You and the guys up in the North Pole are on good terms. But even Saint Nick could use a helping hand every now and then. So in the spirit of doing our part, we’ve made a list. Now, it’s your turn to check it twice...
Take the classic Mackintosh raincoat and its revolutionary waterproof rubberized-cotton fabric (developed in 1823). Add a removable wool liner crafted with exclusive Scottish Harris tweed. And you’ve got FSC’s limited-edition coat. Staying dry: an underrated luxury...
Like Michelangelo’s David, this clutch is a Florentine work of art. Unlike David, it’s pretty easy to carry, which the Italophile on your list is likely to appreciate. She’ll also appreciate the leather, which will get more handsome with time. Maybe that will remind her of someone...
Maybe your boss is Larry Ellison, or some other nautically minded old chap with the America’s Cup on the brain. Either way, he (or she) will appreciate this classic—a solid-brass purser’s bell. Suggested uses: calling meetings or marking happy hour.
The Swiss Army knife just got out-rustic’d, thanks to this thing’s staghorn handle. You’ve got your stainless-steel blade, small saw and flat-head screwdriver. Oh, and there’s a corkscrew, too. Damsels in distress with unopened wine bottles will be in good hands.
Speaking of wine... This involves two nights at the St. Regis, two spa treatments and a winemaker dinner with Jayson Pahlmeyer at Ame. Also: a chartered helicopter ride to the Pahlmeyer winery’s vineyards, with tasting stops in Napa and the Sonoma coast. Proceeds go to charity. You’ve always been a giver...
