Glam up your tissues

COLDS may be flying around at this time of year — but a plastic pack of tissues is not the most stylish addition to your handbag. So designer Clare Slater has come up with the ideal solution — a hand-crafted, leather tissue holder. Available in black patent or a variety of soft metallic and bright leathers, such as turquoise or fuchsia, what more could you ask for? This innovative accessory (£25, clare

slater.com) is the perfect gift and comes wrapped in black tissue paper with blue ribbon. Holding five pocket tissues, it’s fashionable, functional and makes the ideal travel companion.