Christmas Supplement: Hot & Cool: Christmas Gift Guide

For the Frequent Flyer

Jet-setting across the world requires stamina and, most importantly, organsation. Give her a chic Heirloom Passport Holder to keep all her travel essentials in one place.

RMB 750. Heirloom. 78 Xinle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu.

Tel: 5403 6930. Web: www.heirloomhandbags.com

For the Avid Reader

Animal-shaped items add a touch of playfulness to the mundane, so why not give Zuny bookends to enliven a bookcase? Sturdy enough to hold up volumes, yet cute enough to hug, who wouldn’t adore Zuny bookends?

RMB 439. Simply Life. Unit 101, 159 Madang Lu, near Taicang Lu. Tel: 6387 5100. Web: www.simplylife-sh.com

For the Purist

It is possible to get clean without losing the green (certification, that is). Ba Yan Ka La, China’s first certified organic skin care line, makes some awesome bars of soap that both men and women can appreciate.

RMB 108 – 158. Ba Yan Ka La. 1221 Changle Lu, near Huashan Lu. Tel: 6150 9884. Web: www.bayankala.com

For the Entertainer

Bright, candy-coloured candles are sure to make any room feel warm and inviting. Whether stacked or scattered across the room, these little flames know how to impress.

RMB 510. Cocon Décor. 308 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu. Tel: 6415 0262. Web: www.cocondecor.com

For the Little One

Toys are great, but bikes are way cooler. Lollipop makes and sells wooden bikes for kids that are sure to make their faces light up with joy.

RMB 550. Lollipop. Suite 606, 3211 Hongmei Road. Tel: 6406 8220. Web: www.shanghailollipop.com

For the Shoe Fiend

Original and fresh, simple and clean, Fei Yue shoes are the ideal choice for the shoe lover who just can’t get enough.

RMB 23 – 100. Culture Matters. 19 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Tel: 136 7188 2040

For the Fashionista

Trinkets and accessories are classic gifts for the constant trendsetter in your life. Choose from The Villa’s Day or Evening gift box, which includes a scarf by Rag & Bone or Yigal Azrouël, jewelry by Gorjana and an Odin candle.

RMB 2,950 – 3,500. The Villa. 1 Taojiang Lu, near Dongping Lu. Tel: 6466 9322. Web: shopthevilla.com