Irish Tatler gift guide: editorial assistant Trudy Feenane’s festive pick
From tried and tested to wishlist-worthy, Irish Tatler editorial assistant Trudy Feenane rounds up her top Iuxury and Irish-made picks
Oversized turtleneck wool jumper, €99, stories.com
Call me trite, but adding one piece of knitwear to your wardrobe each winter is always a sound investment. This responsibly sourced wool knit from & Other Stories is the kind of cosy cream colourway you’d dream up – and is worth the dent in any wishlist, and wallet.
Leather Frankie round handbag, €180, somasstudio.com
Cork crafters Sómas are mostly known for their home scents, but their recent venture into handbags is worth noting – particularly their Frankie round handbag. Style it as a crossbody, shoulderbag or wear it tidy around your wrist, this hard-working piece will pay dividends for time to come.
Helen Levitt Photofile by Jean-François Chevrier, €16, shop.photomusuemireland.ie
Brooklyn-born photographer Helen Levitt’s work on the streets – from capturing children at play amidst Depression-era New York to casting her eye upon the city’s corporate world – is compiled here in the perfect coffee table anthology.
Cotton textured wall panel, €265, orianab.com
Looks like a rug but hangs like a charm. This textured wall panel from Fairview-based interiors store Oriana B in Dublin 3 will add a dose of 1970s moodiness to any living room.
Signature gel polish starter kit, €90, 14daymanicure.com
This gel polish set from Irish brand 14 Day Mani promises salon nails from the comfort of your own home – and it’s a fair statement. Tried and tested, the kit is beginner-friendly; it offers an impressive array of colours; and you’re likely not to see a chip until the 14-day mark.
The heroes collection hydrating duo, €78, pestleandmortar.com
Clean Irish beauty brand Pestle & Mortar has just launched its festive sets for a fraction of the products’ usual price tag. The Hydrating Duo, featuring its best-selling hyaluronic serum and lightweight daytime moisturiser, are the kind of products you’ll stick with for years.
Autumn-winter dried flowers bouquet, from €55, onemorething.ie or visit its winter pop-up at Kildare Village
Sure, a wreath is customary for Christmas, but there is something special about receiving a bouquet of dried flowers – not least because they can stay put on the dining table well past December. Florist Vivian McKendry’s pop-up in Kildare Village is the perfect spot to choose your blooms.
18ct recycled gold and seed pearl necklace, €155, Missoma x Harris Reed at brownthomas.com
I’ve longed to get my hands on a piece from the Missoma x Harris Reed collaboration since it launched in 2021. Thankfully, the pair have continued to drop new editions of the eternally sold-out ‘Good Hands’ necklace, and fortunately for Irish customers, you can shop it at Brown Thomas.
Organic cotton bow-print Lola blouse, €86, damsonmadder.com
I recently invested in a Damson Madder dress and have yet to look back. This bow-print blouse is next on the list and it’s a purchase to feel good about, given the London brand is female-led and slow fashion-defined.
Karma 100ml, €80, lush.com
We’re all privy to the feel-good nature of a Lush bath bomb, but have you ever tried its perfume range? With over 40 scents to choose from, the cruelty-free brand offers an in-store perfume consultation and a bespoke gift wrapping service. The spices and patchouli scents of Karma will make any giftee happy.
Skincare Heroes gift set, €23, millies.ie
Building a budget-friendly skincare regime that ticks all the boxes yet adheres to natural credentials is no easy task. Q&A is one of the few holding their own in this space, and its festive Skincare Heroes set contains everything you need from cleansing through to moisturising.
Leather flat bow shoe, €230, nickihoyne.com
There was an audible gasp when I opened the box containing the leopard print and red grosgrain lined heels by Nicki Hoyne earlier this year, and I would expect little different of a reaction with the leopard print bow flats. Fresh from the Irish designer’s new season collection, it’s footwear worth the price tag.
