Selection: the 2023 Christmas list from the BonneGueule team

Dear Santa, two years ago, I asked you for an indoor outfit (which I'm still waiting for by the way). This time, my desires will turn to one of my passions. There are the gentlemen farmers, but who knows the gentlemen fisherman? These guys who, like their land-dwelling cousins, try their hand at marine life. And as the saying goes, "good workers need good tools", so to get the best catches, I need the right equipment.

On the program for this OOTFD (“outfit of the fishing day”):

• A bonnie bucket hat from Aimé Leon Dore, a 100% wool hat to keep your mind clear, yes, waiting for the fish can be a little long.
• Facing the elements requires a suitable material, surfers use WAX ​​to grease their boards, same fight here with this Barbour outerwear reworked by Brut. Lots of pockets, because we can never have enough. Pockets are cool. Dedication to Stéphane (@sideallume) and Alexandre (@styledepapa) #passionpoches.
• A game bag from Brady on Beige, in a fisherman's musette vibe, to slip in the hookers, the lures, a knife, a pair of sunglasses, two or three Bisson chocolates, and my phone so as not to miss the call from my wife who will bring me back to reality.

New Balance 993 Broccoli x ALD:

I didn't wait for the Aimé Leon Dore Collab (shot with Action Bronson and The Alchemist) to appreciate the comfort of the 993 (underrated model and that's a good thing!), that's why I would love a second pair!

The book "Icons of Modern Furniture":

We know that when you like beautiful clothes, you also like beautiful furniture. So it was obvious to me to ask the great Santa for this book.

Carhartt Medford Cardigan:

I've spotted it on several of my "colleagues" at Carhartt right next to my shop and every time I see one of them wearing it I get a little tear in my eye, Santa I don't want to be sad so please dude, BRING ME THAT!

Dear Santa, you know how disappointed I am after our defeat in the Rugby World Cup, so if you could send me two tickets for the first match of the Six Nations, to see the victorious XV (of course!!!), that would be great! Yes, I know, it's in Lille, but it will give me a good reason to go and visit our beautiful Lille shop!

In the meantime, I moved. So a little decoration wouldn't hurt my new place. Orange to warm the hearts (and my interior)! Know that in my new apartment, I have a shoe closet much bigger than in the old one... So I slipped you another little idea that could prove useful...

2 tickets to go see France-Italy, the first match of the French XV in the Six Nations tournament

Nesso table lamp from the Italian house ARTEMIDE

Roseanna “Moc” moccasins

Dear beloved Santa, there are so many things I would like to wish for but I know you have a bad back, so I will spare you a heavy sack. Just two accessories that will be very useful for my night outings.

A pair of Sézane LOW LENA ankle boots that I will wear elegantly with my dresses.

Next is the "Lou" bag to go with my outfit, that would make me very happy

Thank you very much Santa Claus.

Belgian moccasins

I'm falling to the moccasin side of the Force.

I've been wearing them on and off for three years now, but these past few months, I've been craving them. No matter what I wear, it always ends up in mocs. Even in winter.

I currently own two pairs from GH Bass :

• Burgundy penny loafers
• Black penny loafers with a bit (with a metal bar)

And because there's never two without three, and to change from what I currently have, I'm aiming for Belgian loafers.

It comes without a strap on the front and without a platform with visible stitching, but just with a thin strip of leather: it is a more refined and elegant version of the traditional penny loafer.

In brown suede leather, I find it very beautiful. Like on this Morjas pair for example:

A little cheaper, I also found equivalents at Skolyx and Berwick.

Once a moc, always a moc!!

A beautiful pajamas

It's the kind of purchase that I keep putting off, always having other clothing priorities.

I prefer to invest in my outfits to go out in, rather than those to stay in. However, this idea of ​​hanging out at home while being stylish appeals to me.

So maybe this year is the right one?

I know my pajamas will be sober: navy blue with white details.

In an ideal world, it is made of silk.

In fact, it will probably be cotton pajamas. That's already good!

A Pioneer DDJ SZ controller

By day, I’m David, a copywriter at BonneGueule.

When night falls, I transform and become David Ghetto. That's my DJ stage name. I came up with it all by myself and I'm very proud of it.

I'm starting to break through. As proof, I did a festival in October, the "BonneGueule Room" as it's called.

I currently own some superb Hercules DJ Control Instinct turntables which were bequeathed to me by Michel and which are up to my level as a Disc Jockey:

To continue my meteoric rise to the top of the charts, Michel (him again) advised me to switch to Pioneer with the DDJ SZ model, which has lots of buttons whose function I don't know but which, I'm sure, allow me to do lots of fun things.

You can watch this video that shows how to use the beast:

What if I did a guest appearance with the Black Eyed Peas? Maybe that could work!

Dear Santa,

The holidays are approaching, long awaited by some, dreaded by others, they announce for most of us big family reunions. Your grandmother will be horrified by the new tattoo that is devouring your neck and your curious uncle will subtly try to see through you by asking you if you think it is moral to eat oysters and immoral to eat snails…

Fortunately, this is also the time when you can ask for pretty much anything you want and be pretty sure you won't get anything you want.

Anyway, Santa, it's always nice to dream, so below you will find my wish list.

First of all, I hope that your health is good, that the elves are doing well and that the glacier on which your factory is perched has survived this scorching year.

Being well aware that your time is precious, I have made sure to simplify your task by gathering all my wishes in one place, namely at Vivienne Westwood's, a genius designer whose devouring passion for her even Death itself has not been able to extinguish, you can even reserve me a place next to her in Heaven right now (but there's no rush).

First of all, this little wool tartan set dressed in a Prince of Wales pattern dear to the heart of the vivacious designer which will suit me wonderfully, I'm sure!

For shoes, I would rather opt for the Rocking Horse Boots which have not aged a day since their birth in 1985 and which will be able to lengthen my silhouette to 1.70 meters for the first time in my life.

You can add this year's revisited Marlene jacket, the season is looking chilly.

So I'll be ready for a crazy London night (by the way, if you could drop me off in Soho on your way back to Lapland that would be great).

There you go, I think I've covered everything. Afterwards, if you pass by Cartier you can stop and buy me a trinket, whatever you want, surprise me, I'm not difficult. Like Zsa Zsa Gabor "I have never hated a man enough to give him back his diamonds".

Don't forget your gloves and a good pair of socks for your tour (we have some nice ones at BG if you want), I kiss you,

Loïck

“ Santa tell me, if you're really there 🎶 . .” Here's another Christmas song to change from good old Mariah.

You know Santa, I am a simple man with simple tastes. I am one of those who believe in simplicity as the greatest luxury.

Let's talk little, let's talk well, you know in advance that I'm going to make you a little list to let you know what I want.

This Orange patchwork Alan Cardigan from Beams+.

What could be more effective than a comfortable, elegant and versatile cardigan?

As much for outdoor use, as for snuggling under a blanket with herbal tea and chocolate in front of a good German Christmas TV movie broadcast on M6?

A pair of Air Jordan 1 mid “Light Smoke Grey”

Simple man who loves big basics. The Air Jordan is, for me, the most beautiful sneaker and a must-have in a wardrobe.

Japanese graphic design

There's nothing like browsing through a good book to help you settle down. In this case, it's a book focused on Japanese graphics that traces all the cultural motifs and explains their origins.

And who knows, maybe it could give you ideas for future tattoos..?

That's all for me Santa, I hope you're not freezing your ass off too much in these chilly temperatures?

I wish you good luck for this annual journey; we are all counting on you, we know you are a good one!

Alan - Production Assistant

Dear Santa,

I would love to ask my parents for clothes for Christmas but we don't really have the same taste in style anymore. To avoid the crisis of getting a refund for a poor quality sweater or a pair of elastane jeans, I'm going to renounce my principles and make you this list.

These pleated pants from the Ring Jacket brand, available at Beige Habilleur. Because they are a supreme classic. And if they are a classic, they might as well be good stuff.

This superb JUNYA WATANABE MAN sweater at NORSE STORE.

With a marked jacquard and a good oversized fit for a retro side. I think it would go superbly well with the pants above and a nice cap.

And finally: these waxed cotton bags (available at MAGASIN VIVANT!) so I can do my shopping in stores. And never have to worry about crushed fruit.

Can be re-polished endlessly, which guarantees them a long lifespan so they no longer need to be re-used with plastic.

It's always a difficult exercise for me to list my Christmas gifts, especially when I had the chance to create an entire capsule of accessories that I would have liked to offer myself for Christmas . There are still a few stocks left for some, so take advantage of it.

Durston Gear Wapta 30 Bag

You can never have enough backpacks! And this one comes from Durston Gear, a small ultralight gear brand that offers tents and bags that have quickly made a name for themselves among ultralight backpackers (I own the X Mid 2-person tent and the Kakwa 40 bag), due to their innovative designs and the dedication of their creator.

Recently, Durston released a brand new backpack, the Wapta 30 (for 30 liters). It's a daypack, completely waterproof thanks to its welded seams, and to ALUULA Graflyte, this new material in the same vein as the Ultra 200 X used for our pencil case and our fanny pack .

This is a bag that also has a generous waist belt, and that's a big plus for me, because it's often an element missing from ultra-light bags with small capacities.

Vollebak Mittens

I still have a lot of affection for this brand that offers clothes that are certainly expensive, but atypical. And there, they released a pair of mittens covered in Dyneema that intrigued me a lot.

Having recently done a hike at -7°C but with a feeling of -15°C because of the wind, I realized how important hand protection is, and the Dyneema exterior — even if I doubt the real usefulness of such a choice of fabric for mittens — still makes me laugh, in addition to giving a very particular visual aspect, halfway between futuristic and post-apocalyptic mittens.

Derby Pearce Aubercy

A complete change of atmosphere with these Aubercy shoes, whose peccary leather intrigues me a lot, since it gives them great flexibility.

Indeed, I walk a lot in Paris, and if I have all the necessary casual shoes, workwear, casual or sneakers, to walk 10 km in a day, I lack a more dressy equivalent to swallow up kilometers of asphalt.

Sure, it's a dressy shoe but not too much, with an interesting texture, comfortable and truly with a timeless shape. Perfect for a very long walk on a Sunday! And as usual at Aubercy, the quality is impeccable.

Husbands Tweed Suit

The high-end brand that made me love suits again! Here, it offers a suit in a well-textured English tweed, with the usual characteristics of the brand: a very thick canvas and English fabrics with a real structure for a very clean and marked fall.

Wear with a nice western shirt underneath!

A Toast sleeveless sweater

I've only recently discovered Toast. And I wonder how I could have missed it. It's everything I love in a clothing brand. It reminds me of De Bonne Facture, Margaret Howell, SEH Kelly and BonneGueule. In short, it exudes a job well done.

This Christmas, I have my heart set on this knit:

It costs €235, is 100% wool and made in Ireland. In short, it's a price but it's justified.

I have a growing obsession with this type of knitwear: rustic, old-fashioned, without much frills but a rich material, in which there is a lot to see and also… sleeveless.

I tell myself that it's a stylistic trajectory that I haven't explored enough, like Margaret Howell, who still obsesses me.

I would wear this sweater with a white shirt with black stripes and a black tie for example. Or maybe some color. Go and find the color of the little balls of wool and compare them to a similar color for the shirt or tie.

The challenge is not to make it too strict. Too austere. And that's why it's a good idea to play on volume. And also why not associate it with sneakers. Well, I won't do that. But it's a good idea.

I would add a beret, black loafers (obviously) and a silk scarf to add a touch of sophistication.

It's all about balance between registers.

And Merry Christmas to you!

Michel - Copywriter

A V-neck sweatshirt, by Aylin Koenig

Santa, this year I made a big decision: I'm not going to settle for a pair of stained sweatpants and a holey t-shirt to go to the gym anymore. Yes, that means I'm going to be investing time and money into clothes that far fewer people will see on me. If this keeps up, I'm going to end up investing in quality boxer shorts.

I don't know what my first Sunday athleisure outfit will look like, but I'd like this sweatshirt to be part of it:

The open collar gives a retro look that I like. The dropped shoulders are a change from the usual sweatshirts and this brown will easily hide my chocolate bars in moments of weakness.

I can see it with a white tank top underneath, black jogging pants and gray running shoes for example.

An OAS velvet bathrobe

To stay in the retro spirit, I really fell in love with this velvet with its very particular weave.

A blue frame covered with small orange fluffy dots, for a result that flirts dangerously with kitsch. And that's precisely what I like.

I can already see myself wrapping myself in its generous dimensions in front of " The Toy Race" with my Christmas Kinders. So don't disappoint me (please), Santa.

A Bowers & Wilkins PX navy and gold headset

Apparently, in-ear headphones aren't doing my hearing any favors. And I have a future DJ career to ruin. So I set out to find a pair of headphones that would be better for my ears, but also better for my eyes.

This one is the coolest one I found for less than 300€. The textures and finishes used are very beautiful. And this combination of blue and gold clearly stands out.

Tech lovers: lesnumériques gives it a rating of 4 stars out of 5, I find that correct for such a level of design, rare on the market in my eyes.

Charles - Sales Consultant in Nantes

A pair of jogging bottoms from Merz B Schwanen to look your best at the gym.

Whether I like it or not, I've been going to the gym relatively regularly for two years now. And for two years now I've been alternating between a pair of horrible orange shorts and a pair of infamous faded black joggers that shrank so much in the first wash that they look like Slimane Ali Express.

Yet, it's not for lack of loving clothing, as you can imagine, and of constantly trying new things for better or for worse. It's my passion, puree. But strangely, when it came time to go lift weights, I always told myself that I didn't care. As if my identity was erased when the Basic Fit QR code beeps.

And then I came across the “351 army” model from Merz B Schwanen, a brand that weaves on old Loopwheel machines to make absolutely delicious things, including these very pretty “sweatpants” that are willingly old-school. The back pocket, this “tarnished” color, the width of the cut: that makes you want to go do Bulgarian splits, right?

Unfortunately, I can't find it new in XL. So I'm afraid my horrible polyester tights will follow me for another year. But who knows: that's what Christmas lists are for, right?

A Bangla Begum Jewel

Because by offering a piece of jewelry for Christmas you are sure not to make a mistake. For my part I direct the choice towards this brand: Bangla Begum, I love the Napoli earrings, and the Illuminated necklace with letters of different colors. The creations are both bling bling and hyper feminine. Fancy but high-end. Here very well worn by the actress Noée Abita.

A Kind of Guise Scarf

A pretty scarf from A Kind of Guise, which will protect me from the Parisian or Breton rains, in orange to brighten up our grey winter, and easy to pair with my navy coat.

The Kiss Balm - Violette_fr

This is the “thoughtful” gift. I am a fan of lipsticks, I have very few but I always use the same two shades for at least 10 years! For winter, I always put a layer of balm and a red on top. This brand offers exactly this care effect, to protect, in addition to sublimating. The shades are pretty, a preference for Amour-Fou or Bêtise.

Cawley Leather Jacket

I literally fell in love with this English brand recently, they have an incredible "make to order" range. The prices are certainly high but very reasonable when you know the work that is done on this jacket.

Lemaire piped slippers

I'm sticking with the leather jacket, I have a big crush on this rather special pair ;)

Inspired by a traditional Chinese slipper, this pair of Lemaire shoes would suit me perfectly!

Dear Santa,

If you're lacking inspiration this year, to make things easier for you, here are some gift ideas that would really please me.

A Lucas du Tertre plaid

When I come home on winter evenings, I need to feel in a warm and reassuring environment.

For this, nothing better than a pretty reversible cotton plaid from Lucas du Tertre which will go perfectly with my pink cotton gauze sheets.

A Pascale Monvoisin necklace

It's been a while since I started looking for the perfect necklace that works with all my looks.

I like the idea of ​​having a base of discreet and timeless jewelry that I can put on every day without thinking.

When I saw this Pascal Monvoisin necklace, I knew it was exactly what I needed to adorn my neck.

A Pigeoncoq DIY leather goods workshop

While walking around, I came across this great concept which consists of designing your own handbag from a wide choice of models and upcycled leathers, then leaving with your creation.

It's the perfect combo to satisfy both my current desire for manual activities and my love for bags.

Dear Father Christmas,

I think I've been pretty spoiled this year: I moved up to my fourth year of studies, I did an internship at Horace, but most importantly! I got a great work-study position at BonneGueule (let me be corporate). But hey, if I can have a little extra, I won't say no anyway.

The stylistic quest is eternal, and this year I decided to focus more on accessories that I sometimes lack to complete my outfits.

Pleated wool pants - Scavini

I've almost always lived with jeans or chinos on my legs, and I'd like to vary a little more. My wardrobe is sorely lacking a pair of pants that are a little more sartorial, but still versatile.

High-waisted pants for my figure (and which will show off my buttocks, let's not lie to ourselves), with pleats for the tailored/dressy side, and in wool to keep me warm this winter.

And above all, straight! I ended up being convinced by the ideas of the SPCDB (the Union of Supporters of the Straight Cut at BonneGueule), I joined because it's true that straight pants are still cool.

I set my sights on these pants from Scavini :

It looks great and ticks all my boxes. Okay, it seems slightly fitted on the lower legs… But it will be quite easy to mix and match. It is a bit expensive: €270, but it is good stuff made in Italy.

I need it for New Year's, so please, Father Christmas, don't wait too long to bring it to me. If you're too tight, you can pay in installments with Alma.

A Frédéric Malle perfume to accompany my outfits

Dressing well (or at least trying to) is one thing. But smelling good AND dressing well is another. It adds a certain cachet, let's say.

So, I don't know much about perfume... Like everyone else, I went to a famous black and white store (Sephora, that is), and settled for big name perfumes, like "Le Mâle" by Gaultier. It's nice, but a bit standard. Or rather common.

That's why, as with my way of dressing, I would like to move up a gear and find something that is more creative and allows me to stand out. As Frédéric Malle says: "each perfume allows, in the same way as a fashion item or an accessory, to assert one's personality or to reveal a hidden facet of it."

I like spicy, warm and deep perfumes, which give a note of mystery. And I think I found my happiness with the perfume of the author Michel Roudnitska

It’s called “Noir Épices”, and the 50ml bottle costs €215.

A LeGramme bracelet

And to conclude this little tour of exuberant gifts, I would like to have a bracelet, simple, sober, but effective and luxurious. And I find that LeGramme does it best:

A smooth brushed silver bracelet to decorate my arms a little, in the absence of a tattoo.

That's my list! It's more of a priority list than a wish list. Don't feel obligated to bring everything, Santa Claus, do what you can. But hey, don't forget that we live in a world where paying in four installments without fees exists.

Dear Santa, This year I am reorganizing my interior into a little cocoon and to help you here are some gift ideas:

A cashmere blanket from The Tartan Blanket Co.

You know my love for Scotland! What could be better for maximum comfort than a cashmere blanket with traditional Tartan patterns to wrap myself in like a wrap? It is possible to add embroidery to personalize it. Little bonus, this beautiful Scottish brand donates 2% of each purchase to charities (1% for the planet and 1% for Humans).

A Vanity Boom lamp

This Loulou lamp, which looks like a little candy, has been catching my eye for a while and would add a colorful and delicious touch to my interior.

A plant immersed in a Slow Pharmacy bottle

I discovered this South Korean brand during one of my trips and I really fell in love with these bottles. I like being surrounded by plants at home and this idea of ​​having them encapsulated appeals to me. I have real plants that I take good care of, I assure you, but this one would bring a little touch of modernity next to the others.

Dear Santa,

I think I've been good this year. Or at least good enough to make (un)reasonable demands. I've recently discovered some clothes or accessories that I've had my eye on for too long.

For example…

A Smoking Jacket from Matthew Cookson

I present to you the smoking jacket that I saw recently when I went to my barber (the voyeurs barber, rue de grenelle, magnificent place).

This piece comes from Matthew Cookson (which you can find at 11 boulevard raspail), and for the sweet price of 950€, I will take another step in my quest for the dandy.

A belt dyed with natural indigo from Momotaro

I know, I know, it's a big whim at €185, but I fell in love with this belt dyed with natural indigo, produced to order, where you can choose the buckle and the pattern that appears on the leather. When you know the patina power of indigo denim on the one hand, and leather on the other, I feel that we arrive at a combo with monster potential.

A watch from the Swatch x Omega collab

I love watches, and it's been a long time since I looked at Swatch models, Seiko captures my attention so much. But I immediately got hooked on the collab' with Omega when I discovered it. For €260, it's a deal!

Hello Santa! It's been a while since I wrote to you, and it's no longer a letter filled with pictures of toys previously cut out of flyers that I'm sending you. No, my tastes have evolved a little, you'll see. Here is my wish list for this year, don't hesitate to dip into it.

A Handbag – Resap Paris

We all know that the 2000s are making a big stylistic comeback and what could be more 2000s than jeans (hello Britney). Needing a new handbag, I set my sights on this magnificent model from the Resap Paris brand, made from upcycled jeans. A sure-fire winning combo.

A baby Alpaca sweater – Stella Pardo

To protect me from the Parisian cold (I haven't gotten used to it yet as a southerner), this sweater would definitely be my ally. Hand-knitted in Peru with 100% Alpaca wool yarn, it would wrap me in its soft warmth and what can I say about this mottled fabric!

Paved ring – Paulette à Bicyclette

Okay, I grant you, this is a little personal splurge, but faced with so much beauty, what can you do?

A pretty yellow gold ring, which goes better with my golden complexion (not so golden at the moment, I admit but let's move on) with a leaf motif and paved with diamonds. I like to have a little new piece of jewelry every year and I have to say that I wouldn't mind this ring.

A word to the wise! See you next year, Santa!

Hello Mister Claus!

I had the chance to travel quite a bit this year and these trips inspired me a lot. So you will find here the fruit of what I was able to rummage through and discover in other cities.

Post Archives Faction technical jacket

During my trip to Seoul this year, I had the opportunity to discover the Post Archives Faction brand in more detail and I fell in love with the brand. Initially, the creator was an engineer and he uses the techniques he learned about his clothes. I really like this jacket with this very pale shade. It's definitely my vibe at the moment.

MOHAIR - Alyonushka

I totally fell for this sweater made by Alyonushka, the second brand of Old Time Fever. I love the cut and the material, so Dear Santa, I'm counting on you.

Vinyl by Varnish La Piscine - This Lake Is A Hit

This is clearly one of the musical projects I've listened to the most this year, the work on the production is masterful. We find everything I like, a polished aesthetic, detail and effective melody. It It's not for nothing that Pharell and Tyler The Creator are interested in his work. How strong these Swiss are.

My very dear Santa,

It's so far away since I made my little list to Santa!! I've passed the torch to my children now.

I want to curl up in something warm and comforting! The classic sweater from Loom in 100% Merino wool.

The color is simply magnificent. And when I like it, I never leave it. And I intend to keep it for years. A little advice my dear Santa, go quickly to the blog of "La Mode à L'envers", it is fascinating.

To stay on the subject of “making better”, a small bag from Valet de Pique.

His name is ALICE.

Everything is made in France! I promise you, I will keep it too for a very, very long time. Beautiful leather that will develop a patina over time!!!

Thank you my little Santa Claus!

Loïc - Store manager in Paris 3 (Commines)

Dear Santa,

It is with optimism that I enclose my very precious wish list.
You will find a small lucky charm "ony lapel button" from Chez Rubinacci for €460 because luck is priceless. Each of these precious lapel buttons is braided with a horn to bring luck to the wearer (Neapolitan belief).

A small pair of EDOUARD Brown smooth calfskin derby shoes with waxed lace-up front, round toe with tone-on-tone stitching and thick leather sole. €395.

A handmade vintage Scarf 100% Silk from Passagio Cravatte, €190.

Each of the products is born in the heart of the artisan workshop of Robbio (a small town not far from Milan).

Hello Santa,

It's hard to make a little Christmas list, when you love clothes, photography and lots of other things that hurt your wallet. But hey, here is my non-exhaustive wish list of things that I've spotted recently, and that would be nicer to have!

A Relax watch

Yes you read that right, and no it’s not a joke!

It was in an article in Where is the cool magazine that I discovered this brand, and I think the idea is great. "The alter ego of luxury is parody", that's what you can read on the homepage of relaxwatchshop.com. I find the process really interesting to make fun (with style) of people who still think that success is a Rolex on the wrist (I'm not taking into account the real enthusiasts) and to show that we have succeeded better than others.

So I want a Relax, made by real enthusiasts in California, and with Seiko components (it's not a fake Barbès watch).

A beautiful photo book

I already have a lot, but it doesn't hurt to have one more, right? Slim Aarons' book WOMEN, which explores the central theme of Slim Aarons' career: extraordinary women in high society, the arts, fashion, and Hollywood. Style, the golden age of Hollywood, what else?

And finally

A pass for the Monaco Grand Prix would be nice! It's an incredible circuit for F1 fans, and an experience I think unforgettable. It's not great in terms of climate and CO2 emissions, but nobody's perfect...