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At 40 New Bond Street, shopping never looked so good. The marble-clad home to Celine’s brand-new flagship store has been meticulously crafted and curated by creative director Hedi Slimane. The seriously seductive space is stocked full of rare art, books and vintage furniture, and boasts intimate spaces, clandestine fitting rooms and, of course, the latest mens and womenswear collections alongside the Celine Haute Parfumerie line (we can attest, it smells good). And to wet your whistle, Celine are offering a range of bags exclusive to the store (have a sneak peak here). So revel in the art, read a book, lounge on an antique and max out your credit card: this is a store devoted to its customer. Aka, you lot. Enjoy.

THE FACE: XMAS GIFT GUIDE 101

That’s right, we’re back here again. Christmas. Mere weeks away. Whether you love it or loathe it (hey, no judgement here), it’s probably best not to leave gift buying ’til Christmas sodding Eve, traipsing down the high street in a hot sweat. So over the next few weeks, THE FACE will be here to lend a hand with fool-proof Christmas gift guides for music heads, fashion aficionados, art nerds, bookworms and more.

To get you started, we’ve rounded up the best beauty buys for your mates, man, mums, mums-in-law and whatever other M you can think of. With a decent range to see your loved ones through the next year, we’ve got Byredo scents, Gucci lippies, sexy skincare supplements and all the rest, to have you looking oh-so-good sat around the table eating sprouts. Pucker up, you filthy animals.

XMAS GIFT GUIDE 101

That’s right, we’re back here again. Christmas. Mere weeks away. Whether you love it or loathe it (hey, no judgement here), it’s probably best not to leave gift buying ’til Christmas sodding Eve, traipsing down the high street in a hot sweat. So over the next few weeks, THE FACE will be here to lend a hand with fool-proof Christmas gift guides for music heads, fashion aficionados, art nerds, bookworms and more.

Kit out your loved one’s gaff with one of many knick-knacks on offer this season. There are benefits to gifting homeware, you see. It can be wonderfully useful, terrifically useless, and those on the receiving end will be reminded of you morning, noon and night while traipsing around their house. Win win! But there’s no need to go for a crappy vase or A-Z bookends – not when you take notes from this gift guide, anyway. We’ve got practical stuff like ashtrays, slippers and Snoopy cups, a ton of odd trinkets, pillows and fluffy robes. IKEA? Forgeddit.

THE FACE: XMAS GIFT GUIDE 101

That’s right, we’re back here again. Christmas. Mere weeks away. Whether you love it or loathe it (hey, no judgement here), it’s probably best not to leave gift buying ’til Christmas sodding Eve, traipsing down the high street in a hot sweat. So over the next few weeks, THE FACE will be here to lend a hand with fool-proof Christmas gift guides for music heads, fashion aficionados, art nerds, bookworms and more.

Look, we get it. Buying a decent gift for die-hard gamers is, well, hard, mainly because most of the new releases – PlayStation 5 – are like gold dust. But that’s not to say there aren’t alternative gifts to order for your loved ones before The Big Day. From hardcore gamers to those just dipping their toes into the world of gaming, there are loads of gifts to choose from. Luckily, not every gift has an eye-watering price tag. From the bestselling gaming VR headsets to whimsical cases to pimp your consoles, we’ve curated all the must-have gaming gifts to buy your loved ones, or, you know, yourself – if ya nasty. Merry Crimbo!

Hold on to your hats (it’s starting to get really cold): Dior and sacai have teamed up on a brand new capsule collection, available to shop at Browns East. As a long-time sacai fan, Kim Jones has worked closely with Chitose Abe to merge his creative vision with hers. The result? Reimagined Dior saddle bags, sturdy Chelsea boots, chunky winter jewellery, smart bomber jackets and plenty of cosy knitwear. Make sure you get yourself down to Browns East for a special installation in honour of the collection, and consider your winter needs fulfilled.

THE FACE XMAS GIFT GUIDE 101:

That’s right, we’re back here again. Christmas. Mere weeks away. Whether you love it or loathe it (hey, no judgement here), it’s probably best not to leave gift buying ’til Christmas sodding Eve, traipsing down the high street in a hot sweat. So over the next few weeks, THE FACE will be here to lend a hand with fool-proof Christmas gift guides for music heads, fashion aficionados, art nerds, bookworms and more.

A book says a thousand words, and whether you’re shopping for fanatics or those in need of a handsome bookshelf spruce-up, retreating from the festive madness will be made that much sweeter with this handy guide to the best literary gifts. From hilarious nonfiction essays and niche independent titles to zines, proper escapism and bonafide witchcraft, there’s something here for everyone. And if the lucky sod isn’t convinced by their gift, remind them of this poignant, earth-shattering John Waters quote: “If you take somebody home and they don't have books, don’t fuck ’em.” His words, not ours.

THE FACE: XMAS GIFT GUIDE 101

That’s right, we’re back here again. Christmas. Mere weeks away. Whether you love it or loathe it (hey, no judgement here), it’s probably best not to leave gift buying ’til Christmas sodding Eve, traipsing down the high street in a hot sweat. So over the next few weeks, THE FACE will be here to lend a hand with fool-proof Christmas gift guides for music heads, fashion aficionados, art nerds, bookworms and more.

Nothing says I give a shit like gifting your loved ones with art. It’s thoughtful, cool and will have you looking hyper cultured. And when Christmas Day gets too much (nan’s pissed, turkey was crap, dad’s asleep), retreat to a corner of the house and immerse yourself in one of many photobooks from great independent bookstores like Climax or Claire de Rouen, or stare longingly at your stellar new print ’til your eyes bleed, or shock your granddad with Ami Evelyn Hughes’ filthy hot GUT magazine. Merry Christmas!