1. House of Fraser - £35
Sleek and stylish (if a little Seventies Swedish), this lightwood case is a hit with both boys and girls. So, a good unisex option, and a steal at this price
www.houseoffraser.co.uk;
0845 602 1073
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2. Accessorize - £25
All dark wood and faux-brass, here’s a heavy-duty box that is like a treasure chest just waiting to be filled. Perfect for storing a collection of chunky costume jewellery
www.monsoon.co.uk;
0870 412 9000
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3. Astley Clarke - £95
For those after luxury on a budget, this travel pouch provides the perfect solution. Made with top-quality leather and offering plenty of storage space, it’s an excellent, elegant buy
www.astleyclarke.com;
0870 850 5685
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4. Muji - £13 & £11 (sold separately)
Characteristically minimalist, Muji’s transparent plastic cases are refreshing in their simplicity. With movable compartments and stackable layers, these are the organised girl’s option
www.muji.co.uk;
020-7323 2208
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5. J by Jasper Conran for Debenhams - £40
In classic Conran style, this elegant number keeps it simple and stylish, with a mock-crock exterior and grey suede lining. Crying out to be filled with strings of pearls
www.debenhams.com;
0844 561 6161
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6. Smythson - £1,025
Smythson has been a purveyor of luxurious leather goods for over a century, and this limited-edition box, with its sturdy leather casing and suede lining, is a future classic
www.smythson.com;
0870 521 1311
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7. Astley Clarke - £350
Certainly not cheap, but oh-so-pretty, with its brown leather exterior and caramel suede lining. A bit like a hazelnut cream only not, of course, quite as fattening
www.astleyclarke.com;
0870 850 5685
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8. House of Fraser - £70
Ideal for narcissists, this box with its mirrored lining elicited extreme reactions in the office. But why wear jewellery if not to admire yourself in it?
www.houseoffraser.co.uk;
0845 602 1073
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9. Autograph at Marks & Spencer - £55
Practical but elegant, this monochrome box has plenty of drawers and compartments, and wouldn’t look out of place backstage at Chanel
www.marksandspencer.com;
0845 302 1234
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10. Habitat - £19
I love this glamorous Art Deco-style number from Habitat. All lacquered exterior and multicoloured layers, it made me feel like a 1930s starlet getting ready for a film première
www.habitat.co.uk;
0870 411 5501
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19 February 2008, Chosen by Alice-Azania Jarvis
