A Guide To Gift Giving for the Impossibly Chic (and Incurably Hard To Buy For)

We all know someone with unshakable taste – the first to spot an emerging designer, recall the provenance of every textile, and curate a home that could rival a Parisian boudoir. That’s all well and good – until Christmas rolls around and you’re faced with the annual conundrum: what do you give the person who already has everything?

This year, flip the script. You’re the one in the know – and we’re here to guide you. From sculptural barware and apothecary soaks to timeless wardrobe pieces they’ll treasure for years to come, these are the most tasteful gifts to shop this season.

Corey Ashford Martini Glasses

For the one who never skips aperitivo hour. Melbourne designer Corey Ashford’s new glassware ($220) moves effortlessly from bar cart to dinner table, ready for a Martini, Gimlet or Manhattan (or all three). Full of personality, no two glasses are the same – each is mouth-blown and hand-shaped, bringing the kind of sculptural charm their flute collection simply can’t compete with.

Burberry Check Wool Scarf

Few accessories rival the timeless appeal of a Burberry scarf ($960). This one, woven in Norway from pure wool, reimagines the brand’s signature style in a muted palette with blanket-stitched edges for a fresh take on a classic. Brushed for softness and designed for warmth, this heirloom piece feels timely for upcoming European winter plans or simply just a lifetime of cosiness.

Kyveli Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Is their palate fit for the gods? This might be the nectar for them. Harvested from a 200-year-old Greek grove and cold-pressed within hours, this olive oil ($82) yields a rich grassy flavour brimming with antioxidants. Bottled in dark glass worthy of display, it’s best drizzled, dipped or savoured straight from the spoon.

Baina Bath Salts

This pick comes with an invitation to slow down. The antipodean label’s new apothecary line is worth its salt – a long soak in this mineral-rich blend is a guaranteed mood-shifter. For $67, the formula softens skin while releasing subtle, woody notes of sandalwood, vetiver and amyris. The bonus? Its pared-back packaging will instantly elevate their tub ledge.

Burberry Mini B Clip Messenger Bag

Diamonds might be a girl’s best friend, but so are designer handbags. The British fashion house’s chic-yet-classic design ($2990) is crafted in Italy from calf leather and comes in an all-black colourway with hits of gold accents from the engraved dog clip at the front pocket and metal hardware. The adjustable webbing strap with the iconic check pattern rounds off the silhouette.

Le Feu De L’Eau Candle

Keep the (friendship) flame alive. Candles might be crowd-pleasers, but this one – doubling as a hand-sculpted wax artwork for $40 – burns brighter than the rest. Each is formed underwater, and the Marron aroma marries patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla for a blend that’s earthy, meditative and quietly indulgent.

Burberry Wool Pea Coat

If they’ve always got you covered, return the gesture. This luxurious design ($4150) captures the label’s mastery of tailoring, finished with subtle house details that reveal themselves in motion – a pop of check beneath the collar, a flash of logo at the lining. It’s the kind of coat that defines a seasonal wardrobe and endures through every trend cycle.

This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Burberry.