Give the gift of style! 9 Christmas gift ideas by Maltese designers for the fashion lover
It's no secret that we're huge fashion lovers here at GuideMeMalta, so, of course, a Christmas fashion wish list was in order...Here's our gift guide put together especially for our readers this year. We've scoured the shops to take the stress out of shopping for the fashion lover in your life, and what's more, all items are made by Maltese designers - SCORE! Happy local Christmas shopping!
1. Kane Cali - silver pastizzi studs
Celebrated Maltese 3D artist Kane Cali has turned his hand to fashion for this fantastic range of small pieces of jewellery in his iconic gilted pastizzi design. Our faves our these teeny tiny pastizzi stud earrings. Just how awesome?!
2. Souvenirs That Don't Suck - canvas tote bag
We're all about the environment, so a canvas shopper like this one from Souvenirs That Don't Suck would go nicely under our trees this year! We'd gift this to an eco-loving friend to show off at the farmers' market...
3. Cessani - sequin evening bag
Cessani's new flagship boutique in Sliema's bustling Bisazza street is a flurry of fashion fantasy. If not a gift voucher, go for a mini sequinned bag as an extra sparkly Christmas present. Every girl needs one.
4. Parascandalo - colour block hoodie
Our favourite fashion bad boy makes the yummiest streetwear. We're into this colour block number, perfect for a too-cool-for school brother or boyfriend (then you can borrow it too - bonus!).
5. Saz Mifsud - leather coin purse
You literally can't go wrong with a designer coin purse, and we think this leather roundie one by Maltese textile and print designer Saz Mifsud is a wintery floral winner.
6. Luke Azzopardi - L.A jungle scarf
Luke Azzopardi has phenomenal taste, and we'd like it to rub off on us with one of his oversized printed silk scarves. If we received this as a Christmas present, we'd be over the moon...hint hint!
7. Charles & Ron - oversized handbag
For the label lover in your life! Charles & Ron has a cult following, and we think this oversized handbag covers all bases. Scarf handle - check. Leather detailing - check. All-important C&R monogram - check!
8. Sef Farrugia - silk pocket square
Sef Farrugia's prints have become synonymous with Maltese fashion design in recent years, and her silk pocket squares would make the perfect gift for a stylish hubby to spice up a grey tailored suit. Ooh la la!
9. L'Allee crochet earrings
We've been absolutely swooning over Pippa Toledo's crochet statement earrings for L'Allee all year. We love these crochet shoulder-grazers which look just as fabulous with an evening dress as a comfy knit jumper. This one's for all the yummy mummies out there!