Find your last-minute holiday gifts as Lifestyle Asia curates a list of presents to make your loved ones feel cherished and far from an afterthought.
The holidays are truly a hectic season. From endless traffic jams to multiple personal obligations, everything seems so overwhelming. Moreover, choosing and looking for the perfect gifts for your loved ones is also a challenge—sometimes, we get too caught up in the holiday rush we wait until the last minute to buy presents.
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To help you in your quest to find last-minute gifts this holiday season, Lifestyle Asia has curated a list of luxury items to surprise your precious ones. From stylish eye wear to decorative plant-based scented candles, these last-minute gifts would make your loved one feel extra special and definitely not an afterthought.
Chic Eyes
One way to surprise your loved one is by giving them chic, modern eyewear. With its legacy spanning more than 200 years, Kering is renowned as one of the worlds leaders in luxury. Their line-up of prestige eyewear by luxury houses include Cartier, Dunhill, Gucci, Maui Jim, Montblanc, Puma, and Saint Laurent. Discover these standout pieces from their Fall/Winter 2024 collection. These designer eyewear are available in leading optical shops nationwide.
Cartier, Dunhill, Gucci / Montblanc, Puma, Saint Laurent / Photos courtesy of Evalve Studio Corp. and PLC Marketing Corp.
Gentle Monster’s 2024 collection is a catalog you should check out when finding the perfect last-minute gift. You can discover innovative features that adhere to Gentle Monster’s avant-garde design ethos. You can find these sunglasses in the Gentle Monster Philippines store in BGC.
Dada 01 and Kiko 01 / Photos via Gentle Monster website
Versatile Square
Carolina Herrera’s scarves are perfect for making your loved one feel special. A work of art in itself, a printed silk scarf can be used in many ways. Furthermore, the recipient of a silk scarf has a plethora of ways they can use the gift. It can be used for fashion: as accessories and key pieces, or it can also be framed and presented as an art piece. You can choose from Carolina Herrera’s scarf catalog when you visit their store located in Greenbelt 5.
Carolina Herrera Holiday Scarf / Photos courtesy of Carolina Herrera
Plant-Based Scents
Giving a gift that enhances your loved one’s home is always appreciated. The Officine Universelle Buly Scented Candle is more than just a candle—it’s a statement piece that elevates both their space and mood. Carved from marble, it blends durability with beauty, while evoking the elegance of antique vases. Made entirely of plant-based components, and finished with a delicate glass bell, makes it a stunning addition to one’s home. Browse the brand’s scent catalog when you visit their Greenbelt 3 store.
Officine Universelle Buly scented candles / Photo via Officine Universelle Buly website
Purposeful Style
Coffee is always a way to someone’s heart. The Nespresso Vertuo is the perfect compact coffee maker for your loved ones. You no longer have to give up valuable counter space to brew five different kinds of coffee, either hot or with ice. Moreover, with eight color options, you’ll have a machine that matches your sense of style. Visit the Nespresso store in Powerplant Mall and choose the perfect Nespresso Vertuo.
Coconut White and Spicy Red Vertuo / Photo via Nespresso website
Small And Chic
Still bewildered about what to get your fashionable loved one? The Call Me Phone Pouch is a perfect chic and functional gift. It is made of Saga jacquard and adorned with grained calf leather. The Fauré Le Page monogram clasp embellishes the flap. Moreover, the two-tone leather strap may be taken off and adjusted. This phone pouch features a zipped pocket at the back and a main compartment with three credit card slots. Drop by the Fauré Le Page store in Greenbelt 4 and grab one just in time for Christmas day.
Call Me Phone Case / Photos via Fauré Le Page website
Banner photo courtesy of Carolina Herrera.
