Holiday Gift Guide Unlocked

NEW YORK, United States — Tis' the season. Our fearless stance this festive month is to invest with intentionality, be it quality time, feasting galore, long-term financial considerations, and most importantly, a sartorial archive shaped by meaning. This seasonal merry-go-round is organized by vibes. We hope you thoroughly enjoy this bite-sized inspirational guide.

Glamour Glitterati

  • DIOTIMA Nuit Embellished Plunging Halter Drop-Waist Gown ($1,295 at Bergdorf Goodman) An appropriate name all things considered, this pitch black gown has attention-grabbing potential from a figure-lengthening dropped waist and plunging halter neckline to an open back design and paillette embellishment that beg for a twirl on the dance floor. Designer Rachel Scott has committed to continue her standalone brand alongside her latest coup as Creative Director of New York contemporary label Proenza Schouler.

HOME BODIES

  • AISLING CAMPS Brushed Mohair Merino Wool French Grey Beanie ($590 at McMullen) The perfect topper for those inevitably brisk days when staying at home is preferred, but a fresh baguette or sourdough loaf from your local patisserie is calling a few blocks outside. Designer Aisling Camps is well known for her knitwear, but these smaller accessories in partnership with Woolmark — the global authority on Merino Wool — are a newer expansion worth exploring further.

  • STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM Meaning Matter Memory: Selections from the Studio Museum in Harlem Collection ($35 at Studio Store) On the reopening of this august institution perched up in Harlem, this soft-cover book lends itself to being perused over-and-over again, especially by those you might invite over to home body in solidarity. Featuring over 100 voices in the art world, Meaning Matter Memory is a formidable starting point to immerse oneself within the artistic contributions by Black artists over the past 200 years.

COLOR THEORISTS

  • DON’T LET DISCO Necklace Sequence #41 ($565 at McMullen) This citrine and vintage bead combination may appear unassuming, but its simplicity sums up its ultimate alluring quality. Consider this necklace paired atop anything your heart might imagine. Designer Ashley Moubayed recently opened her first brick-and-mortar storefront in Brooklyn, with endless options for selection.

Images courtesy Bergdorf Goodman, McMullen, and Studio Museum in Harlem

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