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Christmas can be a joyful and enjoyable time, giving us the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, meet at social occasions we don’t usually have time for, and generally catch up and celebrate. But as we all know, Christmas can also be a time of tension, loneliness and, above all, difficult social gatherings.
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There are only two weekends left to shop before Christmas. Stave off the panic with the latest in our series of special gift guides. This week: luxury presents for loved ones.
Here you will find bespoke jewellery and clothing, stunning works of art, plus Thai cooking lessons, luxury chocolates and champagne for the foodies among you. We even have something for the thrill-seekers out there from Brighton-based Kite Surf Kings.
Whoever you are buying presents for this Christmas, a little luxury is the perfect way to express your love. Featured on these pages are local companies, making the Christmas shop even easier. We all love to see what we’re buying in person, but for those pushed for time, all these gifts featured are available online. Luxury gifts… luxury shopping experience.
The Toast of Brighton & Hove Ltd, 40 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FN,
01273 208180, www.toastchampagne.co.uk
Veuve Ice Cube designed by Porsche. The cube is an ice bucket with a lid and a handle, contains 1 x 75cl bottle of Yellow label Brut and four trendy flutes, £89.
Armand De Brignac Ace of Spades. The Champagne in the Gold Bottle! Presented in a black lacquer case with a pewter Ace of Spades logo. Price £23
Jeremy Hoye, 22a Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AD,
01273 777207,
www.jeremy-hoye.com, sales@jeremy-hoye.co.uk
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18ct white gold pendant with 3.84ct AAA tanzanite on 18ct yellow gold fine trace chain bespoke necklace, £6,175; Blitz diamond platinum pave set ‘pulse’ ring, £1,975; 18ct yellow gold heart locket, £2,215
Badger Clothing Company Ltd,
25–26 Bond Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1RD,
Menswear 01273 722245/Womenswear 01273 325421
Skive and Toole, leather hitchcock weekend bag, £160; Skive and Toole, leather wallet, £35.00; Becksöndergaard and Bo Belle leather purses, £15–£55; Belstaff leather Ally bag, £385
Simply irresistible Audrey’s hand-made chocolates make the perfect gift for all chocolate lovers. Find beautiful selection boxes, irresistible chocolate bars in 10 amazing flavours and sweet treats for kids. See their range online or visit them in store.
Audrey’s Chocolates, 28 Holland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1JJ/also in the East Street Arcade, Brighton.
01273 735561, www.audreyschocolates.co.uk
Focus SB, 01424 858060, www.focus-sb.co.uk
Limited edition chrome plated iPod touch and iPhone docks, £125
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For that special gift, look only to Baroque Jewellery for inspired luxury. Channelling the vogue for all things punk this season, with an added twist of Victoriana thrown in for good measure, this stunning Aphrodite flower pendant [above] is handmade from 18ct white gold and was recently featured in the Financial Times.
Unique ethical engagement and wedding rings, available only at Baroque Bespoke Jewellery. The new Molten collection is made entirely from recycled and scrap gold and handmade by one of Baroque Jewellery’s goldsmiths. Each ring made is completely unique to the owner and, combined with our selection of conflict free diamonds, you can wear your heart’s desire on your finger with a clear conscience. Prices start at £375
Baroque Jewellery, 9 Union Street, Brighton, BN1 1HA, 01273 777003, www.baroquejewellery.com
You will be the belle of any Christmas ball wearing this choker of glittering black diamond beads and Tahitian pearl. Phil Park at Baroque Jewellery, £3,000
The authentic Thai cooking experience in Brighton and Hove with Chilli Chicks. Lessons or catering are fun and unique gifts for your loved ones. One-on-one or large groups from £25.
Chilli Chicks, 07886 902855, www.chillichicks.co.uk
An Eames Fernandez bespoke shirt is pure luxury; a truly personal gift as unique as the person you are buying for. Prices start at £185,
Eames Fernandez Bespoke Shirts, 01273 603467, www.eamesfernandez.com
Perfect Christmas gifts from £25. A fabulous range of fine art prints, sculpture, jewellery and gifts. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm.
Gallery 94, 94 North Road (near Bills), Brighton,BN1 1YE, 01273 675991, www.gallery94.co.uk
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Christmas gift vouchers at Kite Surf Kings: for loved ones learning to Powerkite, Kitesurf or Landboard. Gift vouchers from £30 to £1000.
Brighton based www.kitesurfkings.com or, in case they’re on the beach, 07878 399 419
This shot by Roger Bamber shows George IV projected onto his Pavilion and is just one of 57 great images found in the Brighton and Hove Calendar 2010, £5
North Laine Photography Gallery, Upstairs at Snoopers Paradise, 7–8 Kensington Gardens / and NLP Xmas stall, East 1, Churchill Square,
(30 yards in from the entrance by Borders), www.brightonphotography.com
The Treatment Rooms, 21 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF, 01273 818444, www.thetreatmentrooms.com
Luxury gifts including precious oils, £12; Gift vouchers available for all values.
Lovelinks and Lovelinks Petite Charms. Nominations charms, stacking rings and a wide range of other beautiful silver jewellery. Many new ranges for Christmas including ethically sourced rosewood jewellery as featured in Elle magazine and a stunning collection from a nominee for New Designer of the Year 2009.
A friendly service awaits at Soma. Gifts come complete in Soma presentation boxes, finished with handmade bows for the perfect Christmas present. Soma also have their own range of wedding rings handmade in their on-site workshop.
Soma Jewellery, 24 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB, 01273 321332,
www.soma-silver.co.uk, info@soma-silver.co.uk
This Christmas, brush off your glad rags and head down to Brighton Dome for all the glitz, glamour and passion of ballroom dance. In an all-singing, all-dancing live show, Brendan Cole from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing is joined by a galaxy of championship dancers as they showcase a host of intricate dance moves.
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Our new programme for thelatest.tv sees Juice FM presenter Guy Lloyd investigate all manner of things. He starts off with chart-topping band The Hoosiers who were mega-successful a couple of years ago, were dropped by their major label and have become fashionably independent. Their chart-topping album cost £1 million to record, their new album £100 and we reckon it's just as good. We have exclusive footage of this new record. Guy does crazy-golfing with them, checks out their sound-check and witnesses the fans' adoration of the band at Audio in Brighton. In future shows Guy will be doing waxing, Dot Cotton, air guitar and needs your suggestions for more crazy things (or people) to do. Send to bill@thelatest.co.uk
AOH Special: It’s Festival time in Brighton & Hove, which means the Artists Open Houses have opened their doors for another year! Maps of all the trails can be picked up across the city. We love nothing better than browsing and buying arts and crafts, and there is so much going on throughout May that we’ve made it easier by bringing the Artists Open Houses to you! We have 11 special programmes, featuring artists in their own houses. So here’s your chance to go ‘through the keyhole’ so to speak as we visit the artists in their own environment.
© 2011 Latest Homes Ltd. Latest 7 is a Latest magazine published by Latest Homes Ltd.
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