Festive

Ed’s Gift List (Vol. V)

| Design & Culture by Ed
Tim Walker

This holiday season, I’m unveiling a curated collection of luxury Christmas gift guides designed to make holiday shopping effortless, inspired, and refined. Each guide features timeless, high-end gifts thoughtfully selected for their craftsmanship, longevity, and ability to bring genuine joy – perfect for those who appreciate elevated living and enduring style.

Tim Walker

From wanderlust-fueled travelers and design-forward homebodies to fashion-savvy style enthusiasts, these Christmas gift guides of timeless classics offer meaningful, memorable gift ideas for everyone on your list. Discover the curated selections below, complete with shoppable links, and indulge in truly special holiday gifts – whether for loved ones or as a well-deserved treat for yourself.

Ralph Lauren Cashmere Intarsia Fair Isle Shawl Cardigan


Astier De Villatte Les Nuits Eau De Parfum


Dries Van Noten Leather-trimmed Shell Sneakers


Brunello Cucinelli Fringed Wool And Cashmere-blend Poncho


L’Objet Spirale Set Of Four Gold-plated Cocktail Spoons


Charvet Satin Pleated Cummerbund


Issey Miyake Book by Taschen


Issey Miyake Navy Edge Pleated Overcoat


Charvet Super Panama Cotton Dress Shirt


COS Checked Knitted Sock Boots


Lanvin Double-breasted Satin-trimmed Wool Blazer


Gohar World Swan Set-of-two Mother-of-pearl Serving Spoons


Astier De Villatte Cygne Ceramic Mug


Charvet Whale-Print Silk Robe with Fringe Belt


Etro Holidays 2025 US

Last Minute: COS Gifts Edit

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COS has your holiday season covered. The brand has knits in all shapes and textures, eveningwear that dashes with jacquards and sequins, and timeless accessories – basically everything that will come handy this holiday party circuit. As keyed to real life as COS’ capsule collections are, they’re not humorless. Think XXL polka dots and playful details.

Here’s my last minute COS gift guide!

FOR HER:


QUILTED MICRO BAG


ASYMMETRIC SEQUINNED MINI DRESS



HEART SIGNET RING



FRINGED CAPE



FAIR ISLE MERINO WOOL BALACLAVA



OVERSIZED FRAMED CLUTCH



OVERSIZED ORGANIC-SHAPED CLIP-ON EARRINGS



OVERSIZED POLKA-DOT WOOL-BLEND BLAZER



POLKA-DOT TAFFETA MIDI SKIRT



STUDDED WRISTLET POUCH



SILK-BLEND VELVET BLAZER



RIBBED CASHMERE SLIPPERS

 

FOR HIM:


SLOUCHY CROSSBODY



TRI-TONE WOOL CREW-NECK JUMPER



CHUNKY RIBBED WOOL SOCKS



QUILTED PADDED LINER GILET



PURE CASHMERE BEANIE


COS (EU)

Guest In Residence Gift Guide

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“The genesis of Guest In Residence is to honor past heirlooms and give life to new ones spanning generations,” says model and founder Gigi Hadid. Inspired by her parents’ hand-me-downs that brought her comfort while on the road, each piece is made from sumptuous cashmere and designed to be cherished. Here are couple of my favorite pieces by the brand that might come handy this festive season – both as gifts that will keep on giving and as outfit-wise evening-savers!


Checked Cashmere Overshirt

Oversized Cashmere Sweater


Two-tone Ribbed Cashmere Socks


Cashmere Hoodie


Twin Cable-knit Cashmere Sweater


Stealth Cashmere Cardigan


Rugby Oversized Striped Cashmere Sweater


Grizzly Cashmere Balaclava


Grizzly Bouclé-trimmed Cashmere Jacket


Ribbed Cashmere Cardigan


Oversized Color-block Cashmere Sweater


The Inside Out! Reversible Two-tone Ribbed Cashmere Beanie

Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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The Scent of Loewe

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Remember that SNL skit about candle-gifting? Well. Candles are candles. But Loewe candles are another level. I had the beetroot one and I must admit it was the best candle I ever used. It’s really a gift that keeps on giving – it not only smells great, but looks chic. The Loewe Home Scents range includes delicately scented candles inspired by floral fragrances and fresh foliage poured into colorful terracotta earthenware pots, nostalgic scented sticks and deliciously fresh room sprays that are perfect for spritzing onto bed linens. Explore my favorites here just in time for the festive season!


Loewe Tomato Leaves Scented Candle


Loewe Honeysuckle Large Scented Candle


Loewe Bunny Scented Candle


Loewe Geranium Large Scented Outdoor Candle

British gardener Charlie McCormick photographed by Walter Pfeiffer for Loewe.


Loewe Cucumber Small Scented Candle


Loewe Tomato Leaves Medium Scented Candle


Loewe Luscious Pea Scented Candle


Loewe Ivy Large Scented Candle


Loewe Medium Ceramic Candle Lid

British gardener Charlie McCormick photographed by Walter Pfeiffer for Loewe.


Loewe Liquorice Scented Candle

Loewe Cypress Balls Scented Candle And Home Fragrance Gift Set


Loewe Honeysuckle Scented Candle And Oregano Soap Gift Set


Loewe Home Fragrance in Beetroot


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Festive Guide: Take It Easy

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What to buy for the homebody? As the temperature dips, our homes become more important than ever. And for the homebody, this means a renewed commitment to all things hygge – with a focus on those everyday luxuries that make staying indoors ever more chic. At the top of her wishlist is undoubtedly a unique tracksuit that is polished yet practical. Tactility is key – so button-up cardigans, socks and blankets will tick all the right boxes, while a pair of shearling mules from Molly Goddard will delight. Here’s the “take it easy”, last-minute festive guide.

From left to right, top to bottom: Marc Jacobs logo-print mini t-shirt dress, Sleeper pompom-embellished shearling flats, Anine Bing sleep mask, Dries Van Noten feather-trimmed cotton-terry track pants & “Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed.” book by Taschen.

Marc Jacobs Heaven heart earrings, Proenza Schouler x Birkenstock “Arizona” slides, ERL logo socks, Cashmere In Love cashmere halter top & Amomento brown eco-fur balaclava.

Cashmere In Love hoodie, Rag & Bone bouclé sneakers, “Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS” book by Taschen, Issey Miyake shell knit bag & Dries Van Noten feather-trimmed cotton-jersey sweatshirt.

Marni sabot loafers, Coperni cut-out bodysuit, Bea Bongiasca asymmetrical flower power hoop earrings, Molly Goddard x UGG sheepskin slippers, Raf Simons silk pants & Rick Owens jacket.

All collages by Edward Kanarecki.

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