A fashion editor's personal wish list doubles as a gift guide for handbags, coats, fragrances, and more—if you can resist the urge to shop for yourself.
Gift shopping presents a particular challenge for one fashion editor: the temptation to buy for herself proves nearly impossible to resist. Rather than fight the habit, she's embracing it with a luxury gift guide that serves dual purposes—suggestions for loved ones and a personal shopping list for 2027.
The collection spans 31 items across categories including handbags, loafers, coats, fragrances, and eye patches. Each selection comes with a specific recipient in mind, from the friend who spends every weekend at parties to the person who wouldn't be caught dead in sneakers. Yet the editor admits she wants everything on the list herself.
Handbag collectors would find particular appeal in one standout piece with contrasting buckle details. For those who favor neutral palettes with subtle distinction, there's an understated option featuring classic silhouettes with a touch of interest. The guide also nods to nostalgia with an homage to 2004's It girls and their iconic Roxanne bags.
Practicality meets luxury in a denim jacket the editor describes as exactly what she means when requesting useful gifts. Beauty enthusiasts have multiple options, including a palette deemed perfect, eye patches that make bags under eyes feel designer, and Chanel nail polish that elevates at-home manicures. One fragrance by Max Mara is characterized by the brand as "an invisible coat"—soft and reassuring enough to wear as a personal layer.
Jewelry selections include an 18K white gold ring with paved stones, a bracelet stack addition, and a matching necklace that demonstrates true opulence when paired together. For footwear, there's a power heel, suede boots, and a funky shoe capable of transforming basic outfits.
The editor issues one warning: a particular hoodie is the sort of gift you intend for someone else but end up keeping. Other selections include a striped sweater suitable for constant wear, a coat that inspires feelings of true class, and a tool for quick bombshell curls. There's even a smaller-sized bag meant as a gentle reminder to overpackers about traveling light.