The MR PORTER Gift Guide: Eight Of the Best Gifts For Kids (No Batteries Required)

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The MR PORTER Gift Guide: Eight Of the Best Gifts For Kids (No Batteries Required)

Words by Jack Stanley

1 December 2022

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The holidays aren’t what they used to be. Remember how excited you used to get in the build-up to the big day? Let’s face it: for most of us, the entire period is really a time for kids. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some of the best children’s gifts, so that you can bask in the reflected glow of their excitement. And with a host of stylish selections from the likes of Fear of God and AMIRI, you’ll have the smug satisfaction of giving a gift that doesn’t involve flashing lights, loud sirens or garishly-coloured plastic. Read on to discover our picks for the little ones in your life this year.

Admittedly, you might not expect fashion’s so-called Prince of Darkness to be making brightly coloured kidswear, but that’s where you’d be wrong. Rick Owens brings his typical avant-garde design approach to this gilet with asymmetric snap fastenings. The bright orange vest is also packed with down for extra warmth, while the addition of a hood only makes it more winter-ready.

What’s this? What’s this? AMIRI’s Skel-Top sneakers bring the spirit of dressing up every time you lace up your footwear, with the addition of a bony motif on each side. Now, the brand makes the same skeletal silhouette for kids. This version complements the blue bone appliqués with an off-white leather upper and a comfortable rubber sole. Skeletal sneakers aren’t just for Halloween (Jack Skellington, take note).

Every kid needs a beanie this time of year, and Acne Studios Kids has made one of the best. While the soft wool used on the hat means that it will keep the cold out, its pink and red checkerboards – which are covered with Acne’s face logo – make it playful as well as practical.

Peanuts is one of the most iconic cartoons ever created, and these figures from MediCom are the perfect way to pass it on to the next generation. The set depicts Charlie Brown and his loyal beagle sidekick Snoopy as they first appeared in the 1950s. The two models even come with a special collector’s box, if you can convince your kids not to instantly discard it.

New pyjamas for Christmas is a time-honoured tradition, and where better to get them from than Copenhagen’s sleepwear specialist TEKLA? This shirt and trouser set is made from a soft cotton-poplin material, while the blue colour and sophisticated stripes make them the perfect pyjamas for the holidays – and the rest of the year.

If it's good enough for Mr Justin Bieber and A$AP Rocky, it’s good enough for your kids, right? ERL’s swirl hoodie has become a grail-worthy piece in recent years, and now the label has transformed the garment into children’s sizing, making it a perfect present this year. ERL’s Californian inspiration is clear through the design, while the white and charcoal colours make it easy to wear and its relaxed fit guarantees comfort. Win-win.

As the name suggests, Fear of God Essentials is all about making the perfect essentials. With a focus on comfort and utility, these sweatpants continue that mission statement. The grey colour is a classic, and the “1977” logo adds a varsity-inspired detailing. These sweatpants are guaranteed to be a new favourite for your little one.

Parents all over the world will be gifting children a new teddy bear this year, and RRL has created one of the best. Each patchwork bear is crafted from the same fabric as the label’s much-loved blankets, and this one is finished with a Western-inspired pattern and red zig-zag stitching. The vintage theme continues onto the packaging, with a retro-style cardboard box acting as a makeshift home for your new friend.