The holiday season is often filled with joy, laughter and lots of gatherings. Yet sometimes it can also bring unwanted pressure when it’s time to find the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones, especially for the person on your list who has an eye for elegance. With them, the usual options simply won’t do.
This may be more of a splurge than the average gift, but they’re worth it. Right? From the seductive depth of a Parisian perfume to the architectural edge of a designer handbag brand, each of these gifts offer more than style — they make statements. After all, when it comes to celebrating the season’s most stylish man or woman, only the extraordinary will do.
A lasting fragrance
This season, gift your loved one with a luxurious scent guaranteed to have everyone asking, “what are you wearing?” Kilian Paris has been at the top of the perfume game for years, and their recent launch, Angel’s Share on the Rocks, is no different. With notes of grapefruit, tonka bean and Kilian’s “On the Rocks” the Parisian-based perfumer brings a unique luscious depth to their line of liquor-inspired fragrances. $415, bykilian.com
Classic sunglasses
Our favorite celebrities often show us how a great pair of sunglasses can be an essential piece to any outfit. Whether dressed up or down, a staple pair of sunnies can not only elevate your style — but also your mood. US-crafted brand Randolph’s “Amelia” line features jewelry-quality finishes with a lightweight lens in an authentic aviator style. A guaranteed head-turner is the 22k Rose Gold color given it bold statement will elevate any style. $249, randolphusa.com
A designer handbag made for the spotlight
Seen on the arms of Beyoncé, Heidi Klum, Lindsay Lohan and many more, designer Brandon Blackwood truly has an eye for attention-grabbing handbags (and shoes). The New York City-based Black-owned brand hit the scene in 2015 and has since risen in popularity during the pandemic with its “End Systemic Racism” mini totes. You can’t go wrong with gifting your luxury lover the popular BBNYC Bamboo Tote that rivals the offerings from other top fashion houses at a more reasonable price point. It also comes with brass or silver hardware. Starting at $400, brandonblackwood.comFor him: Louis Vuitton’s Discovery Slim Backpack. $2,500, us.louisvuitton.com
Hand blown glassware crafted to impress
We all have that friend or loved one who truly enjoys hosting at home. Why not give them a new set of conversation-starting glassware to add to their already extensive collection? Black woman-owned Estelle Colored Glass offers an assortment of handblown wine glasses, champagne flutes, decanters and even cake stands perfect for any party theme or occasion. The best part — you can mix and match colors to fit their home’s vibe and aesthetic, too. Opt for the color block champagne flutes, and thank us later for the reaction you’ll be sure to receive. $185 for set of 6 or $85 for a set of two, estellecoloredglass.com
Statement jewelry pieces
Jewelry stacks have been all the rage lately, especially bracelets. Wove’s “The Entwine” is a stunning rope entwined hearts chain bracelet in 14K yellow gold and is the perfect addition for the person seeking a romantic design with a delicate twist. $450, wovemade.com For the jewelry-loving man, a statement watch is always a great choice. This holiday season gift him the Movado stainless steel and yellow gold “Museum Classic” watch. $995, movado.com
A backup option for the designer-loving man in your life: Ray-Ban/Meta’s Wayfarer in matte black. $409, ray-ban.com
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