C’est Très Chic
Parisian style gifting for the holidays
Shopping for friends and family is always a hard, and sometimes nerve wrecking task. But there is always that sense of gratification when we see our loved ones open their presents in delight. So to aid in holiday shopping endeavors, here are some of our picks with a touch of French flair.
1. While our Canada Goose jackets may keep us warm, layers are still the way to go for staying chic indoors. Consider southern French brand Sessun’s heavyweight knit sweater in either dark brown or cream. Available at YOOX for $98 USD.
2. For your favorite guy (or girl who plays with androgyny), surprise them with a slim squared and ribbed tie by APC. Easy to dress up and down, they will be sure to thank you when they can slip away from work and right to the dance floor without having to unbutton his collar. Available on SSENSE for $100 USD.
3. While some pieces may go out of season, you can be sure that books will always remain timeless. Furnish your fashionable loved one’s bookshelf with Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion, and Architecture, which illustrates, in a whopping 400 pages, the brand’s creative collaborations throughout the years with various artists, photographers, and architects. Get your copy online for $68.64 CDN on indigo.ca
4. Prep your friend’s wardrobe for spring and summer with this leopard print silk scarf from See by Chloé. Although animal print is not in next season with as much fervor as last year, it is still a trend that has managed to make waves on the runway for spring-summer 2011. The scarf is available for $69 USD
on YOOX.
5. Have a friend looking for a new scent? While buying perfume for others may prove to be a tad tricky (given that perfumes tend to smell different on each person), Chanel always proves itself to be a staple in most woman’s perfume collection. If Coco or N˚5 seem a little strong for your gift recipient, consider the light, fresh, and oriental Coco Mademoiselle, is available at Sephora for $80 USD (1.7 oz).
