Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for discerning fashion lovers

It’s not too late to find a stylish present for fashion-conscious friends and family

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Deirdre McQuillan

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00

As Christmas approaches, some people are so organised that all their gifts are wrapped, ready and under the tree; others haven’t even thought about shopping, and struggle with hard-to-please friends or family. It’s not too late to find something interesting for fashion lovers – from the frivolous and fun to the more serious and special, and all from Irish shops.

Tiger Handbag [€65] from Om Diva

On your bike! Pink enamel earrings [€22] from Om Diva

Lemon Drop mini handbag [€35] from Om Diva

Kiss & Make up earrings [€22] from Om Diva

Red merino handwoven scarf with silk satin lining (€75) from Dublin Civic Trust

Fendi Colibri multi-beaded slingbacks (€950) at Brown Thomas

Floral linen bag (€120) from Dublin Civic Trust

A vintage pearl set sunburst pendant in 14-carat gold (€675) from Billie and Oso and collected.ie

Andres Sarda push-up bra (€185) from Susan Hunter

Pale blue linen herringbone scarf (€69.95) from Avoca

A string of natural (laboratory certified) saltwater pearls with an old mine-cut diamond (€3,850) from Carol Clarke, Dawson St, Dublin

Bobbi zebra-print beanie (€70) from Anastasia, Ranelagh

A vintage art-deco style ring with step-cut rubies and rose-cut diamonds (€1,125) from Billie and Oso on Harold’s Cross Road and collected.ie

Mr Fox, size A3, by Dusty Boy Designs (€32.50) at Avoca

A Mask a Day (€48) from Costelloe + Costelloe

Beetle earrings (€65) from Essentiel Antwerp at Anastasia

Large red linen scarf (€150) from Stable at Westbury Mall

Iris sweater (€100) by Jill & Gill

Leather pouch bags (€260 each) by Roisin Gartland at Stable

Green puffer jacket (€565) by Sportsmax at Anastasia

Glitzy sequinned masks (€9.50 each) from Costelloe + Costelloe

Lulu scrunchie bundles (€30 or €12 each) by Heidi Higgins

Small velvet bee jewellery box (€11) Marks & Spencer

Borg baseball cap (€34) Marks & Spencer

A nine-carat gold Claddagh ring with .20-carat natural diamonds (€680) from Carol Clarke

Antigua green sweater with collar (€195) from Essentiel Antwerp at Anastasia, Ranelagh

Printed Clavello shirt (€740) from Dries Van Noten at Brown Thomas