The Early Holiday Gift Guide 2026: The Best Luxury Gifts for Her & for Him
Holiday gift guide 2026: 24 luxury gifts for her, for him and under $500, from KHAITE and The Row to Diptyque and Dyson.
My holiday gift guide 2026 starts in October for a reason: the best gifts sell out first, and the most thoughtful ones are never bought on December 23. Shopping early means choosing the right color, the right size and the right piece, rather than whatever is left.
I have organized this year’s edit into three parts — for her, for him and a final round of smaller luxuries — with 24 gifts in all, from a KHAITE suede hobo and a Shinola watch to Diptyque candles and an Ember mug. Every one is in stock now, so you can start checking names off before the rush begins.
For Her
KHAITE
Mini Olivia Hobo in Golden Olive Suede
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$1,580
KHAITE’s Olivia in its mini size, crafted in Italy of silky golden olive suede and lined in nappa. The bag she will carry all season.
SHINOLA
1/4 Carat Round Diamond Bezel Stud Earrings
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Shinola
$895
A quarter carat of round diamonds set in clean yellow-gold bezels — the everyday studs she will never take off.
ANYA HINDMARCH
Eyes Crystal Mesh Drawstring Pouch
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Anya Hindmarch
$690
Anya Hindmarch overlays anthracite satin with shimmering crystal mesh and her signature eyes, then adds leather drawstrings and a detachable chain. Holiday party, solved.
AGMES
Daphne Hoops in Sterling Silver
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Agmes
$650
Handmade in New York, Agmes’ Daphne hoops twist a flat band of sterling silver into an inch-and-a-half sculpture for the ear. Modern jewelry she will wear on repeat.
DYSON
Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer Straight+Wavy
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dyson
$649.99
Dyson’s first Bluetooth-enabled Airwrap dries, curls, smooths and tames flyaways, and the plum and copper finish looks the part on any vanity.
DIPTYQUE
Do Son Eau de Parfum, Large Format
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Diptyque
$495
A sea breeze carrying tuberose, Do Son is Diptyque at its most romantic, and the exceptional large format is the grand gesture.
CLARE V.
Petit Moyen in Truffle Suede with Whipstitch
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Clare V.
$425
Clare V.’s zip-top mini messenger in Italian truffle suede with whipstitch trim holds the phone, keys, a small wallet and sunglasses, with straps for shoulder or crossbody.
AUGUSTINUS BADER
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Augustinus Bader
$315
The cult moisturizer powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 technology, made to deeply nourish and visibly smooth. The luxury she would not buy herself.
For Him
THE ROW
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Row
$1,350
Glossy calfskin, a natural pleating effect and a tassel — The Row’s men’s loafer is the shoe he will reach for with everything from denim to a suit.
SHINOLA
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Shinola
$750
Detroit-built and powered by Shinola’s high-accuracy Argonite 1069 movement, the Runwell pairs a slate-blue dial with a leather strap. A watch he will wear daily.
OLIVER PEOPLES
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Oliver Peoples
$473
Inspired by Andy Warhol, Oliver Peoples’ Sheldrake is the bold, intellectual frame that has become a modern classic.
VINCE
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Vince
$468
A year-round staple done in 100% cashmere, Vince’s quarter-zip is soft, light and breathable enough to layer under a sport coat.
THERABODY
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Therabody
$329.99
For the man who never skips leg day, the Theragun Prime delivers deep-tissue percussive therapy to speed recovery and loosen tight muscles.
DIPTYQUE
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Diptyque
$260
Diptyque’s creamy sandalwood, warmed with Asian spices — Tam Dao is the cult woody scent he will wear for years.
SMYTHSON
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Smythson
$260
Handcrafted in Smythson’s crossgrain leather with gold-stamped pockets for passport and boarding pass, it is the elegant upgrade for the frequent flier.
RIDGE
Ridge Wallet – Black Titanium – Summit
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ridge
$195
Ridge’s slim titanium card wallet in matte black is the minimalist answer for the man still carrying a bulky billfold.
Under $500
AGMES
Small Bubble Hoops in Gold Vermeil
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Agmes
$450
Designed with sculptor Simone Bodmer-Turner and handmade in New York, these small 18k gold vermeil hoops are the little luxury that feels like art.
ANYA HINDMARCH
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Anya Hindmarch
$240
Five slots and Anya Hindmarch’s signature eyes in black leather — the playful card case she will smile at every time she pays.
THERABODY
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Therabody
$229.99
Therabody’s smallest, lightest massage gun slips into a handbag for relief anywhere, in a cheerful purple that makes it a gift worth unwrapping.
EMBER
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ember
$149.95
The smart mug that keeps coffee at the exact temperature you choose, set in the app or on the mug itself. The gift everyone with a cold latte needs.
CLARE V.
Enamel Barrel Chain Necklace, 18 in
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Clare V.
$145
Gold-plated brass and cream enamel barrels on an 18-inch chain, Clare V.’s necklace is simple and perfect, and doubles as a charm base.
SMYTHSON
Travels and Experiences Panama Notebook
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Smythson
$95
Smythson’s pocket notebook, inspired by the 1908 Panama diary, is bound in crossgrain lambskin with gilt-edged pages for logging every trip of the coming year.
DIPTYQUE
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Diptyque
$90
Blackcurrant and rose in Diptyque’s best-selling candle, the scent that makes any room feel like the holidays.
FLAMINGO ESTATE
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Flamingo Estate
$75
Flamingo Estate bottles the scent of fresh herbs drying in the Goat Shed — angelica root, black pepper and sage — in a candle that smells like a garden in winter.
For more of Haute Living’s gifting coverage, see The Haute Holiday Gift Guide 2024 and The 2025 Haute Father’s Day Ultra-Luxe Gift Guide.
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