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Getting festive

24 Nov 2007 by Mark Caswell

Asprey

For women who travel, this scarf-belt provides an ingenious solution to the problem of packing enough belts to wear with different outfits. The concept is simple: buy a belt buckle and choose a square silk scarf, thread it through the holes at the ends of the buckle, knot and wear. The buckles come in two sizes and are available in a range of leathers including calfskin and alligator, and a wide selection of colours including tan, black, white, scarlet, purple and lemon. Belt buckles are priced from £55 and silk scarves in a variety of printed designs start at £125. Visit asprey.com for stockist details.

Dunhill

Computer accessories are not usually associated with classic elegance, but this solid stainless steel USB key with British Bulldog head is attractive as well as functional. The memory stick, which is the latest addition to the Dunhill collection, comes with 1MB storage capacity and can easily be fastened to a keychain or belt. Priced at £195. For stockists, call +44 (0)845 458 0779; or visit dunhill.com.

Gentlemen’s Tonic

Gentlemen’s Tonic is a stylish barbershop located in Mayfair, which also offers men’s manicures, facials and massages. In November it launched its new bespoke product range “Babassu and Bergamot”, made with natural oils from the Amazonian babassu palm and bergamot, a Mediterranean citrus fruit. There are eight products in the range including non-greasy quick-drying hand balm (£12) and aftershave cream (£26). Call +44 (0)20 7297 4343, or visit gentlemenstonic.co.uk.

Ettinger

If you find wake-up calls intrusive, this neat travel alarm clock makes an elegant alternative. It’s available in red, tan, black, pale pink and light blue leather, and can be purchased from Mappin and Webb stores. Priced at £75, visit ettinger.co.uk.

Tumi

This new Generation 4 FXT Ballistic 3 in 1 Vertical Wheeled Overnighter from luggage manufacturer Tumi is perfect for shorter business trips. With 56 x 35.5 x 23cm dimensions it can be carried as cabin luggage on most scheduled airlines, and suits and shirts can be packed in the garment sleeve to minimise creasing. The Overnighter, which is available in black only, has a slim, removable laptop pouch and travel kit, and comes with a telescopic handle. It can be purchased from Tumi at Terminal 1 and 4 at Heathrow, at Harrods and at the Tumi store in Piccadilly. Priced at £700, visit tumi.com.

Links of London

Practical presents are all very well, but there are times when only jewellery will do. These Purity Stiletto earrings will go with any style and colour of Christmas party frock, and are made from 18ct gold and grey freshwater pearl. Priced at £370, they are part of Links’s Watch Over Me collection, which also includes necklaces, pendants, charms, rings and bracelets, ranging from £32 to £4,995, are also available. Visit linksoflondon.com for stockist details.

Chivas Regal

Launched in New York this autumn, this luxury 25-year-old blended Scotch is being produced in limited quantities with each bottle individually numbered. Available to buy from Harrods, Harvey Nichols or Selfridges. Priced from £140; chivasregal.com.

Philips

Shaving doesn’t have to be a chore. This rechargeable cordless RQ1095 Arcitec electric shaver from Philips has three triple-track heads with flex and pivot action to give you maximum control, and an integrated trimmer to achieve a precision shave. The unit can be cleaned under running water or with the Philips Luxury Jet Clean system, and a one-hour charge will give 21 days of shaving time. Although an LED display will indicate the number of minutes of power left on the shaver, if you do find it has run out, a quick charge of three minutes will give you enough time for one shave. It also has a travel lock so if it is packed inside your luggage it won’t turn on. Priced at £250. For stockists call +44 (0)845 601 0354; or visit philips.co.uk.

Knomo

For the businesswoman, finding laptop bags that are attractive as well as practical can be quite a task, but this leather case from Knomo’s Ladies Classic Range is both. Available in red, black and nougat, the handbag-style Cholet holds up to a 15.4-inch laptop in a removable quilted case with leather handles, and also has handy pockets for phones, PDAs etc. Priced at £164.99, visit knomobags.com.

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