A Collector’s Edit of Covetable Luxury Gifts

Whether she is the giver or the recipient, this gift guide is for a specific type of woman. She is refined yet effusive, a connoisseur and collector who gravitates to heritage brands, cutting-edge tech and creatives producing extraordinary designs. Yes, there’s an underlying current of reverence for the featured designers and an assumption that our shoppers are part of a rarified world where a $6,000 trunk and $1,700 earrings are covetable splurges. That is, of course, intentional (and stating so is, perhaps, redundant). Spanning fashion, art, accessories, home decor and tech, these are the types of treasures that will be cherished for years and spark joy each time they’re worn, used or displayed. Many of the items below have been personally tested by yours truly. Those that haven’t are from brands or retailers I know and trust. All of the items are meant for those who appreciate craftsmanship, design and...