The cult of the beauty advent calendar is ever expanding, but no-on does things quite like Dior. Last year, the brand raised the bar with the unveiling of its extra-special La Malle des Rêves ...

Rouge Dior lipstick, shade 999, velvet finish, 3.5g; and Bois des Rêves Candle, 85g. Harvey Nichols is home to one of our favourite beauty halls and this year’s advent calendar pays homage to that.