Celebrate love in all its forms on Oxford Street this Valentine’s Day, with our range of romantic (and not too cheesy) gifts and experiences for all your loved ones.
Valentine’s Day gifts for her
Treat her to a fashion piece that screams love – we are obsessed with this cute knitted blouse with heart buttons from Reserved. You can’t go wrong with thoughtful jewellery, we love this Love Locket necklace from Pandora, or opt for a set from H. Samuel – they have one for every budget. She’ll also love these chic trousers from Massimo Dutti, Dyson’s iconic hairdryer, now available in plenty of pretty colours, or Lush’s romantic bath bombs. And finally, a new lingerie set may be a bit of a cliche, but it’s a Valentine’s Day classic, so we’ll include it nonetheless – and this lace bodysuit from Boux Avenue is just gorgeous.
Valentine’s Day gifts for him
If he isn’t into heart-shaped, romantic gifts, don’t worry, there are plenty of other gifts he will love to unwrap on 14th February. We think he’ll love these Oakley sunglasses, a fun-themed Swatch watch, a denim overshirt from Gap, Nike trainers from Foot Locker, or boxer shorts from Intimissimi Uomo. If he isn’t into fashion, try some fragrance from Arabian Oud or a ceramic fan heater to keep the cold at bay.
Valentine’s Day gifts for friends
Just because you aren’t coupled up doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate love. As the wise Carrie Bradshaw once said, “They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style”. So show your friends you care with this DIY mug set from Flying Tiger Copenhagen (we honestly haven’t seen anything this cute for a long time!), an afternoon tea gift set from M&S, a scented candle from H&M, an album from HMV, a bath gift set from Boots or heart trainers from Kurt Geiger.
Valentine’s Day gifts under £15
You don’t have to splash the cash to show you care (it is the thought that counts after all). There are plenty of thoughtful gifts you can pick up on Oxford Street that won’t break the bank. We love these unisex touchscreen gloves from Muji, this cute red heart shaped jewellery box, this colourful trinket dish from Primark, this huggable heating pad from Urban Outfitters and this crispy raspberry chocolate coated liquorice from John Lewis.
Eco-conscious Valentine’s Day gifts
Show your love for the planet as well as your favourite person thanks to these eco-conscious gifts. Beyond Retro is great for promoting fashion circularity, and has a great selection of men’s vintage knitwear amongst other things. The Body Shop focuses on fairtrade and organic ingredients and also has a refill programme to avoid waste. ECCO create shoes and accessories with their own Leather’s DriTan™ technology, which offers a more water-efficient leather manufacturing process. EcoBud earphones, which you can pick up at Selfridges, are made with 65% recycled materials, with a reduced impact on the planet. At T.K.Maxx, you can buy homeware that supports the Uganda Trade Programme.
Date night ideas for Valentine’s Day
Sometimes, experiences make for the most thoughtful gifts, since they create amazing memories. So why not take your date on a stroll round the new Moco Museum, which is full of thought-provoking modern art, or to The Outernet, for some groundbreaking art shown on giant ultra HD screens? You can also enjoy a game of crazy golf at Swingers, or axe throwing, shuffleboard and darts at Boom Battle Bar. If it’s food and drink you’re after, try the sharing plates at The Oxford Market, afternoon tea at Bond St. Tea Rooms or Japanese food with a view at Aqua Kyoto.
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