Luxury gifts of the week

by Annie Stevens

How to be prepared for any social outing this summer: slip this cute owl-shaped compact into your pretty Gucci flower bag. Scroll down to find the best ideas for a special someone. 

FLAG THE TIME Corum’s summery Admiral’s Cup Legend watch flags the time with colourful elan, thanks to nautical markers on a mother-of-pearl dial and a bezel dotted with 0.78 carats of diamonds. The 32mm case is steel with gold trim and water resistant to 50 metres. The movement is self-winding and the price $20,550. Inquiries: (03) 9572 9820 Bani McSpedden
LOOK SHARP A shiny monochromatic pump, such as this zig-zagged example from Christian Louboutin, is quite the smart choice. Pair with tailored separates and a focused mind. $1795. Tel: (02) 8355 5282
RAISE THE BAR Cocktail hour gets an upgrade with this sterling silver Rocket cocktail shaker from Asprey. And yes, he'll take his shaken. About $14,300. mrporter.com
NO SLOUCH Elevate your leisure wear with a chic pair of cropped, wide-leg trousers. This pair from Giorgio Armani are an ideal example. Now relax. Leather weave jacket, $8600; soft pleat wide belt trousers, $1850; leather bag, $2200; silk satin moccasin, $920. Tel: (02) 8233 5888
COLLECTABLE PIECES Powder your nose in style with this charmingly kitschy limited-edition ‘Wise Owl’ pressed compact from Estée Lauder. $400. Tel: 1800 061 326
A TOUCH OF WHIMSY If one is in need of cheering, swinging this prettily ladylike floral Gucci bag from the arm ought to help. $3825. Tel: 1300 442 878
STRANGE PAIRINGS Celebrate mismatched duos with the Melbourne Theatre Company’s take on Neil Simon’s classic 1965 play, The Odd Couple. Shaun Micallef and Francis Greenslade star as opposites-attract roommates, slobbish Oscar and finicky Felix. Directed by Peter Houghton, the production also stars Michala Banas and Christie Whelan Browne. November 5 to December 17, extra performances Monday December 19 and Tuesday December 20. The Sumner, Southbank Theatre, Melbourne. $98. mtc.com.au
RAISE THE BAR Cocktail hour gets an upgrade with this sterling silver Rocket cocktail shaker from Asprey. And yes, he'll take his shaken. About $14,300. mrporter.com
LOOK SHARP A shiny monochromatic pump, such as this zig-zagged example from Christian Louboutin, is quite the smart choice. Pair with tailored separates and a focused mind. $1795. Tel: (02) 8355 5282
FLAG THE TIME Corum’s summery Admiral’s Cup Legend watch flags the time with colourful elan, thanks to nautical markers on a mother-of-pearl dial and a bezel dotted with 0.78 carats of diamonds. The 32mm case is steel with gold trim and water resistant to 50 metres. The movement is self-winding and the price $20,550. Inquiries: (03) 9572 9820 Bani McSpedden
STRANGE PAIRINGS Celebrate mismatched duos with the Melbourne Theatre Company’s take on Neil Simon’s classic 1965 play, The Odd Couple. Shaun Micallef and Francis Greenslade star as opposites-attract roommates, slobbish Oscar and finicky Felix. Directed by Peter Houghton, the production also stars Michala Banas and Christie Whelan Browne. November 5 to December 17, extra performances Monday December 19 and Tuesday December 20. The Sumner, Southbank Theatre, Melbourne. $98. mtc.com.au
COLLECTABLE PIECES Powder your nose in style with this charmingly kitschy limited-edition ‘Wise Owl’ pressed compact from Estée Lauder. $400. Tel: 1800 061 326
A TOUCH OF WHIMSY If one is in need of cheering, swinging this prettily ladylike floral Gucci bag from the arm ought to help. $3825. Tel: 1300 442 878
NO SLOUCH Elevate your leisure wear with a chic pair of cropped, wide-leg trousers. This pair from Giorgio Armani are an ideal example. Now relax. Leather weave jacket, $8600; soft pleat wide belt trousers, $1850; leather bag, $2200; silk satin moccasin, $920. Tel: (02) 8233 5888