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Best Gift for the Travler
Twelve South AirFly Duo Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter
World travelers don't need another passport case or plastic suitcase. The AirFly Duo instead offers them a way to use their favorite bluetooth headphones for airplane entertainment systems. And it doesn't just work for one, but is compatible for two users. Now you and your traveler partner (or kids) can watch a movie sharing the screen and sound.
Best Candle Gift
Le Labo Santal 26 Concrete Candle
Best Gift For the Picky Man
Hestra Gloves Cashmere-Lined Nubuck Leather Gloves
The man who has everything (or thinks he does) is a tough man to shop for. Opt for something with a quiet luxury vibe like these cashmere-lined gloves from Hestra. He'll never wear normal gloves again.
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A No-Fail Gift
Smythson 2024 Panama Weekly Agenda with Pocket
I gift this to several people every year, and it's gotten to the point where they even look forward to it. Smythson truly makes the best notebooks and journals on the market. Don't believe me? Try one for yourself, and you'll be converted. You can even get it monogrammed with their initials.
Best Personalized Gift
Papier Classique Stationary
Now 33% Off
If you want to take stationary and personalization to the next level, create them custom stationary. I personally find this to always be a winning gift for in-laws or people who take sending letters seriously.
Best Kitchen Gift
Le Creuset Stoneware European Butter Dish
A picky person already owns a Le Creuset pan, but they definitely won’t have this butter dish.
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Another Safe Kitchen Gift
Crate & Barrel French Kitchen Marble Salt Cellar
In the same vein… I bet they don’t own a marble salt vessel either.
Best Tech Accessory Gift
Rimowa Aluminum Case for iPhone
Most Fun Gift
Manba Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Machine
Now 15% Off
Specially crushed ice for martinis? I'm sold, and personally buying this ASAP. Even a picky person like myself sometimes buys random Amazon shit too.
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For the Matcha Fan
Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit
Now 23% Off
Help the matcha-lover stop using their annoying whisk. And while I don't normally recommend counter-cluttering gadgets for picky people, this one is just sleek enough to make the cut.
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For the Plant-Based
Nutr Nut Milk Maker
Now 20% Off
One more gadget worth of gifting is the Nutr. I personally (along with fellow Esquire staffers) love this small, yet useful machine that helps you make your very own alternative milk without all the harmful chemicals. The Nutr wins in our book because its minimal design is simple to use, not an eye sore, and easy to store.
Best Gift For Coffee Lover
Anthropologie Bistro Tile Gourmand Caramel Café Ceramic Candle
PSA: Do not buy a picky, coffee-lover a coffee machine, beans, or a mug! They know what they like and you probably don’t. A candle that smells like coffee instead is the safe choice.
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Best Fragrance Gift Set
DS & Durga Deluxe Box Set
Gifting a picky person a fragrance is pretty much taboo. But gifting them a chic, and fun fragrance set changes the game. They can pick their favorite scent (hopefully more than one) and fend off the rest to others as little gifts. I always support regifting.
Best Home Decor Gift
Food52 Marble Fruit Bowl
Speaking from experience (and the heart) picky people love marble stuff. Who wouldn't want a marble fruit bowl?
Best Bathrobe Gift
Soho Home House Robe
A true snob doesn’t want a terry cloth robe that feels like it’s from a spa. The spa robe is overrated. A picky person wants an insanely plush and cloud-like robe made for the elite. Plus, the hood is an added bonus.
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Best Luxury Gift
Hermes Epsom Silk'in Coin Purse
Sure, you could pop down to Hermes for the perfect gift if you want to get rejected. Sadly, the pick of the bunch doesn't quiet work that way. That's where online resell sites come in handy, not just for that, but because you can also score vintage, last-season finds that are now sold out. Fashionphille is a trusted online source that has a strict authentication process, so you can feel good about buying second hand too.
Best Stocking Stuffer
Apple AirTag (4 Pack)
Everybody needs these… everybody. Or at the very least it will be an easy thing for them to regift. Everyone wins.
Most Useful Gifts
Davek Solo Umbrella
And the best umbrella of all time deserves a winning slot. Our fashion market editor, Alfonso Fernández Navas, who will give you a one hour lecture on how much he loves it if prompted. It's the perfect useful gift because everyone wants the best umbrella in the world, but doesn't want to buy it for themselves.
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Best Splurge Gift
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine
I rave about Dyson often, in fact, I own pretty much everything they've ever made... except this. While a mop might not feel like a fancy present, trust me, for some, a Dyson mop is what they've waited years for.
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Best Bar Gift
Elevated Craft Hybrid Cocktail Shaker
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