Your guide to getting that perfect practical present

Kya deLongchamps suggests that if you’re going to go for a hefty present for a loved one, then make sure it’s fit for purpose and if it looks beautiful, all the better.

I’m a girl who genuinely welcomes practical presents, but if they don’t sit in the hand or look as good as they perform — I’m prone to quiet disappointment.

So here’s my choice of useful, chic offerings for the adult contenders in your life — and alternatives at a slighter less demanding price.