Step into a world of refined elegance and distinctive style with our carefully curated holiday gift guide. Featuring items from the luxurious simplicity of Abercrombie & Fitch’s heavyweight tees to the exquisite craftsmanship of Miansai’s jewelry, each piece in our selection is designed to bring a unique sophistication to your festive season. Discover the timeless appeal of a Victorinox watch, the artistic charm of Lumas’s masterpieces, or the snug comfort of UGG’s updated boots. Our guide is tailored to satisfy those with a taste for the extraordinary, blending fashion with functionality, luxury with practicality, and offering each individual an opportunity to showcase their unique sense of elegance and style.
The photos are work of New York based photographer Harvey Jackson with styling and selection from DSCENE New York Beauty and Fashion Editor Damien Vaughan Shippee.
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This boxy heavyweight tee by Abercrombie & Fitch is the perfect addition to any fellow’s wardrobe. Available in 15 colors and from sizes XXS-XXXL.
Abercrombie & Fitch– Premium Heavyweight Tee $40.00 Abercrombie.com
Australian retail company Giftbox offers a wide selection of curated gifts for every occasion, making it easy to find the perfect present for your loved ones.
Miami based jewelry company, Miansai has been designing great modern pieces for men and women since 2008. This ring cast in sterling silver with a blue enamel, features the Goddess of Fortune and Luck, is emblazoned with the phrase “Fortuna Ut Luna”. A welcome to reminder to embrace what’s here and now and what is to come.
Miansai – Sterling Silver Fortuna Ring $155.00 at miansai.com also available in Gold Vermeil.
This structural 2 in one candleholder by Apparatus Studio is fabricated in bronze featuring 2 interactive pieces which form a standing candle stick holder. One side of is for a single taper candle while the other, slightly lower in height offers 2 recesses.
Apparatus Studio – Blackened Brass Candlestick Holder $800.00 apparatusstudio.com
There are a lot of time pieces out there. For those who are die hard analog types and prefer to ditch the tech wrist, this piece by Victorinox is a great buy. The I.N.O.X. Chrono is Swiss engineered, scratch resistant watch incredibly durable and features a paracord strap.
Victorinox – I.N.O.X. Chrono $1100.00 victorinox.com
Looking for a bold and quirky gift? Look no further than these retro style Loewe frames. The exaggerated profile of the acetate paired with the smaller size of the lenses lean into 90’s grunge but a tinge of studio 54 glam.
Loewe – Retro Sunglasses $380.00 at Loewe.com
This Antioxidant infused hydrating gel body wash by Salt & Stone is scented with Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar. Help them swap out their drying bland scented wash for a lux upgrade.
Salt & Stone – Sandal & Vetiver Gel Body Wash $36.00 at saltandstone.com
A unique writing tool like this fountain pen by Montblanc is an excellent, “you deserve something special” type of gift. It’s infinitely refillable and can be passed down for generations.
Montblanc – MEISTERSTÜCK Around the World in 80 Days Solitaire Legrand Fountain Pen
$2,185.00 at montblanc.com
CELINE – Triomphe Baseball Cap in Checked Flannel Green/Black $690.00 at celine.com
This handmade bedspread created from materials used in past A.P.C. collections inspired by the paintings of artist Sean Scully. It is part of a very limited series of quilts made in collaboration with Jessica Odgen, which also includes pillows cases in the same color block, patchwork style. Cozy and cool.
A.P.C. – Paul Quilt – $740.00 at apc.fr
Cult classic Orpheon is known for its harmonious combination of aromatic and woody elements, creating a well-balanced and versatile scent suitable for various occasions. We think this is a great scent for someone looking to challenge traditional expectations of mens cologne.
Diptyque – Orpheon EDP 75ml $220.00 diptique.com
This holiday candle set by Penhaligon’s features 3 of their iconic scents.
Comoros Pearl, Roanoke Ivy and Maduro Leaf all 65 grams each.
Penhaligon’s Home Hooplas Candle Set – $80.00 www.penhaligons.com
One of John Paul Gaultier’s latest Le Male offerings, Le Male Elixir, is a great winter mens fragrance. It’s warm, sweet and spicy. Featuring notes of ofs of Lavender, Benzoin and warm Tonka Bean. It’s one of the more intense scents in the family with woody a backbone and a sweet vanilla amber finish.
John Paul Gaultier – Le Male Elixir EDP $114.00 at jeanpaulgaultier.com/
We don’t think it’s a faux pas to get your loved one’s a new set of drawers. This 2 pack by TOM FORD is an excellent gift for someone looking for a little bit of luxury below the belt.
TOM FORD – Cotton Brief 2 pack $90.00
This chess set by L’Objet Chessboard is inlaid with black and white stone, with individually sculpted brass pieces, and presented in a luxury gift box.
L’Objet – Haas Chess Set $4025.00 at l-objet.com
As dry January approaches, it’s worth noting some of the really great non alcoholic spirits and cocktails that are becoming abundant in the market. This Negroni inspired cocktail has the edge of smoke, similar to mezcal, but none of the hangover. We expect this to become a staple in many fridges during, and after this holiday season.
St. Agrestis – Phony Mezcal Negroni 4-pack $24.99 at stagrestis.com
Lumas offers many affordable art options for all to enjoy. Some of their current “Masters” offerings include works from notable artists such as Takashi Murakami (pictured above), Damien Hirst, Ai Weiwei and Nobuyoshi Araki. Each piece is numbered and signed, a perfect gift for a collector with varied interests in art.
Lumas – Flowers of Gratitude by Takashi Murakami edition of 300 $4650.00 at lumas.com
The Classic Short Boot has been synonymous with comfort and fashion for some time now. With this upgrade, the UGG Classic Weather Hybrid comes with an additional layer of waterproof protection at the base along with some great color combinations like Chestnut and Orange, and Forest/Black. These boots take off-duty to off-weather without missing a beat.
UGG – Classic Short Weather Hybrid in Forest Night / Black, $220.00 at UGG.com
Rowing Blazers – Jack of Hearts Playing Card Knitted Sweater – $245.00 rowingblazers.com
These super lightweight sports frames by Nike include two sets of interchangeable lenses to adapt to any condition and environment you might be in. A set of Grey Tint mirrored sun lenses along with an alternate pair of Low Light Tint lenses allow for easy transition and optimal performance.
Nike – FlyFree $239.00 at nike.com
These handblown glasses by Hudson Grace are easy on the wallet and can be purchased individually or by sets of 4, 8 and 12 pieces. If one breaks, no sweat, just swap in a new one.
Hudson Grace – Henri Glass – $16.00 at www.hudsongrace.co
This ultra lux tote by Ferragamo is buttery soft and feast for the eyes in its bright red hue. The design is intended to bow at both sides where it is cinched. Giving it a melting effect when it is resting and a structural shape when it is held by its handles or strap.
Ferragamo – Tote Bag $3750.00 at Ferragamo Boutiques Nationwide and at ferragmo.com
