The Wallpaper* gift guide is the perfect moment to put our motto – ‘the stuff that surrounds you’ – into practice. However, having just joined as beauty and grooming editor, when it came to whittling down the extensive list of beautifully designed things that I covet, it turned out to be no easy task. After some careful deliberation, I have managed to settle on a final edit of just ten. What made the cut? Find out below.
Wallpaper* gift guide by beauty & grooming editor Hannah Tindle
A philosophical jewel
Echappee Hermes Ring, Large Model, £450, available at hermes.com
Inspired by Hermès' chaine d'ancre motif, which was designed by the maison in 1938, the Echappee ring demonstrates ‘the harmonious balance between practicality and beauty that is quintessential to the Hermès philosophy’. With a circular toggle in the centre, I’ve chosen the largest model available, as something this aesthetically pleasing deserves to be seen in high definition.
Echappee Hermes Ring, Large Model, £450, available at hermes.com
A step in time
Alaïa Tribale Embellished Suede Mules, £1,298, available at mytheresa.com
‘It is with this tremendous sense of admiration and responsibility that I will seek to carry forward [Alaïa's] legacy of celebrating femininity and placing women at the heart of creation,’ said Pieter Mulier when he took the helm at the house in 2021. I think that these Tribale mules, crafted in buttery black suede and with sculptural silver embellishments in the shape of pebbles, are a testament to the fact that he has kept true to his word.
Alaïa Tribale embellished suede mules, £1,298, available at mytheresa.com
A perfect pair
Celine Margaret Jeans In Pismo Wash Denim, £790, available at Celine.com
I practically live in blue jeans and believe that one can never own enough pairs. Although, with such a vast collection, I can easily spend too much time agonising over which cut and shade of wash to choose when it comes to getting dressed for work. With this pair from Celine, which are blue jeans par excellence in their simplicity, I’d save a lot of time in the morning.
Celine Margaret Jeans In Pismo Wash Denim, £790, available at Celine.com
A much-needed replacement
Loewe Tomato Leaves Solid Soap, £43, available at perfumesloewe.com
Admittedly, I already have a bar of this soap hanging in my bathroom. It emits Loewe's signature Tomato Leaves scent, which more than lives up to the evocative description of a 'fresh verdant aroma of the vines just before they burst into fruit'. Studded with exfoliating particles of red algae, and with a creamy texture that lathers into a skin-nourishing foam, I would very much like to receive a replacement when the other runs out.
Loewe Tomato Leaves Solid Soap, £43, available at perfumesloewe.com
An ode to blue
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow in Denim, £55, available at harveynichols.com; Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara in 090 Black, available at dior.com
As previously mentioned, I have a penchant for blue jeans. This five-colour eyeshadow palette by Dior in the shade Denim cements the obsession once and for all. Designed by Peter Philips to reference haute couture pieces by the fashion house, the shadows contain cornflower extract. So although the formulation is highly pigmented and long-wearing, the finish on the lids is weightless, conjuring the lightness of silk. Whether worn blended together, or used individually for a bold wash of colour, completing my chosen look with two coats of black Diorshow mascara is a must.
Diorshow 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow in Denim, £55, available at harveynichols.com; Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara in 090 Black, available at dior.com
A heavenly bath robe
Tekla Hooded Cotton-Terry Bathrobe, £155, matchesfashion.com
Taking inspiration from art and architecture, including Le Corbusier and Agnes Martin, Tekla’s blankets and towels provide the most heavenly sleeping and bathing experiences (two activities I love to indulge in). This navy robe, crafted in extra thick, extra combed 385-gram terry cotton, is both highly absorbent and stands the test of time. This is just as well, because I think I would practically live in it should it ever be gifted to me.
Tekla Hooded Cotton-Terry Bathrobe, £155, matchesfashion.com
A bedtime story
Byredo Team Colours Limited Edition Blanket, £440, available at byredo.com
Lighting a Byredo candle is always a welcome addition to any bedtime ritual. (I love the Loose Lips fragrance, which has been created with rose, violet and Morello cherry notes, bringing to mind the sugary, waxy scent of lipstick). A red and white limited edition of the brand's signature Alphabeta Blanket, woven in the softest cashmere and virgin wool blend, would heighten the sensory experience.
Byredo Team Colours Limited Edition Blanket, £440; Byredo Loose Lips candle, £64, both available at byredo.com.
A classic hairbrush
Mason Pearson Popular Hairbrush, £123.50, available at harrods.com
When I was little, my mum owned a classic Mason Pearson hairbrush that made excellent work of detangling my very thick hair. Designed with boar and nylon bristles, and with a pleasingly ergonomic handle, it's a testament to its longevity and quality that she still uses the same brush to this day. (I think it’s about time I have one of my own.)
Mason Pearson Popular Hairbrush, £123.50, available at harrods.com
A hint of glamour
Saint Laurent Crystal-Embellished Headband, £565, available at mytheresa.com
Anthony Vaccarello’s vision for Saint Laurent sees meticulous craft melding with unadulterated glamour. And even when paired with relaxed tailoring or loungewear, this diamanté embellished headband would provide a necessary touch of that glamour to the everyday. Plus, it makes the perfect accessory for the later days of your hair-wash cycle.
Saint Laurent Crystal-Embellished Headband, £565, available at mytheresa.com
A generous companion
Bottega Veneta Large Andiamo, £5,550, available at bottegaveneta.com
I've never been one to travel light. Whether heading out of the country, or even just to the office, I find myself laden with endless detritus. Enter Bottega Veneta's Andiamo tote bag, in oxblood Intrecciato leather. Its roomy size would solve a multitude of storage issues, for years and years to come.
Bottega Veneta Large Andiamo, £5,550, available at bottegaveneta.com
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