Still stuck on Christmas gift ideas? These insider tips may come in handy

It's that time of year again -- struggling to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for your nearest and dearest. Here, we make your lives a little easier by asking six luxury insiders for their gift ideas to spread joy this holiday season. 


Yolanda Choy-Tang, Co-founder of Central Weddings
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“Adopting a rescue dog for Christmas would be the ultimate gift for your family. We just rescued Olaf and he has brought so much joy to our family and my kids. I can’t imagine life without him.”

View Yolanda's 500 List profile here


 Janice Chan-Choy, Hong Kong Ballet Guild board member

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“I love getting tickets for my friends to see the Hong Kong Ballet’s annual performance of The Nutcracker at the Cultural Centre. It’s something you can experience together and, let’s face it, it doesn’t get more festive than that!”

Read our previous interview with Janice here


 René Chu, Founder of sunglasses brand Revé by René

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“With all the parties and late-night festivities over the holidays, a pair of sunglasses to cover up your eye bags is actually the best thing you can give a friend.”

View René's Generation T profile here


 Samuel Lee, Executive director at an investment bank

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“These Bang & Olufsen speakers are a music lover’s dream come true. The sound is amazing and they look cool. Whether you put them in your home or in the office, they are bound to be a conversation starter.”

View Samuel's 500 List profile here


 Rina Wadhwani, Director at Wadhsons HK

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“Judith Leiber clutches are my absolute favourite. I could never have too many. Luckily I have
two daughters, so we can share them. I think this dove one is perfect for Christmas.”


 Thierry Mandonnaud, Entrepreneur and father of Hanae

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“I recommend getting matching outfits to wear with your kids. It won’t last long before they start gaining their own sense of style and rejecting your fashion opinions.”

View our previous interview with Thierry here


This article was published in the Christmas supplement to the December 2016 edition of Hong Kong Tatler.