From magazines to newspapers, editors are looking into and analyzing gift-giving trends for the 2012 holiday/Christmas season. Whereas some are looking for the “it” item from the “it” name, others are on the hunt for alternatives from make-it-yourself (DIY) to unconventional gift-giving ideas. Forecasters, too, are anticipating where the super rich might be spending this upcoming season.
What the 10% might be spending this holiday season?
No estate is complete without “his & hers” dancing fountain!
Johnnie Walker private scotch tasting
You don’t need to be a card-carrying 10-percenter to find gifts that are hip and original. You can go old-school as well, or even rogue with imagination. Esquire magazine came up with what we’re seeing as a cool luxe gift idea: getting your own customized California wine down to the label design. If this rather extravagant idea goes against your comfort zone, how about customized monogram stationary letterhead printed with hand carved copperplate (i.e. Dempsey & Carroll, Smythson). It is not only lovely, but also a classy gift to say “hello” and “thank you” with.
Assortment of varietal wine grapes
The wine making process
Dempsey & Carroll, New York, since 1878
Fancy monogram fonts
Classic monogram fonts
Smythson, London, since 1887
But if you really want to make a big, beautiful gift statement this season, why not consider something luxuriously furry? Fur fashion can be done much more afford-ably than you might imagine!
As we know too well, these past few fashion seasons have elevated the purse or handbag into a fashion superstar. When you look at some of the prices that exotic skin purses fetch, like Chanel, Delvaux, Gucci, Hermès, you might ask yourself if such gifts should come with wheels (being the price of a nice car?). Why not splurge on a fur version that is substantially cheaper, hipper and way more original! Designers have jumped on the fur fashion bandwagon with great flair. Choose your shape and fur and voilà!
Dennis Basso – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Proenza Shouler – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Longchamp “Balzane” Mouton Shearling Hobo
Holly Fulton – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Chanel’s shiny alligator clutch, $37,000
Delvaux crocodile purse, £9,565 (Selfridges exclusive)
Vancelette – customized “Aspen” in black mink
Vancelette – customized “Snowbird” handbag (detail)
Of course, there is also the gift that is not only intrinsically chic by nature, but super practical too. Can we say fur scarf, fur hat and fur vest. These pieces can literally become a twin during the winter months. The upside with fur accessories is that they can easily work with a multitude of wardrobe styles. And the one-size-fits-all aspect makes them easy for gift-giving. To give it that extra special touch, why not get your furrier to monogram the items with your loved-one’s initials?
Lanvin – Fall-Winter 2012-2013
Carolina Herrera – fall 2011- winter 2012
Antonio Azzuolo – Fall 2011- Winter 2012
Burberry Prorsum – Fall 2011/Winter 2012
Kenzo – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Rihanna Fur Hat Hottie
Oscar de la Renta – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Men’s fur vest
For another fashionable gift suggestion, the past two years have elevated the profile of fur-trimmed outerwear into the fashion limelight. Why not get that special someone’s favorite or new coat the fur treatment? It seriously can turn anything from “nice” to “wow”! A fur-trimmed coat collar or lapel takes a coat from mere winter armor to chic and beautiful. But being able to choose the fur type and color to trim a coat/jacket via your furrier is a nice personal touch. There are loads of fur types to fit both personal style and budgets.
Gucci – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Prada Menswear Fall 2012 Ad Campaign
Customized child parka with artic fox, Alaskan Style
Nothing fake here! Genuine fur-trim around the hood is the way to go
Missoni – Fall 2012-Winter 2013
Dries Van Noten – Fall 2012-Winter 2012
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