The gifts for the polymath: the person in your life whose knowledge seems to have no bounds. She has exquisite taste in clothes, making every trend her own; she’s a regular at Art Basel and Frieze, surrounding herself with the newest and brightest talents in the artistic fields; she’s the perfect hostess, one whom Diana Vreeland would have envied; she’s the ultimate jet-setter, either for an adventure in the Amazon River or a worldly trip to Florence; she knows her financial markets and her international affairs topics like the back of her hand—or the Style section of the New York Times.
No. 1 | A Slim Aarons Photograph of the legendary CZ Guest with her dogs, as a reminder of the evocative times where beautiful people would be photographed doing beautiful things in beautiful places.
No. 2 | Olivia Von Halle’s luxurious cashmere tracksuit is designed to elevate the everyday life, whether on a plane somewhere exotic, or lounging about with the Sunday paper and a croissant.
No. 3 | A memorable gift is also a personalised one. Monica Vinader’s Alphabet Letter rose gold diamond pendants look amazing when layered together.
No. 4 | Bella Freud makes whimsical sweaters beloved by the fashion crowd, and this one makes the perfect gift to layer with boyfriend jeans and ballet flats for days off.
No. 5 | The perfect hostess is always looking for an interesting addition to her dining table, and we’re in love with these Kiss Cocktail Napkins by Julia B. Couture Linens for a quirky touch.
No. 6 | What’s velvet, gold, and perfectly sumptuous? The rider bench from Jonathan Adler, which would look fabulous as a bedside table topped with a tray, or in the hallway.
No. 7 | The go-to book for lovers of design, The Impossible Collection of Design will make a perfect addition to any coffee-table.
No. 8 | Byredo has created an Unnamed Perfume whose scent is open to interpretation, and it comes with a set of letters to name yours as your heart desires.
No. 9 | Cartier’s wristwatches are legendary, and have even more value as they age, so why not gift a vintage gold piece from 1stDibs in perfect state for an unforgettable Christmas gift?
No. 10 | No holiday is complete without a little opulence, and this silk Rochas Pompei pump with rhinestone embellishments checks all the boxes.
No. 11 | Globe Trotter’s handmade travel cases are fit for any jet-setter, we love this light pink one for short weekend getaways.
