It’s the season of gift giving, and if you are hunting down the perfect present ideas, we’re highlighting the standout finds that deserve to be wrapped up. If you are looking to splurge on someone special, I’ve narrowed in on the best luxury gifts of the season across fashion, beauty, and home. This includes everything from little luxuries that make a big statement, such as suede slippers from Charvet or Celine’s new cult lipstick, to over-the-top presents including Cartier’s diamond-encrusted Baignoire bangle watch or a beautiful Italian espresso machine from La Marzocco.
Ahead is the 2024 luxury gift edit, including the ultimate present ideas to give this season. From heritage pieces to buzzy new finds that are going viral among the fashion set, these are the special pieces they will hold on to for years and years. ’Tis the season to find something that will be memorable for the family, friends, and significant others who are closest to you.
For the true fashion person, there is nothing better to unwrap than a beautiful piece they can add to their closet. Items like The Row's Ophelia sweater and High Sport's kick-flare pants are the ultimate finds for someone in the know whose inbox is full of Substack newsletter subscriptions. Heritage pieces such as a Burberry trench coat with the brand's iconic print lining the inside is another smart buy for the person focused on building out a capsule wardrobe with timeless investment buys. New arrivals from Toteme, Tory Burch, or the Frame x Ritz Paris collaboration also feel primed for excellent holiday gifts.
What fashion person wouldn't want to add a hot new accessory to their wardrobe? Jewelry is always a great place to start, and the Cartier diamond-encrusted Baignoire watch is the absolute showstopper of the season. Bags, too, are exceptional gifts that they'll probably use weekly if not daily, particularly if you opt for the Bottega Veneta Andiamo or the Alaïa Le Teckel bags. Slippers from the iconic French fashion brand Charvet make the perfect gift for anyone planning their next trip to Paris—especially when chosen in an unexpected color like robin's-egg blue.
Beauty items always make for great gifts, with options ranging from small stocking stuffers to truly luxurious finds. Lipstick from Hermès and Celine arrives in the most beautiful packaging, as does Bottega Veneta's new perfume that is housed in sculptural glass bottles atop a base of Verde Saint Denis marble. If they're into the best beauty tech, you can't go wrong with the Lyma laser or a Dyson hair dryer. For a curation of the best of the best products, look no further than the Moda Operandi beauty box curated by Lauren Santo Domingo.
There are so many gorgeous gifting options for the home, whether they just purchased their first house or they are passionate about décor. Dessert plates from Ginori 1735 are best gifted alongside a beautiful cake from your local bakery or a festive panettone. Caviar is another edible option to give with a pearl spoon, crème fraîche, and potato chips. For something that will sit on their kitchen counter, the La Marzocco espresso machine and Georg Jensen toaster are as beautiful as they are functional. For the living room, a great book for their coffee table or a backgammon set to play the moment it's opened up.
