobe essentials for the unfailingly well-dressed to little indulgences for the littlest ones, here are some of the finest gifts to give (or hopefully receive) this Christmas.
Alessi Christmas baubles

Aquazzura plate

Zimmermann dress

Gucci sunglasses

Boghossian earrings

Dior lipstick



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Christmas 2025 gift guide: presents in festive red from Dior, Gucci and more

These Jimmy Choo winter 2025 collection pumps (US$2,532) lead our list of lavish gifts in seasonal hues of red and pink. Photo: Handout 

Alessi Christmas baubles – set of two (US$40). Photo: Handout

Aquazzura plate (US$196). Photo: Handout

Zimmermann dress (US$1,504). Photo: Handout

Gucci sunglasses (US$1,088) at Mytheresa. Photo: Handout

Boghossian earrings (price on request). Photo: Handout

Dior Rouge Dior Sequin Liquid Duo (US$55). Photo: Handout

Lily Allen’s 4 best revenge dresses, from an Audrey Hepburn-inspired look to a Dior gown

Lily Allen in an Audrey Hepburn-inspired look. Photo: @lilyallen/Instagram

Lily Allen in an outfit that channels her inner Audrey Hepburn. Photo: @lilyallen/Instagram

Lily Allen at the Vas J Morgan and Michael Braun 2025 annual Halloween party in October, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images

Lily Allen has been rocking some incredible looks lately. Photo: @lilyallen/Instagram

Lily Allen attends The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre on November 12, in London, England. Photo: Getty Images

24 stand-out looks from the Wicked press tour: Ariana Grande in Balenciaga, Jonathan Bailey in Gucci and more

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in New York. Photo: Reuters

Ariana Grande at the European premiere of Wicked: For Good in London last week. Photo: EPA

Cynthia Erivo. Photo: EPA

Jonathan Bailey. Photo: EPA

Jeff Goldblum and his wife Emilie Livingston. Photo: AFP

Michelle Yeoh. Photo: EPA

Ariana Grande with her friends Courtney Chipolone, Doug Middlebrook and Aaron Simon Gross. Photo: @arianagrande/Instagram

Ariana Grande in Givenchy. Photo: @givenchy/Instagram

Ariana Grande. Photo: @wickedmovie/Instagram

Cynthia Erivo in Paris. Photo: @cynthiaerivo/Instagram

Cynthia Erivo. Photo: @cynthiaerivo/Instagram

Jonathan Bailey. Photo: @wickedmovie/Instagram

Jeff Goldblum’s stylist Andrew Vottero called the actor “The Wizard of the Opera”. Photo: @jeffgoldblum/Instagram

Michelle Yeoh. Photo: @michelleyeoh_official/Instagram

Michelle Yeoh. Photo: @michelleyeoh_official

Ariana Grande in Singapore. Photo: @arianagrande/Instagram

Ariana Grande. Photo: @arianagrande/Instagram

Ariana Grande at the New York premiere of Wicked: For Good on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Cynthia Erivo. Photo: Reuters

Michelle Yeoh. Photo: AFP

How brands are reimagining candles as an art form – from Loewe to Hong Kong’s BeCandle

Amen’s Chakra candle comes in carbon negative packaging made of mushrooms. Photo: Handout

Fornasetti Porcelain Silenzio Immaginazione scented candle from Lane Crawford. Photo: Handout

Fumaci Sole indoor candle from Lane Crawford. Photo: Handout

Amen Light Sculptures Brown Vetiver and Beige Santalwood. Photo: Handout

JD and Kate Industries Fancy Candle. Photo: Handout

BeCandle was founded by Xavier Tsang. Photo: BeCandle 

Amen Light Sculptures candles. Photo: Handout

JD and Kate Industries Fall of Rome scented candle. Photo: Handout

The best outfits from All’s Fair – from Kim Kardashian in Dior to Naomi Watts in Valentino

Kim Kardashian and Niecy Nash give a masterclass in power dressing in Ryan Murphy’s new series, All’s Fair. Photo: @allsfaironhulu/Instagram

Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson, Kim Kardashian, Niecy Nash-Betts and Naomi Watts pose on the carpet for the premiere of the new Disney series All’s Fair in London, UK, on October 22. Photo: EPA

Niecy Nash (left) Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian are among the stars of Ryan Murphy’s new Hulu drama, All’s Fair. Photo: TNS

Kim Kardashian wearing a vintage Galliano look in All’s Fair. Photo: Handout

Naomi Watts rocking a leopard-print jacket with faux fur cuffs in All’s Fair. Photo: Handout

Niecy Nash wanted to spotlight Black-owned fashion brands. Photo: Handout

Teyana Taylor is also a singer. Photo: Handout

Naomi Watts’ character Liberty Ronson wears a lot of neutrals in the show. Photo: Handout

Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts both play lawyers in the show. Photo: @allsfaironhulu/Instagram

Emerald isn’t afraid to go bold in statement animal prints. Photo: Handout

Glenn Close’s character serves as a mentor figure to the lawyers at the firm in All’s Fair. Photo: Handout

Kim Kardashian shared several of her looks from the show on social media. Photo: @kimkardashian/Instagram

Milan, aka Teyana Taylor, in a yellow Rick Owens ensemble. Photo: Handout

Glenn Close is known for her incredible acting abilities. Photo: @allsfaironhulu/Instagram

Sarah Paulson plays Carrington Lane in the show. Photo: @sarahpaulsbean/Instagram

As A-listers, TikTokkers and urbanites all get into gardening, luxury brands are responding with stylish gear

Examples of Sowvital’s elegant and highly portable range of gardening tools. Photo: Handout

Find inspiration in the tranquil Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, restored by the late Yves Saint Laurent, and now open to the public. Photo: Getty Images

JW Anderson spring 2026. Photo: Handout

JW Anderson’s new venture into gardening tools includes vintage spades, trowels and this antique French watering can from the spring 2026 collection. Photo: Handout

The elegant and practical Sowvital plant mister. Photo Handout 

Burberry’s Highgrove range, named after the gardens on King Charles’ private estate. Photo: Handout

British brand Niwaki offers gardening outfits used in and inspired by Japan. Photo: Handout

High-quality gardening wear from Gardenheir x Le Laboureur. Photo: Handout

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From a Zimmermann party dress and Boghossian statement earrings, to Alessi baubles and Aquazzura tableware to add a festive feel at home


From a Zimmermann party dress and Boghossian statement earrings, to Alessi baubles and Aquazzura tableware to add a festive feel at home.
