The Emporium Guide to Getting Gifting Right

News| 1st December 2024
The Emporium Guide to Getting Gifting Right
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Everyone wants to be that aunty, that friend, that cousin that gives really good gifts. You know the one, the person who knows exactly what to buy — often something so perfect you’re not quite sure how you ever lived without it — when even the giftee doesn’t have an idea. There’s no denying it’s definitely an innate talent some people have, but if you’d deem yourself a less-skilled gifter, not all hope is lost come Christmas.

To help you cheat your way through festive gifting this year, we’ve compiled a gift guide for those hard-to-buy-for figures in your life. From the fashionista nan to the sporty sister, the arty bestie, and the design-curious dad, here you’ll find the ultimate cheat sheet to becoming the really good gifter in your circles — and no one even needs to know you had some help.

The fashionista nan

She’s the cool nan. Her motto is “age is just a number,” her nails are always manicured and her collection of silk scarves is one to behold. She’s not interested in trends — “they always come back anyway!” — and would describe her style as classic, elegant and a little Audrey Hepburn-inspired.

Willow Shoulder Bag, $725 from Coach, Ground Floor

Bandana Silk Scarf, $129 from Oroton, Ground Floor

Le Vernis in Pompier, $48 from Chanel Fragrance and Beauty, Ground Floor

The sporty sister

If she’s not on the field or court, she’s got a split screen playing whatever two sports are on. When she’s not in her team kit, she’s probably wearing activewear or anything athleisure-inspired. Her philosophy for dressing is “comfort over style, always” and she’ll only be caught sitting still when she’s tying her laces.

Twist-Front Oversized T-Shirt, $89 from Lululemon, Ground Floor

Cloudtilt Sneaker, $260 from On Running, Ground Floor

Futura Crossbody Bag, $35 from Nike, Level 1

The arty bestie

You know she’s home if her bike with the basket on the front is parked outside, and she’ll never leave the house without a notepad and her watercolours, “just in case.” Her room is filled with old sketches and doodles, her desk is littered with pencils and old palettes and her style is equal parts bohemian and eclectic.

Kehä Kamelia Dress, $515 from Marimekko, Level 1

Kobarah Sandals, $240 from Camper, Ground Floor

In-Scribe Notebook $29.99 from Kikki.K, Level 3

The design-curious dad

He’s always had an eye for architecture, and in recent years he’s become particularly fascinated with interior design. He reads Architectural Digest religiously, can tell you exactly who designed that armchair and when and lives in a wardrobe of workwear and IYKYK accessories.

Black Loafers, $669 from 124, Level 2

Wool Polo Shirt, $159 from Adolfo Dominguez, Ground Floor

Atlas of Interior Design, $135 from Readings, Level 1

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