Unfortunately for my loved ones, I'm the type of person who answers with "oh, nothing" when asked what I want for my birthday or Christmas—but the truth is, my list is actually quite long. I'm not trying to give everyone a hard time; it's just that my standards are high and my taste is selective, so I'd rather just buy something for myself. But one retailer has a high success rate in the gifting department: NET-A-PORTER. Ask me (or any fashion editor for that matter) what they want to unwrap, and there's a 99.99% chance it can be found on this site. It's home to all the designer fashion, beauty, and homeware items we want to get our hands on, including Chloé's latest bag (straight off the runway, mind you), animal print Khaite boots, and these rectangular Prada sunglasses I've been thinking about for three straight weeks. If you're shopping for a picky fashion person, try the finds below.
Designer Handbags
Let's be honest here, everyone wants to be gifted a luxury handbag. This year, I'm recommending an east-west shape or oversize tote, and these four are just a few of my favorites.
Fancy Footwear
If bags aren't in the cards, try footwear. Skip the slippers this season and go straight for these Saint Laurent mules or Gucci ankle boots. Bonus points if you gift them the Dries Van Noten sneakers, the most popular shoes of the season.
Beauty & Home
If they're a fashion person, they're most likely a beauty and home enthusiast too. The four gift ideas below look great on a bathroom shelf or dining room table, making them foolproof gifts for your aesthetics-obsessed friends.
Small Accessories
For $500-and-under items, cardholders, jewelry, hair accessories, and sunglasses are typically my go-tos. These little luxuries make great accompaniments to the gifts above, or can be gifted completely on their own.
