December is here and the pressure on holiday shopping is hotting up – and we all have those people in our life who feel impossible to buy for.
Still struggling for ideas for those particularly picky friends or family members? Or maybe you’re just window shopping for yourself. It happens. Worry not: Here are Elite Traveler‘s last-minute solutions for four challenging characters.
Old-Money Matriach
Of course she loves the kids, and husband No. 2’s an upgrade but, secretly, she’s happiest out on the estate with the dogs and horses. (Above)
See our gift guide for her here.
Clockwise from top Nyetimber 1086 2013, £150 (approx. $200); Hermès Les Chevaux Dechaines silk scarf, $620, grooming bag in bleu navy, $3,050; Le Chameau Vierzon Wellington boot, $300; Anya Hindmarch dog poo bag, $210, bespoke visitors book, $590; David Morris Triolette white diamond hexagon bangle, $20,000, white diamond oval bangle, $19,500, white diamond square bangle, $19,700; Claridge’s x Annoushka Life in Charms bracelet, £35,000 (approx. $46,650); Chanel Black square sunglasses, $1,020, Rouge Allure Luminous Intense lip color in pirate, $50, 1932 Les Exclusifs de Chanel Eau De Parfum, $350, Bamford Geranium hand and body lotion, $68; Seletti Hybrid tea cup Isidora, $102; Fortnum & Mason whole leaf tea bags, $14
Female Founder
Meeting. Yoga. Meeting. Product testing. Seed round. Meeting. Gala. Bed.
See our beauty gift guide here.
Clockwise from right Bottega Veneta Andiamo bag, $4,700; Odacité Cryo-Tech facial tool, $75; Dr Barbara Sturm Calming serum, $260, Super anti-aging dual serum, $430; Yard O Led Viceroy Barley rollerball, $695; The Productivity Method Daily planner in linen, £26 (approx. $35); De Beers Arpeggia One Line bracelet, $19,000; Cartier Mini Tank Américaine watch, $45,800; Jessica McCormack Rush Hour ’Til Late earrings, $28,000; Forget Me Knot bangle, $49,000; Khaite Samuel jacket in navy and white stripe, $2,600; Alo yoga block, $34
Formula 1 Team Principal
Having to deal with drivers, agent, sponsors, Netflix… now the in-laws are coming out to Miami. Has he got the drive to survive the holidays?
See our wine and spirits gift guide here.
Clockwise from top Pure x McLaren Flex e-scooter £999 (approx. $1,330); Stefano Ricci Mother-of-pearl cigar cutter, $1,850, Mother-of-pearl dual flame lighter, $2,350; Anderson & Sheppard Lightweight merino polo shirt, taupe, £365 (approx. $486); Connolly Black/red Road Rage gloves, $445; Brunello Cucinelli Calf belt, $980; Loro Piana Icer sunglasses, $1,100; Richard Mille 032 Automatic Flyback Chronograph Ultimate Edition, Fr. 210,000 (approx. $263,088); Brunello Cucinelli Fragrance pour homme, $280; Coravin Timeless Six, $379; Smythson Panama notebook in forest, $90; Métier Racer 40 bag in chocolate suede, $4,050; Colgin 2014, IX Estate, Napa Valley via Berry Bros. and Rudd, London, £596 (approx. $794)
Nepo Entrepreneur
“Oh man, last night was insane. Being the next Big Thing’s a riot – but don’t tell dad I’m avoiding Sam’s calls. Honestly, the guy’s relentless… chill out, dude.”
See our for him gift guide here.
Clockwise from top Golden Goose Ball Star sneakers, $780; Nasomatto Black Afgano fragrance, €130 (approx. $152); Oura Ring 4, $349; Happy Tuesdays Post-rave wellness pack, $7.50; Jacques Marie Mage Fugue sunglasses in hickory, $1,185; Hermès Headphones in hunter cowhide, $15,000; Poubel Tax-optimizer bracelet, $600; Cartier Love Unlimited bracelet, $9,900; Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra bracelet, POA; Louis Vuitton Three-watch case in monogram canvas, $1,240; Clase Azul Tequila Gold, $300
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