GIFT GUIDE
Curated by the editors at S/ magazine, our annual Wish List is loaded with this season’s hottest items, and guarantees you’ ll give a gift they actually love.
Our annual Wish List is loaded with items guaranteed to satisfy everyone on your list.
MARC JACOBS DECADENCE
Embodying the spirit of playful glamour has never smelled so good. Inspired by a python handbag, a spritz of this sultry scent will reward your nose with rich notes of Italian plum, saffron, orris root, and papyrus wood. ($120 for 100 ml.)
THE WOMAN IN THIS POEM
Perfect for any woman in your life, this essential poetry collection elicits a range of emotions as it explores themes based on love, friendship, motherhood, work, family, and finding the balance between them. Feed the soul with words from literary greats like Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson, and more. ($23)
MICHAEL KORS STATIONERY
Michael Kors offers an enchanting stationery set to bring a hint of the holidays to offices around the world. Jotting down notes just got a whole lot more glamorous. (From $20 to $78)
HARVEST LOWBALL GLASSES
These vintage-inspired lowball glasses are versatile and elegant. An intricate gold design elevates the mood of any gathering, making them an ideal gift for your favourite host. ($40 for set of four at Indigo and Chapters stores)
COINTREAU
After a feast with family and friends, a digestif is in order. Cointreau has been crafting its liqueur since 1849, and the resultant refreshing citrus sip is a delicious drink to be enjoyed on its own, or mixed with fizzy water and a few ice cubes. ($40)
YSL BEAUTÉ KISS & LOVE PALETTE
Get party-ready with one simple beauty kit. The limited-edition Kiss & Love palette from YSL includes seven products—four eyeshadows, two lip colours, and one blush. The flattering shades are housed in a pretty gold compact, playfully dotted with electric-red smooches and the iconic YSL logo. ($100)
NINA RICCI L’EXTASE
An ode to raw femininity, Nina Ricci L’Extase is an expression of eroticism in fragrance form. Intoxicating rose and notes of Virginia cedar are sensual and seductive—qualities embodied by French bombshell Laetitia Casta, who serves as the face of the ad campaign. It’s a perfume you’ll definitely want to wear under the mistletoe. ($125 for 80 ml.)
CANDLE KARL BY WELTON LONDON
Inspired by Karl Lagerfeld and designed by the man himself (alongside perfumer John-Paul Welton), this limited-edition candle emits an oriental spice scent when burned. The quirky casing mimics Karl’s signature shades, stiff collar, and crisp white shirt, and will make a fine decorative piece for your desk once the wax is gone. ($412)
CLARINS GIFT SET
Test-drive Clarins’ top-performing Super Restorative products with this smartly bundled travel pack. Complete with a new Total Eye Concentrate (no one will ever know you stayed up long past your bedtime), this four-piece set will keep your skin glowing all winter. ($ 87)
TAG HEUER CARRERA CARA DELEVINGNE
Inspired by British supermodel Cara Delevingne, this limited-edition timepiece blends elegance with edginess. Rose-gold-plated appliqués and a black leather band create an effortlessly cool, off-duty-model look. ($4,000)
GUESS CONNECT
Fashion and technology click when they come together in a multifunctional and highly chic smartwatch. This boldly styled device accepts voice commands and notifications from thousands of popular apps— alerting you straight from the wrist. ($459)
DIOR: FROM CHRISTIAN DIOR TO RAF SIMONS
The updated edition of Assouline’s glossy Dior tome walks readers through a comprehensive history of a brand that flawlessly manages to remain fresh in today’s fashion scene while retaining its distinctive heritage. ($250)
GUESS HARLOWE COAT
This belted beauty will keep you warm when the temperature drops. Plus, the sleek fit, influenced by a classic trench, looks excellent with everything. You’ll stay cozy without looking like Ghostbusters’ Marshmallow Man. ($248)
FLUXMOB BOLT PACIFIC
The Fluxmob Bolt is a grab-and-go battery backup that will solve all cellphone battery drainage dilemmas. The small and convenient wall charger is an aesthetically pleasing upgrade from its often-bulky counterparts. ($60 at Indigo and Chapters stores)
ARMANI SI
The calm strength, courage, elegance, and sensuality of a woman has been captured in scent. This holiday edition of the delicate fragrance strikes all the right notes; it’s perfect for the winter season. ($97 for 1.7 oz.)
GUCCI BAMBOO
Switch your winter fragrance for something more alluring. Packaged in an Art Deco-inspired bottle, this is one perfume that will make a lasting impression well into the new year. ($109 for 50ml.)
BULOVA DIAMOND WATCH
Like a shimmering halo on the wrist, a mixedmetal timepiece is elegant and on trend. The menswear-inspired silhouette is softened by diamond detailing—a style that’s sure to stand the test of time. ($625)
APPLE MACBOOK PRO
Now in its lightest and most compact form, the new MacBook Pro offers functionality at its finest. And, like most things in life, we think this gorgeous gadget is best suited in gold. (Starting from $1,550)
JEWELLERY TRAY
Fated for a vanity, this pretty jewellery tray will keep trinkets and miniature treasures in place. Rings, brooches, bangles, and more can be stylishly stowed in this multifunctional decorative dish. ($19 at Indigo and Chapters stores)
DIOR STATE OF GOLD COLLECTION
Shimmery nail polish from Dior’s new State of Gold Christmas collection will make the beauty buffs in your life sing with joy. That festive spirit can be felt right down to the fingertips with one of the collection’s five high-shine lacquers. ($33)