The Ultimate Luxury Gift List

We believe shopping for luxury doesn’t have to cost the earth either, it’s about finding a gift with the all-important personal touch; whether it be an exquisite box of handmade chocolates, or an elegant bottle of artisan perfume – luxury is often found in the finer details.

Read on to discover the ultimate guide to luxury gifts in London!

Halcyon Days Hinged Bangles

Quintessentially English brand, Halcyon Days, is a legendary name in luxury fine goods. This premium brand, known for their fine bone china and decorative, unique accessories embodies the ethos of quiet luxury. In addition, the products have all been uniquely crafted by hand.

Here at Plate & Place, we can’t get enough of the beautiful Hinged Bangles. Our favourite in the range is the eye-catching ‘Honeycomb’ design with its decorative pattern, which comes in a whole range of colours. Incidentally, the ‘blue’ bangle looks even better up close. And as well as looking utterly refined, they’re incredibly comfortable to wear.

Silver Plated Teapot Infuser

We spotted this shiny, too-cute-not-to-mention, Silver Plated Teapot Infuser, and instantly thought of three people who would adore this gift. If like us, you have many tea-lovers in your life this charming gift (from our beloved Fortnum’s) is going to make a tea-obsessed recipient very happy indeed.

It’s one of the most elegant gifts on our list, and pairs wonderfully with one of the many Fortnum’s delicious loose-leaf teas. We always recommend the Royal Blend as well as the fragrant Early Grey Classic, for the perfect cuppa.

Ormond Jayne Levant Eau de Parfum

An elegant bottle of Eau de Parfum always makes the top of our wish-list. The luxury brand, Ormonde Jayne, has one of the most outstanding collections we have come across. This iconic London-based brand was founded by Linda Pilkington in 2000 who has turned perfume making into an art, using oils not commonly used in mainstream manufacturing, ensuring her perfumes are always sought after and completely unique.

We have chosen ‘Levant’ as the perfect fragrance for gifting; described as a bottle of happiness, it’s become one of the brands best-selling scents. This warm, floral-citrus contains notes of peony, orange blossom and rose petals, with a gorgeous burst of citrus courtesy of the bergamot and mandarin. This perfume is worthy of signature scent status.

Lulu Guinness Clutch Bag

Flirty, fun and fabulous is the only way to describe the incredible Lulu Guinness. Her iconic London brand is one of our personal favourites and no evening ‘look’ is complete without one of her signature bags. We spotted the Lulu Red Satin Lips clutch enshrined in Swarovski Crystals and was instantly wowed.

It’s sexy, glamorous and the ideal accessory to a little black dress. Perfect for a party or simply to add a dose of glamour to proceedings. Also, we think a dash of red looks great on everyone!

Baobab Candle

The elegant Belgian brand, Baobab, has been gracing the most stylish homes since 2002. Known for their heavenly scented candles and hand-blown glass – this is a candle that truly looks the part. In fact, we have known a few people who have bought the candles for the exquisite glass design, alone.

We love the fact that these candles come in a variety of sizes, whether you want a cute candle as a housewarming gift, or a larger candle as a statement piece for a room. We love giving candles as a gift as they are always well-received and look effortlessly stylish in any home.

Melt London Dark Chocolate Coated Macadamia

This distinguished chocolatier, known for their delectable handmade creations, are the very definition of luxury. Founded in 2006, the company’s world-class chocolatiers make their confections fresh every day from kitchens in Notting Hill and Holland Park. You won’t find any artificial flavours, colours, or stabilisers – only the very finest ingredients are used.

The decadent Dark Chocolate Coated Macadamia is our top pick, with a whopping 70% dark chocolate, whole Macadamia and nothing else. Rich, crunchy and oh-so addictive. We think these Melt gift boxes make the chicest little gifts for the chocolate-lover in your life.

Begg X Co

The softest, responsibly made cashmere can be discovered (and coveted!) at Begg X Co. We are huge fans of this brand for their sumptuous cashmere throws and blankets which make any sofa look instantly more luxurious. They have a stunning range of designs, but whatever style, the clean lines and elegant simplicity would look striking in any home.

We are excited to announce Begg X Co have a beautiful, new flagship store in London’s prestigious Burlington Arcade, right in the heart of Mayfair. It’s well-worth a visit next time you’re in the area.

Willow Cheese Platter

The perfect gift for the ultimate cheese-connoisseur can be found in the Food Hall of Fortnum & Mason. Amongst the tempting fresh cheese selections, you’ll discover the stunning Willow Cheese Platter. Adorned with a decorative design in the famous Fortnum’s blue, this is an excellent addition to set off a most impressive cheese platter.

If you want to add an additional treat to go alongside the platter, you can’t beat a Traditional Potted Stilton.

Claus Porto Soaps

This legendary, family-run business has been creating their heavenly-smelling soaps for over 133 years, spanning an incredible four generations. Each soap is carefully hand-wrapped and finished with their distinguished lacquer seal.

By way of introduction, there’s no better gift than the presentation box of 16 classic mini soaps. Each soap has been enriched with mango and pistachio oil which will leave your skin soft and smelling utterly divine. We particularly love the Belle Epoque-style wrapping which looks almost too good to open.

Della Vite Premium Italian Prosecco

No party is complete without a glass of Prosecco (or two!) and the ideal, no-fuss hostess gift is a bottle of the oh-so chic, Della Vite. This new Prosecco is the brainchild of the Delevingne sisters (Chloe, Poppy and Cara) so you know this is the drink gracing the most exclusive parties in London.

You’ll be pleased to know that while it comes with the ‘cool’ factor it also tastes divine, made exclusively with handpicked Glera grapes from the hills of Valdobbiadene. It’s the ideal celebratory tipple, and perfectly paired with canapes. Chin-chin!