While it can be tempting to take a route less travelled when choosing a Christmas gift for a fashion fan, we suggest playing it classic with a can’t-go-wrong icon. Saint Laurent answers the call for a fail-safe piece with its Uptown clutch bag – sealed, not with a kiss, but with the brand’s signature YSL hardware. She’ll treasure it for years to come.

Love by name, love by nature. Cartier’s signature bracelet is the ultimate declaration of devotion. Beyond being the most Googled piece of jewellery in the world, the screw-fastened bangle is intended to be worn as a symbol of everlasting and mutual commitment, making it a meaningful and romantic gift for wives and girlfriends alike. For a unique flourish, add a personalised touch like an engraving, available in-store, to show her she’s truly one of a kind.

When faced with so much choice and variety, it can prove challenging to choose a present for the woman who values tradition and timelessness. What you need is a classic – and nothing deserves this title more than a Burberry trench coat. It’s a global fashion icon for a reason. Beyond the look of it, as good as unchanged since Thomas Burberry’s original design, this forever investment is the gift that keeps on giving. Practical, polished, and undeniably chic. Keen to impress her? This is how.

What do you give a woman who has everything? Choice. Because, for all the research and time you’ll put into it, only she’ll know when she sees it – whatever it may be! Ranging in value from £50 to £5,000 and redeemable in-store and online, Harrods Gift Cards make a great gift for a woman, whatever your relationship to her. Perhaps she’ll plump for a forever bag, or maybe a gourmet meal in a Harrods restaurant. Of course, the choice is hers.

We all know someone who’s always on the pulse of what’s trending – she’s impeccably dressed, the best shopping companion and the one everyone goes to for fashion advice. Why not surprise her with a gift that’s one step ahead of the curve? These strappy Miu Miu slingbacks hit the nail on the head of the ’00s trend, but promise to stand the test of time thanks to their elegant pointed silhouette and goes-with-everything hue. Just warn her to expect everyone in the group to want to borrow them.

If home is where her heart is, a beautiful objet d’art will always make a welcome gift. Laetitia Rouget’s charming, colourful trinkets will brighten up any shelf or side table. Developing a taste for quirky homeware? There’s plenty more to discover in the Harrods Gift Shop and The Arcade on the Lower Ground Floor, including beloved brands like Jonathan Adler and Alessi.

We all know someone whose idea of heaven is alone time – for them, a candle, a face mask, and a good book make a divine trio. If this person happens to be your girlfriend or wife, festive gifting is simple. An Olivia von Halle pyjama set or robe is an elegant outfit for those me-time moments, making it the perfect present for your favourite homebody.

Tangible gifts have their moment – but, for women who are always on the go, there are some tokens that will be appreciated above all else. At Harrods, you’ll find beauty therapists and pampering experts on hand, ready to melt away the stresses of daily life across a range of destinations, from the Hair and Beauty Salon to The Wellness Clinic. A personalised treatment day – be it a mani-pedi, bespoke facial, blow-dry or massage – will be the workaholic’s salvation.

Is she hosting friends and family this Christmas? We recommend bringing along a tasty tipple to share, such as the Champagne from Dom Pérignon’s Lady Gaga collaboration. Housed in a spectacular case with a ripple effect to symbolise the partnership between two creative visionaries, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season – and thank her for her generous hospitality.

‘It’s the thought that counts’ is more than just a well-meaning adage. Encourage her to put pen to paper and express her mind with a luxury notebook. We love Smythson’s leather-bound Panama notebooks, embossed with her initials or a message that’ll motivate her every time she goes to open it. It’s a faithful pocket companion that makes a great Christmas gift for a girlfriend or a gesture of friendship.