Need some festive gift inspiration? With the holiday season fast approaching, The Designer Collection makes the perfect gift destination for the fashion lovers in your life. The auction consists of over 400 lots of designer-branded products; including handbags, accessories, costume jewellery, and more. There is something to suit everyone’s tastes this Christmas.

The Gifts

Whatever your budget, the festive gift guide has something for everyone. Have a look at our selection of ten gifting highlights from the December 5th Designer Collection auction. Feel free to let us know what you would add!

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - a black leather Knuckle box clutch.

Lot 1 - ALEXANDER MCQUEEN - a black leather Knuckle box clutch. Embellished in silver micro beading, adorned with skull emblem and paste knuckle duster clutch handle. The perfect gift to give an edge to any New Year’s Eve outfit.

Estimate £300 - £400

Price Realised: £689.00

Lot 37 - BURBERRY - a brown Haymarket check hat. Providing shelter and warmth in style, with its multi-strand colour Haymarket check exterior pattern. A perfect gift for the adventurer prepared to head out on bracing winter walks.

Estimate £80 - £120

BURBERRY - a brown Haymarket check hat.
CHANEL - a beige leather chain stitch flap shoulder bag.

Lot 65 - CHANEL - a beige leather chain stitch flap shoulder bag. This ultra-soft beige lambskin leather bag is stitched with chain. A twist on the quilting seen in the brands iconic classic flap bags. A perfect gift for anyone reaching for something to fit merely the essentials, whilst accompanying them seeing in the New Year.

Estimate £400 - £600

Price Realised:  £793.00

Lot 83 - CHANEL - a pair of sunglasses. These timeless frames sunglasses have Camellia decorated temples. A favourite flower of the brand's founder Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. Sunglasses make the perfect gift for anyone at Christmas.

Estimate £70 - £100

Price Realised: £136.50

CHANEL - a pair of sunglasses.
CHANEL - a Chanel Airlines silk scarf.

Lot 94 - CHANEL - a Chanel Airlines silk scarf. Designed with influences from the 2016 Spring Summer collection. This Chanel silk scarf depicts a large central interlocking CC logo with airplane motif boarder. Perfect for bringing a splash of colour and warmth this winter. A perfect gift for those dreaming about flying away on vacation.

Estimate £120 - £180

Price Realised: £286.00

More Gifts!

Lot 105 - CHRISTIAN DIOR - a navy and black velvet Oblique Diorama bag. Originally created in 1967 by Marc Bohan. The Oblique pattern has become a staple in Dior’s collections. This reenvisaged handbag, with raised blue velvet Oblique pattern exterior, set against gold-tone hardware, would make the perfect addition underneath any Christmas tree.

Estimate £1200 - £1800

Price Realised: £1,495.00

CHRISTIAN DIOR - a navy and black velvet Oblique Diorama bag.
CHRISTIAN DIOR - a green glass pendant necklace with matching stud earrings.

Lot 143 - CHRISTIAN DIOR - a green glass pendant necklace with matching stud earrings. In recent years vintage designer costume jewellery has become extremely popular. Lot 143 showcases a green glass integral pendant necklace together with a matching pair of earrings. Jewellery will always be a favoured personal gift around the Christmas period. Especially if the intended receiver has a love for the colour green and Christian Dior.

Estimate £50 - £80

Price Realised: £455.00

Lot 236 - HERMES - a leather Clickazoo rabbit and mouse. When laid flat, they appear to be simply two pieces of leather. However, when manipulated with the press stud fastening, they turn into animals. This pair would add a bright dash of colour to a home interior, maybe adorning an office desk.

Estimate £80 - £120

Price Realised: £188.50

HERMES - a leather Clickazoo rabbit and mouse.

Louis Vuitton Gifts!

LOUIS VUITTON - a Monogram canvas Petite Malle

Lot 306 - LOUIS VUITTON - a Monogram canvas Petite Malle. Taking inspiration from the Louis Vuitton luggage that accompanied Albert Kahn in the late 19th century. He famously marked three X’s to identify his own hard-sided luggage when travelling. The Petite Malle is a Homage to Albert Khan as it distinctively carries these markings, and references the brand's travel heritage. Now on a petite scale. Can be worn as a clutch or crossbody.

Estimate £1500 - £2000

Price Realised: £2,275.00

Lot 323 - LOUIS VUITTON - a Monogram canvas shoe care kit. This complete set of shoe care equipment is easily stored away in its Monogram canvas carrier. The perfect gift for any shoe lover!

Estimate £250 - £350

Price Realised: £325.00

LOUIS VUITTON - a Monogram canvas shoe care kit

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