Make Christmas extra special with these gifts from Raffles City Singapore

Keep the coffee lovers in your life well caffeinated with gifts from Blue Bottle Coffee, which recently opened a merchandise store in Singapore at LUMINE. Choose from some of the famed specialty coffee roaster’s most sought-after coffee blends, or opt for the Pour Over Kit, which comes with a scientifically engineered Dripper, custom Kinto glass carafe, bamboo filters, and an extensive guide to brewing the best cuppa. Other merchandise such as mugs, Cold Brew Bottle, and embroidered eco-bag are great options for every type of coffee lover in your life.

There’s no better way to show that you really care than by creating a personalised gift. For the most thoughtful of gifts that will definitely be cherished for years to come, choose from Band Artisan’s extensive range of accessories and stationery. Frequent travellers would love the chic leather accessories here, which range from personalisable passport holders and reBynd luggage tags – which uses recycled, upcycled and renewable raw materials – to jewellery boxes and watch holders. Know someone who could be more organised? Drop a hint with the chic, customised notebook and 2025 planners. If you’ve been invited to a few dinner parties, be the best guest by presenting your host with the Hygge Wine Bag, which can also be personalised with their name or initials.

Get your little ones looking their best this festive season with Gingersnaps’ wide range of childrenswear. Nail the #verydemure trend this year with the Genevieve Shift Dress Orchidia; the sweet baby pink number features exquisite drawings of orchids, as well as a ruched neckline and a matching pink bow for maximum adorability. Perfect for boys on the go, the Jackson Camp Shirt Palette is a bold and playful choice with its unique brush strokes, while the Lyndon Button Down Polo is a spiffy option for Christmas dinner parties.

For the avid explorers in your life, look no further than FILA’s Originale Collection, which is inspired by the rugged aesthetics of K2, the tallest peak in the Karakoram Range in the Kashmir region. Expect plenty of bold and functional designs in mountain-inspired hues here, with silhouettes of towering peaks and unique colour contrasts that bring icy glaciers to mind. Lamb fleece, colour-blocking and woven suits also lend a modern twist to the brand’s classic styles. 

The little ones also get to go on a little adventure with the White Line Collection, which is inspired by another mountain range, this time The Alps. Tales of mythical beasts take centre stage here, with hand-drawn illustrations and futuristic mountain patterns that make the pieces both mysterious and whimsical.

For the leading lady in your life who appreciates both style and horology, we recommend Tissot’s new PRX Quartz 25mm. The five new models in the collection take inspiration from the original 1978 PRX, only this time featuring various finishes – from timeless stainless steel to sophisticated PVD carnation gold – to cater to any taste and occasion. Three feature eye-catching sunburst dials in ice blue, black, or nude, while the other two sport delicate mother-of-pearl dials that shimmer in the sunlight. Its tonneau tapered case not only lends a cool, 70s-inspired edge to the watch, but also makes it an elegant option for wrists of any size. 

Anyone can conquer the great outdoors with the right pair of shoes, and Salomon’s new shoes promise to put you and your loved ones on the right track should hiking be on everyone’s New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Plenty of innovation has gone into this pair of shoes; the advancedCHASSIS creates stability on technical terrain, while the energyCELL RE mid-sole promises comfort over hours of trekking. To ensure you enjoy your adventure injury-free, a solid, folded TPU toe cap protects your digits from hard rocks and jagged edges, while the GORE-TEX coating keeps the cold and rain out. The best part? It’s eco-friendly, with an upper and midsole that are made from recycled materials.

The iconic XT-6 GORE-TEX returns exclusively at Raffles City this month from 13 – 15 December and 23 – 26 December. From 16 – 22 December and 27 – 31 December, enjoy a complimentary Salomon T-shirt with in-store purchases of $350 or above.