Toronto Christmas Gift Ideas 2013: our list of presents for jet-setters

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A new collection from the iconic menswear brand, featuring its signature stripes inside and out. $795. <strong>Gravitypope,</strong> <em>1010 Queen St. W., 647-748-5155.</em>

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Paul Smith Luggage

Paul Smith Luggage

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Designed by TV host Dan Levy for Toronto’s coolest optical shop. $165. <strong>Spectacle,</strong> multiple locations.

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D. L. x Spectacle Sunglasses

D. L. x Spectacle Sunglasses

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It stores extra juice for recharging when you’re nowhere near an outlet. $48. <strong>J.Crew,</strong> <em>Eaton Centre, 416-977-0941.</em>

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USB Phone Charger

USB Phone Charger

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A clutch zips off the front, making it the perfect all-day, all-occasion bag. $2,600. <strong>Mulberry,</strong> <em>131 Bloor St. W., 416-944-8251.</em>

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Mulberry Willow Tote

Mulberry Willow Tote

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For those who shave daily, this is the height of luxury. $800. <strong>MenEssentials,</strong> <em>412 Danforth Ave., 1-800-833-1055.</em>

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Dovo Straight Razor

Dovo Straight Razor

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A stylish way to keep track of your stuff. $45. <strong>Monocle Shop,</strong> <em>776 College St., 647-694-2626.</em>

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Ettinger Luggage Tags

Ettinger Luggage Tags

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They make some of the best skin care products on the market, now in carry-on size. $43. <strong>Want Passport,</strong> <em>Billy Bishop Airport, 416-306-0505.</em>

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Aesop Jet Set Kit

Aesop Jet Set Kit

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A whole fur jacket is a bit much, but a fur collar is tastefully on trend. $625. <strong>6 by Gee Beauty,</strong> <em>6 Roxborough <br /> St. W., 416-960-8080.</em>

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SAM Fur Vest

SAM Fur Vest

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An excellent alternative to the ubiquitous tuque. $98.50. <strong>Club Monaco,</strong> multiple locations.

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Patricia Hat

Patricia Hat

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Cozy enough for winter—but with a spring-like print. $155. <b>Holt Renfrew,</b> 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333

Birds In Paradise Bathrobe

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An ethically sourced blanket compact enough for last minute tropical get-aways. $275. <b>Holt Renfrew,</b> 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/gifts/gifts-h-project/lala-beach-blanket-8054-12159-9000-730">holtrenfrew.com</a>

Lemlem Beach Blanket

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Scaled-down brushes from the luxury cosmetics brand. $198. <b>Holt Renfrew,</b> 50 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/beauty/beauty-gift-sets/travel-brush-set-1962-03246-3062-000-0000">holtrenfrew.com</a>

Chantecaille Travel Brush Set

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Illustrater Gary Taxali’s whimsical tributes to Canadian cities are printed on Italian silk. $95. <b>Harry Rosen,</b> various locations, <a href="http://www.harryrosen.com/accessories/c/ties?q=%3AstockAvailability%3Abrand%3AGary+Taxali&text">harryrosen.com</a>

Canadian Pocket Squares

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Sartorially sound sleepwear that’s cozy, too. $120. <b>J.Crew, </b>various locations, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp">jcrew.com</a><br />

Flannel Pajamas

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Each cufflink holds 2 GB. Bonus: they'll make you feel like a spy. $49. <b>Cuff Daddy,</b> <a href="http://www.cuff-daddy.com/">cuff-daddy.com</a>

USB Flash Drive Cufflinks

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The Italian toothpaste maker somehow concocts a refreshing, Amarelli-flavoured paste that won’t turn your teeth black. $12. <b>Jacob + Sebastian,</b> 622 Queen St. W., 647-345-0478<b></b><br />

Marvis Licorice Toothpaste

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The London designer’s orb logo is repeated to create a dizzying pattern. $105.<b> Rac Boutique,</b> 124 Cumberland St., 647-352-4433

Vivienne Westwood Logomania iPad Case

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Finally, a watch that’s reliable, looks great and won’t break the bank. $100. <b>Likely General</b><b>, </b>389 Roncesvalles Avenue, 647-351-4590

Komono Watches

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Handmade and environmentally-friendly with a touch of metallic bling. $32–$38. <b>Crywolf, </b>91 Ossington Ave., 647-729-7078, <a href="http://www.crywolfclothing.com/">crywolfclothing.com</a>

See Scout Sleep Collars

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