Luxe Diwali gift ideas for every friend

• Curated list of luxe Diwali gifts for various interests
• Options include travel gear, designer bags, beauty and cookware
• Find thoughtful alternatives to traditional dry fruit boxes

Diwali gifting has a way of turning into a last-minute scramble for dry fruit boxes and candles. But this year, let's try picking something that fits the

person instead. We have sorted our favourite luxe finds by what your friends actually love, whether that is travel, shoes, beauty, perfume or cooking. Have a look.

For Friends Who Love To Travel

1. DailyObjects MagSafe-Compatible Aluminium Power Bank: This one simply snaps onto the back of an iPhone and starts charging, so there is no cable to dig out at the airport gate.
2. Delsey Paris Helium Ultimate Suitcase: Delsey has been making luggage in Paris since 1946, and the Helium Ultimate is one of its lighter hard-shell cases. The large size weighs about 3.9 kg, has a TSA-approved lock and expands when the return trip comes with extra shopping.
3. Pringle Garment Steamer: A handheld steamer is a slightly unexpected pick, which is exactly why it works.

For Friends Who Love Shoes And Bags

1. Aisha Rao Chrysola Golden Brass Heart Chainmail Bag: Hyderabad designer Aisha Rao is better known for her colourful lehengas, but her bags have a following of their own. The Chrysola is a heart-shaped bag made of diamond-cut golden brass chainmail, hung on an iron chain.
2. Fizzy Goblet Dew Drops Footwear: Fizzy Goblet made its name with handcrafted juttis, and Dew Drops is part of its new festive line. These are wedge heels, which means a little height without the wobble of a stiletto.
3. Aprajita Toor Madhno: Aprajita Toor is the Mumbai designer who turned the humble kolhapuri into wedges and heels. Madhno is her festive collection, with metallic tones and fine dori embroidery across juttis, khussas and heels.

For Friends Who Love Makeup And Skincare

1. YSL Beauty Loveshine Lipstick Set: Loveshine sits somewhere between a lipstick and a lip oil. It has six oils and fig extract in the formula, so it goes on glossy and keeps lips from drying out.
2. Lancôme Idole Cuddle Blur: This is a soft matte lip colour with a cushiony feel, closer to a mousse than a regular liquid lipstick. It has squalane to keep lips comfortable and blurs fine lines for a smoother look
3. Ohria Rose Indulgence Gift Box: Ohria Ayurveda builds its products on traditional Ayurvedic recipes, and rose is at the centre of this box. It brings together skincare and bath products that hydrate and soothe, from creams to mists to shower oils.

For Friends Who Love Perfumes

1. YSL Libre Eau de Parfum: Libre pairs French lavender, a note usually found in men's perfumes, with Moroccan orange blossom, and finishes on vanilla and musk.
2. NASO Profumi The Scent Closet: For someone who likes to change her perfume with her mood, this box holds six 20 ml Eau de Parfums, each named after a feeling.

For Friends Who Love To Cook

1. Le Creuset Cherry Stoneware Petite Casseroles Gift Set: These little lidded pots in Le Creuset's cherry red are made for single servings, whether that is a baked dessert, a dip or a small portion of dal makhani.
2. Nespresso Lattissima One: The Lattissima One makes espresso, cappuccino and latte macchiato at the press of one button. Its small milk jug holds just enough for one cup and the machine uses all of it, so there is no leftover milk to throw away.