Christmas shopping does not have to mean settling for the same predictable gifts every year. At Couverture & The Garbstore, the focus has always been on finding pieces with character, bring together, clothing, Japanese craftmanship, British design and objects that feel a little different from what you will find on the average high street. It’s Christmas gifting selection follows exactly that approach, covering everything from substantial outerwear to textured knitwear, footwear, hats, bags and snaller design objects.
Outerwear Worth Unwrapping
The gifting guide starts off strong with the outerwear selection. Gander’s Peveril Jacket in Chocolate Waxed Cotton Link comes in at £325, offering a practical everyday layer with a strong workwear character. The rich chocolate colour makes this easy to wear throughout the winter.
For a more distinctive silhouette go for the Wanze’s Zip Collar Smock in an Iron colour for £489. It is a darker colour and has a smock construction for a more understated look, which makes it an essential piece for a winter wardrobe.
Then there’s the TDR Single Pleat Nep Denim Jacket Repair, priced at £280. TDR continues to build its own version of genre-less British design around construction, material sourcing and a strong relationship with vintage references. Their current AW26 offering has deeper, earthier tones, with hand-distressed denim and a new knitwear collection.
Knitwear With a Handmade Feel
The knitwear section is softer, but keeps the same emphasis. TDR’s Seamless Fisherman Crew in Camel Brown, priced at £225, is a stronger winter option. Its fisherman-inspired shape and warm neutral colour makes it an easy piece to layer, while the seamless construction adds to the tactical character of TDR’s collection.
Rice Nine Ten’s Homemade Knitted Detroit Jacket in Dark Grey has a more unexpected approach at £379. The design brings the recognisable proportions of a Detroit-style jacket into a knitted version.
Completing the original Knitwear gifting is the Universal Overall’s UO Cherry Knit in a Grey colour, priced at just £160. The more playful elements gives the understated grey knit a distinct personality, making it a good option for someone that loves unexpected details in their understated wardrobe.
BATONER offers a few strong knitwear pieces. The Japanese label’s Signature Crewneck in Grey sits at £255, while the Innocent Cashmere Crewneck comes in Navy, Olive and Grey at £459. These are gifts that don’t need much explanation. They’re high quality and understated. BATONER’s knitwear is made to last and help survive the coldest season of the year. For some more affordable garments Beams Plus offers the Knit Polo Nep 9G available in Navy, Ice Blue, Brown and Beige for £159, bringing more texture and character to the traditional knitted polo.
For the bigger Christmas presents, A.PRESSE brings some distinctive and elevated pieces. Its Vintage Galf Zip Sweatshirt in Brown is priced at £369, their Wool Flannel Jacket in Charcoal is priced at £1335 and their Vintage Double V Sweathirt in Burgundy and Black is priced at £499. All these pieces lean into A.PRESSE’s fascination with vintage cloth and Japanese reinterpretations of familiar wardrobe staples, making them strong choices for someone who appreciates the details behind a garment.
Hats Are the Easy Christmas Gifts
If choosing someone’s size feels like a gamble, headwear is a safer option. Borther Brother’s Natural Technicolour Selection Cap in Pine Green costs £55 and adds a little colour to an outfit.
At £90, mfpen’s Stage Beanie in Light Biscuit moves towards a softer winter essential, while the muted shade keeps it easy to work in any wardrobe.
There is also a much wider selection of headwear currently available through Couverture & The Garbstore. Sublimeroe has a strong presence, with fine hand-knit buckets hats in Off Mix, Brown Mix and Black Mix priced at £70, alongside felt hats, two-way caps and a series of hand-knit hats and fisherman beanies starting at just £49.
There are also some affordable familiar streetwear brands in this price bracket. Think of the Stüssy Basic Cuff Beanie in True Blue, Stock Cuff Beanie in Black and Basic Jacquard Skullcap in Yellow Camo which are all £45.
If you want to spend a little more, the Sublimeroe’s Needle Check Light BB Cap might be perfect. It is available in two colour combinations for £60, the Brushed BB 2Way Cap which comes in Khaki and Grey is £65.
Footwear Is the Bigger Gift
For a more substantial present, the footwear selection opens up another side of the store. Mizuno’s Wave Prophecy Ring Moc in Chicory Coffee, Mole and Snow White comes in at £230, bringing the Japanese sportswear brand’s experimental footwear language into a more winter-ready moccasin-inspired shape.
Therems also the Mizuno Morelia LS in Chicory Coffee, Black Bean and Football Gold for £120, while Birkenstock’s Boston LEVE in Charcoal is also available at £145.
For someone looking for something more substantial, Italian footwear label Diemme is represented by the Grappa Hiker at £415. Alongside the Cornaro Gomma and Cornaro Due Gonma. The selection also moves into more traditional territory with Paraboot, whose Reims, Michael and Malo silhouettes bring a French character to the gifting selection.
A Few More Shoes Under the Tree
Footwear is always a good gift, so why not highlight some more shoes? The Converse Jack Purcell First String in Mountain View & Marshmallow comes in at £215, which might be a bit expensive for a Converse, however, this pair offers one of the most understated yet versatile looks a Converse can offer and the quality is on point. For something more comfortable and easy to put on, the Birkenstock Boston LEVE in Charcoal is available for £145.
Accessories Are the Most Personal Gift
Accessories can often be the hardest gifts to get right. Gor the caps and beanies, Porter Yoshida & Co.’s Force Shoulder Bag (L) comes in at £369. The Japanese bagmaker’s reputation for practical construction makes it the sort of accessory that can become part of someone’s everyday routine.
The current gifting selection also makes room for smaller accessories that are easy to gift without knowing someone’s exact size. That is where the mixture of caps, hats, bags and other practical objects come in.
Earl’s of East’s Shinrin-Yoky Air Freshener for £12 is one of those gifts. For £35, Tokyo Steel’s T-190 Trunk Toolbox available in Military Green, red, yellow, blue and black turns a practical object into something worth displaying. Its compaxt proportions and industrial characteristics make it suited to be both displayed as well as actually used for storing tools. Then there’s the Rice Nine Ten Hand Knitted Soda Can priced at £99 in Orange, Grape and Blue which is the perfect funnt gift for the soda lover of the family.
Couverture & The Garbstore’s Christmas Gift Guide Is Packed With Character
