(Fashion)

12 Editor-Approved Gifts For The Best-Dressed Friends On Your List

by Anna Hilderman

November 16, 2020

This holiday season, keep your loved ones warm with some expert-sourced styles they’ll wear well into the new year. We’ve edited down our most-coveted beauty and fashion picks into the ultimate gift guide — putting some festive-feeling luxury at the forefront. From opulent textures like faux leather and faux furs, to beautiful wintry colors like deep burgundies and earthy sands, these gifts truly run the gamut.

We’ve handpicked our favorite waterproof full-grain leather boots from SOREL (and lounge-worthy slippers, too) to carry your best-dressed friends through the season ahead. Whether they unwrap the fall-ready footwear or a new set of French fragrances (complete with samples to try out all season long), these polished products will keep everyone looking and feeling their absolute best.

A Timelessly Modern Boot

SOREL

Cate Lace Bootie

$190

These booties add a classic finishing touch to any look. The EVA plush footbed provides endless comfort no matter where they’re headed, while eye-catching lace-up details add as much style as they do support.

An Education On Style History

TASCHEN

Helmut Newton: Pages From The Glossies

$50

With more than 500 original magazine spreads curated by the famed photographer and his wife June (spanning 1950s to 1990s), consider this tomb an essential read for every fashion aficionado.

A Creative Statement Earring

Annika Inez

Annika Inez Double Dew Earrings

$265

A bit of boldness is key when it comes to statement earrings. The hand-shaped glass beads on this set resemble dewdrops, each one suspended on a 14K gold wire that playfully curves around the ear. Draw the eye up to them with a classic high neckline, or play up the gold with layered necklaces to match.

A Glammed-Up Hiker Boot

SOREL

Lennox™ Hiker Lux Bootie

$240

With a supple metallic sheen and rose-hued laces, this any-occasion hiker boot will please even the most style-conscious in your circle. A low molded-rubber platform gives a subtle lift, while the leather and shearling keeps them cozy and protected.

A Sweet Statement-Making Detail

Bottega Veneta

Red Intrecciato Strawberry Keychain

$450

Whether added to a house key ring or swinging from a favorite bag, this woven leather strawberry keychain is the ultimate stocking stuffer.

A Wear (Almost) Anywhere Slipper

SOREL

Mail Run Slipper

$75

Faux-fur slippers feel luxurious no matter what the morning brings. A pink this vivid brightens up any morning at home, but because of their grippy rubber sole, you can slip them on for a quick mailbox run, too.

A Shimmery Shadow Palette

Pat McGrath Labs

Mothership V Eyeshadow Palette

$125

Beauty lovers eagerly await every product drop from Pat McGrath, the makeup artist behind fashion’s most iconic runway looks. Encased in a gorgeous lacquered box, the Mothership V palette’s range of fantastical, iridescent pigments will stun all the makeup aficionados on your list.

A Mixed Metal Necklace

Justine Clenquet

Silver & Gold Gemma Necklace

$110

If you don’t know whether they’re a fan of gold or silver, why not go for both? An ’80s-inspired chain wraps around the neck for a collar that scales casual or formal. Handcrafted, varied-length strands make this one a standout gift.

A High-Style Snow Boot

SOREL

Whitney™ II Short Lace Boot

$120

This boot’s waterproof nylon, plush insulation, and textured surface will take us wherever we need to go this winter — while the faux-fur lining makes for a well-balanced mix of sporty and luxe.

A New Signature French Scent

Frédéric Malle

Les Eaux 5-Piece Eau de Cologne Collection

$175

Frédéric Malle blends the crème-de-la-crème of French fragrances, which means choosing a single scent can be daunting. Eliminate the guesswork with this five bottle selection, developed as unisex fragrances in notes of musk, cedar, and flowers after the rain. (The winter blend, combined of crisp citrus and honey notes, may just become their go-to favorite.)

A Rose-Tinted Pair Of Sunglasses

Ganni

Biodegradable Rectangular Sunglasses

$245

Oversized tinted sunglasses have become this year’s most sought-after accessory. This pair is biodegradable too, for style that’s as cool as it is eco-conscious.

A Romantic Beaded Bag

Shrimps

Louisa Floral-Beaded Velvet Handbag

$450

Tuck away all the essentials in a romantic homage to bohemian ease. Wear this beaded velvet bag with a multitiered dress and lace-up boots for the ultimate pairing.