10 Of This Season’s Most-Wanted Gifts

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10 Of This Season’s Most-Wanted Gifts

Words by Ms Francine Heath

11 November 2021

Image by Mr Joe Mortell

“Most Wanted”: it might sound like the Die Hard sequel that no one asked for (though let us take a moment to confirm that we do indeed class the original as a Christmas movie). However, it’s also the only way to describe our edit of this festive season’s most popular and sought-after gifts. Put it this way, they’re not the kind to spend too long on the shelf. From the broad selection available over at MR PORTER’s gift store, we’ve selected just 10 for your consideration, so scroll down to find something that’ll even make the man who has (almost) everything yell “Yippee-ki-yay!” as he’s tearing off the wrapping paper.

Bottega Veneta brings new meaning to the phrase “going green” with these verdant Puddle boots. A key part of the #NewBottega fanfare and ongoing gorpcore trend, they’re created using a one-piece mould from biodegradable polymer rubber that’s made with natural molecules (including ones derived from coffee) instead of synthetic chemicals.

Following a viral blog post and a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, TRANSPARENT SPEAKER kicked off its mission to become the first circular tech brand with timeless, modular and “forever upgradable” electronics. This small white aluminium and glass speaker is designed with longevity in mind and will look (and sound) good in any home.

Published by Taschen, this zingy-looking hardcover book chronicles Mr Virgil Abloh’s creative process when he teamed up with Nike to reinvent sneaker icons and deliver The Ten. Made with Swiss binding for an open spine, the pages are packed with insights about Abloh’s DIY approach and ongoing inspirations, including the wit of Dadaism. Expect quotation marks aplenty.

Granted, the words “acid yellow” and “timeless” don’t always go together when talking about versatile style investments, but Moncler is here to disrupt that thinking. An easy way to dopamine dress, this bright jacket is pumped with insulating down for warmth on mountain slopes and city streets.

Know someone who loves a jazzy knit? SAINT LAURENT’s grungy take on cosy grandpa cardigans will be right up their street. Knitted with wool and a dash of mohair to make it feel slightly fuzzy, this slouchy zigzag design is stitched with sequins for a touch of eye-catching frontman flair.

Foraying into the world of fine jewellery has never been easier thanks to our carefully curated edit. EÉRA’s diamond-dusted Tokyo necklace is so-called as it’s where Mses Romy Blanga and Chiara Capitani first spotted the vintage snap charm that influences the shapes in each collection. The best part? It’s made from gold and silver, so you don’t need to worry about recalling what metal your giftee prefers.

Trawling vintage stalls and fairs for footwear can be hard work at the best of times, let alone when you’re trying to find the perfect gift in exactly the right size. And during the hectic holiday shopping season? Forget about it. Thankfully, Rhude is on hand with these Rhecess sneakers that look and feel like they’ve already been broken in. They’re distressed by hand and have authentically yellowed soles.

You might have already spotted AMIRI’s bandana hoodie on the brand’s Instagram feed where it rapidly garnered double-taps and a succession of flame emojis. Part of the Polar Fleece collection, this wonderfully soft pullover is complete with a signature leather patch to match the pocket trims on the coordinating sweatpants.

Mr Jonathan Anderson’s tenure at LOEWE started with a bang – a Puzzle-shaped one, that is. A fresh update on the origami-style bag that marked the creative director’s first design at the helm of the house, this belt style is adjustable so that it can be strapped around a waist or shoulder. It’s been made by the exceptional leather artisans at the brand’s Spanish workshop to guarantee lasting quality.

As border restrictions ease and our understanding of passenger locator forms deepens, travel plans for 2022 are well underway. Designed to make anyone feel prepared at airport security, this crossbody bag from RIMOWA is sized for a passport and has slots for cards so that there’s no fumbling around with wallets in trays.