‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through our apartments, presents strewed unwrapped, including enviable Ralph Lauren garments.

Indeed, the last weeks of December are a time for festive cheer. But in between summertime spritzes and setting mental reminders to spend a White Christmas in The Cotswolds after re-watching The Holiday, the ever-important Christmas gift shopping can fall through the cracks.

Truth be told, there’s a certain benefit that comes from being a last-minute present shopper. (And no, we’re not talking about shopping your closet and rehoming pieces proudly sporting its swing tag.)

Advantageously, last-minute gift buyers can enjoy the privilege of perusing freshly minted boutiques—such as Ralph Lauren’s new Polo Ralph Lauren located in Sydney’s Westfield Warringah Mall—and scouring the racks with a divisive plan of attack.

The strategy is to avert suspicion about when the gift was purchased investing in timeless luxuries that your loved ones can cherish forever. This doesn’t require exhausting your entire paycheck, but a decisive approach to enhancing the lives of the ones you hold dear with a taste of refinement.

Even for the hard-to-buy-for recipient, there is a gift for everyone, which is why we’re making Ralph Lauren our one-stop shop to pick up Christmas Day essentials. The heritage American outfitter has every basis covered, from their classic sumptuous knits, elevated homewares and stylish accessories. Even a party treat to top your stocking up with.

Ahead, GRAZIA’s editorial team muses on their quick add-to-carts, serving as the stylish Christmas elves you need to get through the season. 

Ralph Lauren Collection RL 888 Box Calfskin Top Handle, $4288 SHOP NOW

When there are many a black top-handle handbag on the market, it’s nice to have a recommendation. This classic leather piece with a polished push-lock closure was interestingly named in honour of Ralph Lauren’s storied 888 Madison Avenue flagship boutique in New York City. Thirty-six pieces of the finest Italian box calfskin are skilfully hand-cut by Florentine artisans to create the body, a stunning investment and future heirloom.

Ralph Lauren Kandice Velvet Sandal, $1499 SHOP NOW

Step into the new year on the right foot. Specifically, in this elegant stiletto-style heel perfect to ring the new year in. Ralph Lauren’s stylish footwear is coveted for a reason, and the strappy Kandice sandal is one of the most sought-after styles in their arsenal. This season, the nostalgic open-toe style has been rendered in plush, red velvet. An apt hue and texture designed almost intentionally for holiday festivities.

Ralph Lauren Small-Link Steel Watch, $4300 SHOP NOW

The elegant interlocking of the stirrup-shaped links hark back to Ralph Lauren’s storied equestrian heritage. The timeless design, with Roman numerals and sword-shaped hands, is powered by a quartz movement with a 43-month battery life—the ultimate in Swiss-made technical precision. The perfect watch to stack against bangles.

Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, $189 SHOP NOW

Ralph Lauren—both the heritage house and the man behind the behemoth empire—have become synonymous with luxury. Here, in this new coffee-table book from Rizolli, Lauren’s decades-long career is retold in stylish intimacy, chronicling the fashion maven’s unwavering commitment to innovation and a sportif lifestyle. The almanac has been published in honour of the 40th anniversary of the Home collection, making this not only a necessary edition to anyone’s residence but a historic one, too.

Ralph Lauren Home St Germain Candle, $199 SHOP NOW

This beautiful navy and gold soy wax candle is the perfect gift. Embossed with Ralph Lauren’s signature Pony, this scent blends smoky bergamot, leather, spice, amber and wood, as though one might be sitting in Mr. Lauren’s library in New York City. It has 40 hours of burning time and when you light it, be sure to place the gold lid under the glass vessel, like a plinth. Truly stunning.

RALPH LAUREN CREATE YOUR OWN SHOP NOW

The Ralph Lauren polo is not only a sigil of taste, but a marker of refined attitudes. Now, the luxuriate is proverbially placing the wearer in its ateliers, allowing the customer to create their custom polo with bespoke embroidery and monogramming. Not only is this wardrobe staple a perennial chic gift. But bestowing the experience of creating a personally designed piece more meaningful than just the shirt itself.