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Considered gifts for everyone on your list — each with a reason to buy, and an honest reason to skip.
Today’s edit · Friday, October 16
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Riedel
For the red-wine host
Angular, diamond-shaped bowls sized for full-bodied reds such as Cabernet, Bordeaux and Malbec, with a large surface to let the wine open up. Dishwasher safe, which matters after a holiday dinner party.
Skip it if they mostly drink white or sparkling wine; these are shaped for big reds
$88.50at Amazon as of Oct 16, 5:17 PM ET Details
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Editor’s pickBrooklinen
For a shared bedroom upgrade
A 480-thread-count sateen set in long-staple cotton with a soft sheen: fitted and flat sheets plus two pillowcases. OEKO-TEX certified and machine washable. A shared upgrade you both use every night.
Skip it if either of you sleeps hot; sateen holds more warmth than percale
$209.00at Amazon as of Oct 16, 5:17 PM ET Details
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VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G colour and VS clarity, in 14k gold over sterling silver. Classic studs she can wear every day, from the office to dinner.
Skip it if she prefers solid gold settings or already wears diamond studs daily
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TateossianFor him
For the man who loves watches
Each cufflink holds a polished vintage watch movement in a tonneau-shaped, palladium-plated case with a hand-painted blue enamel edge. A considered pick for a man who wears French cuffs and likes mechanical things.
Skip it if he never wears double-cuff shirts; a cufflink gift then stays in its box
Nespresso by De'Longhi
For the couple who loves a latte
Brews Nespresso's Vertuo coffees and espressos and froths milk on the same machine, so lattes and cappuccinos at home take one button rather than a barista's routine.
Skip it if they grind their own beans or would rather avoid single-use pods
UGGFor him
For the husband who is always cold
A full-length hooded sherpa robe with a self belt and side pockets, cut in a relaxed fit. In our view, a warm robe is the kind of everyday comfort people rarely buy for themselves, especially for cold mornings.
Skip it if he runs warm or lives somewhere mild; sherpa fleece is a cold-weather fabric
$157.95at Amazon as of Oct 16, 5:17 PM ET Details
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Saint LaurentFor her
For her first designer leather piece
Black grained calfskin with the metal Cassandre monogram, about 11.5 by 8.5 cm and 1 cm deep, with several card slots. A designer piece she will use every day, at a price well below the label's bags.
Skip it if she avoids visible logos; the YSL monogram is the point of this one
$378at COUTR as of Oct 16, 4:49 PM ET Details
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BurberryFor him
For the man who dresses classic
Burberry's check in cashmere, 168 by 30 cm: narrow enough to wear under a coat collar, long enough to loop once. A classic he will reach for every cold morning.
Skip it if he already owns a Burberry check scarf; a second in the same pattern adds little
$451at COUTR as of Oct 16, 4:49 PM ET Details
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TateossianFor him
For the man who dresses for occasions
Equestrian stirrup cufflinks in palladium-plated base metal with white nacre, a hand-painted enamel border and an engraved diamond pattern on the edge. Quiet enough for the office, distinctive at a wedding.
Skip it if he prefers no visible jewelry, or his shirts all have button cuffs
Maison Margiela
For the minimalist who notices details
A slim black calf-leather card holder marked only by the label's four white stitches. Small enough for a front pocket or an evening bag, and recognizable to anyone who follows design without shouting a logo.
Skip it if they carry a full wallet with cash and receipts; a mini card holder fits only a few cards
$216at COUTR as of Oct 16, 4:49 PM ET Details
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