Still Looking? 10 of the Best Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Perhaps you lost track of the date. Perhaps an order got cancelled. Perhaps you couldn’t cop that PlayStation 5. Or perhaps you’re just disorganized. Either way, it’s getting close to the wire for last-minute holiday gifts.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled ten of our favourite gift ideas for those still struggling for inspiration. From premium tequila to hand-embroidered homewares, these are guaranteed to please. Scroll down to check out our recommendations, at any price point. Happy shopping.

1800 Cristalino Tequila

1800 Tequila

Release Price: $65 USD
Where to Buy: Reserve Bar
Why You Should Cop: With an intricately-cut crystalline bottle that’s guaranteed to look good on the drinks cabinet, and a tequila that’s made from 100% agave, this is pretty much a fail-safe – and perfect for toasting during the celebrations.

Ashish

Matchesfashion

Release Price: $1,133 USD
Where to Buy: Matchesfashion
Why You Should Cop: The British-Indian designer Ashish Gupta is best known for his laboriously embroidered clothing — but his homeware is worth a second look, too. This blanket, made from upcycled textiles, reads ‘Everything is Going to be OK’ – and isn’t that what we all needed to hear right now?

Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams

Hbx

Release Price: $139 USD
Where to Buy: HBX
Why You Should Cop: Pharrell’s Boost slides made an appearance over the summer, when they dropped in a spectrum of colorways. The latest arrival has landed in a tonal black, perfect for wearing with socks while staying in.

Balenciaga

Balenciaga

Release Price: $150 USD
Where to Buy: Balenciaga
Why You Should Cop: You can’t go through the holiday season without at least one novelty gift. And Balenciaga’s cheerful take on the most inescapable of men’s gifts — the festive sock — is this year’s best.

Marshall

Hbx

Release Price: $288 USD
Where to Buy: HBX
Why You Should Cop: Marshall’s handily-sized speaker is a smartly elevated take on the portable design — and it boasts superior sound to many of the tinnier alternatives.

COMME des GARCONS SHIRT x ASICS

180 The Store

Release Price: $325 USD
Where to Buy: 180 The Store
Why You Should Cop: ASICS had a pretty-near perfect streak this year, releasing solid collabs with brands from GmbH to Slam Jam. But this camo-printed link-up with COMME des GARCONS SHIRT was one of the best.

RIPNDIP

Hbx

Release Price: $68 USD
Where to Buy: HBX
Why You Should Cop: Because this has been the year when we all started improving the smaller details in our homes. And the message on this floor rug is just about perfect for the age of social distancing.

TASCHEN

Taschen

Release Price: $200 USD
Where to Buy: TASCHEN
Why You Should Cop: Offering a delve into the history of one of the most controversial comic publishers ever, this makes a refreshing alternative to a blandly tasteful coffee-table book. And the artwork is great, too.

Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent

Release Price: $295 USD
Where to Buy: Saint Laurent
Why You Should Cop: Airpods cases have emerged as the newest luxury fixation, as brands offered their own elevated take on the staple. We think Saint Laurent’s minimal, sleekly branded take is the best.

1017 ALYX 9SM

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Release Price: $249 USD
Where to Buy: HBX
Why You Should Cop: Don’t do a novelty phone case. They are never funny. 1017 ALYX 9SM’s utilitarian alternative is a far better option. And you’ll never lose your phone again.