The Ho Ho Hotlist: 29 gifts for the Soho city swisher
From chic winter wardrobe additions to the seasonal Cowshed advent calendar, these gifts will go a long way with this picky urbanite
Friday 9 December 2022 By Soho House
It’s December, which means gifting season is in full swing. If you’ve yet to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, look no further than our series of guides, helping you surprise the different people in your life with gifts that cater to their specific lifestyles and personalities. First up is the Soho city swisher.
This is the person in your life who knows the streets of New York, London or Paris like the back of their hand. Spending most of their nights sipping Picantes at the Houses, making their way through the Cecconi’s menu and planning their next vacation, they’ve mastered the art of juggling a packed social calendar that fits in between their creative career – not to mention their weekly yoga and Pilates schedule. Life’s hectic, but they’re in control. They’re also incredibly picky, which makes gift buying quite the task – but that’s where we come in.
Whether they need a new accessory for their dog, a suitcase for their constant travels or a hero skincare product to keep the effects of pollution at bay (hello, Soho Skin’s 24/7 Treatment), we know how to speak their language. So, here are 29 gift ideas that’ll please even the pickiest city swisher in your circle.
5. Because they’re knee deep in the Christmas countdown
Advent Calendar, £140, Cowshed
8. Because they’re the designated DJ
Formation Flex, £429, Bowers & Wilkins
9. Because they’re a sustainability queen
OG ocean bottle and big ocean bottle, £80, Ocean Bottle
12. Because they’re growing their collection
Sardine top handle bag, £2,930, Bottega Veneta
13. Because they’re worth it
Heure H 21mm small 18ct rose gold, alligator, malachite and diamond watch, £15,070, Hermès Timepieces
14. Because every city swisher needs Manolos
Hangisi 90 embellished satin pumps, £945, Manolo Blahnik at NET-A-PORTER
17. Because they spoil their dog
Brand-plaque recycled nylon handkerchief dog collar, £270, Prada
20. Because what’s a celebration without Champagne?
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Second Skin 2010 extra-brut champagne, £265, Selfridges
21. Because a life-changing hairdryer is essential
Special edition Dyson Supersonic hairdryer in Vinca blue and rosé, £359.99, Dyson
22. Because they stay warm in style
Fringed embroidered two-tone wool and cashmere scarf, £225, Loewe at NET-A-PORTER
23. Because they’re a stickler for detail
Boho 18ct gold ring, £2,150, Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen at NET-A-PORTER
24. Because they appreciate well-designed tech
Surface Pro Liberty keyboard with Slim Pen 2 (special edition), £299, Microsoft Store
27. Because it’s a personal touch
Missoma curly initial 18ct yellow gold-plated vermeil recycled sterling-silver pendant necklace, £125, Selfridges
28. Because they love all things Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte’s Diamond of Beauty Stars advent calendar, £150, Selfridges
29. Because yes to the teal blue
Chocolate brown teal blue holle sweater, £150, Daily Paper