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the elder statesman
The Essentials Gift Guide

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.
Stay Safe & Warm
Bottega Veneta shearling scarf, Byredo perfume
, Thom Browne cashmere gloves
& Marine Serre face mask.
Festive Home Days
The Elder Statesman two-tone cashmere knit jumper, Balenciaga cotton track pants
& JW Anderson slip-on mules
Leopard Allure
Batsheva puffed-sleeve mini dress, Paul Smith leopard-intarsia socks
, Tom Ford leopard print pumps
& A.P.C. cardigan
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For The Cold Days
Moncler + Rick Owens “Hikoville” padded coat
Comfort Zone
Marine Serre fleece tubular scarf & ERL logo socks
Gifts That Give Back
Gucci double-breasted velvet blazer, Coperni “Swipe” bag
, Sophie Buhai silver earrings
, Wales Bonner fair isle wool cardigan
& JW Anderson kitten heels
Home Elegance
The Vampire’s Wife high-shine midi dress, Erdem merino wool and cashmere blanket
& Bibi van der Velden 18kr yellow gold, Moonstone pearl and diamond ring
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The All-Time Classics
Lemaire cotton belted trench coat, Prada V-neck cardigan
, Noir Kei Ninomiya tartan skirt, Maison Margiela “Tabi” bag
& Dr. Barbara Sturm body brush.
Easy Glam
Dries Van Noten blazer, Simone Rocha pearl clutch mini bag
, Manolo Blahnik double strap sandals
& Mondo Mondo heart-motif crystal drop earrings
Can’t Go Wrong Gifts
The Row TR1 top handle tote bag, Maryam Nassir Zadeh scrunchie
, Victoria Beckham sunglasses
, Sophie Bille Brahe pearl earrings
& Diptyque “Jasmin” candle
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Here are other gift guides you might have missed – “Cozy Chic” for her, “Stay Home Glamour” for her and “Be Bold” for him!
Collage by Edward Kanarecki.
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The Gift Guide for Him – Be Bold

Husbands tweed blazer, Wales Bonner velvet shirt
& Moncler x JW Anderson tote
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, for him, which are all about being feeling bold and chic.
Quilt and Patch. For a few season now, Emily Adams Bode’ eponymous, New York-based label storms menswear, whether it’s Harry Styles wearing Bode corduroy pants or Ezra Miller wearing a full look on the red carpet. One of the brand’s signature, quilted jackets is high up on my wishlist for Santa.
BODE X Browns 50 string quilted jacket
Groovy and Cozy. Yes, your stay-at-home uniform can be as good as a eee-Lite song.
Acne Studios dinosaur-print sweatshirt, Jacquemus Soleil squared-frame sunglasses
, Jil Sander sandals
, Saint Laurent leopard print card holder
& Dries Van Noten floral tote
Big & Chunky Knit. Dries Van Noten certainly knows how to make you drool over a knit.
Dries Van Noten green wool sweater and Dries Van Noten orange wool sweater
Modern Dandy. Break conventions and play with the notions of elegance. Elevated classics that will never get boring.
Casablanca x Browns 50 graphic-print bermuda shorts, Marni red loafers
, Prada geometric-print shirt, Casablanca orange print scarf
& Maison Margiela socks
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Loewe x Ken Price. Just in time for Christmas, Loewe has dropped a new art capsule. Ken Price (1935 – 2012) was a Californian artist, born and raised in Los Angeles, whose esoteric style defied categorization. Calling on eclectic influences from Mexican folk art to erotica and surf culture, his output included vibrant landscapes that have become the focus of the capsule collection – a selection of limited edition ready-to-wear, iconic bags and accessories.
Loewe x Ken Price silk LA scarf & Loewe x Ken Price LA print hoodie
Timeless Neutrals. Different shades of brown and beige… sometimes, you just have never enough of them.
Hed Mayner single-breasted blazer, Hed Mayner wool trousers
, Ann Demeulemeester feather pendant necklace, Bottega Veneta tortoiseshell oval sunglasses
, Lemaire croissant leather crossbody bag
& Dries Van Noten pony hair derbies
Think Green, Wear Green. Green is often thought to represent tranquility, good luck and health. This is how we all want to enter 2021…
Acne Studios green hoodie, Loewe green ballet sneakers
& “Expressionism. A Revolution in German Art” book by Taschen
Nerdy Non-Chalance. Tis the season of a geeky sweaters! Why not make the outfit even more so-bad-it’s-good with some statement accessories?
Gucci mohair cardigan, Acne Studios shopper
, Raf Simons chelsea boots
& Prada patterned jacquard knit jumper
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The Great Outdoors. Whether its The Crown‘s British moores (obsessed) or stylish grocery shopping in your neighbourhood, gorgeous outerwear won’t dissapoint anyone.
Jacquemus “Les Mules” shoes, BODE workwear jacket
, Bethany Williams patchwork-pattern polo jumper
, Jil Sander checked logo-patch scarf
, Bottega Veneta green rubber boots
& Marine Serre denim jacket
Arty. Christo, the Bulgarian-born artist became internationally renowned for his monumental art projects that would redefine public spaces, landmarks and natural landscapes, often by augmenting or concealing their natural appearance with miles of fabric. He passed away this year, and to celebrate his ouvre, Taschen decided to update its monograph book on his and Jeanne-Claude’s artistic practice.
BODE embroidered trousers & “Christo and Jeanne-Claude. 40th Anniversary Edition” book by Taschen
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Los Angeles Cool. There are two labels coming from Los Angeles that I’m constantly obsessed with – Greg Chait’s The Elder Statesman and Eli Russell Linnetz’s ERL. While the first is a tie-dyed cashmere heaven, the second envisions a unisex world that reflects the heart and soul of LA’s youth. Both of them exude an air of nostalgia, with inspiration stemming from ‘90s films, Venice Beach skaters, and the Santa Monica aura. Oh, and both brands make genius clothes and accessories which will definitely work as a forever-lasting gifts!
ERL ski jacket, The Elder Statesman striped fringe cashmere scarf
, ERL striped wool gloves
, ERL socks
& The Elder Statesman tie-dyed cashmere beanie
Parisian Chic. I wrote about Husbands Paris not a while ago. Everything is a dream, really, from their signature knitted ties to the most delightful trench coats. You’ll find Husbands between the orbits of tailoring and fashion, plucking the craftsmanship from the former and stories from the latter to fill an otherwise uninhabited space of the industry with culture and style. Want!
Husbands beige wool coat & Husbands silk knitted tie
Laid-Back.
Raf Simons “Smiley” print t-shirt, Maison Margiela wallet
, Reebok by Pyer Moss socks
, Lanvin belted jeans
& Bottega Veneta sunglasses
Raf Knows What A Guy Needs. Really, if you’re not sure what he wants… buy him Raf Simons.
Raf Simons faux-fur coat & Raf Simons “Antei” suede low-top sneakers
More festive gift guides are coming soon! Here’s one you might have missed – for her!
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All collages by Edward Kanarecki.
The Gift Guide For Her – Cozy & Chic

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 both cozy and chic!
Covered Up. What’s better than cashmere? To be honest… nothing compares. Cashmere In Love‘s balaclavas are crafted from a super soft glitter infused Mongolian wool cashmere blend, and combine elegance and retro spirit – with a hint of rebellion. Fold it into a beanie or pull it back to use as a neck warmer.
“Megeve” balaclava by Cashmere In Love
Precious & Timeless. Combine durable utility with ravishing exquisiteness.
Marine Serre chain-bag water bottle, Chloé “Franne” ribbed wool and leather boots
, Simone Rocha flower drop crystal earrings
& Miu Miu pink wool cardigan
Elevate Your Space! A perfect gift for a person that loves to update their surroundings. Or just give this present to your lounge-y living-room.
The Elder Statesman cashmere cushion
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Glamorous Lounge-Wear. Especially, if its scented with pêche de vigne combined with Sicilian blood orange, davana oil with infused rum and cognac, Indonesian patchouli, sandalwood, labdanum and vanilla. Or simply: Tom Ford‘s magnificent Bitter Peach.
Tom Ford “Bitter Peach” fragrance, Victor Glemaud purple and red knitted tank top
, Saint Laurent round earrings
& Cashmere in Love knitted cashmere pants
Soft Minimalism. If you’re in search for a timeless, elegant gift, look no further – Lemaire is the perfect label. I mean, those boots! They are b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
Lemaire printed boots made in collaboration with Martin Ramirez & Lemaire silver long drop earrings
Comfort Zone. 2020 wasn’t easy, we all know that. Take some time for a rest. Comfort for your skin, for your feet, for your senses…
Lauren Manoogian hand-knit scarf, Louise Madzia “Body” plant pot
, Chloé chain necklace
, Augustinus Bader “The Face Oil”
& Bottega Veneta quilted sneakers
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Helmut Newton is always a good idea.
Helmut Newton “SUMO” 20th Anniversary Edition Book by Taschen & Wolford x Helmut Newton Edition t-shirt
Tactile Statement Pieces. Pick from Julia Heuer‘s fantastic pleats or Lauren Manoogian‘s fleecy alpaca slippers, and you’ve got the gift that keeps on giving each season, at any occasion.
Julia Heuer Multicolor cardigan, Julia Heuer trousers
, Lauren Manoogian alpaca slippers
& Bottega Veneta sculptural clutch bag
Knitwear. The softest and fleeciest of them all? A great knit is an unforgettable present, which will serve for years and years and years to come.
Brunello Cucinelli abstract knitted jumper, Lauren Manoogian beige cardigan
, Lauren Manoogian alpaca dress
& The Elder Statesman tie-dyed cashmere hoodie
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Winter Classics.
Chloé argyle wool and cashmere-blend knit, Louise Madzia ceramic plate
, Diptyque “Tubereuse” candle
& Cashmere in Love hoodie
Nocturnal Chic. Eveningwear that will easily jump to bold, everyday wardrobe? Dries Van Noten never dissapoints, and his gorgeous autumn-winter 2020 is the definition of the word ‘festive’.
Dries Van Noten sequined chiffon shirt, Dries Van Noten feather trimmed sequin chiffon skirt
& Dries Van Noten quilted velvet skirt
More festive gift guides are coming soon!
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All collages by Edward Kanarecki.