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The 42 Best Luxury Gifts for Women 2025
The best luxury gifts for women combine quality craftsmanship with subtle details. For the fashion lover who enjoys collecting classic, one-of-a-kind pieces, try an Art Deco-inspired trinket or a sapphire-adorned watch. The discerning beauty enthusiast on your list might appreciate an intricate scent developed by Krigler.
For the fashion lover who enjoys collecting classic, one-of-a-kind pieces in her spare time, try an Art Deco-inspired trinket or a sapphire-adorned watch that feels both extravagant yet tasteful. The discerning beauty enthusiast on your list might appreciate an intricate scent developed by Krigler, the centuries-old perfume house frequented by Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, or one of Bottega Veneta’s seductive scents that come bottled in rippled Venetian glass and double as art.
As you shop for your significant other, mother, daughter, or best friend, these finds will make any woman feel extra special. Read on to discover 42 of the best luxury gifts for women that remain a cut above the rest.
19 Best Birthday Gifts for Her, According to a Beauty Editor
My birthday was on January 4, so it traditionally gets lost in the holiday season chaos. But after years and years of complaining and promising to hex anyone who forgets, my birthday shakes out pretty well. Here are the 19 best presents I received for the holidays and my birthday. The list includes gifts for hair, skin, earmuffs, clothes and even a record player. For more gift ideas, visit CNN.com/Gifts. For the full list, click through the gallery below. The full list of gifts you received for your birthday can be found at CNN.org/Gift-Idea-of-the-Year. The complete list of gift ideas can be ordered by clicking through the page below or on the gallery above. The gift ideas are also available on Amazon.com, iTunes, Google Play and other major retailers. Click here to see the full collection of gifts from CNN iReport’s gift-givers. The gifts can be purchased on Amazon for between $20 and $50.
There are three typical gifting situations: my birthday and Christmas gifts are given at the same time, they’re given on the actual day, or a few days later in a state of guilt-ridden panic. (I don’t mind the last one, they tend to be compensatorily extravagant.)
I am a famously good gift-giver and I’m told I’m hard to shop for, so don’t take this list of the 19 best presents I received for the holidays and my birthday lightly.
Best Editor-Loved Birthday Gifts Under $25
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Twist Headband
Quince
My head (and especially ears) is cold all winter because I have an impossible time with hats. Regardless of the style I either look like I’ve been squashed down and sort of crumpled or I look like an egg. As for earmuffs—I can never hear anything with them on and they irreversibly mess up my hair. I didn’t think there was a solution until I received this cashmere Quince headband. It covers my ears, has a minimal effect on my hair, and looks cute. Plus the cashmere is butter soft and not itchy or irritative.
Meiruby Electric Candle Lighter
Amazon
Something you learn from being a candle snob is that a regular BIC lighter is not going to cut it. You end up getting soot on and damaging the sides of the candle—a problem if you, like me, plan on eventually repurposing it into a catch-all or cup. This lighter is rechargeable and the neck means I can accurately light my candles and not strain my hands as the wax gets lower. Plus, it’s kid-proof so I don’t have to worry about my niece burning my house down anymore.
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Chanel No. 5 The Beige Gold Body Oil
Chanel
If any brand is going to get a shimmery body oil right, it’s Chanel. This one is lightly scented with the iconic Chanel No. 5 and has the subtlety you’d expect from the world’s chicest brand. The effect is glitter or sparkle and more like a deep and moisturizing glow. Ever since I got this I have been applying it liberally to my chest and neck before leaving the house. It hides and fixes my dry winter skin, gives me a lasting fragrance, and elicits endless compliments on my radiant skin.
J.Crew Oversized Cashmere Wrap
J.Crew
I have a dozen scarves, but none that are honestly worth more than $5—they’re all itchy and not warm enough. Thankfully, one of my friends noticed and got me this J.Crew Cashmere Wrap. It’s thin yet traps heat so it makes for a perfect (slightly) oversized scarf.
The Laundress Fabric Conditioner
Amazon
I’ve been adding the Laundress’s Fabric Conditioner to my laundry for a few days. I’m mad—I will forevermore need a $26 bottle of fabric softener. It makes my clothes so soft, they smell fresh but not overpowering, and it works on even my most delicate fabrics.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment
La Roche-Posay
As a beauty editor, I am thankfully almost never in need of any skin care or makeup product. La Roche-Posay’s Effaclar Duo is the exception. My sisters have seen that I have a couple of tubes placed around my apartment and one in every purse or tote. They rightly guessed that I can perpetually use a restock.
The Effaclar Duo Treatment is not just an acne spot treatment, it’s a magic elixir. It gets rid of painful emerging cysts, sterilizes blemishes, lightens dark spots, shrinks pores, and more.
Kate Spade Monroe Twist Gold-tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Kate Spade
GNX by Kendrick Lamar Vinyl Record
Amazon
Jonathan Adler Pill Box
Jonathan Adler
Urban Outfitters Cherry Table Lamp
Urban Outfitters
Hill House Home The Nina Pajama Set
Hill House
Miss Dior Mini Miss Eau de Parfum Solid Perfume
Ulta
Hobby Gift Sewing Basket
55 Best Luxury Gifts for Men
The 55 best luxury gifts for men are on offer for the holiday season. The list covers every price point and includes everything from travel gear to fitness gear. For the jet-setter in your life, look to The Row’s nylon weekender duffel bag for a one-of-a-kind investment. For your tech enthusiast, treat him to the latest Apple iPad Air or Ray-Ban Meta’s AI-infused sunglasses.
For your favorite jet-setter, there are sumptuous leather goods, both big and small, to keep him stylish and organized while on the go. Look to The Row’s nylon weekender duffel bag for a one-of-a-kind investment or Brunello Cucinelli’s dopp kit, which will withstand plenty of wear and tear as he continues to fill up his passport with stamps from all those far-off destinations. Alternatively, treat your resident fitness fanatic to some post-workout recovery with HigherDose’s infrared sauna blanket or Therabody’s Theragun Pro. The tech enthusiast in your life certainly deserves the latest Apple iPad Air or Ray-Ban Meta’s AI-infused sunglasses—effortlessly cool within the iconic Wayfarer frame.
With the holiday season fast approaching, make sure you’re prepared ahead of time with these 55 best luxury gifts for men.
