Almost 200 Unique, Editor-Approved Gift Ideas for the Toughest People on Your List

For the friend who's as likely to regale you with stories of travels abroad as she is ayahausca trips, whose outfits always have that sense of verve, these finds are sure to delight and surprise as much as she does.

Nickey Kehoe pastel set

$98; nickeykehoe.com.

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Tabula Rasa Oasis sweater

$450; tabularasany.com.

Paloma Wool balaclava

$70; palomawool.com.

Chanel Rouge Allure in Rouge Brûlant

$45; chanel.com.

Mociun toast and cereal spoon charms

$1,800 and $1,100; mociun.com.

Frida Kahlo. The Complete Paintings

by Andrea Kettenmann and Luis-Martín Lozano. Taschen, $200; taschen.com.

Kleed kimono

Made sustainably, with sales supporting rhino conservation in Africa, $280; pinkpigwestport.com.

Clare V. pendant

$325; clarev.com.

Polaroid Now+ camera

$150; polaroid.com.

Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Mega: Celestial Odyssey Eye Palette

$78; patmcgrath.com.

Pamela Love collar necklace

made to order from recycled materials, $550; pamelalove.com.

Stella McCartney sweater

$1,095; stellamccartney.com.

The Elder Statesman blanket

$2,267; brownsfashion.com.

Wray shirt

available in sizes up to 6XL, $198; wray.nyc.

Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia eau de parfum

$138/100 ml; sephora.com.

Buru pants

available in sizes XS–2X, $98; shopburu.com.

Artida Oud charm

$90; artidaoud.com.

For a fashion-minded friend, the ultimate accessory is a bold one given by someone you love. Gift a hat, purse, or fragrance that says: If anyone can pull this off, it's you.

Buly 1803 lip balm

with custom monogram on case, $27; buly1803.com.

Bea Bongiasca ring

$675; musexmuse.com.

Michael Michael Kors jacket

$355; michaelkors.com.

Lapima sunglasses

$485; us.lapima.com.

Kara phone case

$375; karastore.com.

Versace football

$240; ssense.com.

Prada hat

$1,270; prada.com.

Maison Vaincourt corset belt

$500; shopmcmullen.com.

Courrèges cap

$226; farfetch.com.

Vivienne Westwood coin purse

$230; viviennewestwood.com.

Lady Dior in collaboration with Gisela Colón bag

available by special order, 800-929-3467.

Emilio Pucci x Acqua di Parma Notte di Stelle candle

$236; saksfifthavenue.com.

LaDoubleJ sweatshirt

$365; ladoublej.com.

Spectrum Collections x KJH 11 Piece Edit

$145; spectrumcollections.com.

Akola Unlock-it bracelets

Each sale helps to support seven Akola women in Uganda. $135 each; akola.co.

Lancôme x Emily In Paris For The Love Of Paris Eyeshadow Palette

$45; lancomeusa.com.

Nanushka shirt

made with vegan leather, $445; nanushka.com.

By Far scarf

$290; byfar.com.

A cozy scarf, a classic scent, and a couple days off spent together, that's all this pal wants. OK, OK and a diamond headband, too.

Tiny Tags necklace

$160; tinytags.com.

Olivia Morris At Home slippers

$305; brownsfashion.com.

Ralph Lauren blanket

$595; ralphlauren.com.

ByChari necklace

$525; bychari.com.

Temple St. Clair ring

$1,800; templestclair.com.

La Ligne sweater

$275; lalignenyc.com.

Miu Miu headband

$650; miumiu.com.

Tata Harper The Glow Facial

$115; tataharperskincare.com.

Ganni bag

$165; ganni.com.

Acne Studios scarf

$290; modaoperandi.com.

Tiffany & Co. Rose Gold eau de parfum

$138/75 ml; macys.com.

Tory Burch pajama set

$598; toryburch.com.

JW Anderson AirPod case

$180; jwanderson.com.

Omi Woods earrings

$208; omiwoods.com.

When it comes to minimalism, it's the thought that counts. Which is to say: They probably still want tons of presents, because who doesn't? Here's a selection of thoughtful gifts that won't make their home look cluttered at all. Promise.

Cuyana sleep set

$145; cuyana.com.

Ven Store blanket

$226; ven-store.com.

Casper Silk Pillowcase & Sleep Mask Set

$119; casper.com.

White + Warren beanie

$165; whiteandwarren.com.

& Other Stories cardigan

$179; stories.com.

Sold Out NYC socks

$30; soldout.nyc.

8.6.4 bag

$138; 864 design.com.

Furtuna Skin Restorative Ritual Set

$236; furtunaskin.com.

Citizens of Humanity jacket

$1,500; citizensofhumanity.com.

Warp + Weft jumpsuit

made with eco-friendly sustainable methods and materials, $108; warpweftworld.com.

Third Crown bangle set

pre-order, $530; thirdcrown.com.

Brandon Blackwood NYC tote bag

$485; brandonblackwoodnyc.com.

Caes sweater

made from eco virgin wool, $323; net-a-porter.com.

OAD x CW Pencils tote

$85; mpatmos.com.

Kule sweater

$298; kule.com.

Isabel Marant sweater

$875; saksfifthavenue.com.

Kids can be TOUGH. But you know what helps? Giving them presents. Seriously, try it. Fun toys, cute clothes, inspiring artsy activities — these are all the ways to a little tike's heart.

Izipizi Junior Sun sunglasses in #D Red

$40; izipizi.com/en.

Kido Beautiful Faces puzzle

$17; kidochicago.com.

Hey Gang coats

for mother ($225) and child ($98) with option to customize; theheygang.com.

Nathan & Co. 34-inch cotton dolls

$50; nathanandco.com.

Kiko + GG reusable bubble wand set

$25; us.kikoandgg.com.

Milk Teeth shirt

$28; shopmilkteeth.com.

Global Goods Partners stuffed brontosaurus

each purchase supports women artisans and their families, $38; globalgoodspartners.org.

Bearaby Nappling weighted blanket

made with organic cotton, from $139; bearaby.com.

Impala Skate roller skates

made with PETA-approved vegan materials, $120; impalaskate.com.

Ububba embroidered sweatshirt set

$36; ububba.com.

Minted x Disney Bright Stripes Art Print

$409; minted.com.

Kahiniwalla cone rattle

benefiting women artisans in. rural Bangladesh, $9; kahiniwalla.com.

Alimrose sequin crown

$14; smoochiebaby.com.

Maileg Princess and the Pea Mouse

$55; mailegusa.com.

Yarrow Goods shirt

hand-printed with eco-friendly inks with a puffy embossed effect, $28; yarrowgoods.com.

Treasury: 50 Stories from Brilliant Dreamers

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Frances Lincoln Children's Books, $40; barnesandnoble.com.

Gender is a social construct but there's someone in your life who loves masculine scents, beverages, and decor, and you know who they are. These are the presents for them.

Golden Grooming Beard Trim Bundle

$50; goldengroomingco.com.

Muur travel kit

$115; muur.nyc.

Saint Laurent T-shirt

$420; ysl.com.

Globe beanie

made with organic cotton, $30; us.globebrand.com.

PXG unisex jacket

$485; pxg.com.

Buck Mason shirt

$65; buckmason.com.

Heron Preston belt

$175; heronpreston.com.

Subu slippers

$55; village soccershop.com.

Yeti bag

$150; yeti.com.

Raen Myles sunglasses

$140; raen.com.

Humanrace Routine Pack

$100; humanrace.com.

Aether hoodie

made from partially recycled cashmere, $595; aetherapparel.com.

Music Is History

by Questlove, Abrams Books, $30; amazon.com.

Kiehl's Men's Ultimate Age Fighters

$65; kiehls.com.

Bevel Body Essentials Bundle

$30; getbevel.com.

Gucci Guilty Pour Homme eau de parfum

$128/89 ml; macys.com.

Spark joy with a gift that says "your home is already really nice, but I noticed this one thing you could use." Such as? A peace-sign colander or batik table linens or, if you're vying for an invite to the summer rental, a five-piece cookware set in their pastel shade of choice.

Art Boozel: Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists

by Jennifer Croll, Chronicle Books, $19; amazon.com.

Estelle Colored Glass decanter

$185; shopmcmullen.com.

Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes & Rituals from the Soul of Colombia cookbook

by Mariana Velásquez, Harper Wave, $33; amazon.com.

DM/BX Piccolo Bowl by Jeremy Anderson

Made to order from the artist's studio for Design Miami, $1,600; designmiami.com/shop/dmbx.

Hudson Grace paperwhites and red amaryllis in bulb vase

$42 and $48; hudsongracesf.com.

Fable ceramic carafe set

sustainably made and every sale contributes a meal directly to a youth in need, $90; fablehome.co.

Baina x Binu Binu towel and soap set

$88; binu-binu.com.

Hem x Siri Carlén throw

$319; hem.com.

Sir/Madam brass colander

$143; shopsirmadam.com.

Caraway cookware set

$445; crateandbarrel.com.

Morihata Ha Ko leaf-shaped, scented Japanese burning papers

$58; bloomist.com.

Actually Curious conversation cards

$25; actuallycurious.com.

Michele Varian porcelain vase

$140; michelevarian.com.

Aarke Premium carbonator

$250, williams-sonoma.com

Gstaad Glam

by Geoffrey Moore, Assouline, $95; assouline.com.

Found My Animal upcycled denim rope leash

a percentage of sales supports animal welfare and rescue organizations, $62; foundmyanimal.com.

Ubuntu Life Red Love Dog Collar

supports sustainable employment in Kenya with proceeds benefiting a medical center for disabled children, $58 each; amazon.com.

There's no need to live in fear of Gen Z when you can simply buy them cool things that they will love and then nod approvingly in your general direction.

Alex Mill cardigan

$155; alexmill.com.

Soko necklace

$78; shopsoko.com.

Loopy Mango hat knitting kit

$60; loopymango.com.

Shashi necklace

$136; shopshashi.com.

Pela iPhone 13 case

compostable and eco-conscious, $50; pelacase.com.

EM Cosmetics Lip Cushion Capsule Collection

$110; emcosmetics.com.

About-Face Fractal Glitter cosmetics bag

$19; aboutface.com.

Coach sweater

$395; coach.com.

For the friend who's your own personal Goop Lab, help them discover their next mind-body product to become almost uncomfortably into. At least with these finds, you know it's vetted.

Filoro boilersuit

made with Sustainable Fiber Alliance–certified yarn, $350; filoro.com.

Lexon Design mini Bluetooth speaker

$50; lexon-design.com.

Hyperice Hypervolt 2 massage device

$299; hyperice.com.

The Arrivals jacket

made from 100% post-consumer textiles, $220; thearrivals.com.

Molekule Air Mini air purifier

$399; molekule.com.

Stretch: Seven Daily Movements to Set Your Body Free

by Roger Frampton, Pavilion, $24; amazon.com.

LARQ self-cleaning water bottle

$95/17 oz.; livelarq.com.

Droplette micro-infuser

$299; droplette.io.

FaceGym x Sephora Full Face Sculpt Kit

$75; sephora.com.

Bonus round! Here's where you'll find the weirdly wonderful one-offs for that one relative you can never quite solve come Christmas, or the single White Elephant gift to rule them all. Plus? These are all under-$50.

Octaevo paper vases

$23 each; gretelhome.com.

Chillhouse Chill Globes Ice Massage facial tool

$42/2; chillhouse.com.

Jayson Home taper holder

$26; jaysonhome.com.

Alder New York soap and soap dish

made with plant fibers, $20; aldernewyork.com.

Boy Smells Figurare candle

$39; boysmells.com.

Craighill key ring

$20; craighill.co.

Toff & Zürpel beeswax food wraps

$32/2; threebaleshomesupply.com.

Susanne Kaufmann Bath Oil Trio

$43; susannekaufmann.com.

Kages Krayons unicorn crayons

$12/7; etsy.com/shop/kageskrayons.

Smith Street Books Who Said That? game

$25; amazon.com.

Ban.do We All Deserve Love puzzle

$20; bando.com.

Pattern x MAC Holy Grail set

$35; ulta.com.

Sugarboo & Co. XO mug

$18; sugarbooandco.com.

Faace Mini Hero Mask Collection

$39; thedetoxmarket.com.

The John Derian Sticker Book

Artisan, $35; johnderian.com.

Hay candles

$35/6; store.moma.org.

Pandora Jewelry earrings

$45; us.pandora.net.

Caribbean Craft handmade papier-mâché bowl

sales support and employ communities of Haitian women artisans, $45; caribbean-craft.com.

Jonathan Adler kangaroo match strike

$44; jonathanadler.com.

Ellis Brooklyn Fully Booked rollerball fragrance set

$48; ellisbrooklyn.com.

OPI Nail Lacquer in Confetti Ready

$8.67, walmart.com