There are a lot of gift guides floating around, but I wanted to write one with the fashion insider in mind: your best-dressed best friend, cool aunt, or cousin who is always the most in-the-know person on your holiday shopping list. I've distilled the best gifts of the season into a shortlist that I can all but guarantee are on every fashion insider's personal wish list.
The ones that made the cut include cult fashion buys such as the Cartier watch The New York Times described as "the talk of the town”, the pants Chloë Sevigny raves about, and the Jacob Elordi–endorsed It bag from Bottega Veneta. Under-$100 finds include everything from a Mezzatorre ashtray to monogrammed lip balms to a great print magazine. Also, access to best-in-class experts that are on speed dial amongst the fashion set—a product sourcing appointment with Gab Waller, eyebrow shaping from Chanel brow artist Jimena, a subscription to Line Sheet from Lauren Sherman. The list goes on. Ahead, scroll down to shop them all.
The sneakers every fashion person is wearing.
Don't guess their lip shade. Instead, order them the chicest possible lip balm from Hermès.
One of the coolest print issues around.
The holidays are the perfect time to either buy yourself something cashmere or get it for someone you love.
Pair this eyebrow pencil with a shaping appointment from Jimena—a Chanel brow artist who is truly the best of the best and someone everyone in fashion has on speed dial in New York and L.A.
The Row bag I want in every single color.
Everyone is wearing Lie Studio's beautiful jewelry pieces and these are the earrings I would gift.
Bring back memories from a favorite vacation with a piece from the hotel.
Line Sheet is a must-read fashion newsletter with reporting by Lauren Sherman that is truly addictive—you can always count on breaking industry news and insider fashion gossip.
I'm sorry to report that this is an L.A.-only gift because it's a really good one.
I've already invested in the more practical black pair of these slippers from Charvet but would love to unwrap this pink version.
If you've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of vintage Levi's, turn to Jeaniushop.
Please excuse me while I try to think of a better gift than this custom monogrammed lip balm.
The cult watch The New York Times described as "the talk of the town."
The bracelet everyone is pairing with their watches.
Every person I know is talking about High Sport's cult Kick Flare pants.
Desert Vintage—a store with locations in both Tucson and New York—has one of the best edits of beautiful vintage finds.
Food gifts are excellent, especially those from Sant Ambroeus.
Attersee's cult velvet vest restocked just in time for the holidays.
Pair this hat with Sunset Tennis Club private tennis lessons—they're the best in L.A, according to this editor.
A beautiful and functional find for the home.
This book is such a hot gift, it's already a $200 collectible. If you're willing to wait, you can pre-order it for $65 here to arrive in 2024.
These tank tops are a favorite of the fashion crowd.
The ultimate gift for a fashion insider? Having best-in-class product sourcer, Gab Waller, hunt down an impossible-to-find designer item.
From Sophia Roe's beautiful debut homeware collection with her mother, Louise Roe.
Anyone who lives in L.A.—or visits—will definitely want an Erewhon gift card.
The bag that's a favorite of fashion editors (and Jacob Elordi).
They are about to have a very cool shower display.
Byrenn is incredible at sourcing vintage designer heels that are sure to be a special and unique gift.
A limited-edition body oil from Susanne Kaufmann and Byredo.
Personal favorites.
Pracatical and chic.
Gazelle sneakers in this exact shade of burgundy are the sneaker style to own.
Get them something they wouldn't buy themselves.
Iván Pol—also known and @thebeautysandwich—is one of the most sought-after facialists among A-listers and he recently launched his own "secret sauce" serum. It's the next best thing if you aren't able to nab one of his sought-after appointments.
Every fashion person I know wants to get a piece from Phoebe Philo into their closets.
For the best-dressed person you know who also has the best-decorated home.
When their lifestyle revolves around booking a Reformer class.
This bag from The Row is topping my personal wish list.
Your jewelry collector friends will thank you with pieces from Méga, a jewelry brand from Dani Michelle, who styles celebs such as Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.
I know what my reaction would be.
An editor favorite.
When it's not a need but a want.
This is how you make packing for travel appear glamorous.
A must for anyone who wants to get their hands on the next cool brand.
The color of 2024.
Next up? Stylist Allison Bornstein's book on all things fashion and how to master the art of getting dressed. You could also throw in a styling session with Allison herself.
This blanket deserves an award.
Not just another robe.
If you know, you know.
The swimsuit brand I return to season after season.
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