Los Angeles Times
Need a gift for Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful gift-giving kind of day. We’re here to play Cupid and offer you designer gift ideas for your sweetie — along with a heart-shaped box of Los Angeles-brand chocolate that you might consider giving yourself.
Mauro Fabbio Bulgari Alison Lou
Bulgari Bulgari’s luxe Serpenti Forever calf leather handbag in red from the Electro Love capsule collection features a snakehead closure and a pierced heart charm. $2,300. Available at bulgari.com. Alison Lou This designer plays with the traditional 14-karat yellowgold signet ring design by adding a splash of tomato red and golden hearts. $950. Available at twistonline.com.
Kate Spade New York
Kate Spade New York Kate Spade’s Heart It Sam handbag in sleek pink leather with a red half-heart design has metallic ring-top handles and a removable and adjustable cross-body strap. $328. Available at katespade.com.
Maison Frances Kurkdjian
Maison Frances Kurkdjian Perfumer Frances Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum has notes of jasmine, saffron, cedarwood and ambergris. $300 for 2.4 f luid ounces. Available at franciskurkdjian.com.
Coach
Coach Silver and rose-gold scallop drop earrings from Coach have a delicate dual heart motif and are crafted in a modern mix of metals with a hint of old-school f lavor. $75. Available at coach.com.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton’s L’Air du Jardin rose-scented fragrance candle is encased in a white pot with a leather handle. $185 (one of a series of four). Available at louisvuitton.com.
Luis Morais
Luis Morais Luis Morais’ simple, unisex, yellow-gold “Love” cord bracelet in red. (This might be a fun gift as a matching pair with your loved one.) $392. Available at luismorais.com.
Compartés
Compartés Los Angeles chocolate brand Compartés’ limited-edition heart-shaped gift box is filled with 35 signature truff le chocolates. $99. Available at compartes.com.
Marla Aaron
Marla Aaron Designer Marla Aaron’s modern Diamond Baby lock heart charm with white diamonds in 14-karat gold. $1,863. Available at ylang23.com.