GIFTING FOR YOUR ARCHETYPE
Elevate your gift-giving prowess with our holiday guide
In the season of gift-giving, the act itself is rich with tradition and sentiment. Yet, the true joy lies in securing that impeccable gift you know is a reflection of one's taste. This isn't just about giving; it's about understanding, acknowledging, and embracing the personal brand of those you hold dear.
This year, take the pleasure of presenting the quintessence of what speaks to your cherished ones. Below, enjoy the most luxurious outré guide that captures their essence through our thoughtfully identified five archetypes that will no doubt resonate with many.
The Baby Icon
She's not just the it-girl; she's the Baby Icon. Enthralled by all things feminine and esoteric, she's the living embodiment of French Cinema, throwing on a mix-match of vintage and luxury pieces with messy hair that says, "I woke up like this." She curates her space like she has a degree in it (she does), turning it into coquette chaos.
This contextual queen has an eye for the avant-garde, favouring Maison Alaïa over Chanel any day and with a Benar Venet sculpture on her wish-list. She's all about obscure scents; masculine, dark with a hint of cherry. When it comes to wine, it’s the same, she's studied the etiquette, a Gamay Beaujolais.
The evenings are always a hedonistic affair regardless of the day of the week, wrapped in an Olivia Von Halle silk slip playing dress-ups and shooting on 35mm only. Come morning, she is deep into Anaïs Nin's diaries before she’s off she's up and about, donning heels and a bouclé jacket that could be vintage or the latest Celine RTW - to dash off and devour an Amano pastry outside Tiffany’s.
The Baby Icon
She's not just the it-girl; she's the Baby Icon. Enthralled by all things feminine and esoteric, she's the living embodiment of French Cinema, throwing on a mix-match of vintage and luxury pieces with messy hair that says, "I woke up like this." She curates her space like she has a degree in it (she does), turning it into coquette chaos.
This contextual queen has an eye for the avant-garde, favouring Maison Alaïa over Chanel any day and with a Benar Venet sculpture on her wish-list. She's all about obscure scents; masculine, dark with a hint of cherry. When it comes to wine, it’s the same, she's studied the etiquette, a Gamay Beaujolais.
The evenings are always a hedonistic affair regardless of the day of the week, wrapped in an Olivia Von Halle silk slip playing dress-ups and shooting on 35mm only. Come morning, she is deep into Anaïs Nin's diaries before she’s off she's up and about, donning heels and a bouclé jacket that could be vintage or the latest Celine RTW - to dash off and devour an Amano pastry outside Tiffany’s.
The Glamorous Gatherer
She's not just a hostess; she's the queen of domesticity with an obsession for quality. Her home is a sacred space, a temple of gatherings where every detail is curated with the precision of a maestro. Picture her in her luxurious silk pyjama set, effortlessly chic, orchestrating tablescapes is a born talent, each dinner party themed to perfection.
Lighting her Loewe Oregano Candles reserved exclusively for Mediterranean spreads, she then sprays her Cucumber home scent — it's a non-negotiable when enjoying a crisp gin and tonic.
With her, she carries a basket bag for every occasion – for she’s at every Sunday market, no matter how rare the source she's secured the sweetest heirlooms.
Before her weekly soirée, she indulges in a mandatory facial from the Beauty Bar, and let's not forget her running tab with Maison Vauron—because fabulous gatherings require fabulous libations. She's not just hosting; she's curating an experience, turning every moment at home into a Vogue-worthy affair.
The Glamorous Gatherer
She's not just a hostess; she's the queen of domesticity with an obsession for quality. Her home is a sacred space, a temple of gatherings where every detail is curated with the precision of a maestro. Picture her in her luxurious silk pyjama set, effortlessly chic, orchestrating tablescapes is a born talent, each dinner party themed to perfection.
Lighting her Oregano Loewe Candles reserved exclusively for Mediterranean spreads, she then sprays her Cucumber home scent — it's a non-negotiable when enjoying a crisp gin and tonic.
With her, she carries a basket bag for every occasion – for she’s at every Sunday market, no matter how rare the source she's secured the sweetest heirlooms.
Before her weekly soirée, she indulges in a mandatory facial from the Beauty Bar, and let's not forget her running tab with Maison Vauron—because fabulous gatherings require fabulous libations. She's not just hosting; she's curating an experience, turning every moment at home into a Vogue-worthy affair.
The Hype Fairy
With her personal shopper on speed dial and an Instagram feed that's a trend-forecaster’s treasure trove, she is aware and has perfected the art of what to wear and why when least expected. While her social milieu is catching up, she's watching fashion weeks from behind the scenes, blessed with preview look books a full season ahead, because predicting trends is practically her magical power.
Shopping isn't a chore for her; it's a sport. Done in her Loewe Flow Runners, she’s sailed on from the Sambas era, knowing they’re a far better investment. You never know it’s her arriving to an event, as she appears seasonally in the latest model from Giltrap, with her Celine Bag casually tucked under her arm. She's not just following trends; she's forecasting them and getting served a flute at every luxury store she steps into.
The Hype Fairy
With her personal shopper on speed dial and an Instagram feed that's a trend-forecaster’s treasure trove, she is aware and has perfected the art of what to wear and why when least expected. While her social milieu is catching up, she's watching fashion weeks from behind the scenes, blessed with preview look books a full season ahead, because predicting trends is practically her magical power.
Shopping isn't a chore for her; it's a sport. Done in her Loewe Flow Runners, she’s sailed on from the Sambas era, knowing they’re a far better investment. You never know it’s her arriving to an event, as she appears seasonally in the latest model from Giltrap, with her Celine Bag casually tucked under her arm. She's not just following trends; she's forecasting them and getting served a flute at every luxury store she steps into.
The Corporate Siren
She's not just climbing the corporate ladder; she's strutting up in an Alexandre Vauthier Jacket that never bids adieu to her shoulders. Day to night, her looks effortlessly transition—just the slightest hint of the Bordelle that peaks through the V of her blazer.
In her Alaïa slingbacks, she's not just a vision; she's a living sculpture, a masterpiece in corporate couture who's hacked the art of looking fierce while wrapped in comfort. The oversized Dadelszen tote she carries is practically her command centre, holding all the essentials—LBR regal red lipstick, her Skincycles DNA sun-shield, because protecting oneself from both UV rays and blue light is the modern power move and an emergency crystal goblet for a stiff drink to take the edge off.
Dashing in her Lotus, she's always making a statement. And when it's time to host those high-stakes meetings, it's not at the office—it's somewhere not overdone, recently at Gilt Brasserie, for her favourite steak and frites.
The Corporate Siren
She's not just climbing the corporate ladder; she's strutting up in an Alexandre Vauthier Jacket that never bids adieu to her shoulders. Day to night, her looks effortlessly transition—just the slightest hint of the Bordelle that peaks through the V of her blazer.
In her Alaïa slingbacks, she's not just a vision; she's a living sculpture, a masterpiece in corporate couture who's hacked the art of looking fierce while wrapped in comfort. The oversized Dadelszen tote she carries is practically her command centre, holding all the essentials—LBR regal red lipstick, her Skincycles DNA sun-shield, because protecting oneself from both UV rays and blue light is the modern power move and an emergency crystal goblet for a stiff drink to take the edge off.
Dashing in her Lotus, she's always making a statement. And when it's time to host those high-stakes meetings, it's not at the office—it's somewhere not overdone, recently at Gilt Brasserie, for her favourite steak and frites.
The Impossibly Chic Man
Draped in a tailored blazer and a crisply collared shirt, this gent is always trying his best. Enigmatic at first impression - think whisky and cigars elegantly perched over a Ginori 1735 ashtray - though little do you know, he's probably vaping behind closed doors (none of us are perfect).
He smells like a jazz club but has not reduced his cologne of choice to one signature scent, he is a frequent gym goer but you'd never guess, as he effortlessly arrives and departs in a full-suited ensemble, leaving his athleisure in a chic Boston bag.
When it comes to coffee, he is a snob - even though he drinks decaf it is Ozone beans only - served in nothing less than a fancy espresso set. Among his attributes, he is a thoughtful gift-giver, spoiling the loved one in his life with La Bouche Rouge lipsticks, embossed, and matte, of course.
The Impossibly Chic Man
Draped in a tailored blazer and a crisply collared shirt, this gent is always trying his best. Enigmatic at first impression - think whisky and cigars elegantly perched over a Ginori 1735 ashtray - though little do you know, he's probably vaping behind closed doors (none of us are perfect).
He smells like a jazz club but has not reduced his cologne of choice to one signature scent, he is a frequent gym goer but you'd never guess, as he effortlessly arrives and departs in a full-suited ensemble, leaving his athleisure in a chic Boston bag.
When it comes to coffee, he is a snob - even though he drinks decaf it is Ozone beans only - served in nothing less than a fancy espresso set. Among his attributes, he is a thoughtful gift-giver, spoiling the loved one in his life with La Bouche Rouge lipsticks, embossed, and matte, of course.
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