Elegant and Practical

While these descriptions are usually mutually exclusive, Viadukt Work by Zurich-based store Ameli is ideal for women who go through the day wearing different hats. It offers a bag with a timeless silhouette and is made from soft-grain leather in dark green, beige, black, and grey. Adapting to all your different needs, it fits a 15-inch laptop, has a top handle, and can be carried as a backpack as well as cross-body. For 599 Swiss francs ($650) it also sits nicely on a suitcase. 

Viadukt Work (image: Ameli)

Transparent Speaker

The transparent speaker might transport those who remember when music was analog, back in time. Available at Zurich's downtown men's store Pelikamo, its design is reminiscent of an old cassette tape. It is definitely something for those who find that aesthetic audio equipment adds to the experience of listening to music. The speaker looks best attached to the wall and comes with its own mounting kit including gloves. It is made from a single aluminum uniframe with tempered glass panels and costs 496 Swiss francs.

Transparent Speaker (image: Pelikamo)

Extravagant Bicycle Bell

Whether riding a city bicycle or a carbon racing bike, a good and audible bell should be standard. Those in search of something classy and not overly worried about the price can opt for Original Bell by US manufacturer Spurcycle. In its home market, Original Bell comes in four different colors for $69, including a lifetime warranty. In Switzerland, the bell is available in silver and black for 69.90 Swiss francs at Veloplus. 

 Original Bell (image: Veloplus)

The World’s Coldest Wallet 

While holding cryptocurrencies on a centralized exchange might be easy, it is certainly not the most secure way of safekeeping as many burnt FTX clients might tell you. Storing cryptocurrencies in a personal wallet is the safest method of all. Now Belgian-based Ngrave has added additional layers of safety to its Zero crypto wallet which uses QR code technology and a mobile app to send and receive transactions and includes a camera. Calling itself the «world's coldest» wallet: it is indeed the world's first hardware wallet to be EAL7 certified, which is the highest security certification within the blockchain and financial industry.

The «world's coldest» wallet (image: Ngrave)

Ice Ball Maker

While on the subject of cold... If you want to add the wow factor to your gin and tonics this Christmas, you might consider this ice ball maker. Using gravity alone, it can shape ice into a perfect sphere. For 194 Swiss francs, you get aerospace-grade aluminum with a black finish from Zurich-based men's store Pelikamo. Depending on which gin you select, the ice in those first G&Ts might turn out to be the most expensive ingredient. 

Ice ball Maker (Image: Pelikamo)