- BY ISSIMO
- December 13, 2023
ISSIMO’S LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE
Discover irresistible ‘Made in Italy’ treasures for you and your loved ones
The festive season always has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? No sooner does the air become crisp, the scented candles burn, those shiny baubles hang in all their glory…we realise we haven’t even started gift shopping yet!
Never fear – ISSIMO’s last minute gift guide has been carefully curated with ‘Made in Italy’ treats of all shapes, colours, textures and flavours, with something to delight the truly special people in your life (and even the fussiest!). Let’s face it, regardless of whether someone is a foodie, a home decorator, or a self-confessed style purveyor, nobody really wants ‘just another gift.’ However, a gift that embodies creative flair, artisanal heritage, and of course, a touch of la dolce vita, is always something special to give, and to receive.
We’ve taken the hard work out of sourcing that perfect gift that’s going to make a lasting impression, and we’ve even shared some of our favourite product pairings that go together like… penne and pomodoro. Happy shopping!
FOR THE FABULOUS FOODIES
Pasta, what else! ISSIMO’s Tomato and Basil sauce (Sugo al Basilico) is a tribute to the simplest and most joyous flavours we’ve relished since childhood. Rich, fragrant and wrapped in chic custom-designed packaging, we’re yet to find anyone who unwraps a jar of this sauce and doesn’t devour it within a few days.
Create a pasta gift pack for the foodie in your life, by pairing our sauce with its perfect partner – Penne! ISSIMO’s bronze-drawn and slow-dried Penne is a kitchen staple, made from the finest 100% Italian durum wheat semolina. This iconic ‘pen’ shaped pasta of Genovese origin only needs the perfect tomato Sugo, maybe a dusting of Parmigiano…and it’s the definition of Buonissimo!
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS ITALOPHILES
We all have that intrepid best friend who simply can’t get enough of Italy. It’s the same friend we’ve promised to embark on an Italian road trip with one day. In the meantime, Monopoly ISSIMO is the perfect gift for them; the world’s favourite board game reimagined in a bespoke collectible edition themed The Italian Roadtrip. Friends and families can make the most of cosy festive afternoons around the table, discovering a series of iconic destinations, hidden treasures and storied artisans along a journey through il bel paese.
If it’s not enough for them to ‘live’ Italy vicariously through Monopoly, they can also ‘wear’ Italy with ISSIMO’s iconic Italia Bella T-shirt. Made from 100% cotton and printed with a classic Italian souvenir logo, this unisex T-shirt is the perfect gift or stocking filler that’s guaranteed to take your best pal from the streets of Milano, to the striped sunbeds of Hotel Il Pellicano (and back again).
FOR THE PURVEYORS OF STYLE
If he likes to celebrate his sense of style through finest materials and artisanal wares no matter what time of day or night, ISSIMO’s Roberto Pyjama in Yellow is one of our favourite subtly luxurious gifting picks. Created from soft-touch cotton voile by the tailor behind all of Roberto Sciò’s pyjama sets, the Roberto Pyjama is a timeless gift that strikes a perfect blend of classic charm and all-day comfort.
Speaking of heritage, our ISSIMO x Allagiulia Green Velvet Loafers with embroidery symbolise traditional Venetian footwear, handcrafted from tip to toe by artisans in the northern region of Friuli Venezia Giuli. Pair this unisex velvet loafer with the Roberto Pyjamas for a gift that truly captures the essence of effortless Italian style around the clock.
FOR THE DETAIL-OBSESSED
If they have an eye for detail and love discovering the stories behind every design object, ISSIMO’s Il Pellicano Change Tray is a gift that will tickle their fancies. Featuring our iconic yellow stripes and Pelican logo, this functional and decorative ceramic piece for the home is created by ISSIMO artisans using the finest ancient techniques.
Let the discoveries continue, and brighten up their stocking with a pack of ISSIMO’s latest Modiano Neapolitan Playing Cards. Our collaboration with heritage Italian card brand Modano brings a fresh twist to the signature Carte Napoletane deck just in time for party season. It doesn’t matter if one side of the family loves Scopa, and the other prefers Tresette, keep everyone smiling with this card deck that adds a new layer of fun to classic card games.
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