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    Very Last-Minute Presents to Please Even the Pickiest Person

    These modern-meet-classic gifts will impress long after the decorations come down.

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    Last updated 16 December 2024 In Buying Guides

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    Even if you're scrambling for last-minute holiday gifts, we’ve got you covered with options beyond the usual suspects—perfect for the most complex person on your list. This guide is for style-savvy tastemakers with a discerning eye and jewelry lovers who know their cabochons from their brilliant cuts. It includes the latest waitlisted designer It bag and luxe cozy essentials that will turn even a well-heeled traveler into a homebody. These thoughtful, fashion-editor-vetted gifts will continue to impact long after the festivities wind down.

    For the Design Lover

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    For the design lover who appreciates the art of living, gift design-infused pieces that blend fashion and artistry. Think quirky, animal-inspired, and sometimes emotionally supportive bean chairs from Bottega Veneta to sleek, sculptural glass candlesticks.

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    Le Teckel Leopard Calf Hair Shoulder Bag

    Le Teckel Leopard Calf Hair Shoulder Bag
    $4,900 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Medium Fox Pouf in Papaya/white/black

    Medium Fox Pouf in Papaya/white/black
    PRICE UPON REQUEST AT BOTTEGA VENETA

    Candlesticks

    Crate & Barrel Kava Warm Toned Glass Taper Candle Holders Set of 3
    $59.95 AT CRATE AND BARREL

    Loewe wallet

    Loewe Pebbled Leather Wallet
    $790 AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

    Bally loafers

    Bally Plume Moccasin In Black Leather
    $970 AT BALLY

    Déjà Minuit - Eau De Parfum in Noce

    Bottega Veneta Déjà Minuit - Eau De Parfum in Noce
    $450 AT BOTTEGA VENETA

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    If the person you're shopping for has a talent for bringing people together—complete with perfectly roasted chicken and expertly crafted martinis—these gifts, like luxe bathroom soaps and whimsical decanters, will guarantee you a coveted spot at the next gathering.

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    Colognes Collection Perfumed Soaps Set

    Hermès Beauty Colognes Collection Perfumed Soaps Set
    $99 AT AMAZON

    Aphrodite Blue Vase

    Coralla Maiuri Aphrodite Blue Vase
    $310 AT ARTEMIST

    Set-Of-Four Fête Embroidered Linen Coasters

    Misette Set-Of-Four Fête Embroidered Linen Coasters
    $120 AT MODA OPERANDI

    Set-Of-Two Nob Wine Glasses

    POLSPOTTEN Set-Of-Two Nob Wine Glasses
    $50 AT LUISAVIAROMA

    Mb Bordeaux Wine Decanter

    Maison Balzac Mb Bordeaux Wine Decanter
    $280 AT FARFETCH

    Jello Lighter

    Edie Parker Large Tray in Olives
    $295 AT EDIE PARKER

    For the Jewelry Lover

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    Dazzle a discerning eye who knows the nuances between carat weight and cut—and ensure you’ll always be in their good graces with these timeless trinkets.

    Heirloom Jewelry

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    Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry

    Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Ring
    AVAILABLE AT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

    Marquetry Wood Jewelry Box

    Marquetry Wood Jewelry Box
    $3,080 AT MODA OPERANDI

    Ginori 1735 trinket box

    Ginori 1735 Trinket Box
    $225 AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

    Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry

    Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole Pendant
    AVAILABLE AT VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

    Arm Print Tray

    Fornasetti Arm Print Tray
    $1,203 AT FARFETCH

    Jonathan Adler Brass Hand Ring Holder

    Jonathan Adler Brass Hand Ring Holder
    $150 AT JONATHAN ADLER

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    For that friend or family member who always plans an impromptu trip to Paris or some other enviable destination, a beautifully crafted bag or jet setting accessory is the stylish travel companion that truly keeps on giving.

    Heirloom Luggage Gifting

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    The Entrepreneur - Lip Print Check in Spinner

    Steamline Luggage The Entrepreneur - Lip Print Check in Spinner
    $750 AT STEAMLINE LUGGAGE

    Gommino Bubble in Suede

    Tod's Gommino Bubble in Suede
    $925 AT TOD'S

    Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask

    MZ SKIN Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask
    $105 AT MODA OPERANDI

    Luggage

    Saint Laurent Giant Bowling Bag in Suede
    $2,490 AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

    Prada Passport Holder

    Prada Passport Holder
    $650 AT PRADA

    Luggage

    Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag
    $2,490 AT LOUIS VUITTON

    For the Home Body

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    For the person who cherishes quiet nights or the homebody who lives for an early bedtime, treat them to chic creature comforts like ultra-soft cashmere pajamas, shearling-lined slippers, and luxe candles to enhance their hibernation.

    Homebody Gift Guide

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    Zoe Wool-Cashmere Top

    Leset Zoe Wool-Cashmere Top
    $380 AT MODA OPERANDI

    Small Tuberose Candle

    Loewe Small Tuberose Candle
    $120 AT LOEWE

    Lady Blanket Mohair Wool

    Magniberg Lady Blanket Mohair Wool
    $1,192 AT MAGNIBERG

    Glove Textured Ballet Flats

    Glove Textured Ballet Flats
    $595 AT FARFETCH

    Apple headphones

    Apple AirPods Max - Starlight
    $549 AT APPLE

    Lafayette 148 Cashmere Socks

    Tracy Anderson The Om Your Energy Crystal Bundle
    $275 AT TRACY ANDERSON

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    Sara Holzman is the Style Director at Marie Claire, where she oversees fashion coverage spanning seasonal trends, celebrity style, designers, Fashion Month, and shopping. With more than a decade of experience in fashion media, she has held roles at Condé Nast’s Lucky and Self and contributed style and travel coverage to Equinox’s Furthermore. A graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is based in New York City, where she writes about fashion through both an industry and personal lens, including the realities of getting dressed as a working mom. Follow her on Instagram at @sarajonewyork.

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