Luxury Gift-Giving Ideas in a Crisis Year

Luxury Gift-Giving Ideas in a Crisis Year

6. Apple’s Retro Move

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The Cupertino-based technology company recently released its first-ever traditional headphones, competing with high-end brands like Sennheiser and Bose.

Like most already on the market, Apple’s promise wireless pairing and noise cancellation, but also better audio quality and pivoting/rotating «ear cups» and a long battery life.

7. Downton Drinking

(Image: Highclere Castle Gin)

Highclere Castle is instantly recognizable as the film set for «Downton Abbey» – but more importantly, it is the site of England’s oldest gin distillery. Built in 1679, the Hampshire estate manufactures the spirit with botanicals grown in its gardens, including citrus from a Victorian Orangery. This year, the castle’s owners, Lord and Lady Carnarvon, hosted the world’s largest cocktail party – online.

The couple are hosting regular virtual events devoted to their award-winning gin, including Christmas cocktails (the castle is normally open to visitors).

8. Smokable Bling

(Image: Shine)

Cigars are out, hemp is in – and how better to bling than with slow-burning gold rolling paper? The blend of 24-karat edible gold and organic hemp appeals to the conscientious and ostentatious smoker.

Manufacturer Shine certifies the paper’s legitimacy and purity. Two to a pack, so make sure you know how to roll.