Very Last-Minute Presents to Please Even the Pickiest Person
These modern-meet-classic gifts will impress long after the decorations come down.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Sara Holzman is the Style Director for Marie Claire, where she's worked alongside the publication for eight years in various roles, ensuring the brand's fashion content continues to inform, inspire, and shape the conversation about fashion's ever-evolving landscape. With a degree from the Missouri School of Journalism, Sara is responsible for overseeing a diverse fashion content mix, from emerging and legacy designer profiles to reported features on the influence of social media on style and seasonal and micro trends across the world's fashion epicenters in New York, Milan, and Paris. Before joining Marie Claire, Sara held fashion roles at Conde Nast's Lucky Magazine and Self Magazine and was a style and travel contributor to Equinox's Furthermore website. Over her decade of experience in the fashion industry, Sara has helped guide each brand's style point of view, working alongside veteran photographers and stylists to bring editorial and celebrity photo shoots to fruition from start to finish. Sara currently lives in New York City. When she's not penning about fashion or travel, she’s at the farmer’s market, on a run, working to perfect her roasted chicken recipe, or spending time with her husband, dog, and cat. Follow her along at @sarajonewyork
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