The Wallpaper* gift guide for fashion lovers
Selected by the Wallpaper* style team, a curated gift list of clothing and accessories for the design-minded dresser in your life this festive season
The Wallpaper* style savant knows avant-garde labels and niche ateliers like the back of their hand. They’re the type to don an experimental silhouette for a supermarket run – their wardrobe is a study in proportion and restraint. Spot them heading into Dover Street Market wrapped in Japanese cotton and silk-blend gabardine, long black in hand and talking into a Nothing phone.
For this consummate sartorialist, ordinary won’t cut it. Style, to them, is an extension of design – they think in form and material rather than trends or logos. Our fashion gift guide curates objects that speak their language: pieces defined by structure, innovation and craftsmanship. The look is clean, the lines considered, and the luxury understated. These are gifts for those who see fashion not as dressing up, but as design made wearable.
For design-led gifts and aesthetically-inclined stocking fillers, take a look at our other gift guides.
Wallpaper's fashion gift guide: curated pieces for design-minded dressers
Fashion gifts for women
Le Monde Béryl delivers modern interpretations of classic shoe styles, and the Luna Suede Ballet Flats are a perfect example of this. They’re handmade in Italy, crafted from sumptuous suede with an almond-shaped toe, leather lining and leather sole – a versatile, elegant flat that works for both everyday and dressing up.
This bag revisits an iconic early-2000s shoulder bag using Prada’s Re-Nylon fabric, made from recycled ocean plastics, fishing nets and textile waste. With a zip closure, signature enamelled triangle logo, woven tape handle and logo-print lining, this piece blends Prada’s heritage with a sustainability-focused update.
For a statement-making party piece, it doesn’t get more festive than this reimagining of Paco Rabanne’s metallic designs of the 1960s. The Disc-Embellished Shoulder Bag presents a ball-shaped silhouette crafted from 282 hand-assembled gold-metal discs over a 24-hour period, mounted on a 100 per cent brass body, with a ‘Rabanne’ monogram chain and top-flap closure.
Margaret Howell’s Raglan Overcoat is crafted in dense, heavyweight British wool with a dry hand feel and an oversized cut. Fully lined in cotton and featuring deep flat patch pockets and a back vent, it embodies Margaret Howell’s relaxed approach to craftsmanship and quality fabrics.
Miu Miu’s Plongé Nappa Leather Jacket is made from soft nappa leather bonded with the house’s signature jersey. It has a relaxed fit, shirt-style collar, front zip closure, wide welt pockets and embossed lettering logo – fusing refined construction with a casual, rebellious edge.
These cotton-silk blend trousers combine relaxed wide-leg tailoring with a bold silhouette achieved through sculptural draping and fixed tabs at the waist. The lightweight twill construction and mid-waist fit reflect Loewe’s mastery of form and material, signatures of the Spanish house.
This dress has a sculptural silhouette with folded, lightly padded shoulders, loose short sleeves, side pockets and a back zip, crafted in vanilla satin-back crepe with a fluid drape. The architectural form and effortless movement reflect Phoebe Philo’s minimalism-meets-modern tailoring.
The Andiamo tote showcases Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato leather weaving, a signature technique developed in the 1970s to enhance durability. Crafted from supple olive-green nappa leather, it features a sliding crossbody strap, a top handle and the house’s knot motif, while a magnetic closure, leather lining and gold hardware demonstrate peerless Italian craftsmanship.
Want the statement look without the weight on pierced ears? Join the clip-on revolution. These attachable, petal-shaped pieces by Saint Laurent are crafted in brass and resin and embellished with an amber-coloured cabochon stone – a perfect example of the label’s refined Parisian heritage.
Extreme Cashmere is one of our go-tos for luxury knitwear for its blend of comfort, style and practicality. Crafted from Mongolian cashmere, the Oversize Xtra sweater combines luxurious softness with a relaxed, oversized fit, featuring ribbed cuffs, hem and turtleneck collar.
The perfect combination of minimalism and luxury, this Prada bag features a modern, oversized silhouette in soft suede, a buckle ‘belt’ and leather handles. It also includes a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap – perfect for travel – and a nappa leather-lined interior with a patch pocket
This belt is cut from glossy calf leather, lined in calf leather and finished with a bold gold-toned buckle. Its oversized silhouette rounds off waist-defining looks and is a staple of Alaïa’s sculptural, body-contouring aesthetic – the Paris-based brand is known for its meticulous attention to shape and material.
Fashion gifts for men
Loro Piana’s Harris gloves are made in Italy from supple lambskin, lined with the brand’s Wish® wool sourced from merino sheep in Australia and New Zealand. This understated accessory will effortlessly elevate your winter wardrobe – a perfect blend of comfort with craftsmanship.
Jil Sander’s design philosophy, which prioritises purity of form, comes through in this refined cotton-poplin shirt. Made from crisp 100 per cent cotton fabric, it features clean dropped shoulders, side splits and a partially concealed button fastening – a sleek, wearable staple for a wardrobe anchored in quality.
Maison Margiela’s Sprinters sneakers recall retro running styles with colour-blocked nylon panels, suede and leather trims, and the brand’s signature white stitch at the heel – a near-perfect iteration of the recent trend for low-pro sneakers.
The Hobo Bag is part of Rimowa's 2025 ‘Groove’ collection, which takes the brand's signature grooved aluminium suitcase and translates it into Italy-made smooth calf leather bags. This one features a detachable leather pouch, suitcase-attachment sleeve and palladium hardware, merging travel-inspired functionality with luxury design and evolving luggage into a daily accessory.
Drawing on layered heritage cues from the 70s and early 2000s, New Balance’s 204 reinterprets a running-inspired silhouette with a premium suede or leather upper, fabric lining and rubber sole, offering a comfortable design that bridges retro and contemporary aesthetics. With their archive-inspired detailing, these trainers deliver both style and function.
The Rimowa Original Cabin, instantly recognisable for its signature grooves and sleek lines, is a staple for the savvy traveller. We love this bronze model – a premium aluminium luggage piece designed in Germany, featuring TSA-approved locks, a stage-free telescopic handle, and the Multiwheel® System for smooth mobility. The perfect size for three to four days of travel, it combines durability with style.
Falling roughly to the hip with dropped shoulders and a partially buttoned front, this polo shirt is crafted from tightly knit Japanese cotton for a classic, relaxed fit. Capturing Auralee’s knack for refining the quotidien, it is a foundational piece for a timeless wardrobes.
Charvet, founded in Paris in 1838, has a rich heritage in tailoring and luxury shirt-making – one getting new attention after it collaborated with Chanel as part of Matthieu Blazy’s debut for the house earlier this year. This piece, crafted from fine cotton poplin, features a pointed collar, single-button cuffs and a classic fit.
Engineered in tribute to the landmark Forma Zero briefcase, created by AG Fronzoni for Valextra, this model retains the pure, architectural lineage of the original. Crafted in Pergamena white pavé calfskin, this pieces features a rigid structure, protective metal feet, two fan-shaped internal pockets, a cushioned handle and bespoke ‘Inchiostro’ hand-painted edge lines.
This core Margaret Howell model is a timeless example of the brand’s utilitarian aesthetic. Crafted in Portugal from 100 per cent fine cotton jersey, it features a relaxed, boxy cut and a soft hand feel for everyday comfort. Subtle variations in the fabric highlight the natural beauty of its fibres.
Winter means slippers, and this pair comprises quality materials and thoughtful design. Offering a squared-toe design and gripped rubber soles, the Babouche slippers are crafted from smooth army-green suede and lined with plush shearling, keeping feet warm while looking stylish.
This supremely soft cable-knit sweater blends wool and cashmere to achieve a relaxed fit, featuring Polo Ralph Lauren’s signature pony embroidery. The ribbed cuffs and hem nod to the brand’s iconic preppy aesthetic, originally established in 1967, while the bold red hue is perfect for the season.
These lab-inspired, high-performance gloves are crafted in the brand’s iridescent Nylon Metal fabric – now re-engineered in regenerated nylon yarns recycled from ocean waste and textile fibres. They’re lined in mesh with a contrasting palm insert and attachment buckle, and coated with polyurethane for a technical finish.
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Anna Solomon is Wallpaper’s digital staff writer, working across all of Wallpaper.com’s core pillars. She has a special interest in interiors and curates the weekly spotlight series, The Inside Story. Before joining the team at the start of 2025, she was senior editor at Luxury London Magazine and Luxurylondon.co.uk, where she covered all things lifestyle and interviewed tastemakers such as Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Priya Ahluwalia, Zandra Rhodes, and Ellen von Unwerth.
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