Classic, Chic & Covetable — Gifts With Style

By Kim France

The gifts I tend to give most are always on the bold side, color or print-wise — that’s where I have my fun. But the items themselves are always more classic, which makes it more likely they’ll get used and loved.

1. Gold Tote

This chic metallic carryall will only get better with age, and — improbable though it may seem — really does go with everything.

$160, baggu.com

2. Brightly Colored Gloves

I love the hand-knit look of these, and the crazy-bright color combination is like an instant shot of happiness.

$55, Jonathanadler.com

3. Neroli Soap Cube

I pretty much never stop going on about The Soap & Paper Factory, because they put out such a great looking — and super high-quality — product. Their soaps in particular are packaged so beautifully that they render wrapping paper totally unnecessary.

$12, soapandpaperfactory.com

4. C.O. Bigelow Eucalyptus Body Scrub

Just exactly the right scent for deep winter cleansing, from the renowned beauty mecca in Greenwich Village, C.O. Bigelow.

$15, bigelowchemists.com

5. Snakeskin Print Sweatshirt

So much more chic for weekend lounging than your average sweatshirt, and I love the strategically placed side zippers.

$60, Mango.com

Originally Published December 10, 2013. Updated April 3, 2021.