We’re going to let you in on a little secret. For optimum gift giving results this season, we suggest you say Merry Christmas with Shinola. Born in Detroit, Shinola have been slowly etching their way into our consciousness with their definition of American luxury and quality. Serving covetable collections of leather goods, watches, journals, custom bicycles and even pet wear (that’s right), the storied brand have recently brought the glory of fine-tuned manufacturing to the UK with their Soho, London store.

These gifts may be practical (who doesn’t love a backpack or a watch?), but they are effortlessly stylish too and what’s more, they even offer custom monogramming if you fancy going that extra mile. Here we take a look at our top practical picks:

The Runwell Backpack

The flagship leather Shinola backpack, built for durability and longevity finished with solid brass fixtures.

The Brakeman Chrono Watch

With a Horween Essex leather strap available in seven colours and finishes, this watch is named for the not particularly long-lived locomotive brakemen of the early 1900s and is inspired by watches of the same era. Entirely hand assembled in Detroit, it is slick and sophisticated. In other words a total charmer.

The Brakeman Chrono Watch in Stainless Steel

Entirely hand assembled in Detroit, including the Argonite 5030 high-accuracy quartz movement, this stainless steel cased watch with polished silver hour and minute hands will earn you Christmas Kudos for all the right reasons.

The Runwell Backpack

If black isn’t for you, then it’s time to tango with tan. This flagship leather Shinola backpack is sure to get a welcome response this Christmas.

Photographer: Paul Krokos.

Art Direction: Adele Cany

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Marc by Marc Jacobs X Urban Ears

If you’re always listening to music, you might as well do it in style and this iridescent number from Marc by Marc Jacobs and Urban Ears ticks all the right boxes.

FKA Twigs LP1

Arguably one of the best albums of 2014, any music fan is sure to appreciate the fusion of pop, hip-hop and electronica that FKA Twigs is fronting.

Nixon Mini Blaster

If it’s not pulsating from a set of headphones, it’s blasting from a speaker, no doubt. Don’t be fooled by the size, the Mini Blaster serves serious volume.

Kurt Cobain The Last Session

This book from photographer Jesse Frohman includes ninety images of Cobain’s career, giving a vivid account of one of rock’s greatest tragedies.

Lana Del Ray Ultraviolence

Another contender for album of the year, Lana’s second offering Ultraviolence has darker origins than what we have heard before, and we like it.

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Isabel Marant ‘ La Montre’

For the busy woman, timekeeping is essential and what better way to keep time than with Isabel Marant’s ‘La Montre’ wrist candy. The ‘La Montre’ is an original Swiss-made slim line creation that captures Isabel Marant’s signature aesthetic. Available to purchase on NET-A-PORTER.COM, this is an exclusive limited edition line and timepiece is individually numbered featuring a stainless steel case, sapphire glass, a black enamel dial and a sleek black leather bracelet.

Jerome Dreyfuss Python Backpack

Wether she’s sussing out the hot-spots in a new city or carrying her essentials to the beach, the backpack is the seasons most covetable carryall; and this Jerome Dreyfuss python leather number with suede trim is our accessory of choice. We’ll let you in on a little secret, it even comes with a mini flashlight for added convenience, super cute. Available on NET-A-PORTER.COM.

Luxe City Guides: Asia

The seasoned explorer needs to travel in style and thanks to Luxe, they can. Jam-packed with travel tips on how to live like the locals in Vietnam or how to live like a Queen in Thailand – the gift set includes guides for Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. Let’s just hope the receiver isn’t expecting the around the world ticket to go with it! Available on NET-A-PORTER.COM.

Dolce & Gabbana Travel Trolley

It may be named the travel trolley, but there is nothing budget about this little gem. Pink and green should never be seen we hear you cry! Well this is the exception. Including a pull out arm, a functioning padlock and a luggage tag, this suitcase ups your style credentials whilst carrying all of the essentials. Available on NET-A-PORTER.COM.

Adidas by Stella McCartney

Wether it is a sunset yoga class on the beach, an overseas gym session, a sunrise run or a dash to the airport, Adidas by Stella McCartney is  our footwear of choice. Featuring green leopard print that glows in the dark, this particular pair is designed with a SPRINTFRAME support for optimum agility,and when it comes to comfort, they are always our go-to. Available on NET-A-PORTER.COM.

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Supreme X Timberland

Supreme and Timberland have joined forces again this winter to introduce for their annual instalment of the Field Boot.  Featuring a waterproof leather and canvas upper with suede collar, the boots are made exclusively for Supreme and come served in four color ways. They will be available in-store NY, LA, London and online on December 18.

Proenza Schouler X Master & Dynamic

Proenza Schouler have teamed up with NY based audio brand Master & Dynamic to launch a capsule collection of unisex headphones which have just dropped in the UK on MrPorter.com and in Selfridges stores. The headphones are priced at £395 and to mark the launch Selfridges has installed listening stations in the London store, which feature a playlist compiled by Jack & Lazaro.

Moncler Chamonix Jacket

Wether you opt for the Chamonix jacket in orange or green, there is no better way to say Merry Christmas than with a gift from Moncler. So they may not come cheap, but they are a lifetime investment one to keep you warm for winters to come. Available in stores and on Moncler.com.

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