The Luxury Winter Survival Edit
Words by Eliza Warden and Maya Avram
The key to surviving the winter? A sense of wellbeing and contentment composed of simple pleasures. The mood-boosting dopamine hit that comes from a luxurious treat is unparalleled, be it a brushed cashmere sweater, cup of gently spiced hot chocolate or a nourishing serum that unlocks an inner-summer feeling (hello, Vitamin C). That’s why it’s more important than ever to listen to the experts when it comes to hacking hibernation tactics. Allow us to shine a (soft, warm) light on the smartest ways to indulge yourself and your home this wintertime.
The Winter Womenswear Edit: Soft, Stylish and Made for Staying In
To glide through winter like an ice skater’s dream, cocoon cold, Vitamin D-deficient skin (more on supplements later) in the finest fibres and drapiest cuts: whisper-soft cashmere, fluffy alpaca wool and fine-knit merino all help reduce sensory stimulation come wintertime. If outdoor events call, suede jackets and leather boots can offer protection from the bite of frosty air, as can everything from bobble-topped hats and sleek caps to elbow-length gloves and long, enveloping scarves.
Once you’re safely in from the cold, slip into some of the world’s most trusted loungewear and nightwear brands. Olivia Von Halle’s patterned silk pyjama sets and Manito’s pared-back pastel pieces bring glamour to bedtime, while sumptuous knitted joggers, cardigans and more from Soft Goat, Suzie Kondi and the Harrods collection blend expert craftsmanship with elegant minimalism.
The Silk Pyjamas
Nothing says ‘New Year, New Me’ quite like prioritising what matters most: your beauty sleep. Cotton pyjamas are good but, as ever, silk is better. This Manito pyjama set is made from mulberry silk, a fabric beloved for its lightweight, breathable and naturally thermoregulatory properties – a perfect set for those whose thermostats never creep below roasting.
The Stay-At-Home Set
Part sophisticated co-ord, part unapologetic loungewear, this cashmere set by Soft Goat begs to be included in your work-from-home edit. The fine, plain knit has a two-ply structure that adds durability to every thread. What does this mean? That this duo will accompany you from the first-class lounge to the next family dinner without so much as a stretch in its wonderfully soft handle.
The Winter Menswear Edit: Confident, Casual and Curated
Long live the classic two-piece suit, and far be it from us to deny the charms of a well-polished brogue. Still the appetite for quick, stress-free dressing only grows in the winter. After all, picking an outfit before the sun has risen will test the patience of even the gamest style savant.
Opt for monochrome basics in noble materials from brands like Colombo, Brunello Cucinelli and Canali, then finish with dashes of bold, bright colour – an exclusive Ami Paris red polo shirt or a patterned sweater vest from Loewe – to streamline your mornings while maintaining an aesthetic that’s charismatic yet casual.
When the great outdoors calls, Herno and MooRer coats offer low-Celsius protection, while heritage British label Barbour ensures you’ll always look polished on a stroll around the estate.
The Cool Classic
Evergreen staples exist for a reason, rooted in tradition and craft. Nowhere is this clearer than this long-sleeve polo shirt from Venetian label Barena. Made in Italy from thermoregulating, scent-resistant merino wool, this design champions vintage style through its spread collar, a 1930s shirting hangover popularised when the then-Duke of Windsor – later King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom – wore ties with his signature wide Windsor knot.
The Architectural Outerwear
Wrapping up warm doesn’t mean dropping the ball on impactful styling. Just look at Raxxy’s down jackets, which function as wearable sculptures with weather protection. Choose between down-filled panels woven into structured, tactile pieces – as showcased above – and designs where thinner strips are carefully arranged into striking three-dimensional innovations that combine form and function in the equal measure.
The Best Beauty Buys for Winter: Brighten, Hydrate and Smooth
With crisp air and a soft winter sun, our instinct is to retreat into the comforting warmth of home. What better time to indulge in indulgent rituals that offer as much sensorial pleasure as they do results? From potent serums to velvety moisturisers and plumping face masks, these are the skincare heroes you’ll want at hand this season.
The Revitalising Overnight Mask
Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale The Mask is a tribute to the revitalising power of orchids, captured in the Orchid Morpho-Peptide. This nourishing complex is the result of two decades of research into longevity and the brand’s spa expertise, harnessing bonding peptides to fortify the epidermis and enhance elasticity. Designed for morning or evening use, smooth on the rich formula for 10 minutes (or, more indulgently, overnight) for a replenished, glowing complexion.
The Vitamin C Serum
Vitamin C stands as a true powerhouse of luminosity and refinement, making it the ultimate seasonal staple. Under the expert hands of Augustinus Bader, this hero active is paired with antioxidant ergothioneine and the brand’s signature TFC8 complex, creating a cushiony, featherlight formula that illuminates dark spots, revitalises lacklustre skin and restores tone and texture. Consider it a fast-track to winter renewal and radiance.
The Winter Home Edit: Warm, Welcoming and Calm
The candle is lit, the lamps are dimmed (under no circumstances is the overhead light to be left on). The dining table? Ready to welcome your guests. In your hands, a freshly brewed tea; on your feet, shearling slippers; in your heart, peace and joy to all.
This may sound like an AI-generated peek into the past of Scandimania’s hygge concept, but it’s the energy your home needs to become a sanctuary as you settle down with your latest BookTok read. Reduce your screentime – we see you, New Year’s resolutions – with some casually competitive board games, and prop up that yoga-stretched lumbar with the plushest of jacquard-woven cushions.
The Mood Lighting
The beauty of a portable lamp is closely tied to its versatility and practicality, but with Tom Dixon’s Melt table lamp, function welcomes form with open arms. This molten mirage of light, sculpture and movement is rechargeable and ready to be placed where you need, whether that’s to cast a warm, comforting glow or to assume its role as a conversation starter.
The Evocative Home Fragrance
Take a trip to our Knightsbridge store from the comfort of your hearth with this trio of scented candles. Each vessel – made from glass blown into our signature shade of green – contains hand-poured natural wax infused with scents curated by fragrance experts from Grasse, the perfume capital of the world. Will you amble through The Food Halls as you light the fig-inspired Santafica or reminisce on the bygone Floral Hall with Soliflor?
The Best Wintertime Food Treats: Nourishing, Quick and Comforting
Ensure long, dark-enshrouded afternoons don’t pass without a moment of brightness. Browse our range of tea and coffee for instant pick-me-up power, or turn to our selection of edible delights – from biscuits and chocolates to The Food Halls’ fresh fruit offering. Looking for sustenance that goes beyond palatable pleasure? Try a natural remedy or a month’s supply of supplements for wellbeing that runs deeper than the skin.
The Deliciously Fragrant Tea
When Charles Henry Harrod first began his journey as a purveyor of the finer things, it was as a tea merchant. Where better, then, to find your favourite winter brew than within our range of expert blends? If English Breakfast’s gentle, malty notes aren’t quite making the cut this winter, try swapping it for Earl Grey. Named for Charles Grey, the UK’s Prime Minister in the 1830s, this zesty blend has notes of bergamot, orange, lemon and a subtle smokiness.
And the Biscuits to Go with It
When it’s past your caffeine cut-off time but you yearn for the comfort of your favourite blend, reach for our tea-flavoured biscuits. These buttery bites come presented in a tin embossed with the stately intricacies of our Knightsbridge store, and each piece is infused with the bold, smoky flavour of lapsang souchong tea.
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