(The Last Moment) Great Gifts To Give!

Giving gifts is a special moment. But what’s even more special is finding them! Here’s a (pretty much) last moment guide of great gifts to give this Christmas to your closest (or to yourself, of course). Scroll down for magical pearl pendants, surreal ceramic mugs, hand-crafted bags, very pricey vintage, heaven scents and incredible, statement pieces! And a few blankets, of course.

This The Vampire’s Wife velvet silk blend dress in red is fit for a Christmas dinner goddess.

Ormaie Paris is about perfumes that will blow your mind sensually and visually (just look at their fabulous flacons). I want Toï Toï Toï, which means a German expression ballet dancers say to wish good luck before going on to perform. The fragrance evokes the polished wooden boards of the stage and the dancer’s waxed ballet shoes. More here.

Phaidon re-released Grace: Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue. And, yes, it’s signed by Grace Coddington. Click, click. Adding it to my cart.

This Loewe bunny bag is so cuuuute. Maybe it’s not a life necessity, but then… why not? Available right here.

Boston’s Covet & Lou has some statement pieces that will perfectly fit under the Christmas tree. How about this A Détacher skirt and No.6 fur loafers?

The XXL faux fur bag from Pajonk (a Polish brand worth having on your radar) will be there for you in 2019, I guarantee you. More up on the designer’s site.

Re-See Paris has the best, hand-picked vintage out there. Chosing two things is hard, while chosing one is impossible. Treat yourself with a vintage Vogue and their delicious Alaïa selection.

Lemaire‘s molded leather bag in yellow equals a dream bag.

//

NET-A-PORTER Limited

//

What a boy really want is this Haider Ackermann reversible velvet bomber jacket. No explanations needed.

Alighieri has some of the most beautiful and magical pendants out there. This one from Matches is gold-plated and has a baroque-inspired pearl. A true treasure.

When I saw those new season jug bags from Rosie Assoulin, I instantly felt in love with their authentic artiness. They are still on pre-order, but maybe it’s worth waiting a bit and receive your Christmas gift as good start of 2019? Some are made with a latex-and-pigment combination, inspired with Gaetano Pesce’s iconic furniture. Love.

I’m not sure if at the time I’m writing this, they aren’t all gone. Botticelli Ceramics proves that some of the most incredible things can be found right here, on Instagram. I’m dying to get my hands on one of those very limited edition, one-of-a-kind ceramics coming straight from Marc Armitano Domingo’s studio.  “Inspired by art, Wunderkammer, and music from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries”, Marc creates plates and mugs with 3D flowers, bees, boobies and eyes. And not only. Too obsessed with those artworks. You can buy them here.

This Jacquemus straw hat continues to break the internet. Enter the new year boldly, wearing it with an outfit as warm as Simone Porte’s favourite, beach-y colour palette.

Acne Studios is always filled with goodies. Please consider their new limited edition interior décor, just like the new men’s knits. Wouldn’t mind spending an evening covered up with all that fleecy wool!

//

Mr Porter US //

Let’s carry on. Maryam Nassir Zadeh has this 100% virgin wool sweater. That’s a gift that will keep on giving for years!

If you read my journal, you might already know my major obsession with everything Mondo Mondo does. The Janus ring (available in sterling silver and brass) is a must-have from this Los Angeles-based brand.

Blame Jeff Goldblum for making those Prada shirts so flame hot. Forever on my wishlist.

Another thing a guy will love: Bode‘s quilted jacket. This workwear jacket is made from a 1940’s album–patterned quilt. The quilt contains bits and pieces of men’s shirting, as well as a number of other checked cotton fabrics. Will look perfect with a pair of corduroy pants, as well coming from this New York-based brand.

Byredo‘s Eleventh Hour is an experience of its own kind, I tell you. You will get completely addicted.

If somebody ever gifts me this Calvin Klein 205W39NYC x Pendleton wool and cotton-blend blanket, I will marry them immediately.

Hope my public Santa Claus letter helps a bit!

//

NET-A-PORTER Limited

Gifts for Her.

holding-0

Welcome to Design & Culture by Ed gift guide for the upcoming festive season. Here you will find my edit of the ultimate gifts to give (or receive!), from can’t-go-wrong buys to must have pieces. Once you find your perfect present, click the link and get it, or alternatively write it down in your letter for Santa Claus! Prepare to be inspired…

slide01

Nina Ricci ‘Lily’ crossbody bag.

slide03

Byredo ‘1996’ perfume & Jacquemus lamé mini dress.

slide04

Courrèges vinyl box bag & vintage long fur coat.

slide06

Repossi 18-karat rose gold diamond ring & Nina Ricci dress.

slide07

Diptyque ‘Epices Et Delices’ candle & Isabel Marant earrings.

slide02

Saint Laurent heart shaped cape.

slide10

Charlotte Tilbury ‘The Golden Goddess’ palette & Joseph velvet top.

slide11

Isabel Marant pumps  & Marques Almeida skirt.

slide12

Rodin face oilRodin hand and body cream & Jacquemus yellow turtleneck.

slide08

Charlotte Tilbury ‘The Gift of Goddess Skin’ feautuing primer, mask, moisturizer.

slide14

Vintage Chanel bag & Dorateymur heels.

slide13

Sophie Buhai silver ‘Egg’ ring & Nina Ricci metallic high neck dress.

slide17

J.W. Anderson hooded jacket & Vintage Prada lip print wedge sandals.

slide16

Loewe ‘Elephant’ wallet & Miu Miu coat.

slide09

 Oliver Peoples X The Row sunglasses.

slide05

Tom Ford ‘Nicholas’ lipstickTom Ford ‘Dominic’ lipstick & Tom Ford ‘Bradley’ lipstick.

slide18

Prada wool sweater & Prada skirt.

slide19

Gucci ‘Weekend Bag’ & Paul Smith rose pattern socks.

slide20

Céline luggage bag & Tom Ford ‘Black Orchid’ perfume.

slide21

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini knit & J.W.Anderson ‘Pierce’ bag.

NET-A-PORTER Holiday Banners

Gifts for Him.

330334

Are you about to seek the one-of-a-kind, unconventional, and simply perfect gift for him? Here’s the ultimate, shoppable guide to this year’s most exciting presents a guy can find under the Christmas Tree! It’s simple – browse through the guide, click the links below and… go for it!

Stay tuned – her guide is coming soon to Design & Culture by Ed, too!

slide02

Dries Van Noten appliquéd wool waistcoat & Loewe soft beanie.

slide03

Tom Wood ‘Oval’ ring.

slide1-kopia-3

Cinzia Araia zipped hi-tops & Loewe ‘Mushroom’ messenger bag.

slide2

Tom Ford shearling coat.

slide04

Vetements ‘Summercamp’ book & Loewe ‘001’ fragrance.

slide05

Lemaire chunky sole ‘Oxford’ shoes & Aesop grooming kit.

slide06

Givenchy classic blazer.

slide07

Y / Project layered hoodie & This is Paper bag.

slide1

Thom Browne cotton-twill mac.

slide08

Meo Fusciuni ‘Odor 93’ fragrance & Thom Browne cotton socks.

slide09

Hender Scheme ‘Mip-10’ leather sneakers & Courrèges ‘Métal’ sunglasses.

slide10

Haider Ackermann ‘Madame’ jacket.

Mr Porter US

Nicolas Ghesquiere / Advent 2014

Slide11

December 24: Merry Christmas everyone! The wait is over- the first day of Christmas starts now. And if talking of fashion, out of 24 people who stole my heart this year, Nicolas Ghesquiere of Louis Vuitton wins the game. Since his first collection for LV, Nicolas brings chic, travel-inspired and aesthetical view to the Parisian house. With his friends like Marie Amelie Sauve or Pelayo Diaz, Nicolas Ghesquiere makes the Parisian fashion weeks anticipated more than ever! Specially for this occasion, lets shortly review what his 2014 looked like.

Vogue Paris - Septembre 2014

20140328-100018-pm

louis-vuitton-resort-15

Le-sacre-de-Nicolas-Ghesquiere_article_landscape_pm_v8

louis-vuitton-a-dozen-girls-photographed-by-juergen-teller-Louis_Vuitton_A_dozen_girls_by_Juergen_Teller_5_VISUAL9

afterdrk-vuittoncampaign2

20140328-095929-pm

Louis-Vuitton-SS15-Womenswear_Juergen-Teller-01

Louis-Vuitton-SS15-Womenswear_Juergen-Teller-04

Dear reader of Design & Culture by Ed… I am so happy you are always here, with me! I wish you a very relaxing, stylish and beautiful Christmas eve & party with your family and friends. Merry Christmas!