Monochrome is everywhere this season and there are some great gifts to get your mum or sister for Christmas. Try TopShop for a whole range of monochrome striped woollies, and if you want to take things a step further, try Urban Outfitters and Debenhams for the ultimate in monochrome kitchenware. From small pieces such as individual black wine glasses and cocktail glasses to black and white plates and place mats, you could even take a dramatic step further and buy a rather gothic black chandelier to go over the kitchen table to complete the look.

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40 Acres a Mule is the name of Spike Lee's production company, and celebrating its 20th year, designer Marc Ecko has designed a range of sportswear to honour some of the best and most important movies of the 80s and 90s. On sale are a collection of jackets, rugby sweaters and graphic t-shirts, showing some of the most memorable images from Spike Lee's films, reflecting Lee's humour and recognisable shots.

We all love retro, and what better way to celebrate those kids' TV shows of the 80s than have them printed on a t-shirt? From well known 80s movies like 'The Goonies' to lesser known cartoons such as 'Rainbow Brite', Bristol-based team truffleshuffle bring all the memories flooding back. Men can get 'Trapdoor', whilst there are 'Care Bears' for the women and maybe even a Bayside High t-shirt for everybody (That's 'Saved by the Bell' for those two of you who weren't fans). Best of all, they are surprisingly inexpensive and they are very reliable on delivery. The only problem is, stocks can run out as more and more people have caught on to this fantastic online store, so make sure that you start your Christmas shopping early.

It's all about going back in time, and as the 50s clothes are taking an exit from the high street, now is the time to grab this fantastic 50s kitchen wall clock for the ultimate in retro. Once upon a time it would have looked horribly ugly and dated, but now it couldn't look any cooler in your kitchen.

Lots of dinner parties at Christmas time, and every year you bring a bottle. Well, why not better everyone else by getting your host an entire vine? Or, just make a wino friend's day. Physically, this gift comes in a presentation tin with, wait for it, a free pen, but more importantly a code that needs to be entered online, assigning the bearer to a vine in an Oxfordshire vineyard. This entitles the proud parent to a 12 month Privilege Card, including unlimited trips to the vineyard, wine sampling and a discount from their wine shop. You see, indirectly, you’re giving them more than a whole case of wine! Cunning.