18 Holiday Gifts We Want This Year
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Silas Seandel Side Tables “I live in a 19th-century house, so I love the idea of adding these ultra-modern pieces into the mix.”
Esmé René, Senior Photo Editor.
Price upon request, similar styles at silasseandel.com. Courtesy of Showplace Antique + Design Center.
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Waterford Tumblers “While fun for entertaining, these crystal tumblers make even better bedside water glasses.”
Karin Nelson, Features Editor.
$350 for set of four, waterford.com. Courtesy of the designer.
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Jamie Wolf Necklace “Jewelry is at the top of my wish list. I’m lusting over this one-of-a-kind 18kt yellow gold strand with multicolor tourmalines and diamonds.”
Nora Milch, Accessories Editor
$37,500, jamiewolf.com.
4
Soraya Silchenstedt Ring “I love the idea of a diamond ring without wedding-bell undertones. The jagged lines and asymmetry of the band are so rock ’n’ roll.”
Vanessa Lawrence, Features Writer
$4,700, sorayasilchenstedt.com. Courtesy of the designer.
5
Fujifilm Camera “With this retro-looking model, I will definitely be channeling my inner photojournalist on my next trip.”
Sarah Leon, Digital Director
$1,300, bhphotovideo.com. Courtesy of the designer.
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Lively Mrs. and Mini Robes “I can’t wait to bundle up with my baby in these cozy robes.”
Audra Asencio, Special Projects Director
$144 and $78 (from left), Barneys New York, New York, 212.826.8900. Courtesy of the designer.
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Piet Hein Eek Speaker “The Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has created a sleek little audio component (housed in a brass, copper, or steel tube) for Leff Amsterdam that looks as beautiful as it sounds.”
Robin Aigner, Copy Chief
$189, barneys.com.
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Bonpoint Play Sets “What excites me most about the holidays is shopping for my toddler son! He’ll love these toys.”
Caroline Wolff, Photography Director
$165 and $90 each, Bonpoint, New York, 212.879.0900. Courtesy of the designer.
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Harry Barker Dog Toys “My pug puppy (and current obsession) is the newest addition to my family. I plan to completely spoil her!”
Tina Huynh, Associate Jewelry Editor
Bucket, $10, rope bones $8–$10 each, harrybarker.com. Courtesy of Gorman Studio, styled by John Olson.
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John Hardy Earrings “To add a little bite to my holiday-party sparkle, I’ll take these black diamond-studded snake earrings.”
Regan Solmo, Executive Managing Editor
$2,100, johnhardy.com. Gorman Studio, styled by Paul Petzy.
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ILL.i x Xu Zhen Sunglasses “With his new sunglasses for iLL.i, Shanghai-based Xu Zhen is once again rethinking the idea of a ‘market artist.’ ”
Fan Zhong, Associate Editor
$400, ill.i.am. Courtesy of Gorman Studio, styled by John Olson.
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Orley Sweater “Men’s wear fave Orley just launched a women’s collection, and already this chunky crewneck is a favorite.”
Caroline Grosso, Market Editor.
$1,795, by special order, orley.us. Courtesy of the designer.
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Turtle Hospital Support “Rescue, rehab, release: That’s the mission of the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. In lieu of gifts, I ask friends to make donations to help these babies get healthy and back out to sea.” Roseann Marulli, Associate Managing Editor
turtlehospital.org. Courtesy of Wild Horizons/UIG/Getty Images.
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Dior Boots “Cinched with laces and embellished with covered buttons, these boots revive the details of Edwardian- and Victorian-era footwear. The silk in this deep-ruby style feels rich and romantic for the holiday season.”
Sam Walker, Associate Accessories Editor
$1,320, 800.929.DIOR. Courtesy of the designer.
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Louis Vuitton Bag “The rose-, gold-, and silver-tone studs will add sparkle and shine to my all-black winter wardrobe.”
Lina Wahlgren, Art Director
$5,750, louisvuitton.com
Courtesy of Gorman Studio, styled by John Olsen.
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Bryan Adams: Untitled “Beautifully printed and elegantly designed, this book is a lovely object. What’s really special is how the seemingly abstract images draw you in.”
Johan Svensson, Design Director
$95, artbook.com. Courtesy of Steidl.
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Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane Sneakers “Normally a high-heel addict, I’m looking forward to wearing these adorable floral kicks.”
Sam Milner, Senior Market Editor and Manager
$595, ysl.com Courtesy of the designer.
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Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Sweater.“A sweater is such a sweet gift—and this one from Philosophy will make any girl happy.”
Sarah Zendejas, Assistant Fashion and Market Editor.$450, Barneys New York, New York, 212.826.8900. Courtesy of Gorman studio, styled by Paul Petzy.