The fashion editor's gift guide: 12 stylish things to buy this Christmas

From boyfriends to mothers, here are the Irish fashion gifts Style editor Annmarie O'Connor recommends this Christmas
The fashion editor's gift guide: 12 stylish things to buy this Christmas

Gift ideas from fashion editor Annmarie O'Connor

Your mother

‘Me Aul Flower’ small silk square scarf (50cmx50cm), Sarah O’Neill, £70; €80 approx.

‘Me Aul Flower’ small silk square scarf, Sarah O’Neill, £70; €80 approx
‘Me Aul Flower’ small silk square scarf, Sarah O’Neill, £70; €80 approx

Inspired by the Louis MacNeice poem, Dublin, Belfast artist and designer, Sarah O’Neill tells her story through the fabric of a limited-edition silk twill scarf.

eadach.com

Your sister

‘Rose’ cotton pyjamas, Foxford, €99.

‘Rose’ cotton pyjamas, Foxford, €99
‘Rose’ cotton pyjamas, Foxford, €99

Part of the brand’s ‘Everyday Range’, these Irish-designed soft and breathable jammies make the perfect partner for lounging in style.

foxford.com

Your daughter

Bow flat cow print shoes, Nicki Hoyne, €230.

Bow flat cow print shoes, Nicki Hoyne, €230
Bow flat cow print shoes, Nicki Hoyne, €230

Irish-designed, sustainably minded, these fun flats deliver on personality (and purpose) long after party season finishes. Consider them another addition to the family - you’ll be seeing that much of them.

nickihoyne.com

Your girlfriend 

Gold Claddagh ring, Loinnir Jewellery, €185.

Gold Claddagh ring, Loinnir Jewellery, €185
Gold Claddagh ring, Loinnir Jewellery, €185

Handcrafted by Irish designer, Cara Sturgess, this emblem of love continues to captivate the hearts of friends and lovers alike.

loinnirjewellery.com

Your best friend

The Organizer, Anxious Preoccupied, €65 

The Organizer, Anxious Preoccupied, €65
The Organizer, Anxious Preoccupied, €65

For the woman who carries her life in her bag, this savvy insert guarantees no digging, no drama. Perfect for baby bits, travel days and daily must-haves with smart compartments and a laptop sleeve. Kitchen sink not included. 

anxiouspreoccupied.com

Your mother-in-law

Flower brooch, Azure Jewellery, €50

Flower brooch, Azure Jewellery, €50
Flower brooch, Azure Jewellery, €50

Beloved Cork-based jewellery haunt stocks well-priced contemporary and vintage pieces like this Art Deco-inspired flower brooch.

azurejewellery.ie

Your dad

‘Amber’ tweed cufflinks, Orwell & Browne, €45.

‘Amber’ tweed cufflinks, Orwell & Browne, €45
‘Amber’ tweed cufflinks, Orwell & Browne, €45

Donegal tweed cufflinks rendered in vibrant colourways are finishing touches that make any `fit fabulous. Warning: you won’t just buy one pair.

orwellandbrowne.com

Your brother

‘Dunross’ tailored fit shirt in Liberty print, Magee 1866, €139.

‘Dunross’ tailored fit shirt in Liberty print, Magee 1866, €139
‘Dunross’ tailored fit shirt in Liberty print, Magee 1866, €139

magee1866.com

Your son

‘Dowd’ hemlock tweed baseball cap, Dubarry's of Ireland, €59

‘Dowd’ hemlock tweed cap, Dubarry's of Ireland, €59
‘Dowd’ hemlock tweed cap, Dubarry's of Ireland, €59

Up the Secret Santa ante with a heritage twist on the baseball cap. Expect Teflon® coating, a suede peak and quilted interior lining to elevate this everyday essential.

dubarry.com

Your boyfriend 

Loake Shoe Makers ‘Sprint’ leather sneakers, Louis Copeland, €225

Loake Shoe Makers ‘Sprint’ leather sneakers, Louis Copeland, €225
Loake Shoe Makers ‘Sprint’ leather sneakers, Louis Copeland, €225

Leather sneakers with a clean and lean construction equals quiet luxury staples he’ll never take off his feet.

louiscopeland.com

Your surprise caller 

‘Have An Incredible Christmas’ sock box (2-3 pairs), Incredible Socks, €18.90- €28.50.

‘Have An Incredible Christmas’ sock box (2 to 3 pairs), Incredible Socks, €18.90 to €28.50. Plus, €1 from every gift box sold goes to charity
‘Have An Incredible Christmas’ sock box (2 to 3 pairs), Incredible Socks, €18.90 to €28.50. Plus, €1 from every gift box sold goes to charity

Looking for presents with a purpose? Not only are these socks soft, durable; €1 from every gift box sold goes to the Focus Ireland charity.

incrediblesocks.ie

Yourself 

Atelier Walsh limited edition fashion print, Orla Walsh, A3 (80€), A2 (160€) and A1 (320€) 

Atelier Walsh limited edition fashion print, OrlaWalsh.com, A3 (80€), A2 (160€) and A1 (320€)
Atelier Walsh limited edition fashion print, OrlaWalsh.com, A3 (80€), A2 (160€) and A1 (320€)

On my wishlist? Merging fashion with Irish iconography, artist Orla Walsh’s six-piece limited-edition prints (think, Guinness Lipsticks and Tayto Dresses) are embossed, personally signed and available in three sizes.

orlawalsh.com

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