Ed’s Gift List (Vol. IV)

by Tim Walker

This holiday season, I’m introducing a curated series of luxurious gift guides designed to help you navigate Christmas shopping with confidence and ease. Each guide highlights a selection of elevated, thoughtfully chosen pieces crafted to spark joy, stand the test of time, and deliver a touch of refined indulgence.

Whether you’re shopping for the wanderlust-driven traveler, the design-obsessed homebody, or the style-savvy fashion enthusiast, this Christmas gift guide of timeless classics offers meaningful, memorable ideas for everyone on your list. Explore the curated selections below – complete with shoppable links – and treat your loved ones (and yourself) to something truly special.

Nina Ricci Velvet Little Black Dress


Valentino Garavani Gathered Silk-satin Head Scarf


Gohar World Host With The Most Metallic Apron And Pearl Jewelry Set


Alexander McQueen Leather Feather Thong Sandals


Dries Van Noten Satin Lipstick Refill


Valentino Garavani Bow-embellished Shearling-trimmed Leopard-print Wool Coat


COS Draped Jersey Top


DÔEN Elowette Lace-trimmed Floral-print Silk-satin Skirt


Gohar World Demi Bow-embellished Satin Baguette Pouch


Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum


Gabriela Hearst Soft Demi Velvet Clutch


Judy Geib 18K Yellow Gold Giant Aureole Pin


Dries Van Noten Tie-neck Stretch-silk Satin Dress


KHAITE Jane Zebra-print Calf Hair Flats


Valentino Floral Lace Knee-High Socks


Carine Gilson Belted Lace-trimmed Silk-satin Robe


Astier De Villatte Lion Ceramic Butter Dish


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Isabel Marant’s Holiday Sparkle

For this festive season, Isabel Marant, the eternal Parisienne, offers a capsule of 1980s-centric chic, suspended somewhere between Saint-Germain and Manhattan, with extra sheen and shine. Her carefree and bohemian style is reflected by refined LBDs, metallic scuffed ankle boots and timeless leathers. “For me, fashion is about enjoying life,” she explains. “It has to be positive. It’s a release of energy to people, putting bad vibes behind.” Your New Year’s Eve look, splashed in Marant’s sequins, will definitely attract good vibes for 2024!

Here’s my selection:


Wild Shore earrings

 


Delfi top

 


Dolene skirt

 


Miyako boots

 

Oskan Moon bag


Askja sandal heels

 


Maray dress

 


Lelodie high boots

 


Wild Shore earring

 


Brooky top

 


Eolia skirt

 


Oskan Moon bag

 


Aviel shearling jacket

 

Isabel Marant

Festive Guide: Cozy Up

And just like that, this is my last festive shopping guide of the year! Fabulous and bold winter scarves, hats, and gloves are always a no-fail idea. After all, we all wish for a white Christmas, and what better gift is one you can use right away. For immediate satisfaction, let her unwrap COS’ classic cashmere scarf or JW Anderson’s wooly teddy mittens. However, the must-have winter wear of the season is sure to be a colourful, statement sweater – The Elder Statesman, Christopher John Rogers and Loro Piana are brands to go for!

From left to right: Raf Simons oversized sweater, Molly Goddard fairisle cardigan, Dries Van Noten handle clutch & Christopher John Rogers ribbed-knit maxi dress.

COS floral pullover, Dries Van Noten feathered top, The Row cashmere snood & Rick Owens nylon blanket jacket.

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The Row cashmere, wool and silk-blend cardigan, Cashmere In Love hood, Ashley Williams strawberries socks & COS wool pullover.

Loro Piana cashmere sweater, Cashmere In Love beanie, Paco Rabanne x Kimura socks, Christopher John Rogers polka-dot jacquard-knit sweater, Molly Goddard cable-knit wool sweater & COS cashmere beanie.

Marc Jacobs wool hooded jacket, COS cashmere socks, CFCL tote, Marc Jacobs puffer collar & Marc Jacobs wool skirt.

TASCHEN

The Elder Statesman tie-dyed cashmere sweater, COS cashmere slip-ons, COS leather gloves, The Elder Statesman cashmere track pants, Cashmere In Love balaclava & COS wool vest.

Sea crochet applique fruit sweater, JW Anderson striped knitted mittens, The Elder Statesman cashmere beanie, Sleeper shearling slippers & COS mohair scarf.

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!

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Gifts for Her.

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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…

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Nina Ricci ‘Lily’ crossbody bag.

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Byredo ‘1996’ perfume & Jacquemus lamé mini dress.

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Courrèges vinyl box bag & vintage long fur coat.

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

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

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Saint Laurent heart shaped cape.

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

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Isabel Marant pumps  & Marques Almeida skirt.

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

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

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Vintage Chanel bag & Dorateymur heels.

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

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

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Loewe ‘Elephant’ wallet & Miu Miu coat.

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 Oliver Peoples X The Row sunglasses.

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

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Prada wool sweater & Prada skirt.

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

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

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

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