Christmas gift guide: I'm a style editor and here are the fashion gifts I'd love to get
Annmarie O'Connor selects some stylish gifts for Christmas
Inspired by the vibrant artistry of Cook Islands Tivaevae quilts, the Tidings ‘Bloom Bloom Bloom’ extra-large silk-modal scarf is a piece of wearable art which boasts a bold unisex floral design.
Perfect for stylish statement makers. €195.
For someone special, a vintage hand-carved shell cameo set in sterling silver and nine-carat yellow gold hung on a fine 18-inch gold chain. One-of-a-kind Irish design. €460.
Orwell and Browne are my gifting go-to for knitwear, accessories and homeware made using locally sourced Donegal tweed.
Sartorialists will love their chic scarves, woven from Merino lambswool. €50.
Arm candy doesn’t get sweeter than this bougie mini velvet bag from Zara. Run the numbers on your cost-per-wear and consider it a party season indulgence. €49.95.
For the gaeilgeoir in your life, Fukil create ethically sourced, hand-pressed garments with a nod to the Irish language.
We love this ní inniu hat. €20.
Decorated with sparkling crystals and dainty pearls, this eye-catching ring from & Other Stories is a guaranteed conversation starter. €29.
Looking for presents with purpose? OutsideIn donate a piece of essential clothing to someone experiencing homelessness with every item purchased. €24.95.
True to its name, The Ethical Silk Company crafts fairtrade Mulberry silk eye masks from fabric off-cuts and donates a portion of its profits to Focus Ireland and Jeevan Jothi AIDS Hospice. €40
Make a big impression with a surprise piece or pieces of laser-cut jewellery (and a sweet treat!) every month from Dublin-based creator, A Little Idea.
Subscriptions are pre-paid and range from six to 12 months. From €150.
Enjoy a monthly delivery of colourful socks selected by Galway-based Irish Socksciety. Subscriptions are pre-paid and range from three to 12 months. From €28.
Elevate the everyday with a 100 per cent Merino wool hoodie from classic Irish brand, IrelandsEye.
Bank on small quantities of each design with every garment knit to shape.
Re-spun yarn and other usable leftovers are donated to Irish social enterprises like ReCreate. €189.95
Popular lifestyle brand BEO offers thoughtfully curated goodies from sustainable and ethical sources in the West of Ireland, like this Aran knit with its classic cable and honeycomb stitch. €115.
It’s the finishing touches that make an outfit.
Add this sustainable scrunchie, part of a range created from Clare O'Connor's kimono and dress off-cuts, to the stocking of someone who's been extra nice this year. €40.
