12 New Year gift ideas for your friends who love fashion

12 New Year gift ideas for your friends who love fashion

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2. A tailoring voucher

   Alterations so a favourite piece fits perfectly. Around $30-100.

3. A jewellery or watch box

   A leather case for their pieces. Around $30-100.

4. A gift card for a favourite store

   Let them pick the piece. Around $50-200.

5. A designer accessory

   A scarf, belt or small leather good from a house on their wish list, such as Acne Studios, Coach or Longchamp. Around $100-300.

6. Sneakers

   A pair from New Balance, Asics or Adidas. Ask the size and model first. Around $90-200.

7. An online course

   A year of MasterClass or Skillshare, on a topic of their choice. Around $30-200.

8. A planner for the year

   A good paper planner with a first page filled in by you. Around $15-40.

9. A class in something new

   A pottery, watercolour or dance class booked for two. Around $40-120.

10. A snack hamper

    A parcel of favourite snacks and treats. Around $30-90.

11. A shopping day together

    Walk the shops on their list, with lunch in between. It costs little.

12. Open-when letters

    A stack of envelopes, each labelled for a moment: open when you miss me, when you need a laugh, when you cannot sleep. It costs little.

Buying for someone with style

Look at what they wear most and buy in the same lane: the same brands, the same palette. A voucher from a favourite store lets them pick the piece.

Pair it with something you chose yourself.

Buying for your friends

Group gifts work best when everyone has a part in them. A shared card or a joint present from the whole circle means more than a single item.

Pick something that suits the mood of the group, not one person.

If you are shopping at the last minute

New Year gifts can be small and still feel considered. Tailoring vouchers, gift cards and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.

Keep it light. After the holidays a small, thoughtful gift is more welcome than a large one.