Every pick is chosen for someone specific, with a reason to buy it and an honest reason to skip it.
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Fellow
For the early commute
A ceramic-lined steel travel mug, so coffee doesn't taste metallic, with a twist-lock leak-proof lid, a thin drinking lip and hours of heat. Fits most cup holders and is dishwasher safe.
Skip it if they already carry a favorite tumbler, or want more than 16 oz
$34.95Price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Editor’s pickDysonFor her
For the woman who travels often
32% smaller and 25% lighter than the full-size Supersonic Nural, with automatic universal voltage, three heat and two speed settings, and a concentrator. For anyone tired of hotel hair dryers.
Skip it if she rarely travels; the full-size Supersonic suits daily home use better
$299.99Price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Editor’s pickVossAginFor her
A milestone anniversary
A two-carat round lab-grown diamond, F–G color and VS1 clarity with AGI certification, set to float on the chain in 14k white or yellow gold. A milestone piece with a certificate to go with it.
Skip it if you'd rather give a natural diamond or she seldom wears necklaces
VossAgin offer
$1,921 off
Enter at VossAgin checkout. Valid through March 31, 2027.
$2,720Price as of Nov 3, 7:12 AM ET Details
Bose
For music on the patio
A compact speaker rated IP67 for water and dust, with up to 12 hours of battery, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB-C. PositionIQ tunes the sound to how it stands or lies.
Skip it if they want a speaker to fill a living room; a larger home speaker suits that better
$149.99Price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For a fireplace, real or imagined
A wintry scent of wood smoke and roasting chestnuts from the Replica line, in a 5.8 oz candle. The notes lean warm and woody, which makes it an easy gift for a December living room.
Skip it if the recipient prefers fresh, floral or citrus scents at home
$61.20List Price: $72.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Editor’s pickWedgwood x Vera Wang
For the anniversary toast
Two fine-crystal flutes from the Vera Wang for Wedgwood Duchesse collection, packed in a grey gift box. Made for the anniversary toast itself, and a natural pair to bring out again each year.
Skip it if you need glasses that go in the dishwasher; these are hand-wash only
$115.00Price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
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Maison MargielaFor her
For an anniversary, if she likes warm scents
A warm, subtly sweet amber skin scent that Margiela frames around an ideal partner, in eau de parfum strength for longer wear. The romantic story makes it, we think, a natural anniversary pick.
Skip it if she wears only fresh, citrusy or green scents
$172.49Limited-time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $230.00 (25% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
OuraFor her
For the sister who tracks her sleep
A titanium smart ring in a gold finish that Oura says tracks sleep, activity and heart health, with up to 8 days per charge and no screen. Oura sizes differ from jewelry sizes, and this listing is size 7.
Skip it if you can't confirm her Oura size, or she would resent a monthly membership
$279.00List Price: $399.00 (30% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Leatherman
For the one who fixes things
Eighteen tools in a 4-inch body, including pliers, replaceable wire cutters, spring-action scissors, a saw and two knives that open from the outside. Backed by Leatherman's 25-year warranty.
Skip it if they already carry a multi-tool, or work somewhere a blade isn't allowed
$103.95List Price: $129.95 (20% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Maison MargielaFor him
For a partner who likes warm scents
A warm, spicy scent of pink pepper, rum, tobacco leaf and vanilla, in the apothecary-style Replica bottle. Choosing a scent says you know him well, which is why this is a partner's gift.
Skip it if he has a signature cologne he loves, or prefers fresh citrus scents to warm, sweet ones
$144.49Limited-time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $170.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Baxter of CaliforniaFor him
For the man who skips skincare
A fragrance-free, oil-free moisturizer for normal to oily skin that absorbs quickly and dries to a matte finish, which suits the man who dislikes the feel of lotion.
Skip it if his skin runs dry; this formula is made for normal to oily skin
$23.80List Price: $28.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Maison Margiela
For someone who likes to try new scents
Four 0.24 oz eau de toilette minis from the Replica line: Beachwalk, Jazz Club, By the Fireplace and Afternoon Delight. A way to try several scents before committing to a full bottle.
Skip it if the recipient has worn one signature scent for years
$49.30Limited-time dealEnds Nov 4, 2:45 AM ETList Price: $58.00 (15% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Staub
For the weekend braiser
French-made enamelled cast iron with a matte black interior for browning and a lid whose inner spikes drip moisture back onto the food. Four quarts serves up to four, and it works on induction.
Skip it if they already own an enamelled Dutch oven this size, or find heavy cast iron hard to lift
$215.57List Price: $379.99 (43% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Fellow
For the slow weekend coffee drinker
A vacuum-insulated stainless steel French press with a non-stick interior and a mesh filter Fellow designed for a silt-free cup. The double wall holds the brew's heat while it steeps and after.
Skip it if they drink one quick cup on the way out, or want everything dishwasher safe; only the filter is
$99.95Price as of Nov 3, 12:30 PM ET Details
VossAginFor her
Her first pair of diamond studs
Half a carat of lab-grown diamonds, G color 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
VossAgin offer
$282 off
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$370Price as of Nov 3, 7:12 AM ET Details
Peugeot
For the cook who seasons at the table
A 12-inch Paris mill in brushed stainless steel, made in France, with a ring at the base that sets six grind sizes. Peugeot guarantees the mechanism for life, so it can stay on the table for decades.
Skip it if their table or shelf is short on space; at 12 inches this is a tall mill, and it grinds peppercorns, not salt
$94.95List Price: $100.00 (5% less)Sale price as of Nov 3, 12:17 PM ET Details
Saint LaurentFor her
For the woman who layers over a coat
A large 135 cm square in 70% cashmere and 30% silk, with fine stripes framed by a solid brown border. Big enough to wear as a shawl over a coat, and soft enough for everyday wear.
Skip it if she prefers bright colors or small neck scarves; this is a large, muted square
$581Price as of Nov 3, 8:59 AM ET Details
HamiltonFor him
For the man who wears one watch daily
A Swiss-made field watch: 38mm steel case, black dial, sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and 50m water resistance. Quartz, so it keeps time on days he wears something else.
Skip it if he insists on a mechanical movement or likes a big watch; the steel bracelet may also need sizing after delivery
$495.00Price as of Nov 3, 12:30 PM ET Details
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