Objects of desire

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but her handbags and shoes are like sisters. So, when searching for the perfect gift for your mom, sibling, partner or best friend, consider these the best places to start. During the festive season, there is no feeling quite like the one you get when you know you’ve given someone a gift that they will treasure for many years to come. One of the best tips for choosing the right present is to step into your loved one’s shoes – think about her sense of style and the colors that she wears. As for which brand to choose, Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s latest Chloé collection hits the sweet spot between elevated elegance and youthful nonchalance. Whoever you’re shopping for, your search ends here.

Rich mulberry and crimson hues add a pop of color to autumnal palettes. For your loved one who adores rich colors, consider Chloé’s ‘Rylee’ boots in glossy red. Now symbolic of Ramsay-Levi’s agenda-setting first collection, Chloé fans will adore this updated version. For day, the ‘Tess’ bag in a rich chocolate hue lends sophistication to any ensemble, while the smaller version in bold scarlet is the perfect day-to-night option, with its elegant jewelry-like ring detail. As an extra-special stocking filler, the ‘Poppy’ sunglasses – a NET-A-PORTER exclusive – add a fun finishing touch with their ’70s-inspired, octagonal-shaped ‘floating’ lenses.

For the girl on the go, the ‘Rylee’ lace-up shearling boot will tick all the boxes. Paired with the offbeat bucket version of Chloé’s ‘Roy’ bag, it creates a look that espouses function with style. In a gorgeous caramel hue that is offset by gold hardware, this super-versatile bag is great for unpredictable weekends away – with a detachable canvas strap, it can be worn as a cross-body as well as a shoulder bag. Likewise, the small ‘Nile’ bag in dove gray can be worn with off duty denim by day and an LBD at night – making it the perfect bag to take along on a chic getaway. Also, any woman who loves to travel will always appreciate a new pair of shades, and they don’t get much cooler than the aviator-style ‘Poppy’ glasses with graduated lenses that fade from pink to yellow, just like a sunset.

If the lucky recipient on your gift list is someone who loves to bring an air of bohemia to their 9-5 wardrobe, these snake-effect leather ‘Rylee’ boots – with the house’s signature cutouts and buckled straps – are a no-brainer. The wear-everywhere shoes add an edge to razor-sharp tailoring. For a more classic office look, the ‘Tess’ bag in a soft, sandy shade and the round-framed ‘Tilda’ glasses will perfectly offset classic, heritage-checked suiting. As for after-work engagements, the half moon-shaped ‘Nile’ minaudière bracelet bag instantly elevates office wear. With pieces this divine, self-gifting is encouraged, too…