When it comes to gifting, people tend to gravitate in one of two directions: the practical or the luxurious. Both have a time and a place, but sometimes you’re looking for that gray area in between—perhaps a lavish take on a quotidian object, or something fun for the sake of fun. Enter: little finds from our top fashion labels that make the everyday a little more indulgent. A welcome bonus? The panache of your favorite designer brand’s elevated packaging makes for an especially exciting unboxing. Whether you’re in the market for a petite-yet-luxe stocking stuffer, or looking to gift that friend with expensive taste, the below will deliver the rush of unwrapping something special without breaking the bank. And, after all, no one would turn down a little orange box…
Coriander Scented Candle
Anyone can give a candle—and everyone probably already has. But a candle that takes the shape of a taper in a holder is guaranteed to warrant a double take. Give your interiors-loving friend Loewe’s candlestick creation and they’re sure to use it as a centerpiece at their next dinner party.
Small Slap Bracelet
On the topic of Loewe, Y2K-kids-turned-2023-adults may appreciate the nostalgic joy of a slap bracelet, this time crafted in calfskin with the house’s anagram on it.
Pink and Tortoiseshell Wide-Tooth Comb
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten’s avant-garde color-blocking, patterns, and bold use of pigment can also be found in his beauty collection. Think pretty and practical with a chic Italian resin bicolor comb that’ll add to your vanity vignette when not in use.
Sirius Silver Ring
Any jewelry buff will recognize Spinelli Kilcollin’s signature linked pieces from a mile away. Give them a little taste of the edgy brand’s interlocked rings with a surprisingly affordable starter piece.
Giacomo Towels
Towels don’t get enough credit for the impact they have in making a bathroom look put-together. Grab a matching set of these zigzag hand towels to gift the next holiday party hostess, and you’re guaranteed to see them on the rack for every dinner party henceforth.
Gentle Perfumed Soap
Another chic little bathroom find they'll want to display? Chanel bar soap, because why not.
Pink Le Chouchou 'Le Porte Bambino' AirPods Case
For their morning commute Podcast listen, may we present an itty-bitty Jacquemus Airpods case.
Annual Agenda 2024
For the diligent note-takers and schedule-makers—or for those who need motivation to actually write down appointments and long-overdue drinks—an Hermès agenda can do nothing but encourage.
Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel
And since really no one can resist widening their eyes at the reveal of an orange box, you may as well consider a beauty pick from the house, too.
Mary Jane Pointe Keychain
Sandy Liang’s covetable blend of cute-quirky-femininity adds a smile-inducing touch to a useful ordinary item, like a keychain they’ll reach for daily.
Rouge à Lèvres Mat Lipstick
Because no beauty trend has staying power like the perfect Hollywood-red pout, a long-wearing matte lipstick in a gorgeous gold tube is a surefire winner.
Wave Box
Deliver the thrill of Tiffany & Co.’s signature robin’s egg blue with a petite Elsa Peretti keepsake box in which they can store tiny trinkets—like daily jewelry—on their bedside table.
Silk Twill Hair Tie
From nightly face cleansing to sunbathing on February’s Cabo getaway, a splashy Pucci hair tie knows no bounds and will be used every single day.
Mini Le Coeur Leather Coin Purse
Okay, this one may be a bit more of a splurge, but it’s still arguably one of the “cheaper” items you could get from the storied brand. Alaïa’s heart-shaped bag was undeniably a must-buy this year, and the adorable mini coin purse version is a fun way to indulge in the look for less.
Yellow Heart Coin Pouch
Fun color, meet even more fun shape. The ever-cool Jil Sander offers a range of little coin pouches for, yes, coins, but also Advil, Q-tips, tampons—anything small, really.