The Cut’s Fashion Gift Guide: 58 Chic Finds
You’ll find a little something for every woman on your list here, from printed scarves, cozy sweaters, and luxe pajamas for Mom to shiny ankle boots, statement rings, and attention-grabbing coats for your party-hopping cousin. (And we couldn’t resist rounding out things with a handful of over-the-top splurges for those who have been very good this year.) Click away to get inspired.
*This article appears in the November 24, 2014 issue of New York Magazine.
Hot-Pink Sweater A slightly oversize marled crewneck — good for someone whose size you aren’t quite sure about.
Faux-Fur Coat Made of 100 percent animal-free acrylic.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Earrings RBG would not dissent … to your wearing turquoise studs like the ones she sports in her official SCOTUS portrait.
Buttery Gloves French glove-maker Agnelle offers digit-warmers in khaki-green-dyed lamb leather lined with black rabbit fur.
Coppola Totes With names like the Big Sur and the Catalina, these are very much West Coast totes (despite their New England beach sensibilities)....
Coppola Totes With names like the Big Sur and the Catalina, these are very much West Coast totes (despite their New England beach sensibilities). Designed by filmmaker Roman Coppola.
Fashion Socks Some bold striped offerings from Danish designer Henrik Vibskov.
Everyday Ring Known for its flashy mixed-metal caviar bracelets, Lagos also makes simple rings that only suggest (rather than shout) bling.
All-White-Everything Bean Boots A slightly more refined alternative to L.L. Bean’s duck-hunting staple.
Silk Mom Scarf Textile artist Julie White digitally prints her designs on square silk scarves to Parisian effect.
An Un-Misplaceable Backpack A fun little Marc by Marc number.
Internet-Addict Ring Ringly connects to an iPhone, sending incoming text and email notifications to your finger via vibration and light.
Piped PJ's The contrasting piping and notched collar give some put-together crispness to these elastic-waist weekend loungers.
Dancing Shoes A sexy red-suede ankle-strap sandal by Stuart Weitzman.
Kooky Swatch Designed by Birit Alexander Gorlizki, this limited-edition “Sliding Doors” wristwatch is inspired by jali — the Indian form of ornam...
Kooky Swatch Designed by Birit Alexander Gorlizki, this limited-edition “Sliding Doors” wristwatch is inspired by jali — the Indian form of ornamental screen carving.
Rabbit Ring If bunnies aren’t your thing, Nach’s designs also feature horses, gators, and gold-horned rhinos.
Lacey Getup Damaris Evans, the lingerie designer behind British label Mimi Holliday, knows her way around a piece of lace. This one-piece has adj...
Lacey Getup Damaris Evans, the lingerie designer behind British label Mimi Holliday, knows her way around a piece of lace. This one-piece has adjustable straps and a keyhole in the back.
Bear Hands Women’s faux-fur mittens in gray.
Mod Mock A blue-and-red woolly mock-turtleneck sweater from Trademark.
Ankle Rainboots Practical-but-good-looking rubber-and-canvas rain boots from PF Flyers.
Samantha Jones Tee We’re all secretly Samanthas, right? L.A.-based Clashist offers a pink Sex and the City top covered in her character’s likeness.
Floppy Hat For bed heads and Jane Birkin enthusiasts, celebrate the trending ’70s and opt for this floppy Hat Attack medium brim.
Pom-pom Hat Eugenia Kim’s chunky wool Rain knit hat is topped off with a burst of Arctic-fox fur.
Power Cuff A rose-gold-plated-and-enamel bracelet from the king of haute-edgy jewelry, Eddie Borgo.
Inverted Pearl Ring A freshwater pearl is affixed to the inside of this gold-plated ring, wrought by Scandinavian designer Vibe Harsløf.
Better-Than-Tortoiseshell Shades The unexpected brown-blue tones and round — but not too round — frame of these Thierry Lasry “Smacky” sunglasses...
Better-Than-Tortoiseshell Shades The unexpected brown-blue tones and round — but not too round — frame of these Thierry Lasry “Smacky” sunglasses will flatter all varieties of jet-setter.
Bordeaux Biker Jacket Give it to the person who already has one leather motorcycle jacket (or several) in black.
Minimalist Sweatshirt Make like a walking ’90s Calvin Klein commercial in these Escape, Eternity, and Obsession sweatshirts.
Fashion pj's The slightly tapered fit of these 100 percent silk-charmeuse pajamas means you can wear the pants and the top as separates — out in ...
Fashion pj's The slightly tapered fit of these 100 percent silk-charmeuse pajamas means you can wear the pants and the top as separates — out in public.
Two-Tone Portfolio Tote that résumé around town in this zip-up leather document holder from Tod’s.
Red Suede Shoes Unless she specifies otherwise, a woman can never have too many pointy-toe pumps.
Hybrid Bag This Michael Michael Kors Greenwich bag has an of-the-moment bucket shape but opens up wide like a tote.
Just-Funky-Enough Cuff Jeweler Melissa Joy Manning works with recycled materials and sustainable stones. This hammered-silver cuff pops with copp...
Just-Funky-Enough Cuff Jeweler Melissa Joy Manning works with recycled materials and sustainable stones. This hammered-silver cuff pops with copper-laced turquoise.
Dynasty Earrings Sparkling diamond-and-lapis drop jewels from ethical-luxury line Maiyet.
Kool-Aid Fur Scarf Yves Salomon’s very warm scarf is made of saturated-magenta rabbit fur — just as it appears in nature.
Eileen Fisher Oversize Cardigan Cashmere for work, play.
Museum Tote Glenn Ligon’s Untitled (I Am Somebody) painting graces this bag; proceeds go toward the Studio Museum in Harlem.
Fembot Lingerie A metallic-satin balconette bra and high-waist panties, courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana.
Fur Slippers These lamb-fur slippers have a thick rubber lug sole for the moments you want to run errands like an eccentric.
A Dainty Hermès Faubourg Watch A diamond marks 12 o’clock.
Pick-Me-Up Coat Red coats have more fun.
Mouthy Purse A sequin-covered pocketbook (or clutch — the chain strap is removable) from Prada.
Grande Dame Robe This cotton-terry robe is hand-screen-printed by luxury French linen purveyor D. Porthault.
Seussian Poncho You didn’t think to wear a wool poncho to a rave. Until this Walter van Beirendonck one appeared.
Shiny Ankle Boots They may be snakeskin-embossed gold leather, but the short stacked heel makes these Max Mara slip-on ankle boots completely rea...
Shiny Ankle Boots They may be snakeskin-embossed gold leather, but the short stacked heel makes these Max Mara slip-on ankle boots completely reasonable for every day.
Three-fer Ring Worn together, two separate bands — one amethyst, one diamond starburst — turn into a megabauble.
Georgia O’Keeffe–esque Bracelet Prague-born designer Andrea Dasha Reich renders abstract bracelets from thermoset resin, so no two are exactly th...
Georgia O’Keeffe–esque Bracelet Prague-born designer Andrea Dasha Reich renders abstract bracelets from thermoset resin, so no two are exactly the same.
Swank Wallet There are YouTube videos dedicated to the unboxing of Bottega Veneta’s lambskin leather wallets; the Continental style has a front s...
Swank Wallet There are YouTube videos dedicated to the unboxing of Bottega Veneta’s lambskin leather wallets; the Continental style has a front snap, inside zip, and eight credit-card slots.
Matte Tall Boots The over-the-knee style has come a long way from Pretty Woman, as evidenced by Stuart Weitzman’s suede Lowland boots.
Japanese Lolita Look Harajuku-inspired shop Tokyo Rebel sells getups like this frilly dress alongside coordinating bonnets, purses, and knee socks.
Tiffany’s Ring An 18.02-carat rubellite sparkler from the Schlumberger collection.
Fuzzy Baguette A Fendi shoulder bag to cuddle up with on a cold winter’s eve; lined in black suede.
High-Fashion Cape This season’s Saint Laurent girl was straight out of the swinging '60s; pair it with a miniskirt.
Fair Isle 2.0 A bold-shouldered, graphic sweater courtesy of Maison Martin Margiela.
A Very Opulent Comb Bejeweled with crystal flowers by Dolce & Gabbana.
Boxing Bag From Karl Lagerfeld’s boxing-inspired collab with Louis Vuitton.
Technicolor Dreamcoat From Valentino; made from double-cloth wool.
Chanel Cuff A cotton-candy-pink resin bracelet, paved with strass beads.
Navy Weekender Crafted in Spain under the watch of Loewe’s new creative director, J.W. Anderson; the leather holdall’s strap is detachable.
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