Tastemakers' Holiday Gift Ideas

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Updated Nov 16, 2010 @ 2:10 pm
Tastemakers' Holiday Gift Ideas
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Stylist Rachel Zoe

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“Fashion books are my obsession. This tome from Taschen is perfect for anyone who loves style.”

Emilio Pucci (Limited-Edition), $200; at taschen.com.
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Designer Jason Wu

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“These handmade bowls are deceptively simple on the outside, but luxuriously gilded inside. They add a splash of glamour to any table.”

Canvas Porcelain Dauville Gold-Brushed Bowl, $22 (3y" diameter) and $28 (4"); at canvashomestore.com.

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Designer Isaac Mizrahi

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“Li-Lac dark-chocolate almond bark is incredible; I swear by it. People have too much stuff, but everyone loves to eat chocolate.”

Li-Lac Chocolates Dark Chocolate Almond Bark, $30/1 lb.; at li-lacchocolates.com.
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Makeup Artist Gucci Westman

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“Hermes cuff links feel special to put on, and they’re not something that everyone will have.”

Hermes Stering Chaine d’Ancre Cuff Link, $425; at hermes.com.

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Stylist Lori Goldstein

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“I always prefer a gift with a sensory memory. This candle smells like Versailles and will last all year.”

Aedes de Venustas Cire Trudon Candle in Roi Soleil, $75; at aedes.com.

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Designer Monique Lhuillier

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“I am giving Polaroid cameras to family and friends. The vintage feel of the pictures is so nostalgic!”

Polaroid 300 Instant Camera, $90 (camera) $10 (film); at polaroid.com.
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Interior Designer Nate Berkus

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“I like to buy a hardbound book and mark the first page with a ‘From the library of’ message that I inscribe.”

Thornwillow Press Vellum Foxglove Book Plates, $28/for 16; at thornwillow.com.

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Interior Designer Miles Redd

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“Shoes require some sleuthing to find out a size, which implies thought and care. If the person is very formal, I opt for something a bit more cool, like Adidas Sambas.”

Adidas Originals Samba Suede Sneakers, $60; at shopadidas.com.

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Stylist Estee Stanley

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Missoni prints are all so amazing and different, and a towel is something that you wouldn’t expect to receive. Plus, everyone uses one!”

Missoni Cotton Loris and Leonard Towels, (from left) $200 and $185; at ronrobinson.com.
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Designer Cynthia Rowley

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“Artwork: whether it’s an Rx Art coloring book for my kids or something bigger for my husband.”

Between the Lines: A Coloring Book of Drawings by Contemporary Artists, Volume 2, $20 each; at rxart.net.

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Jewelry Designer Alexis Bittar

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“Last Christmas I gave a stylish Parisian friend an embroidery with her name on it. Personalized gifts are always the most touching.”

Miniature Rhino Custom-Embroidered Heart and Zodiac Samplers, $60 (heart) and $38 (zodiac); at miniaturerhino.com.

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Google V.P. Marissa Mayer

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“The Playstation Move is Sony’s answer to the Wii but with more interesting capabilities. The game can tell a player’s position and depth-you can hold a light saber or play archery! It’s really fun.”

Sony Playstation Move Bundle (includes controller, camera and Sports Champion game), $100; at bestbuy.com.
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