Men have long grappled with the philosophical question of what women want. And while we haven’t any sweepingly profound revelations to offer, we do have a highly-curated list of Christmas gift suggestions for you to ponder in the meantime.
For the woman with a keen design eye, consider the sustainably-produced Pan After Telephone Wire Platter ($310), which is handcrafted in South Africa by local artisans and marries form with function; and the equally intriguing Mud Australia’s Hive Vase ($200), which flaunts an off-axis opening to elevate your floral arrangements.
For those who relish the task of entertaining, neither an attractive kitchen “workhorse” like Le Creuset’s Cast Iron Casserole Pot w/ Gold Star Knob ($660) nor the Rui Pereira-designed terracotta HAY Barro Oval Dish (181) will go amiss. Picture the gourmet delights served from and on these beauties, respectively, accompanied by an obligatory glass of the exceptional Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs ($150). Or if she’s looking for a drop of something a bit more local, try the Bird In Hand ‘JOY’ Sparkling ($79).
But this season, no shindig is complete without a bottle of the “rich yet delicate” and dangerously sippable Starward Panettone Whisky ($99).
Inspired by the classic Italian cake enjoyed around this time of the year, on the palate, there’s an unsurprising Christmas pudding quality to this limited-edition release: fruit-forward, toasty, with hints of demerara, toffee, and candied raisins — rounded out with a lengthy finish that’s “just a little bit rum & raisin ice cream” in character.
For the homebody in her self care era, we can’t think of a more seductive ménage à trois than the one being proposed by a Kindle Paperwhite ($329), a set of Tekla/Auralee Organic Cotton Pyjamas ($370 + $320), and the nourishing nectar for the skin that is the Officine Universelle Buly Dry Body Oil ($90). Aesop Brass Oil Burner ($249) optional but recommended.
For the style queen, it’s choices galore — from the ever-reliable Sarah & Sebastian’s Petite Citrine Birthstone Necklace ($390) to the show-stopping Hermes Oran Sandals ($1,295) and the trump card of all trump cards, Prada’s Leather Handbag ($4,200), we’re talkin’ guaranteed good books. Alternatively for the latter, if Prada isn’t her style — or if you’re looking for something more demure — there’s the Gucci Ophidia Super Mini Shoulder Bag ($2,250).
You can always give the gift of travel, sure, but if you’ve already got that 2025 bucket list trip on the calendar, why not get her another jet-setting companion that’ll last her for life? RIMOWA’s just released a batch of new colours for their Essential Cabin range — chic and super lightweight carry-on luggage. Our pick is the Gloss Ginger Yellow ($1,335).
We do, however, understand that there might be a limit to how much you can allocate to this spend. Which is why we’re also spotlighting wallet-friendlier picks such as a darling pair of Sandy Liang Silver Monyo Hoops ($188), Elizabeth Arden’s Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsules w/ Hydra Plumping Serum ($199), and the best-selling Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum (from $297).
And if you’re dealing with an athlete looking to get a head-start on her New Year’s resolution: there’s the re-imagined MAAP Evade Pro Base Jersey 2.0 ($245) for the serious road cyclists, Adidas Ultraboost 1.0 Sneakers ($260) for the run club devotees, and the well-tested Fairtex BGV16 Leather Boxing Gloves ($170) for the budding scrappers.
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