Holiday Gift Guide, Vol. VI

December 9, 2024December 8, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

This holiday season, I will share a number of dream gift guides that might make it easier for you to go (and filter) through the festive season. Get ready for a selection of beautiful items that will spark joy and last for years. The ones that will certainly please one’s senses and deliver heavenly feelings. From globetrotting adventurers to design-forward homebodies and fashion fans with a penchant for glamour – whoever you’re shopping for, this Christmas gift guide featuring timeless classics has the perfect presents to suit all needs this holiday season. Treat your loved ones and yourself with the below choices – and shoppable links!

Miu Miu Floral Poplin and Jersey Skirt

Burberry Cable Alpaca Cropped Cardigan Sweater

Bottega Veneta Oval-frame Acetate And Gold-tone Sunglasses

Simone Rocha Micro Egg Faux Pearl-embellished Acrylic Clutch

Loro Piana Calza Noel Jacquard-knit Cashmere Socks

Brunello Cucinelli Bead-embellished Suede Ankle Boots

Holiday mood: Naomi Watts as Babe Paley in “The Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”.

The Row Iside Satin Midi Dress

Valentino Garavani Belted Faux Fur-trimmed Embellished Cheetah-print Wool Coat

Carlini Silver Lady Christmas Ornament

Valentino Crystal and Pearly Floral Brooch

Dries Van Noten Embellished Metallic Jacquard-crepon And Checked Wool Double-breasted Jacket

Khaite Marion Embellished Leather Wedge Sandals

Holiday mood: Jeanne Lanvin.

Bottega Veneta Small Andiamo Shoulder Bag with Chain Strap (click image)

Alaïa Criss Cross Leather-trimmed Leopard-print Calf Hair Ballet Flats

Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons Gathered Pleated Wool Midi Dress

Byredo Matte Lipstick

The Row Viktor Fringed Cashmere Scarf (click image)

Prounis Blush Tourmaline and Golden South Sea Pearl Chime Drop Earrings

Holiday mood: The Met collection.

A. P.C. Swan ballet flats

L’Objet Swan Large Gold-plated Porcelain Bowl

Conner Ives Appliquéd Cotton-blend Midi Skirt

Valentino Garavani 9to5 Embellished Leather-trimmed Calf Hair Shoulder Bag

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé Eau de Parfum Fragrance

Diptyque 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Fragrance Hourglass Diffuser

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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Holiday Gift Guide, Vol. I

October 30, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

Liberowe Arya Draped Velvet Midi Dress

Gohar World Set Of Two Pearl-embellished Embroidered Cotton-lace Coasters

Dries Van Noten Asymmetric Embellished Cotton-twill Shirt

Dries Van Noten Silver-tone Crystal Earrings

Isabel Marant Lassie Crushed-velvet Mini Dress

Holiday mood: via Luke Edward Hall’s Instagram.

Trudon x Maître Tseng Terre À Terre Candle

Alaia Goldtone Coil Hoop Earrings

Louise Roe x Sophia Roe S.r Collection Glass Vase

Chloé Bracelet Embellished Textured-leather Shoulder Bag

Saloni Anais Ruffled Tulle-trimmed Velvet Midi Dress

Holiday mood: Chanel from the 1990s.

Fred Meyer Tahitian Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings in 14K White Gold

Bernadette Emily Velvet Maxi Skirt

Byredo Matte Lipstick

Bode Laurel Embellished Crochet Clutch

The Elder Statesman Striped Cashmere Scarf

Holiday mood: Vogue US, 1970s.

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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Festive Guide: In The Spotlight

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 | Design & Culture by Ed

Christopher John Rogers resort 2022

Between the Christmas holidays and the New Year’s Eve, and all the celebrations this festive season holds, you’ll likely need a bold party outfit – or two. If the autumn-winter 2021 runways were any indication, the time has arrived to get dressed up to the nines. So what better opportunity to wear the season’s most opulent prints, luxe textures, and, of course, exquisite sequins and shine? Here is a selection of festive evening dresses and spectacular gowns, jaw-dropping heels and charming bags, and magnificent jewels that will work as amazing holiday presents!

From left to right, top to bottom: Christopher John Rogers polka dot gown, “Andy Warhol. Polaroids 1958-1987” by Taschen, Bea Bongiasca quartz ring, Ashley Williams heart bag, Oscar De La Renta bouquet clip-on earrings & Amina Muaddi heeled sandals.

Libertine patchwork jacquard coat, Marc Jacobs ruffle cape gown & Bottega Veneta tasseled shoulder bag.

“New York. Portrait of a City” book by Taschen, Carolina Herrera oversized gloral-print silk-gazar shirt, Marc Jacobs wide-leg pants, Dries Van Noten pillow gloral-jacquard tote & Bea Bongiasca candy heart stud earrings with lime green enamel and blue topaz.

Simone Rocha crystal flower earrings, Khaite ruffled chiffon and satin, Christopher John Rogers gradient evening skirt, Diptyque “Do Son” eau de parfum, Sylvia Toledano necklace, Loewe bracelet pleated leather bag & Clergerie lambskin platform sandals.

Oscar de la Renta tulle coat, Sylvia Toledano earrings, Simone Rocha cameo necklace, Manolo Blahnik “Maysale” mules, Saint Laurent sequined silk-crepe dress (similar style) & Versace gold “La Medusa” earrings.

Rosie Assoulin “Thousand-in-one-ways” convertiblestriped merino wool-blend sweater, Molly Goddard taffeta dress, Christopher John Rogers cargo pants & Loewe striped mohair-blend scarf.

Simone Rocha pearl coin pouch, Sea ruffled cotton-blend poplin blouse, Byredo “Young Rose” eau de parfum, Rosie Assoulin scalloped pleated cotton-poplin skirt & Simone Rocha platform sandals.

Christopher John Rogers wool-blend blazer, Anthony Lent crescent moon hoop earrings, Marni necklace, Molly Goddard tiered taffeta dress, Simone Rocha crystal flower single earring & Blumarine Hello Kitty hair clip.

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

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Festive Guide: The Classics

December 10, 2021 | Design & Culture by Ed

Victoria Beckham resort 2022

From globetrotting adventurers to design-forward homebodies and fashion fans with a penchant for glamour – whoever you’re shopping for, this Christmas gift guide featuring timeless classics has the perfect presents to suit all styles this holiday season!

From left to right, top to bottom: Norma Kamali one-shoulder stretch-jersey dress, “Helmut Newton. Legacy” book by Taschen, Manolo Blahnik Hangisi satin slippers, Mateo 14-karat gold pearl choker, Prada crystal logo earring & Alaïa laser-cut leather clutch bag.

FRAME & Ritz Paris embroidered cashmere wweater, Gianvito Rossi green heeled sandals, Jil Sander pearl earrings, Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Lip Balm “Enigmatic Edward”, Lanvin beige wool skirt & Jil Sander pouch.

Khaite off-the-shoulder column dress, Judy Geib Neogeo 22K and 18K gold earrings, The Row leather tote, Costa Brazil body cream, Cashmere In Love cashmere bralette & Cashmere In Love cashmere biker shorts, Anine Bing mules.

The Elder Statesman open-knit cashmere sweater, Cashmere In Love knit skirt, Maison Margiela Tabi ballerina flats, Dries Van Noten tulle skirt & Anine Bing bracelet.

The Row oversized silk and cashmere-blend coat , Byredo eau de parfum “Mixed Emotions”, The Row shoulder bag & The Row silk-satin gown.

Ralph Lauren cashmere sweater & Ralf Lauren cashmere midi skirt, Jil Sander wool gloves, Costa Brazil Skin Ritual Travel Kit, “Peter Lindbergh. On Fashion Photography. 40th Ed.” by Taschen & Issey Miyake wool shell dress.

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

P.S. In this post, I happen to endorse products I genuinely love. If you end up buying something through the links, my site might earn an affiliate commission – which is always nice!

The Essentials Gift Guide

December 14, 2020 | Design & Culture by Ed

This year, I’ve decided to create dream gift guides that might make it easier for you to go (and filter) through the festive season. Get ready for a selection of beautiful items that will spark joy and last for years. The ones that will certainly please one’s senses and deliver heavenly feelings. Treat your loved ones and yourself! Here’s the curated edit of the most covetable delights, which are the ultimate essentials.