Top gift-giving brands to shop at for everyone on your Christmas list

‘Tis the holiday shopping season, and with Christmas fast approaching there’s no time like the present to get all your loved one’s gifts ticked off the list. Whether you’ve got an abundance of buys for friends and family still to get or you’re looking for that extra-special something to show your partner how much you care, we’re here to help with ideas.

Women are arguably the easiest to buy for at Christmas. But if you’re struggling for inspiration, beauty gifts always go down well. We’ve found some beautifully wrapped made-for-pampering gift sets at L’OCCITANE, and for skincare-obsessives, you can’t beat the skin-rejuvenating products at Medik8 – with so many bestsellers.

Fashion finds are another winning gift idea for women. If you can’t make the budget stretch to cashmere, try Gap’s CashSoft. The brand’s signature knitwear is just as soft and won’t cost a fortune in dry cleaning. If you’re looking for something a little more romantic for a partner, Victoria’s Secret is the place to go for lingerie, yet you can pick up cosy pyjama sets and dressing gowns for other loved ones while you’re there.

Men are always a little harder to buy for, but Fat Face has every budget covered. The Fair Isle Jumper has to be the buy of the season, but those on a smaller budget will love their cool socks, boxers and gift sets. And for those notoriously difficult Dads, you can’t go wrong with Dents’ luxurious leather gloves, wallets and belts.

For kids and big kids at heart, there’s nothing like the magic of the West End as an experience gift, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the only show on everyone’s lips. We’ve also found the must-have tech toy for any aspiring moviemaker, as they can create their own stop motion animations with the HUE Animation Studio.

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Because every day is an adventure, Fat Face design clothes to live life in. Combining trusted quality with considered British style, the B Corp Certified brand’s latest collection is packed with gift ideas for him, her, kids and pets. With gifts categorised for every budget too, you’ll even find stocking fillers and secret Santa ideas in abundance.

Firmly at the top of our wish list, are Fat Face’s Fair Isle jumpers. The season’s must-have embodies cosy and is such a classic style it will never go out of fashion. Teaming a crew neck with a comfortable, soft fabric the Grey Cassie Fairisle Jumper is sure to put a smile on a woman in your life, and for men, there’s a dark grey version too.

After the highly anticipated return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in October, the iconic lingerie, sleep, beauty and accessories brand has gifts all the women in your life will want to unwrap this Christmas. From partners to parents, you’ll discover ideas aplenty at this one-stop women’s gift shop.

Whether it’s a romantic lingerie set for a partner, a dressing gown for mum, the brand’s iconic stripe satin pyjamas for a friend or a most-loved beauty gift set for the TikTok-obsessed teen, there’s something they’ll truly cherish now and into the seasons ahead.

You know Gap for their iconic hoodies, jeans and khakis, the American brand has been a turn-to for over 50 years for high-quality, wardrobe-essentials. But they are fast becoming known for a new bestseller. Enter, CashSoft: Gap’s signature knitwear that’s cashmere-soft without the dry-cleaning. It’s crafted in a midweight plush yarn and refined with a special technique, to offer every day, easy luxury.

What’s more, CashSoft pieces are available for women, men and kids too, in the form of crew neck jumpers, varsity style cable knits, hoodies, co-ordinating waistcoat and pleated trouser sets, vests and more. It’s luxury for less and for every member of the family.

Make this Christmas unforgettable for a Harry Potter fan by gifting them tickets to the West End show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Experience the magic of the 8th Harry Potter story, joining Harry, Ron and Hermione on their next wizarding adventure 19 years after they saved the wizarding world.

The spellbinding show is the most awarded new play in history. Having been hailed by Forbes as “a defining pop culture event of the decade”, it’s not-to-be-missed for any budding young or old wannabe wizard. And whether you’re a Gryffindor or a Slytherin the online gift shop, is packed with gift inspiration too.

Seen on everyone from monarchs to movie stars, Dents has been making the world’s finest leather gloves since 1777. A combination of time-honoured craftsmanship, innovative design and the finest materials go into the making of their luxury gloves. Sure to please those who like the finer things in life, their timeless designs only use the best leathers, as well as luxury linings to offer supreme comfort.

Today they have such an extensive selection of men’s and women’s gloves you’ll find the perfect pair for every taste and need. For the fashion-forward, there are gloves in the season’s biggest trend: animal print, and for those that live on their phone, there are touchscreen gloves available too. If leather isn’t their favourite, Dents offers warm sheepskin and cosy knits too. And, other luxury accessories, such as toasty scarves, stylish hats, smart men’s wallets and more.

Beauty gifts are always a winner, and even the most difficult person to buy for will want to be on the receiving end of a L’OCCITANE gift that will transport their nose to Provence. From award-winning skincare and much-loved fragrances to best-selling body care and more you’ll find something for every loved one. Plus, each gift is elegantly wrapped in L’OCCITANE’s signature boxes.

Why not surprise a skincare lover with the bestselling and much-loved Immortelle Divine Cream. And if you really want to spoil them, team it with the Overnight Reset Serum for a morning and evening routine of dreams. Looking to spend less, we’d opt for the indulgent Almond Shower Oil with its oil-to-milk texture or another brand favourite the Shea Butter Hand Cream that keeps hands soft and supple through the cold season.

Elevating your pet’s comfort and your own peace of mind just got a lot easier with PetSnowy: the smart pet care innovator. They create convenient, time-saving pet products that blend seamlessly with your home décor, so your beloved pets get the best care. From their automatic pet feeder to their interactive cat toy, there are innovations an animal lover or furry friend will enjoy receiving under the tree.

The PetSnowy SNOW+ Self-Cleaning Litter Box is the purrrrfect present for a cat owner. No matter how much we love our feline friends, litter box cleanup can feel like an endless chore. The revolutionary smart system combines cutting-edge odour control and an intelligent waste disposal system that seamlessly collects and packs waste and eliminates tracking.

Renowned for delivering visible age-defying results, British dermatological skincare brand Medik8 turns to ingredients backed by science and so should you. The philosophy behind the brand is ‘CSA’ which stands for Vitamin C + sunscreen by day and vitamin A by night. And it’s the latter, their advanced powerful and effective vitamin A products that make them stand out on the crowded skincare aisles.

Medik8’s Crystal Retinal is a next-generation vitamin A that delivers results 11 times faster. It speeds up the skin’s renewal process to reveal fresh new skin, helping banish breakouts and pigmentation, while boosting collagen and elastin production plumping fine lines and wrinkles and firming the skin. Pair it with Medik8 advanced night restore, the nourishing partner to ensure complexions stay well-moisturised and comfortable and you’ve got a winning gift for a beauty-fanatic.

Introduce creative kids and fun-loving adults to the HUE Animation Studio this Christmas. A hands-on, minds-on, tech toy that enables the creation of stop-motion animation movies like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and those cool LEGO® videos on YouTube! The perfect gift for an aspiring creative or filmmaker!

The HUE Animation Studio contains everything a budding animator needs to make stop-motion movies and time-lapse videos. You’ll find a flexible HUE HD camera and integrated microphone, Stop Motion Studio Software, a HUE Book of Animation packed with hints and tricks, as well as a box that unfolds to provide a mini stage and plenty of downloadable backgrounds, cut-outs and sound effects. The movie-making tech is sure to get their imagination flowing.