The Most Wanted Pieces on My Holiday Wish List
In just a few short weeks, the season of holiday gift-giving will arrive, so I’m taking it upon myself to drop some hints about exactly which items are on the top of my list right now. In short, it’s brimming with everything from luxe investment items to everyday basics that I need to replenish in my wardrobe and everything in between.
The list starts out with Chanel’s cool sneakers that I know would quickly become an off-duty essential. Can you imagine anything cooler to wear on the weekend? I certainly can’t. It also includes elevated staples like cashmere sweatpants that are destined for an airport outfit, basic tops to pair with denim, and a winter coat so perfect it has been sitting in my shopping cart for weeks. Ahead, see my editor-approved holiday gift picks and perhaps shop them for yourself.
I've been needing a long, tailored coat and finally spotted the perfect version.
This bag strikes the perfect balance of vintage and modern.
Can you imagine anything more comfortable (or more stylish) to travel in than cashmere pants?
I own this turtleneck in black, and it's one of the most loved pieces in my closet (I have receipts). Now I need it in white.
These sunglasses from Prada are everywhere on the street style scene and are suddenly a silhouette I need in my closet.
I have owned these for years, and they're the first thing I slip on when I get home. They're well loved, though, and now I need a fresh replacement pair.
I won't stop talking about cardigans and just spotted a great affordable style.
Hiking boots are the shoe style I can't quit, and I want to pack these for my next trip to NYC.
You can never own too many fresh white tees, and I love the cut of this crewneck style.
Yes, I already own plenty of denim, but this style from Khaite feels so elevated. I can't get over the button detail.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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