Gift Guide

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From engraving and monogramming to bespoke fragrances and fashion, here’s how to go the extra mile for your loved one

Jewellery and watches

This is always a good way to go if you’re after a truly special gift, but why not go a step further and get something personalised? David M Robinson allows you to create custom jewellery in Canary Wharf, choosing between metals and gemstones. Monica Vinader’s welding studio in Jubilee Place offers 14k solid gold chains bespoke measured and welded around your wrist – a lovely thing to do with a friend or family member. Pandora offers engraving, and nothing says ‘I love you’ like a trinket from Swarovski. For watches in Canary Wharf, there are decades of quality behind Breitling and OMEGA or, if you want to peruse a breadth of brands, Henry Richards and Watches of Switzerland stock some of the world’s finest timepieces.

Fashion

Discover your unique style by enlisting a personal stylist at brands including Hobbs, Reiss and Paul Smith; one-on-one consultations provide advice on flattering fits and current trends, whether you’re shopping in Canary Wharf for a specific occasion or an entire wardrobe refresh. The experts at Hackett and BOSS can also elevate your style with their bespoke tailoring services. Finally, create a pair of hand-crafted shoes to your own specification at Crockett & Jones, picking between colours, materials and styles.

Special gifts

Another way to personalise your gift is monogramming – the front of one of Moleskine’s elegant leather notebooks, for example, or a Jo Malone London cologne or candle. Alternatively, treat your loved one to a bespoke Weather and Palette facial; take them for a fragrance profiling at Penhaligon’s; or explore the innovative designs at Flowers & Plants, which stocks both home-grown and international blooms. The staff at wine merchant Nicolas are qualified sommeliers, so they can help you pick out the perfect bottle.