It’s no easy feat to select the perfect present for the gal who has everything. My gift to you this season? A thoughtful curation sure to please even the most discerning woman on your list. Enjoy.
Artwork by Violet Grey, The Loupe, Stacy Greene, 1stDibs and Hunting Season
Perfume
Working with celebrated perfume noses globally, French perfumer Frédéric Malle has developed some of the most unforgettable fragrances in the world. Choosing a scent for another person can be risky, but his candles are a pretty safe bet, allowing one to dip into his luscious world. Hand poured into matte porcelain, they’re a sensory experience and an object of beauty, suffusing a room with an ineffable glamour whether lit or simply adorning a tabletop. The Country House fragrance evokes a fireside in the Scottish countryside, while Jurassic Flower serves perpetual summer with huge white petals like magnolia.
Jewelry
Caroline Ellen blends minimalism, exquisite craftsmanship and classic goldsmithing. Her designs feature soft curves and subtle textures culminating in effortless elegance inspired by ancient jewelry. Hand finished with the highest quality gold, often 20- to 22-karat complete with semi-precious and precious stones, each piece delivers a timeless aesthetic that speaks to the power of simplicity. Her pieces are available locally at The Loupe including this perfect Pave Diamond Rounded Band set in 18-karat yellow gold that she handmade in New York.
Art
New York City–based artist Stacy Greene’s iconic “Lipsticks” series, shot in the nineties, is now available in collectable archival prints. Each photograph is an intimate record of a wearer’s personal application technique on the common cosmetic. These images go viral weekly, with a succession of generations discovering Greene’s take on the beauty staple. Striking in individual close-up shots, they are also available to be made into a custom collage of favorites. If lip color doesn’t speak to you, her “Bindi Pop” series is incredible eye candy as well. Greene’s work can be purchased on artsy.net and stacygreene.com.
Vintage
Vintage Murano glass will delight even the most discriminating design lovers. This centuries-old, Venetian glass blowing technique produces stunning works of art. I personally love elevating the everyday with tumblers and vases featuring stripes and swirls. 1stDibs is a great source for scouting archival pieces.
The Bag
Hunting Season’s handbag styles are intentionally seasonless. Featuring a classic, feminine silhouette, my favorite, the Medium Top Handle, delivers incredible attention to detail without a hint of trendiness, allowing it to transition beautifully throughout the year. Composed of Kappa leather and handmade in Spain complete with an adjustable strap for crossbody or over the shoulder, its timeless design transcends the endless ‘It’ bag cycle.
My very best,
Emma Cutler Velez, Publisher
