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Christmas 2008

Gift guide: Day wear

By Lucie Muir

Published: November 22 2008 00:17 | Last updated: November 22 2008 00:17

In the second of our style Christmas gift guides, Lucie Muir offers a selection of day wear.

For the first gift guide on bespoke and personalised gifts, click here.

Gloverall

This bright duffel coat will bring a splash of colour to dark winter days. £310. www.doverstreetmarket.com

Zero + Maria Cornejo

Cornejo’s multi-purpose jacquard shawl can be worn either as a scarf, bolero or waistcoat. $612. www.zeromariacornejo.com

Duchamp

Put your best foot forward in these brightly-coloured cashmere socks from Duchamp. £15 for a pair. www.duchamplondon.com

Hockley

Indulge yourself with a rabbit fur scarf this Christmas. £395 at Hockley (0207 4936362).

Erdem

Erdem Moralioglu’s bejeweled tulip skirt makes a defiantly upbeat statement in an uncertain climate. £635. www.matchesfashion.com

Moncler

The French outerwear label is back in vogue and this jacket with its rabbit fur hood looks as good on the slopes as it does in town. £629. www.harrods.com

Armani

Embrace the great outdoors in these casual weekend shirts. www.giorgioarmani.com

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten’s embellished cardigan makes light of dreary winter daywear. £1,190. www.brownsfashion.com

Paul Smith

With winter fuel prices still rising, you might want to save on the heating and add another layer. £345. www.paulsmith.co.uk

Loro Piana

Get two looks for the price of one with Loro Piana’s reversible ‘Lakeside’ jacket. £2,105. www.loropiana.com

Maxmara

Shimmering sweaters in subtle pastel shades to lighten up dark winter days. Sweater £180, belted cardigan £245. www.maxmarafashion.com

Rick Owens

This angora toga dress with its draped back and front will add new life to your existing wardrobe. £260. www.net-a-porter.com

Burberry

Let Burberry (not the credit crunch) ruffle your feathers with this feathered merino silk knit scarf. £1,495. www.burberry.com

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