The 75 Best Luxury Gifts for This Holiday

The very best holiday gifts for you, for her, for family. And a few more for you.

For Your Space

Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Arne Norell Ari Lounge Chair and Ottoman

You could get yourself a new Eames lounge chair, and you should. But this 1970s-era vintage Danish piece comes with instant character.
$7,729 at 1stdibs.com

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Greatest of All Time: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali

This massive limited-edition coffee-table book, signed by Ali and artist Jeff Koons, contains essays, interviews, 3,000 photographs and a Koons litho. It weighs in at 75 lbs.
$6,000 at taschen.com

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Pot Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

These vintage Danish beauties, made circa 1950, will lend your space instant space-age cool.
$10,800 at 1stdibs.com

Phillip Williams Vintage Poster

Phillip Williams Vintage Poster

NYC's amazing Philip Williams Posters stocks thousands of eye-popping one-of-a-kind vintage prints from the 1920s on. This 1938 digestif ad is 53×78" and $850 at postermuseum.com.

Rejuvenation rounded metal-framed mirror

Rejuvenation rounded metal-framed mirror

You don't need therapy to see yourself in a new way — this cleverly shaped mirror (30×40", in oil-rubbed bronze) will do the trick.
$499 at rejuvenation.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos 568 by Marc Newson

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos 568 by Marc Newson

Designed by the visionary Newson — who earns another spot on this list with a Louis Vuitton suitcase — this Baccarat crystal clock winds itself on air. No gusts necessary; just air.
$28,000 at jaeger-lecoultre.com

Roger Moore as James Bond 24×30" framed print

Roger Moore as James Bond

This iconic shot by photographer Peter Ruck is available in a limited edition of 495.
$399 at soniceditions.com

 

Outerwear

Loro Piana double-breasted cashmere overcoat

Loro Piana double-breasted cashmere overcoat

A classic style in baby cashmere made by the premier Italian cashmere house equals pure luxury with staying power.
$9,995 at loropiana.com

Todd Snyder bonded wool parka

Todd Snyder bonded wool parka

The rising American sportswear designer has crafted one of the most beautiful parkas we've seen this season.
$1,298 at toddsnyder.com

Billy Reid Astor fur-collar coat

Billy Reid Astor fur-collar coat

Sharp tailoring with a bit of flash (the cozy fur collar detaches if you're flying under the radar).
$1,495 at billyreid.com

Tom Ford silk parka

Tom Ford silk parka

Tom drops the mic: Waterproof silk and a coyote-fur collar make this the ultimate in luxury.
$9.750 at tomford.com

Billy Reid Gunner shirt jacket

Billy Reid Gunner shirt jacket

This beautifully distressed shirt jacket connotes Redford and McQueen and will take you into spring.
$1,495 at billyreid.com

Luggage

Louis Vuitton Horizon 55 suitcase by Marc Newson

Louis Vuitton Horizon 55 suitcase by Marc Newson

Created by industrial-design whiz Newson, this light carry-on has a completely flat interior for maximum capacity.
$3,100 at us.louisvuitton.com

J
W. Hulme rolling suitcase

J.W. Hulme rolling suitcase

This handcrafted carry-on is a conversation starter: Something about the rugged Century leather says "adventurer."
$1,495 at jwhulmeco.com

Frank Clegg x Michael Bastian briefcase

Frank Clegg x Michael Bastian briefcase

The All-American leather handcrafters partnered with the All-American designer to create a sharp brief that says you're a man of the world.
$1,250 at frankcleggleatherworks.com

Lotuff duffel travel bag

Lotuff duffel travel bag

One of the sharpest duffels we've ever seen.
$1,730 at shopspring.com

Bally Hingis backpack

Bally Hingis backpack

Make every day Throwback Thursday.
$795 at saksfifthavenue.com

 

Watches

Tiffany CT60® Annual Calendar watch in 18k white gold

Tiffany CT60® Annual Calendar watch in 18k white gold

Striking in monochromatic 18k white gold, this timepiece has silver poudré numerals on a grey soleil dial, and a hand-stitched alligator strap. Created in a limited edition of 60, each timepiece is individually numbered.
$20,000 at tiffany.com

Uniform Wares C41 PVD chronograph with Milanese mesh strap

Uniform Wares C41 PVD chronograph with Milanese mesh strap

The up-and-coming British company's minimalist watch is perfectly modern, with an of-the-moment mesh strap.
$1,350 at uniformwares.com

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black watch

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black watch

Omega's famous for providing the watches every U.S. astronaut wears in space, but you can voyage to the bottom of the sea with this mysterious-looking new colorway.
omega.com (contact boutique for price)

Shinola Guardian

Shinola Guardian

Detroit's hometown heroes debut another winner, a classically masculine watch with a superdistinctive square face.
$675 at saksfifthavenue.com

Autodromo Group B Automatic

Autodromo Group B Automatic

This Brooklyn-based company specializes in auto-inspired timepieces, and this speedometer riff is both minimalist and dashing.
$925 at autodromo.com

Suits & Tuxes

Tom Ford Windsor tuxedo with satin peak lapel

Tom Ford Windsor tuxedo with satin peak lapel

If you don't own a tux yet, invest here. The man knows what he's doing.
$5,460 at tomford.com

Hackett London gray double-breasted flannel suit

Hackett London gray double-breasted flannel suit

For the next time you find yourself asking, "What would Cary Grant wear today?"
$1,395 at hackettlondon.com

Gucci black slim-fit piped twill tuxedo

Gucci black slim-fit piped twill tuxedo

If it's good enough for Tom Hiddleston in those moody ads, it's good enough for you.
$2,750 at mrporter.com

Givenchy satin-collar check evening jacket

Givenchy satin-collar check evening jacket

This suave dinner jacket is ideal for New Year's, but a renegade will wear it with raw denim year-round.
$2,960 at neimanmarcus.com

Suitsupply Havana navy flannel suit

Suitsupply Havana navy flannel suit

Rich wool flannel in an excellent fit. Pick up a couple of sport coats too.
$499 at suitsupply.com

Thom Sweeney wool-cashmere blazer

Thom Sweeney wool-cashmere blazer

Super-sharp style (we always like a good ticket pocket) and fit.
$1,395 at mrporter.com

 

More Wearables

Hardy Amies wool-cashmere cardigan

Hardy Amies wool-cashmere cardigan

Bring a bit of Savile Row home with this chunky knit in the season's most important color.
$855 at hardyamies.com

Common Projects sneakers

Common Projects sneakers

Supreme simplicity that goes with everything — even a suit.
$410 at mrporter.com

Filson Running Wolf Cowichan sweater

Filson Running Wolf Cowichan sweater

The coolest-named sweater ever, handmade and this year's exclusive Filson design.
$495 at filson.com

Nike Flyknit Racer Triple Blackout running shoes

Nike Flyknit Racer Triple Blackout running shoes

Blackout sneakers are the season's big trend, and this super-lightweight style supports your feet perfectly.
$150 at finishline.com

Ralph Lauren Purple Label cable-knit cashmere sweater

Ralph Lauren Purple Label cable-knit cashmere sweater

An all-time classic, for good reason.
$998 at ralphlauren.com

Twillory Safecotton Dress Shirts

Twillory Safecotton Dress Shirts

One of our favorite shirtmakers introduces a non-iron line that uses a proprietary weave, not the usual toxic chemicals, to banish wrinkles while keeping things soft.
2 shirts, $99 at twillory.com

Thom Browne leather chelsea boots

Thom Browne leather chelsea boots

Dress these up, dress them down, wear them with shorts (well, maybe not the latter, but the designer of those schoolboy suits probably wouldn't look at you sideways).
$1,250 at mrporter.com

Newton Distance Elite Running Shoes

Newton Distance Elite Running Shoes

These road warriors — which weigh a mere 7 ounces — were tested by some of the fastest runners in the country.
$155 at amazon.com

Ralph Lauren Tuxedo Bear sweater

Ralph Lauren Tuxedo Bear sweater

RL's dapper teddy returns with a martini glass and tux, on this cashmere-wool-camel-hair pullover.
$395 at ralphlauren.com

Begg & Co
cashmere scarf

Begg & Co. cashmere scarf

Possibly the ultimate scarf. These Scottish purveyors of fine cashmere have been in business since 1866, expertise that's more than evident once you feel one of these.
$400 at mrporter.com

 

Kitchen & Bar

Yamazaki 18-Year Single Malt Whisky

Yamazaki 18-Year Single Malt Whisky

The best of the best, it's won more medals than Michael Phelps.
$700 at cwspirits.com

Louis Vuitton cocktail case

Louis Vuitton cocktail case

The luxury luggage-maker creates a truly reliable traveling companion: The embossed leather case holds a martini kit, flask, tray and even a mini ice bucket.
louisvuitton.com

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva "Monfortino" wine

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva "Monfortino" wine

Arvid Rosengren, the world's #1 sommelier, told us it's on his shortlist of essential bottles to own: "One of the most beautiful wine experiences possible," he says.
$775 at wine.com

Edgewood Made porcelain pitcher

Edgewood Made porcelain pitcher

These angular pitchers look like a piece of art on a shelf, and they're functional enough to use every day.
$120 at edgewoodmade.com

Krug Vintage Champagne

Krug Vintage Champagne

This is another of Rosengren's favorites: "Luxurious and impressive in youth, broad and luscious with age," he says. "Always a safe bet and very ageworthy."
$250 at wine.com

Coravin Wine Access

Coravin Wine Access

Taste wines without pulling the cork, and keep the remainder fresh.
$285 at amazon.com

Castagna glass pot

Castagna glass pot

Bring radical transparency to your stovetop.
$200 at store.moma.org

Saeco Molto one-touch espresso maker

Saeco Molto one-touch espresso maker

Make espresso or Americanos in five strengths, grind beans and froth milk, all with the tap of a button. Tomorrow morning, it gets even easier: The memory function recalls just how you like it.
$1,495 at williams-sonoma.com

 

Tech and Gear

Leica M240 camera

Leica M240 camera

Vintage looks with serious functionality: This 24-megapixel digital camera shoots in full 35mm format.
$11,290 at mrporter.com

Bowers & Wilkins P7 wireless headphones

Bowers & Wilkins P7 wireless headphones

The lightest, most stylish wireless cans we've seen earn an A+ for sound quality too.
$400 at amazon.com

Louis Vuitton slender wallet

Louis Vuitton slender wallet

This superslim wallet has outsized appeal, thanks to its classic checkerboard pattern in handsome steel gray.
$440 at us.louisvuitton.com

Hector Saxe Daniel backgammon set

Hector Saxe Daniel backgammon set

This handsome board, in a rich, pebble-grained leather case, is motivation to finally learn the gentlemanly game.
$780 at mrporter.com

15" Macbook Pro

15" Macbook Pro

Go ahead, use the swell new touch bar to play Star Trek: The Next Generation. It's cool.
$2,399 at apple.com

Seven Dreamers Caddie Bag

Seven Dreamers Caddie Bag

If Darth Vader were a fan of the links, he'd own this bag: Space-grade carbon fiber used in satellites, wrapped in supple black leather.
$8,500 at sevendreamers.com

1966-'67 Marshall JTM50 "Bluesbreaker" Combo Amplifier

Eric Clapton used these amps to shape the artistic and commercial development of rock guitar.
$8,300 to $10,000; see vintageguitar.com for more info

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avant 85-inch 4K TV

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avant 85-inch 4K TV

Make "home cinema" a literal thing with this 4K TV that delivers exceptional sound quality — the 3-channel speaker system has three tweeters and two bass drivers — and all the latest digital tech.
$23,000 at bang-olufsen.com

Thom Browne striped money clip billfold

Thom Browne striped money clip billfold

If you're in the market for this year's forever wallet, it's the ideal mix of classic and distinctive.
$510 barneys.com

Lacroix Ultime Black Skis

Lacroix Ultime Black Skis

Only 100 pairs of these gorgeous planks were made, boasting a titanium alloy that's high-performance and supremely durable.
$10,000 at lacroix-skis.com

D
R. Harris ebony shaving set

D.R. Harris ebony shaving set

Old-time beauty and modern function for your mug: The razor has a Mach 3 blade and the brush 14,000 bristles.
$395 at mrporter.com

Sennheiser Orpheus HE1 headphones

Sennheiser Orpheus HE1 headphones

These electrostatic headphones — whose innards include gold transducers and silver-plated cables — come with an amplifier built into a block of noise-canceling Carrara marble.
$55,000 at us.sennheiser.com

 

AUTOS & TRAVEL

Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883

Harley Davidson Sportster Iron 883

Go on! Get a Harley! This little number, a Sportster, is part of a Harley line that goes all the way back to 1957.
$8,849 at harley-davidson.com

2017 Jaguar F-type

2017 Jaguar F-type

This curvy, sexy beast lives up to its feline namesake. It has 340 hp and spans 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 200mph. MSRP: From $61,400.

Feed your need for speed by checking out The 20 Most Powerful Cars on the Road!

The Ultimate AirBnB on the Cote d'Azur

The Ultimate AirBnB on the Cote d'Azur

What has eight bedrooms, 13 beds, a heated infinity pool and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean? Why, Villa Semaphore on France's stunning Cote d'Azur, of course.
$9,986 per night, airbnb.com

2017 Toyota Supra MkV

2017 Toyota Supra MkV

The car given top billing in the Fast and the Furious movie franchise, this new model is a collaboration between BMW and Toyota.
MSRP: From $55,000

Now, get expert tips on how to get the best deal on your purchase: How to Buy Anything!

A Space Adventure

People floating in zero gravity

Book a trip aboard G-Force One, a modified Boeing 727-200 that performs parabolic arcs over 90 minutes to create a weightless environment similar to space.
$4,950, spaceadventures.com

Your own private island

Private island

You can pick one up for less than the price of a Brooklyn apartment. To wit: Isla Paloma in Panama (above, $380,000).

2017 Lamborghini Huracan

2017 Lamborghini Huracan

With a sleek design and a cockpit that resembles a stealth-fighter jet's, this npairs intensity with luxury: 571 hp and 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
MSRP: From $199,800

Check out another all-time-great supercar in The 10 Best Mercedes Benzes of All Time!

 

For Her

Tiffany CT60® 34 mm watch

Tiffany CT60® 34 mm watch

She'll love this as much as an engagement ring: Ringed with diamonds, this 18k rose gold watch has gold poudré numerals on a white soleil dial.
$15,500 at tiffany.com

Guanti Giglio Fiorentino leather gloves with fur cuffs

Guanti Giglio Fiorentino leather gloves with fur cuffs

She'll think of you warmly.
$215 at neimanmarcus.com

Prada Saffiano double-zip tote bag

Prada Saffiano double-zip tote bag

Brand new for spring. Grab it before her friends do.
$3,080 at neimanmarcus.com

Brunello Cucinelli Monili tassel necklace

Brunello Cucinelli Monili tassel necklace

This silver pendant necklace is, as the kids say, off the chain.
$995 at neimanmarcus.com

Restoration Hardware cashmere throw

Restoration Hardware cashmere throw

A cozy 55-gram weight that comes in in 12 colors.
$199 at restorationhardware.com

Adopted python iPhone 6 case

Adopted python iPhone 6 case

Makes the quotidian smartphone anything but basic.
$175 at barneys.com

Tom Ford Natalia metal lizard clutch

Tom Ford Natalia metal lizard clutch

This shiny clutch purse with a witty clasp will give you both a reason to go out more.
$6,780 at tomford.com

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Alexis Bittar crystal origami cuff

She can wear this plush fox scarf, lined in silk, with everything from a parka to a cocktail dress.
$495 at barneys.com

Barney's New York fur pull-through scarf

Irene Neuwirth Diamond Collection necklace

For your Wonder Woman.
$275 at neimanmarcus.com

Alexis Bittar crystal origami cuff

Irene Neuwirth Diamond Collection necklace

This eye-popping string of, ahem, jewel-toned tourmalines and white diamonds is set in 18k yellow gold.
$45,460 at barneys.com

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