A Leica camera is a serious investment for the budding photographer, but this new release – the company's first instant model – represents a fun middle ground for the snap-happy. This compact and versatile contraption allows the user to point and shoot, with the captured moment translated to film in moments.
Leica Sofort camera (pictured above), £230; selfridges.com
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This set of handy essentials gives new meaning to travelling in style, comprising two luggage tags, a passport cover and wallet made from fine midnight-blue lizard-print Italian calf leather and cream suede. Drop into an Aspinal of London boutique to have the items personalised with up to four initials.
Aspinal of London Travel Collection, £175; selfridges.com
Montblanc StarWalker Urban Spirit Fountain Pen
Montblanc should be the first port of call for fine writing instruments, and the sleek and contemporary StarWalker is one of its most covetable. The fountain pen reflects the refined design details of its Urban Spirit leather collection, with a contrasting black resin cap and barrel with sophisticated polished platinum fittings.
Something a little different for the dedicated foodie, this sampling set contains three premium organic maple syrups from Quebec. Each has been harvested at different points in the season, resulting in an interesting variation of colours and intensity of flavours.
A diary is always a useful gift at this time of year, and this sophisticated version from Smythson is guaranteed to be warmly welcomed. Made from beautiful, tactile cross-grain lambskin, it is the luxurious finishing touches that make it such a delight, from the gilt-edged paper to the minimal, embossed lettering on the front.
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