All I want for Christmas
With the opening of its flagship store in the glorious Norfolk countryside, Fairfax & Favor has raised the gift-shopping stakes this festive season
IT’S that time of year once again and, if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, you might be getting slightly nervous. Yet there’s no need to panic, because there’s a place you can go to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, whether their style is town or country. After taking both country shows and the internet by storm for the past six years, luxury British brand Fairfax & Favor has now opened a flagship store just in time for the festive season.
Renowned for its beautifully crafted women’s and men’s footwear with distinctive tassels —from classic Regina boots and Bedingfield loafers to this season’s equestrian-inspired Burnham boots and suede Desert boots— Fairfax & Favor also specialises in classic handbags for all tastes. The structured Loxley shoulder bag is timelessly elegant and the fringed Portobello or chain-handled Madison make a real impact. For the regular traveller, one of the handsome holdalls is a classic and practical gift and any lady would be delighted with the brand’s first foray into clothing, the Elizabeth toscana gilet.
In addition to such statement items, Fairfax & Favor has designed a host of beautiful accessories including wallets, purses, card holders, belts, key rings and even dog collars, which can now also be found at the new shop in Holt, Norfolk, where founders and childhood friends Marcus Fairfax Fountaine and Felix Favor Parker grew up surrounded by glorious countryside. ‘We are thrilled to be opening our first shop somewhere so special to us— it’s such a huge milestone for the brand,’ says Mr Fountaine. ‘We look forward to welcoming customers in store to view the collections.’
A handsome holdall is a classic and practical gift
Whatever you choose, be sure to take advantage of the gift-wrapping service, which uses Kraft paper, the company’s signature navy-and-gold ribbon and a heritage wax seal for a luxurious finish. You can also include a handwritten card for that personal touch. Split over two floors, the shop even has a gin bar, where you can relax safe in the knowledge that Christmas is well in hand. Visit Fairfax & Favor at 23, High Street, Holt, Norfolk NR25 6BN (01760 338199; www.fairfaxandfavor.co.uk)