The Luxury List is a monthly column on all things luxury, exploring cult items from heritage brands, tapping the foremost experts in the fashion space, and doing deep dives into the investment pieces that are worth it.
While I can discuss cool fashion gifts at length, there is perhaps no topic I'm more excited to dive into than the best luxury holiday gifts of the season. The year in luxury fashion has been especially interesting and collectible, and now is the moment to make some key investments, whether you're giving a piece to someone else or treating yourself to something special.
I constantly have my eye on the standout luxury items, but here, I've boiled it down to the very best pieces to gift from the designer space. From beautiful investment watches that will stand the test of time to stunning designer bags to little luxuries, these pieces are topping my short list for gifting season. Ahead are the best luxury holiday gifts of the season, according to this editor.
Bottega Veneta
Small Andiamo
Dream piece.
Cartier
Panthère de Cartier Watch
Manifesting this Cartier watch into my closet.
Hermès
Les Mains Hermès
Who wouldn't love to unwrap something from Hermès?
Charvet
Suede Slippers
Charvet's slippers are made in France and come with a matching pouch, making them the perfect travel piece.
Phoebe Philo
Mum Necklace
The ultimate gift for any mum.
Petrossian
Royal Ossetra Caviar
For something indulgent.
Charlotte Chesnais
Round Trip Coil and Loop Ring
To pair with a watch.
Chanel
Handbag
Just released from Chanel.
Adidas X Wales Bonner
Samba Nylon Sneakers
For someone who is always wearing the latest sneakers.
Loro Piana
Atacama Leather-Trimmed Jacquard-Knit Wool and Cashmere-Blend Blanket
This whipstitched cashmere blanket is a forever home piece.
Toteme
Embossed Textured-Leather Passport Cover
For the person who is always googling upcoming flight plans.
Byredo
Bal D'Afrique Body Wash
This is one of my favorite beauty things to gift.
Saint Laurent
Cardholder
Beautiful and functional.
High Sport
NSFW Jules Stretch Knit Pants
The cult pants every fashion person can't stop talking about.
Dyson
Supersonic Hair Dryer
The cult hair dryer every single person I know wants to own.
Alaïa
Ballerina Flats
The next iteration of Alaïa's cult ballet flats.
La Bouche Rouge
Lipstick Case
This refillable leather lipstick case is simply gorgeous.
Gucci
Horsebit Chain Small Shoulder Bag
The Gucci bag our editors can't stop talking about.
Augustinus Bader
The Rich Cream
The best of the best in beauty.
Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Watch
The watch insiders' watch.
Georg Jensen
Sky Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle
For the décor-loving fitness person.
Byredo
Bibliotheque Candle
I recommend this year after year.
Liberowe
Duchesse Silk-Satin Peplum Jacket
Commit Liberowe to memory.
Loewe
Squeeze Small Bag
The It bag that is almost always sold out.
Dorsey
Kate 4.5mm Round Cut, Gold Rivière Necklace
A forever piece.
By Malene Birger
Beatrisse Leather Biker Jacket
By Malene Birger is the brand to know.
Ferragamo
Wanda Leather Shoulder Bag
An evening bag has never looked so cool.
Burberry
Faux Fur-Trimmed Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat
The faux-fur trim makes this the perfect way to wear a trench in the winter.
Chanel
Coco Crush Ring
The jewelry piece that has been on my wish list for years.
La Prairie
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Moisturizer
When it comes to beauty gifts, this is a truly perfect choice.
Tory Burch
Swing Satchel
The Toryssance is thriving.
Celine
Kitten Triomphe T-Bar Pumps
The Celine shoes I want in my closet.
Dior
Lady D-Joy Micro Bag
So timeless.
Bulgari
Serpenti Tubogas Watch
A work of art.
Khaite
Elena Studded Leather Shoulder Bag
Every cool NYC person owns this bag.
Tiffany & Co. x Elsa Peretti
Small Bone Cuff
A classic Elsa Peretti design.
Prada
Slingback Pumps
Something for the Prada people.
Métier
Backgammon Set
How beautiful is this backgammon set?
Patek Philippe
Golden Ellipse Watch
An iconic design.
Rimowa
Classic Cabin
The travel bag I haven't been able to stop thinking about for over a decade.
Toteme
Scarf-Neckline Felt Jacket
Everyone I know wants this Toteme scarf-coat if they don't own it already.
The Row
Margaux 15 Buckled Leather Tote
Stunning.
New Balance x Miu Miu
574 Sneakers
Miu Miu and New Balance have done it again.
Versace
Athena Large Jacquard Tote Bag
Versace, Versace, Versace.
Saint Laurent
Lee Embellished Patent-Leather Slingback Pumps
These heels alone have sold me on the patent-leather comeback.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. 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.