How to win Christmas? By taking the time to seek out a personalised gift. Nothing says "I really took the time to pick something I thought you'd love" than choosing something with an initial, custom colourway or a special message. Besides, getting involved in the creative process is really quite fun. Also, leading a gift's artistic direction is rewarding and makes handing that gift over even more pleasurable.
Many brands and retailers have been getting in on the personalisation act. At the top of anyone's list should be Chloé's Nile bag, which is available with a choice of three different letter styles adorned on it. But there are much more affordable options to be discovered, such as Papier's almost inexhaustible range of pretty notebooks and jewellery options. So get scrolling to create a stylish gift this year.
So good you'll want to create one for yourself.
If she has multiple piercings, this luxe single stud will go down a storm.
Slippers—complete with her initials in a choice of colourways—don't get much chicer than this.
Stationery brand Papier is a treasure trove of notebooks adorned with beautiful prints, including this collab with London label Mother of Pearl.
As well as having initials engraved, the Missoma website brilliantly allows you to sketch a drawing too.
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Chaos' accessories are cult.
This hoodie comes in five colourways and can be embroidered with three letters in your choice of blue, red, yellow or green thread. Clever.
Head to Anya Hindmarch (the queen of customisation) for a small but exquisite gift.
So much chicer than a Love Island water bottle.
Edit58 is a treasure trove of beautiful finds sourced from all over the world. At the top of our list? This basket bag that you can personalise.
Expensive? Yes. A keeper? Absolutely.
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Littlesmith's range of affordably priced jewellery offers so much. Choose from the chain length and finish, the pendant sizes and finishes and whether you'd like both sides inscribed.
You can add up to three letters to Chloé's chic Nile bag to make it truly yours (or some else's).
This might be a men's scarf, but it'd make a lovely stocking filler for any age or taste.
Alison Fern's jewellery looks a lot more expensive than it actually is.
Etsy is packed with personalised gift ideas. We love this round bag, which can be customised with up to six black sequinned letters. After more custom gift inspiration? Check out our guide to the best sellers on Etsy.
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