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What Sports Tastemakers Are Gifting This Christmas

This holiday season, we’re taking style cues from three people who know how to live well and give thoughtfully. Henriette Kristiansen brings her wellness-meets-chic eye from Sunday Sporting Club, Chanelle Zie balances pro tennis precision with playful, personalised flair, and Manuel Maldonado channels his love of speed and motorsport into bold, standout pieces. Here’s what they’re gifting (and hoping to receive) this season.

WHAT HENRIETTE KRISTIANSEN IS GIFTING

Henriette Kristiansen, founder of Sunday Sporting Club, brings the same precision and style to her studio as she does to her gifting choices. Known for creating a space where wellness meets effortless chic, her picks this season are both practical and luxe. She’s drawn to pieces that feel thoughtful yet everyday-worthy: a Personalised Vanity Case that adds a touch of travel-ready glamour, a Nigiri Gold Cut-Out Charm that’s playful but high-quality, and an Eat Sleep Pilates Repeat Cap - the perfect gift for fellow pilates enthusiasts or anyone in need of a stylish, off-duty staple.

WHAT CHANELLE ZIE IS GIFTING

Pro tennis player and Forbes Under 30 honouree, Chanelle Zie has raced through courts from Manila to New York, blending precision, style, and determination on and off the court. Her approach to gifting is just as considered: she gravitates toward pieces that are personal, functional, and elevated. This season, she’s choosing a Colourful Striped Tennis Racket Case with customisable initials, perfect for adding flair to her sporty essentials; Silk Pajamas, ideal for cozy nights or lounging with friends; and a Custom Chrome Lighter Case, chic table décor that doubles as a thoughtful, stylish gift.

WHAT MANUEL MALDONADO IS GIFTING

Venezuelan racing star Manuel Maldonado knows how to live life in the fast lane. From karting prodigy to Formula contender, his precision and style extend beyond the track into every aspect of his life - including gifting.

With a penchant for pieces that nod to motorsport, Manuel’s picks are as bold and refined as his moves on the track. This season, he’s opting for timeless treasures like a Monte Carlo Backgammon, a Custom Car Bowl, and a 1977 Monaco Grand Prix Art Print - gifts he’d be just as thrilled to give as to receive.

Words by Henriette Kristiansen, Chanelle Zie & Manuel Maldonado