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Home • gift guide

Elevated Essentials

These investment-worthy staples deliver timeless style, elevated craftsmanship, and a little everyday indulgence.
Elevated Essentials
By Kimberly Wilson · Updated November 26, 2025
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Some things are a worthwhile investment.

Whether the gift is for yourself or for someone who deserves to be spoiled, these luxury picks—from designer collaborations to timeless treasures—remind us that we’re worth the splurge.

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01 DIDRIS Oval Bracelet Gold
Available at DIDRIS
9,300 Shop Now
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02 Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XII: Petalmorphosis
Available at Pat McGrath
128 Shop Now
03
03 Louis Vuitton Men’s, Speedy P9 Bandoulière 30
Available at Louis Vuitton
10,400 Shop Now
04
04 DIDRIS Cube Pendant With Emerald
Available at DIDRIS
9,100 Shop Now

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