St James's London: A Gift Guide

I was recently invited by The Crown Estate and Heart of London Business Alliance to to visit St James's, one of my favourite areas of London, to put together a gift guide for readers. While this is a sponsored post, I had a free choice of brands to feature so I chose a couple of my favourites and a few I wanted to find out more about.

I visited them all recently to see what they have. I've suggested three or so gifts from each, affordable to luxury in price. I hope you find something here, whether shopping for Christmas, for yourself or some other reason and whether you need something for town or country, formal or casual. All sell online and you don't need to visit London. 

Floris London have been family perfumers since  1730 and a visit to their Jermyn Street shop, Floris premises since foundation of the business, is a sensory treat. I've selected three gifts:

Floris Gifts - see below

Floris Special No. 127, a favourite fragrance of mine, this was originally created for a Russian Grand Duke and later devoted followers included Eva Peron and Winston Churchill. A refreshing citrus blend of bergamot and orange with petitgrain introduce the heart of neroli, lavender and geranium in this floral cologne. Patchouli and musk add depth and character. 100ml £75.

The Floris Bespoke Experience involves a two hour consultation during which, with a glass of champagne, you're guided through the process of creating and naming your own fragrance. From £450. See here.

Fragrance Travel Collection for Him: a selection of four of Floris's favourite fragrances. 4 x 14ml £65.

See Floris for more information.

Turnbull & Asser have two shops around Jermyn Street, one selling bespoke shirts, for which they have a Royal Warrant and the other store selling menswear from socks to suits. I've selected these three gifts:

Turnbull & Asser gifts - see below

The World is Not Enough silk tie, as seen on James Bond (part of a Bond collection). £125.

Pocket squares. Either capture a favourite dog on a bespoke silk square made in England, or try from a selection designed in collaboration with London-based tattoo artist, Mo Coppoletta. Prices various.

Cashmere sweater, made in Scotland. £395.

See Turnbull & Asser.

Cheaney Shoes have a store on Jermyn Street (and elsewhere) and offer a comprehensive range of very British footwear. I've selected these three gift ideas:

Cheaney - see below

Tiger Moth Military Style Mid Calf Boot in Black Calf Leather, available in various styles and also as shoes. £450.

1 of 1 is a service allowing you to customise any one of five types of shoe, with different colours and other details. Your shoes are delivered six to eight weeks later. Gift vouchers can be purchased from the Jermyn Street store, or by calling 0207 287 2996. £695. 

Belts to match your Cheaney shoes. £85.

See Cheaney for more information.

Farlows on Pall Mall was founded as a fishing shop in 1840 and still specialises in outdoor clothing and country sports wear. They've recently introduced a range of Farlows own-brand products made in the UK. I've selected the three gift ideas from those:

Farlows gifts - below

Farlows Shetland jumper. £89.

Farlows Litchfield field coat (available in loden, various tweeds and dry wax). Coat £695, breeks and waistcoat £various.

Farlows 6oz Planished Hip Flask with Leather Pouch. £69.

See Farlows.

New & Lingwood in Jermyn Street was founded in 1865, starting out as the school outfitters for Eton College. They serve an international clientele, selling shoes, hosiery, silk ties and squares, shirts and tailoring. The most striking of their products are the dressing gowns.

Scarves. From £55 to £255.

Silk dressing gowns. From £995.

Swarovski crystal slippers. £595.

See New and Lingwood.

St James's is an ideal area to shop, whether for gifts or for yourself. There is almost everything a man could need, from a good shave at Trumpers, through all sartorial products, off the peg to bespoke,  to good pubs, clubs, galleries, parks and fine dining. For more information, see the St James's London directory.

This feature is sponsored by The Crown Estate, Heart of London Business Alliance and St James's.