GOLD STANDARD

Looking for the perfect gift? Dyson’s new Supersonic gold hair dryer is the first of its kind, with every cap incorporating 23.75-karat gold that’s applied using a traditional hand-gilding method. James Dyson, the company’s founder, says: “Gold is one of the most resilient materials in the world and has been used in design, sculpture and architecture for centuries. I’m fascinated by its properties as an element. Like the engineering process we pride ourselves on, gilding is a true example of meticulous craftsmanship.” 04 325 3225 / dyson. ae