What are the best luxury Mother’s Day gifts this year? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated our luxury gift guide of ideas for what to give mom – all the moms in your life, actually – this Mother’s Day.
what to give for Mother’s Day this year
Mother’s Day is the perfect moment to show your mom and/or all of the beloved people in your life who are mothers, or those who are like a mother to you, how much they mean to you.
Our luxury gift guide for Mother’s Day this year.
But how do you go about saying “thank you” to such a precious person, or treasured group of people, in your life?
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Well, dear reader, it requires some thought and planning, especially this year. With physical distancing, supply chain delays and other unexpected factors, it’s important to think about your gifts now, so that they’ll arrive in time for the big day.
Because of course, being moms, your gift recipients will forgive you if your present is late. And they’ll say that all they want is a card and a phone call from you. But you can aim a bit higher than that, no?
Our luxury gift guide for Mother’s Day this year.
To help you get a jump start on Mother’s Day gifting, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts for almost every type of mom there is.
From the one who is always ahead of the style curve to the one who loves spending time in the kitchen, our picks will help you celebrate your mom, mother-in-law, godmother, grandma, aunt, stepmom, sister, daughter and more in high style this year.
Without further ado, here are our top 30 picks for Mother’s Day gifts this year.
Our luxury gift guide for Mother’s Day this year.
The Best Luxury Mother’s Day Gifts this year
1. the gardener mom
Help shield her from the sun with a beautiful handcrafted sun hat from New York based brand Lola. We love the tailored look of the Zorro Hat ($350) that will work for both the garden and the beach. Adorn her ears with flowers so she can have them all the time. Consider Chanel’s beautiful 18k pink gold Extrait de Camélia Earrings ($4,600) with diamonds in the center.
You can’t go wrong with some chic Garden Glory Silver Bullet Gardening Gloves ($49) or a floral scented perfume. One of our favorites is Jo Malone London Lavender & Coriander Cologne ($72) because of its cozy, relaxing scent.
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When life gives her lemons, she can make lemonade. A Meyer Lemon Tree ($68) is a great Mother’s Day gift for moms with a green thumb. This one can be potted inside near a window in any climate or planted outside in warm, temperate climates.
2. the chic mom
One of Spring’s hottest trends is the super sized bag. Bottega Veneta’s Jumbo Jodie Intrecciato Napa Bag ($6,250) is a must have for any fashion-forward mom. A style centric coffee table book lik Big Book of Chic ($95) is always a good choice, as is a one-size-fits-all Gucci Reversible Poncho ($2,950).
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We love the simple, yet elegant enamel Fendi FF Brooch ($270) that will help her put the perfect finishing touch on her favorite looks. Finally, a refresh on her favorite lipstick would always be appreciated. Don’t know her favorite? Tom Ford’s Lip Color in Bruised Plum ($55) is universally flattering.
3. the sports enthusiast mom
Keep her hydrated in style with a Lara Self Cleaning Bottle ($95). It features a purifying UV light that basks the water and inner surface of the bottle every two hours. The Reebok x Victoria Beckham Two Way Duffle Bag ($230) is the perfect gym bag for mom’s running errands after their workout. Speaking of running, she would love a pair of chic new footwear like this colorful Adidas x Missoni Pulse Boost Sneakers ($200).
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Upgrade her yoga mat with Alo’s Warrior Yoga Mat ($100). It’s dry-wicking surface draws moisture away so it’s never slippery. A good pair of headphones that stay put on the go are always a good idea. Jabra’s Elite Active 75t Earbuds ($200) feature an extra grip coating to ensure they never fall out during a jog or hike.
4. the artistic mom.
Give her illustrator Maira Kalman’s preferred sketchbook, Daler Rowney Ivory Artist’s Hardback Sketch Book ($18). The pages are perforated so she can easily pull out her artwork. Any artistic minded person would enjoy Balenciaga’s Classic City AJ Graffiti-Print Satchel Bag ($2,580) to carry their tools of the trade around in. If photography is more her speed, how about the Mother and Child Coffee Table Book ($95) which celebrates the unique bond between mother and child?
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Create something just for her like a customized necklace. We love the simplicity of Shinola’s Vertical Bar Charm Necklace ($490). You can engrave anything from a special date to her name to simply “I love you” or “thanks.” Finally, you can never go wrong with decoupage from John Derain. We love the beautiful yet simple 9 of Spades Tray ($80).
5. the foodie mom
If she loves to cook, consider a chef approved apron like one from Hedley & Bennett ($88). The brand counts Martha Stewart and top chefs David Chang, April Bloomfield, Nobu Matsuhisa and Alton Brown among its fans. Cookbooks are always a good idea. The Phoenicia Diner Cookbook: Dishes and Dispatches from the Catskill Mountains ($32) will provide her with some inspiration on classic dishes.
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What about a new cooking tool like the ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide ($200) which features an easy to use app based temperature control system or a gorgeous Smeg Dolce & Gabbana Electric Kettle ($650)? And who can resist a fun and sparkly Judith Leiber Pepperoni Pizza Purse ($5,695)?
6. the mom who deserves a break
If your mom doesn’t fall into any of the previous categories, then she definitely fits into this one. All moms deserve a break, right? Help mama squash any negative energy and infuse her home with some good juju from the Palo Santo and Crystal Bundle ($24). A candle that looks good and smells even better is always a home run. Our pick is the rejuvenating Jardin d’oranger candle ($85) from Dior.
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Treat her feet with some Birdies Songbird Slippers ($95) because if it was up to your mom, she might wear slippers 24/7. Indulge her with the newly launched La Mer The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask ($155). Each mask contains an ounce of the brand’s iconic Treatment Lotion. Which, if you aren’t familiar, is brimming its patented Miracle Broth (aka fermented sea kelp, which contains skin-loving vitamins and minerals). Bring the spa to her with a truMedic MagicHands truShiatsu Neck and Back Massager ($200). It has three speeds and adjustable heat to work out all those kinks.
Our luxury gift guide on what to give for mother’s day
There you have it, our luxury gift guide for the perfect Mother’s Day gifts this year. Whatever you decide on, we are sure she will love it because it comes from you.
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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.
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