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the best luxury offerings for 2021

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Best alcohol advent calendar: Champagne Laithwaites Champagne & Truffles Advent CalendarThis first post-lockdown Christmas is certainly a time to raise a toast. This luxurious calendar contains six miniature bottles of champagne from three prestigious names: Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée, Möet & Chandon Imperial and Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut. To accompany your glass of fizz, there are also six delicious flavours of Holdsworth Chocolates truffles, created in the Peak District.

The best virtual facials - Live skincare video consultations

If you're currently missing the advice of your favourite beauty counter, the Tata Harper Skincare Concierge is a brilliant alternative. Harper's knowledgable team are currently on hand to chat through any skin concerns, and help you decide which of her powerful products is right for you. During the phone consultation, you'll chat through your current skin routine, discuss any concerns and goals, then be talked through a series of product recommendations.

The Best Wedding Movies

Sex and The City: The Movie (2008)EverettWe're not sure it gets more big-city extravagant than a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown fit for a bride (Sarah Jessica Parker) who's getting hitched at New York City's iconic Public Library. Factor in her bridesmaids (Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Kim Cattrall) each rocking their own bold-toned Zac Posen design, a groom wrestling with cold feet, the fateful death of a floral bouquet, and a bird on the bride's head (paired with a cathedral-length veil), and you have one of the most iconic and heartbreaking wedding scenes to ever grace the big screen.

The History of the Hero: Guccis Horsebit Chain Bag

If ‘Tom Ford-era Gucci’ is one of your saved Vestiaire or eBay searches, you’re not alone. Blame it on the Y2K renaissance or the fact that those velvet suits and slinky shirts never seem to date; the designer’s early-aughts creations are in high demand. Top of our wish lists? Gucci’s Horsebit Chain bag. Ornamented by an XL version of the house’s bridle-inspired ‘horsebit’, it looks just as good as it did 20 years ago, when it made its first appearance at Gucci’s autumn/winter 2003 show.

The Most Expensive Fragrances in 2024

Best Unisex Scent Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin MoodBest Unisex Scent Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin MoodNow 72% Off ProsFor Oud LoversThis woody floral scent is intoxicating for oud lovers. Each 200ML bottle took eight hours to engrave with a gold pattern inspired by mashrabiyas. Size6.8 Fl Oz.Key Notes Violet Best Evening Scent Shalini Parfum Jardin Nocturne ParfumBest Evening Scent Shalini Parfum Jardin Nocturne ParfumNow 33% Off ProsGorgeous BottleThis scent—a blend of oud, jasmine, and saffron—rings up at $3,000 a bottle.