When it comes to luxury fashion I've long believed in giving attire a life of adventure, and glamour. A shoe locked away, however exquisite, remains incomplete. Christian Louboutin shoes, as they were conceived in Paris, were never intended to exist as a static object, but as a statement and piece intended to be worn to make women feel confident and empowered. 

Vintage shopping is more than just buying old clothes. It’s the honour of getting to give another life to a piece that’s lived a few glamorous lives before you. By re-wearing, and restyling the outfit, you’re bringing it back to life, and not only wearing the garments but the memories, and stories of the people who owned it before you. 

This year, I’ve curated an edit of the most coveted advent calendars: the ones that deliver true value, iconic products, and that refined sense of luxury that sets them apart. I still think about my first beauty advent calendar as a teenager - a sweet Sephora surprise that brought me a kind of joy I’ve never forgotten. Consider this your invitation to recreate that feeling.