Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Maison Margiela
For a fireplace, real or imagined
A wintry scent of wood smoke and roasting chestnuts from the Replica line, in a 5.8 oz candle. The notes lean warm and woody, which makes it an easy gift for a December living room.
Skip it if the recipient prefers fresh, floral or citrus scents at home
$72.00at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Editor’s pickBrooklinen
For a shared bedroom upgrade
A 480-thread-count sateen set in long-staple cotton with a soft sheen: fitted and flat sheets plus two pillowcases. OEKO-TEX certified and machine washable. A shared upgrade you both use every night.
Skip it if either of you sleeps hot; sateen holds more warmth than percale
$209.00at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G colour and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
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$2,720at VossAgin as of Oct 24, 2:12 AM ET Details
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BurberryFor him
For the man who dresses classic
Burberry's check in cashmere, 168 by 30 cm: narrow enough to wear under a coat collar, long enough to loop once. A classic he will reach for every cold morning.
Skip it if he already owns a Burberry check scarf; a second in the same pattern adds little
$451at COUTR as of Oct 23, 8:53 AM ET Details
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Breville
For the couple who wants café coffee at home
An espresso machine with a built-in conical burr grinder, 25 grind settings, assisted tamping and a steam wand for milk microfoam. It handles dosing for you, a sound choice for two people learning lattes together.
Skip it if you have limited counter space or prefer a one-button pod machine
$799.95at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Maison Margiela
For the minimalist who notices details
A slim black calf-leather card holder marked only by the label's four white stitches. Small enough for a front pocket or an evening bag, and recognizable to anyone who follows design without shouting a logo.
Skip it if they carry a full wallet with cash and receipts; a mini card holder fits only a few cards
$216at COUTR as of Oct 23, 8:53 AM ET Details
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Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $230.00 (25% less)at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
Felco
For the gardener
Swiss-made bypass pruners with forged aluminum handles and a hardened steel blade for branches up to about an inch. Every part can be replaced or sharpened.
Skip it if the gardener is left-handed or has small hands; this is a large, right-handed model
$67.95List Price: $86.71 (22% less)at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
Baxter of CaliforniaFor him
For the man who skips skincare
A fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizer for normal to oily skin that absorbs quickly and dries to a matte finish, which suits the man who dislikes the feel of lotion.
Skip it if his skin runs dry; this formula is made for normal to oily skin
$23.80List Price: $28.00 (15% less)at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For someone who likes to try new scents
Four 0.24 oz eau de toilette minis from the Replica line: Beachwalk, Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Afternoon Delight. A way to try several scents before committing to a full bottle.
Skip it if the recipient has worn one signature scent for years
$49.30Limited time dealEnds by Nov 4List Price: $58.00 (15% less)at Amazon as of Oct 24, 2:23 AM ET Details
Fujifilm
For starting a shared photo album
Prints credit-card-size photos in seconds, with a selfie mirror, close-up mode and a self-timer that make two-person shots easy. A small, practical way to start a physical album of the year ahead. Film is sold separately.
Skip it if they would rather keep every photo on their phone than pay for and store prints
$78.00List Price: $89.95 (13% less)at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
VossAginFor her
A significant anniversary
Five carats total of AGI-certified round lab-grown diamonds, F colour and VS clarity, in 14k white or yellow gold. Statement studs that still read as classic.
Skip it if she prefers understated jewellery; the half-carat studs are the quieter choice
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$3,720at VossAgin as of Oct 24, 2:12 AM ET Details
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Editor’s pickNeuhaus
For the family that lingers at the table
Eighteen named Neuhaus pralines in milk, dark and white chocolate, with fresh-cream, ganache, praliné and gianduja fillings, made in Belgium and packed in the traditional ballotin box. Easy to share after dinner.
Skip it if the household avoids nuts, since hazelnut and almond run through the assortment
$52.00at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Barefoot DreamsFor her
For slow winter mornings
The brand's signature plush CozyChic knit in a robe designed for women, and it machine washes on a cold, gentle cycle. A soft upgrade for slow winter mornings.
Skip it if she runs warm or prefers a light cotton or terry robe
$99.00at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G colour and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
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$370at VossAgin as of Oct 24, 2:12 AM ET Details
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Shun
For the cook who never upgraded
Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan: a VG-MAX steel core clad in 68 layers of Damascus, a 16-degree edge and a D-shaped Pakkawood handle. The knife a home cook uses every night.
Skip it if they already own good Japanese knives or rarely cook
$140.27at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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Bose
For music on the patio
A compact speaker rated IP67 for water and dust, with up to 12 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C. PositionIQ tunes the sound to how it stands or lies.
Skip it if they want a speaker to fill a living room; a larger home speaker suits that better
$159.00at Amazon as of Oct 24, 3:17 AM ET Details
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TateossianFor him
For the man who travels
Each cufflink is a working miniature compass under a domed glass top, set in palladium-plated metal, about 18 mm across. A quiet nod to travel for a man who wears French cuffs.
Skip it if he never wears double-cuff shirts, or prefers cufflinks that read plain from across a room
$350at Tateossian as of Oct 23, 8:53 AM ET Details
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