Christmas Gift Guide
We bring you some of our favourite pieces that will make great gifts for the season of giving.
The art of gifting
At Gift Bird we make giving easy. We’ve joined with Forest & Bird, you buy and we donate to the birds – a gift that goes on giving.
Buy one Box and, go in the draw to win a second free. Now that’s something to tweet about.
Call us on 0800 891 353
www.giftbirdshop.com
Limited Edition Montblanc
Since 1922, Montblanc has honoured literary greats with its Writers Edition. For its 26th edition, Montblanc celebrates the French writer and pioneering aviator Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry (1900 – 1944), best remembered for his novella Le Petit Prince, one of the bestselling children’s books and most translated works in the world.
The design of the Writers Edition Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Limited Edition and the creation of a new ink colour are inspired by Night Flight, his famous novel based on his experiences as an airmail pilot.
Available in Fountain Pen, Rollerball and Ballpoint from Montblanc, 87 Queen Street, Auckland.
Ardberg Warehouse
Ardbeg is revered around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex whisky of them all, reserved for serious whisky enthusiasts and lovers of peaty malt whisky. Treat whisky lovers this Christmas and bring to life the untamed spirit of Islay with the special edition Ardbeg Warehouse Gift Pack. Featuring the ‘explosive, exuberant and tumultuous’ Ardbeg 10-year-old 700ml, the gift pack is representative of the warehouse sea wall at the distillery on Islay, making it the perfect gift for the malt whisky connoisseur in the family.
RRP $100. Available at selected stockists nationwide.
Watch time
BOCCIA Pure Titanium adds a brand new gents chronograph to its ‘Royce Concept’ collection. Featuring non-scratch sapphire crystal glass, date, 5 bar water resistance and a Milanese stainless steel mesh adjustable band, this 42mm timepiece is both elegant and functional. Model ref: 3752-05 RRP $490.
Available from leading jewellers and watchmakers throughout New Zealand bocciawatchesnz.co.nz
The gear you need
Samsung’s Gear S3 Frontier might look like a traditional timepiece, but moments after strapping on this smartwatch you’ll realise it’s anything but! A twist of the bezel allows you to answer calls, read messages, order an Uber, or even stream music, straight from your wrist. The classic design features a robust IP68 water and dust resistance rating, making the Gear S3 Frontier the perfect companion for outdoor pursuits. Plus the inbuilt eSim and 3G connection liberates you from needing to pack your phone on your next run or hike. The Gear S3 Frontier with 3G is available now with an RRP of $599 from samsung.com/nz.
Spoil her
Crystal Crush Rose Quartz Candle and Fragrance Diffuser from Linden Leaves is inspired by rose quartz, the crystal of love, peace and comfort, in Linden Leaves’ latest collection – Crystal Crush. This light and lovely scent has notes of mandarin and bergamot layered over a floral heart of rose, carnation and jasmine with soft base notes of amber and iris. Linden Leaves’ fragrance diffusers and 100 percent natural soy wax candles will bring a warm ambience to any home or office. Cruelty-free and sustainably made with love in New Zealand. RRP $39.99 each.
Go Off-Road
Explore the trails this summer with Giant’s Trance 2. New Zealand’s most popular trail bike can go anywhere and do anything! With 140mm of rear travel and 150mm up front, you can have complete confidence over rough and technical terrain, while knowing the Trance’s Maestro suspension and frame geometry will make for fast efficient pedalling. RRP $3,999.00 available now at your local Giant dealer or to find out more visit giant-bicycles.com/nz
Fellini – Cool blue for Summer
A renaissance always delivers reinvention. With the tie back in vogue as a key accessory piece for men, it has returned with a newfound versatility. As summer hits, Fellini has just released this trio of cool blue florals. The designs are all intricately woven with luxurious detail to dress up any formal occasion. Yet the soft chambray tones will also pair up with chinos, cotton and denim, making them perfect for a more casual affair.