Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - January / February 2021

 BAKE OFF I don’t know about anyone else, but I well and truly got my bake on during 2020. And it looks like the trend is set to continue going into the new year, which is why this English Dinner apron by Victoria Egg has caught my eye. Using vintage-inspired typography to list classic English meals, including fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, toad in the hole and Ploughman’s – itll be a staple of my kitchen. The apron celebrates quintessentially English cooking, whilst whetting your appetite and inspiring next week’s shopping list! www.victoriaeggs.com SNUGGLE FEST There’s nothing I like more than a cosy hoody/blanket combo, snuggled on the couch watching the latest series of The Crown. Combine my hoody and blanket into one product and I’m set for a weekend. The Snug Rug Eskimo Sofa Blanket Hoodie, new to the Snug Rug range, is my ideal of heaven. Being over-sized, it easily fits over the top of your normal clothing and the large faux fur trim pouch pocket is ideal to bury your hands in on cold winter nights. Inspired by Eskimos clothing, the hood also has a Faux fur trim for snuggling into on the sofa. With added thumb hole cuffs you’ll be amazed at how warm and cosy you feel wearing the Snug-Rug® Eskimo. Snug Rug® Eskimo is available in Slate Grey, Navy Blue, Pink Quartz and Lilac Grey, with the other products in the Snug Rug® range including Deluxe, Cosy, Outdoor, Sherpa & Christmas Blankets with sleeves, Premium, YETI & Sherpa Throw Blankets, Mermaid & Whale Tail Blankets, Microfibre Towels and Sherpa Pet Blankets. RRP: £49 www.wholesalegiftstomorrow.co.uk ALL WRAPPED UP As gifting continues to boom, there’s one issue that persists – sustainable wrapping. An eco-warrior, the ethos behind the Wrappucino brand immediately struck a chord with me. The company offers sustainable gift wrapping in the form of wrapping fabric, and not only is it environmentally friendly, it’s easy on the eye too. Here’s what they have to say… “With Wrapuccino, we show the world that sustainable gift-wrapping is not only possible but also that it doesn’t have to be grey and boring. Quite the contrary; though the fabrics are beautiful on their own, every time you wrap a gift you create a little piece of art that’s one-of-a-kind, without the need for any ribbons or tape. “Handing a gift wrapped in fabric is extra special, you show you care on so many levels: about the person, the environment, but also about beauty, style and presentation. Effectively, you’re giving the lucky recipient two gifts. Each fabric is carefully handmade and finished by our talented artisans, which guarantees you will re-use it (or repurpose it) time and time again. “The idea of wrapping in fabric originates from Japan. Since the 7th century, they have been using the art of Furoshiki – the art of wrapping in fabric – to wrap gifts and carry goods. This beautiful ancient tradition is still thriving to these days with the younger generations especially appreciating its sustainability value. One wrap could be gifted for generations to come. We put a twist on this ancient tradition, modernised it with contemporary designs, and this is how Wrapuccino was born.” We think fabric will boom in popularity as the focus on eco-consumerism grows. www.wrappucino.com 55 WHAT’S HOT 2021