ACCESSORIES SUNGLASSES, SCARVES, BAGS & MORE

So giftedThis season, treat yourself or someone else to a design classic with year-round wearability – here are three to invest in

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COSY CASHMERE Super soft and always luxurious, a cashmere scarf is the ultimate gift. This design by textile specialists Morgan & Oates has neutral tones that will complement any style. NEW £99 (page 70)

IN THE SHADE Timeless style is always worth investing in. A cool, black rubberized finish gives these Ray-Ban Justin Sunglasses extra edge, while their shape is iconic. £125 (page 73)

LEATHER TREASURES Its nylon handbags may be a runaway success, but

it is leather that is Longchamp’s first love

Celebrating its 70th birthday this year, Longchamp has much to boast about – not least the design of one

of the world’s best-selling bags. With more than 33 million Le Pliage bags sold since they were introduced in 1993, the nylon canvas bag, available in a rainbow of

colours, is a continued success story. Inspired by the art of origami, it is the bag of choice for travelling

fashion editors and book-laden students alike – its appeal lying in its strength, accessible price point and practicality (it folds to the size of a paperback book).

The company’s origins, however, lie not in luxury handbags, but in leather accessories. Founder Jean Cassegrain started Longchamp in 1948, producing

the world’s first luxury leather coverings for pipes – a sell-out, with the likes of Elvis a fan. By 1955,

Longchamp was making a name for its finely crafted leather goods and opened its first boutique in Paris.

Longchamp is still family run, with Cassegrain’s granddaughter leading the way as creative director.

Her current range of trend-led leather wallets, handbags and variations of the leather-trimmed

Le Pliage are a fitting nod to the brand’s roots. Find the Longchamp range on page 67

From initial-clad phone covers to monogrammed

clothing, giving our accessories the custom

treatment is all the rage. Now you can put your

own stamp on the new Aspinal of London Travel

Set (page opposite) – thanks to

Aspinal’s free personalisation

offer: have up to four initials

gold-foil stamped on the

corner of your purchases.

To claim the offer, take the

leaflet included in the gift

box to any Aspinal store.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING For the aviation fan in your life: these NEW Tateossian Cufflinks have been

created exclusively for British Airways to commemorate Concorde – and even contain a genuine piece of the aircraft’s

Rolls-Royce jet engine. £99 (page 71)

MADE TO ORDER

SAVE £20

(ON RRP)

Longchamp lover: brand ambassador Kendall Jenner

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THE BRIT PACK Born out of the UK’s age-old heritage of craftsmen responding to our variable weather – think classic tweeds and waxed leather – Britain’s fashion tradition has been embraced by today’s luxury labels, who still fly the flag for talent, craftsmanship and creativity…

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MULBERRY: ‘IT’ BAGS From its iconic Bayswater to the must-have Amberley, Mulberry bags boast both fashion flair and practicality. Founded in 1971 by Roger Saul at his kitchen table, early inspiration was drawn from rural England. The brand is now global – yet still produces out of its Somerset HQ. Loved for its authenticity and innovation. Find Mulberry on page 66

ASPINAL OF LONDON: LEATHER GOODS

The appeal of Aspinal lies in its artisanal leather goods

with quintessentially English style. Its roots are in luxury

stationery, which founder Iain Burton started handcrafting

for museums and galleries in 2001. Each piece is designed at the brand’s West Sussex home.

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TATEOSSIAN LONDON: UNIQUE ACCESSORIES The innovative jeweller straddles unconventionality and tradition. Founded by Robert Tateossian in 1990, the brand is famed for its unusual materials and quality leather goods, many handcrafted in its London workshop – and inspired by the surrounding city. Find Tateossian on page 71

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ASPINAL OF LONDON LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS ONLY Travel Wallet & Luggage Tags in BurgundyStay organised in style with this elegant set. Handmade from fine Italian leather and lined in tactile navy suede, the wallet features a large compartment for currency, four tabbed sections for your travel documents, an open pocket for boarding passes, and a zipped coin section. Matching leather luggage tags come in two sizes, suitable for suitcases and carry-on bags, and each contains a gold-foil address card. See page opposite for free personalisation offer. Size: 14 x 23 x 2cm

Exclusive to British Airways

BRITISH BRAND £130AC847

SET WORTH £170(SAVE £40)

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