Hello Beauties,
Some gifts feel less like an impulse buy and more like a quiet investment in style.
For this chapter of The TBM Holiday Luxury Edit, we are looking at designer pieces that become part of someone’s daily ritual: an evening bag that frames every photo, a camera that captures the season, and a watch that marks each chapter with intention.
LOOK I – The Camera-Ready Designer Bag Moment
On a soft winter evening, there is a special kind of luxury in placing your essentials on a perfectly made bed: a structured Prada bag, a bold red Saint Laurent classic, and a sleek Olympus PEN camera waiting to capture the night.
The contrast of black, silver and lipstick red feels cinematic – as if you are freezing a frame
just before the holiday dinner, cocktail party or New Year’s celebration begins.
- Why it works: Mixing two strong designer bags – one graphic, one bold and quilted – creates a quietly powerful duo that works from day to night. The camera adds a layer of storytelling rather than just another accessory.
- How to gift: Present the bag in its original box, wrapped in crisp tissue paper, with a printed photo from a favourite moment together inside the dust bag. For the camera, add a handwritten note – “Let’s document every chapter from here.”
- Style tip: Keep the palette focused: black, white, red and gold. Think black tailoring, a red lip and minimal jewellery so the bag and camera remain the main characters.
Discover more from the maisons:
Prada,
Saint Laurent,
Olympus.
LOOK II – The Chess Night & Rolex Ritual
Some of the most meaningful gifts are not opened in a rush – they are revealed slowly, in the middle of a calm evening.
A vintage trunk becomes a table, a whimsical chess set takes centre stage, and in the corner of the board: a Rolex box quietly waiting to be noticed.
It is the kind of scene that feels almost cinematic: two people, a strategic game, soft light, and a timepiece that will stay for decades.
The watch is not the loudest object in the room – but it is the one that changes everything once the lid opens.
- Why it works: Combining a classic Rolex with a playful chess set balances serious horology with a touch of character. It feels thoughtful, intelligent and deeply personal – especially for someone who loves design and quiet competition.
- How to gift: Let the watch box sit on the table throughout the evening without explanation. Reveal it after the final move – a checkmate moment that turns into a memory every time they fasten the clasp.
- Style tip: Pair the watch with a fine knit, relaxed trousers and socks, and a favourite fragrance. This is luxury framed as comfort: a private celebration rather than a public performance.
Explore the world of fine watchmaking at
Rolex.
For the holidays, think of designer pieces as modern heirlooms: objects that hold stories as much as they hold value.
Whether you are gifting a beloved partner, a close friend or quietly choosing something for yourself,
the most memorable luxury is often the one that becomes part of everyday life – the bag you reach for,
the camera you travel with, the watch you never take off.
With love,
xo
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