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SUGARHILL BRIGHTON
ASTRID SILVER LIGHTNING STRIKES JUMPER IN TEAL, £56
FIVE for the FESTIVITIES
One of Sussex’s finest labels, Sugarhill Brighton, o er up their top tips for Christmas fashion
BLISS RAINBOW STARS MIDI DRESS, £79
TOUCH OF SPARKLE
Heighten the glamour with a shimmering sequin or touch of sparkle. Whilst metallics are a Christmas staple, we suggest instead of going all over glitter, opt for a modern take on ‘jeans and a nice top’ with a sparkly knit paired with a skirt or trousers. Our favourites this year are our Astrid ‘Let’s Dance’ and ‘Dreamy Days’ knits, and our brand-new Cece Sequin Knits. Don’t forget you can also add extra-glam with accessories, a statement earring, #neckmess necklace stack or chunky bangle can completely transform an outfit.
AMP UP THE COLOUR
Joyful dopamine dressing isn’t just for summer. Ditch the silver and golds and amp up the colour this party season with disco brights. Our brand-new Rainbow Stars print gives a neon e ect with scattered green, orange, and red outlined stars, whilst our Rainbow Leopard print fabric with jewel toned animal print on a dark green base with flecks of black ups the ante on a classic Christmas colour. Elsewhere, our Rosie Fairisle sweater is a festive twist on our much-loved dinosaur jumpers and adds a playful twist to classic Christmas knits.
NOLA STAR POLKA PATCHWORK DRESS, £75
ROSIE DINOSAUR FAIRISLE SWEATER, £54S
STAYING SNUG
Keep it casual yet chic with a comfy cosy outfit. Snuggly knits, sweatshirts and stretchy joggers are our go-to for ultimate luxe comfort. This season our chunky ‘Aliana’, ‘Stacey’, and ‘Janie’ jumpers are full of celestial motifs; from the black ‘Aliana Lightning Strikes’ jumper adorned with white lightning bolts, the teal ‘Stacey Ka-Pow! Lightning’ jumper featuring a trio of red and grey lightning bolts, or the ‘Janie Space Mountain Scene’ jumper, they all bring a sophisticated edge to classic loungewear. New for 2022 are our Valentina and Avril sweaters; made from 100% Organic Cotton these designs are super soft with a relaxed fit. For Boxing Day you can’t go wrong with loungewear, perfect for a long walk or snuggling by the TV, our matching Noah and Ashley sets are e ortless style and comfort.
AVRIL CANDY STRIPES ZIP JUMPER, £54
LAYERING
Layer prints, textures, fabrics and shapes for a fully versatile festive look over the Christmas peiod. A great option for re-working and remixing outfits, why not wear a shirt dress over suit trousers to give it a more evening feel, or layer your favourite dress with a new knit to change up the look? Sweater vests are still trend favourites too, wear over a shirt and pair with a sparkly skirt for a luxe Christmas outfit at your o ce party. We also like to play with lengths to get the perfect line for your shape, whether it’s a mini, midi or maxi, long sleeve, or short sleeve. Prints like our Star Polka Patchwork come on the short-sleeved Amilie Midi Tea Dress and the long-sleeved Nola Maxi Dress for multi-option styling.
JUMPSUITS
A festive frock is often the go-to for easy Christmas style, but don’t overlook a jumpsuit. A wardrobe staple that can be worn year-after-year, jumpsuits are a timeless, flattering option that can be styled up or down. Our Adele and Rylee Jumpsuits both have a cropped wide leg, a tie waist, and pockets.
SIR TERENCE CONRAN
TRIPLE-FOUR CHRONOGRAPH WITH WARRANTY AND MEMBERS BADGE
G O L D S T A N D A R D
Taking a closer look at the debut timepiece from Brooklands Watch Company, designed by Sir Terence Conran no less
The Triple-Four Racing Chronograph has made a seriously dazzling impression on the world of horology since its launch this autumn. Limited to just 500 examples, the debut timepiece from new British firm Brooklands Watch Company is a modern classic with heritage at its heart.
Designed by the visionary Sir Terence Conran, the Triple-Four is inspired by the golden age of racing at Brooklands, the birthplace of motor sport and aviation in Britain. Sir Terence’s father often attended the races at Brooklands’ historic track in Surrey and his mother learnt to fly at its Flying Club.
His Triple-Four Chronograph design references the record-holding NapierRailton racing car built at Brooklands in 1933. The watch face perimeter is banked, echoing Brooklands race track’s unique sloped embankment, while the blue leather strap echoes the distinctive block tread design of early car tyres. Its back reveals a rotor design modelled after the car’s legendary Triple-Four Aero aircraft engine.
The Triple-Four has already received praise from the likes of Tracey Llewellyn, watch editor of The Telegraph. In The Best Watches for Motoring Enthusiasts in WatchPro, Tracey noted that “watches and cars are a match made in mechanical heaven” and named the Triple-Four “a modern classic”.
An ideal Christmas gift, each of the 500 limited-edition watches is individually numbered, signed by Sir Terence and presented in a beautiful blue velvet-lined leather watch box. Displayed neatly inside are the Triple-Four Chronograph, a slim brass warranty card and a members badge. This badge entitles the Triple-Four owners to a drive on Brooklands’ world-famous Test Hill track in a specially commissioned Brooklands Watch Company electric Bugatti Baby II car.
Brooklands Watch Company was founded by aeromechanical engineer Simon Je s. “The Triple-Four is a piece of art with a purpose. It has a beating heart and a story of British motor racing to tell,” he explains. “I’ve enjoyed flying for many years and settled mainly on helicopter flying before motorsport took over. I visited Brooklands racetrack to see my uncle’s Brooklands racing car being run after many years in storage. It was incredible. I was astonished that Brooklands built and operated the first Motor Racing Chronograph accurate to 1000th second in 1907. This inspired me to create a luxury British watch brand.”
The limited-edition Triple-Four retails at £5,754 and is available on the Brooklands Watch Company website and until the end of the year exclusively at The Conran Shop, Chelsea. Brooklands Museum Trust and London’s Design Museum will both benefit from the sale of each watch.
