Gift-giving is fraught with worry: will you get it right this year, or will your carefully thought-out present end up in the dreaded reject drawer? And if you do hit the mark, what if it’s so in line with their style that they already own it? If only you could get that special someone a truly unique gift that had their name written all over it. Enter the personalised piece. From monogramming and engraving to totally bespoke designs, 'tis the season to go that extra mile in pursuit of the perfect present. We give your our guide to the season’s best bespoke gifts.  For the shoe-lover, there are Charlotte Olympia’s ABC flats which come accompanied by – you guessed it – alphabet patches as well as quirkier options such as champagne bottles and love hearts. Could there be a more fitting message for Christmas day than "I heart champagne"?  See more fashionable Christmas gifts for her  For jetsetters who spend the Christmas season zipping between Sloane Square and the slopes, a piece of luxury luggage is the only thing that will do. Look to Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Loewe for initialled options. The latter is offering free monogramming on the ear of its Elephant bags at Harrods, while Bottega allows you to adorn its signature intrecciato leather with up to three letters in a range of appropriately rich shades. However, if the object of your gifting good intentions already has bags of bags, there are pouches, portfolios and iPad cases aplenty to choose from.  If money really is no object and you want to tick off your entire shopping list in one fell swoop, Moda Operandi is offering a selection of luxury experiences for groups. For £19,380, you can treat yourself and nine friends to an evening spent designing a bespoke handbag with luxury leather goods company 1Atelier. And once the party's over, what could be a better goody bag than the model you've dreamed up?  Jewellery fans, meanwhile, are sure to be thrilled with a necklace or ring adorned with their initial. A cost-effective alternative to a completely bespoke piece, Carolina Bucci, Dodo and Robinson Pelham have chic styles ranging from the sleek and simple to the delightfully decadent.  See more stylish jewellery gifts  Topping the Christmas lists of animal-lovers who prefer to pay homage to their pets this year will be Theo Fennell's Railing bangles. Inspired by London's many private gardens, the bracelets come complete with a dog whose breed the customer can select, and a street sign which can also be customised. Who knew Christmas shopping could be such a walk in the park?  Conquering the final frontier of the personalised piece this Christmas are Pringle and Burberry. The heritage British brands are both offering the chance to create something truly one-off. From Pringle comes its Deconstructed initiative; in celebration of its 200th anniversary the brand has invited customers to create their very own sweater in its online design studio. Meanwhile Burberry’s Scarf Bar allows you to construct a bespoke version of its iconic check. The finishing touch? An embroidered three-letter monogram, of course...  So ease the shopping stress this Christmas with the ultimate in thoughtful presents. And in the unlikely event that your loved one doesn’t approve of your choice, take comfort in the fact that this time re-gifting will be out of the question – after all, it has their name on it.
Put a smile on the face of even the fussiest fashion fans with something uniquely theirs this festive season