The Shnoop Edit · The holiday edit · 18 picks
Birthday gifts for every age and every budget: considered pieces for the people you know best, from a small luxury to a milestone present.
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Editor’s pickLamyFor him
For the note-taker and letter-writer
A piston-filling fountain pen in fiberglass and brushed stainless steel, with a 14K gold nib and small windows that show the ink level. A quietly modernist pen meant for years of notes and signatures.
Skip it if he wants the convenience of ink cartridges; this pen fills only from a bottle
Editor’s pickAura
For years of photos in one place
A 15-inch matted frame you can preload with photos, videos and a message before gifting. Storage is unlimited with no subscription, and friends and family can add pictures from their phones, so it keeps growing.
Skip it if you would rather display a few printed favourites than a rotating screen
$299.00at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM 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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$282 off
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$370at VossAgin as of Oct 18, 8:12 AM ET Details
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Editor’s pickWhite + WarrenFor her
For cold flights and colder offices
A long brushed-knit cashmere wrap, roughly 81 by 36 inches: wide enough to wear as a shawl on a cold flight or as a blanket at the theatre. Taupe, in our view, sits well with most coats.
Skip it if she finds wool or cashmere itchy against her skin
$385.00at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
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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
$299.99at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM 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 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
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VossAginFor her
For colour lovers
Bezel-set, lab-created oval sapphires totalling 14 carats on a 14k yellow gold overlay. The bezel settings keep the line smooth, so it stacks easily with a watch.
Skip it if she only wears solid gold or prefers colourless stones
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$299at VossAgin as of Oct 18, 8:12 AM 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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FellowFor him
For the home coffee obsessive
A single-dose electric grinder with 64 mm flat burrs and 31 settings for pour-over, drip, French press and cold brew; it shuts off on its own when finished. Not made for espresso.
Skip it if he makes espresso; this grinder is designed for brewed coffee only
$399.95at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM 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
BoseFor him
For the frequent flyer
Over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with up to 30 hours of play, spatial audio and USB-C audio for calls. In our judgment, the travel upgrade he'll notice most on a long flight.
Skip it if he prefers earbuds or finds over-ear headphones too warm
$449.00at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
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Time ResistanceFor him
For the man who still carries a bag to work
Full-grain Italian cowhide with a cotton lining and YKK zippers; two compartments fit a 15-inch laptop and A4 files, with an organizer panel and a detachable shoulder strap.
Skip it if he commutes by bike or prefers a backpack; it weighs about three and a half pounds
$355.00at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
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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
$395at Tateossian as of Oct 18, 8:59 AM ET Details
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BoseFor her
For the frequent traveler
Bose's top noise-cancelling earbuds in a warm desert-gold finish: a quieter flight or commute for someone who wants calm without wearing full headphones.
Skip it if she finds in-ear buds uncomfortable or already owns a recent pair
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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VossAginFor her
A solitaire she'll wear daily
A two-carat created moissanite solitaire on an 18-inch chain, in a choice of 14k white or yellow gold. A single bright stone that works with everything from knitwear to evening dress.
Skip it if she wants a natural or lab-grown diamond rather than moissanite
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$300 off
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$399at VossAgin as of Oct 18, 8:12 AM ET Details
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Le Creuset
For the winter braiser
Enamelled cast iron with taller sides that contain splatters, a tight lid that returns moisture to the food, and oven-safe to 500°F. The pot for winter braises and stews, in a deep Marseille blue.
Skip it if they already own a Le Creuset Dutch oven of a similar size
$289.95at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
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Sonos
For music in the kitchen
A compact Wi-Fi speaker with two tweeters for stereo sound that sits on a bookshelf, desk or kitchen counter. Streams over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and tunes itself to the room in the app.
Skip it if the home runs on a different multi-room system or the recipient only listens on headphones
$219.00at Amazon as of Oct 18, 11:17 AM ET Details
See it at AmazonStart with how they spend an ordinary day, not with the occasion. The gifts people keep using are upgrades to something they already do: the coffee they make every morning, the bag they carry, the chair they read in.
If they already own the obvious things, choose the best version of something small rather than a mid-range version of something big. A beautiful pen or a hand balm they would never buy for themselves lands better than a gadget they did not ask for.
Consumables and small luxuries work well at this price: good chocolate, a candle, a notebook, a hand cream. They are easy to enjoy and never take up space.
Thirtieth, fortieth, fiftieth and later birthdays suit something lasting: fine jewelry, a watch, a piece for the home or a shared experience. Order early if it needs engraving or sizing.
Choose something to share or use up rather than something to display: a gift set, a good bottle of olive oil or a box of chocolates. Taste in objects is personal; almost everyone enjoys something good to eat.