How to Gift Standout Pieces Without Being Cliché

The ultimate guide to the perfect gift.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it's also the time of year when you have to pull out all the stops and find the perfect gift—whether it’s for the person you just started dating, your boss, your partner, or you're treatin' yourself. Wowing someone with your gift-giving prowess requires a tricky balance of utility and thoughtfulness. You want to give something special, but also something they’re sure to use and think of you—not something they’ll accidentally re-gift to you next year.

But you’re here reading this, which means you’re one step ahead of the rest. Read on for some of our favorite and most versatile gift ideas;​ pieces that strike the perfect balance of astute personality assessment and expertly designed practicality. 

 

Related: The Best Gifts For Creatives

 

Banana Republic's Italian Melton Wool-Blend Car Coat, $378

Italian Melton Wool Blend Car Coat

Pendleton's Yakima Camp Blanket, $139-$179

Yakima Camp Blanket

Banana Republic's Grant Slim-Fit Stretch Shirt, $79.50

Giant Slim Fit Shirt

Saint Laurent's Embroidered Cotton-Corduroy Bomber Jacket, $2,590

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Need Supply's Puma’s Han Kjobenhavn Crew Sweater, $120

Han Kjobenhavn

Banana Republic's Luxury-Touch Stripe Polo, $49.50

Luxury Piping Polo

Best Made Company's Rough-Out Elkskin Gloves, $88

Elskin Gloves

MSGM's Striped Sequined Tulle Top, $745

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Tom Dixon's Elements Earth Diffuser, $120

Elements Eart Diffuser

Danner's Mountain Light Boot, $380

Mountain Light Boot

Mr Porter's Beams Plus Fringed Cashmere Scarf, $150

Beams Plus Fringed Cashmere Scarf

Tom Ford's Camouflage-Print Nubuck Billfold Wallet, $490

Camouflage Print Wallet

Clare V.'s Henri Small Leather-Trimmed Velvet Bucket Bag, $280

Henri Small Leather Trimmed Velvet Bucket Bag

Son of a Sailor's Victor Shave Kit, $90

Victor Shave Kit

“The Devil Is In The Detail” textured-leather notebook, $60

The Devil is in the Detail

Banana Republic's Faux Fur Pull-Through Scarf, $78

Faux Scarf

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