This year, the bestselling look in John Lewis’s 12 Days of Christmas Dressing collection is a kitchen disco two-piece by Hush, with gunmetal sequin sweater and matching silky tracksuit-style trousers. The head of womenswear, Jo Bennett, said she “can’t wait to dance around the house with my boys” in it, for “a little bit of joy and a small moment of escapism”.
At River Island, the social media sensation of this winter’s collection has been its £83 silky pyjamas with detachable feather trims for cuff and hem, which sold out in days, eclipsing every party dress on offer. Meanwhile at Primark, a £35 cocktail trolley featuring brass rails, mirrored shelves and a champagne flute rack, petitely scaled to fit into a modest kitchen, has been flying out of stores.
Move over naff novelty knits, the Christmas jumpers you’ll want to wear all year round Naomi May
Christmas jumpers, on the whole, are hideous.
But this year, say no to scarlet jumpers with detachable Santa beards, or emerald cardigans in the shape of fir trees. Call me Ebenezer, but there’s nothing chic about the festive season’s usual cohort of yuletide knits.
Instead, try embracing anti-festive Christmas knits. ‘What are anti-festive Christma knits?’, I hear you cry! Put simply, they’re souped-up knits adorned with Chirstmassy embellishments - sequins, tinsel et al - with none of the naff novelty.
Sweet Soles has walked away with the top prize for Coronadoâs Best Holiday Retail Window Display!
The sophisticated design, best described as Christmas Couture, features a gold mannequin resplendent in a ballgown with an ivy velvet bodice and floor-length skirt that doubles as a light-studded Christmas tree. The details are exquisite - the red ribbon-sash at the waist, the glittering mask-tiara - and thatâs just the first window!
The second panel features a unique cluster of 500 ornaments strung on rustic twine reflecting the colors of the jewels winking in the sunlight at the highest point of the display - sapphires, rubies and emeralds. Embellished metallics add texture and flair.