“I would love to give handmade place mats and rugs I bought in Peru, which were woven by traditional methods and using natural dyes. I would love to receive a Chanel handbag—and lots of sleep!”
It's Fashion Friday again! Where does the time go? 12 More days until Christmas! Have you finished your shopping? I just finished mine tonight. There are so many great gifts out there that's it's hard to narrow them down to the right one. Fashion insiders have their own lists. Vogue Magazine featured them and what they want. Take a look:
“I’ve been eyeing an antique lettuceware tureen by Dodie Thayer—each piece is like a little work of art.”
“Starting a family means starting new family holiday traditions. This year I am sourcing beautiful and special ornaments for our first Christmas tree. And I’d love some ornaments of my own, like this pair of Byzantine gold earrings I spotted at Fred Leighton. They’d look fabulous under the tree and, of course, on me. For stocking stuffers, advance copies of Argo, Anna Karenina or Downton Abbey would be lovely.”
“For the second year in a row, I’m giving gifts to a wonderful charity, the K.I.N.D. Fund. Donations will fund the building of desks for schoolchildren in Malawi; the students there have never had desks before; they’ve always sat on a mud floor. It touches my heart because it’s about children and education—two of the world’s most precious resources.”
“I’m giving these brass cachepots, which are handcrafted in India—and cast to resemble basketweave. They’re so elegant, yet they work for almost anything—you can even pot a plant in them. As for what I’d like to receive, a new Moncler jacket would be perfect for wearing around my home in Aspen.”
“For starters, obviously I am giving my book—dedicated and signed to all of my friends—and other than that, I haven’t really had time to think about it yet.”
“A pair of Gianvito Rossi heels. I love to shop at the Milan boutique for elegant evening shoes or chic, everyday boots that you don’t see everywhere—plus, I can’t help but find gifts for my mother and sister! And as a gift to myself, plus a few friends and family, I’d love to take a diving holiday on the stunning Amanikan boat to explore some of the few remaining pristine and healthy underwater ecosystems on the islands of Indonesia. The waters are filled with countless species of fish and vibrant, thriving coral reefs.”
“I absolutely love this Pushmataaha chakra cuff which was custom-made for me from seven semiprecious stones, each representing the chakras of the body. Each stone was individually selected, polished, then set in a handmade sterling silver setting. It’s a very special and unique gift.”
“My favorite types of presents are ones that last long after the holiday season, like a small rosemary tree or lavender plant. My wife, Shirin, and I will never forget the 300-year-old olive trees from Spain we received one year; we planted them around our property in Provence and have been able to enjoy them ever since as they continue to grow. Similarly, a donation to a wonderful charity—like the Robin Hood Foundation or Child Mind Institute—has meaning beyond the holidays and is a gift I love to give or receive.”
“I would love to receive Dr. Brandt’s Time Arrest Crème de Luxe because it makes everyone feel young again. It fills lines, tightens the skin, boosts collagen, and reconstructs imperfections.”
“For a few people I’m making customized Christmas hampers—stuffed with holiday delights, We are getting baskets and filling them with, for example, caviar, champagne, and blinis. Another might be packed with foie gras, champagne, beautiful breads, dark-chocolate-covered almonds from Murray’s, an array of cheeses, Spanish almonds, olives, and a lot of Murray’s fig jams. Possibly a weekend at Blantyre in Massachusetts with my husband, David—I’ve always wanted to go—or even a vintage rose gold Rolex with a black face. He’s from Wales, which is also where rose gold is from!”
All photos and info courtesy of Vogue Magazine
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