This season it seems instead of going sparkly and pretty with gifts, more and more people are looking for practical gifts. Normally practical translates to boring but not when you have fashion designers at the helm. While their forte may be clothes and shoes and accessories, many designers are applying their craft to other items, including the practical.
For those in a giving mood, weve rounded up the designer version of some useful items from the decadent to the ridiculous to the cutest to the actually useful.
The Decadent
The iPad has become one of fashions newest accessories. Its great for browsing magazines and using fashion-related apps. Its not so great for taking pictures, as those in the second, third and fourth row of fashion week found out. Nevertheless this stylish gadget needs a stylish cover. While many designers have their version, nothing is quite as luxurious as Chanels quilted lambskin version. This cover retails for around R12 000.
The Ridiculous
The average person drinks a small number of take-away coffees. The coffee addict may have a higher number. And what better way to adorn their addiction than with this Jimmy Choo coffee cup sleeve. In case your overpriced lattes are not stylish enough, this croc-leather like cup sleeve is available in taupe, brown and black with a gold plague. Oh and it also costs over R1000.
The Cutest
We may have grown out of teddy bears on our beds but that doesnt mean we cant have them dangling from our keys. This adorable little things are courtesy of Prada and feature some serious bling, sequins and Prada threads.
The Useful
Kate Spade proves shes not only gifted with clutches. This All Occasion letterset is the perfect gift for those who love pretty stationery. It comes equipped with cards and envelopes for various occasions in your life.
Images via of Pursuitist.com, Harpersbazaar.com, Thegloss.com and Wantist.com
