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While thinking about this year's gift guide with the editorial team, Goth Shakira, Image Magazine love columnist Holding court in the stars, he immediately responded: “luxury dental care for life.” And I am with her. When thinking about what I wanted, the things that immediately came to mind were closer to needs: student loan forgiveness, a new personal laptop, therapy.
But this is a gift guide for you, our readers, and it is written with revelry in mind, that is, merriment, loud parties, dancing until the lights come on. What would we want if basic needs were not a problem? What if we didn't have a care in the world? That permission to fantasize might be the greatest gift of all.
“Artists in space” by Mr. Wash, pre-order for $55
(Joppe Jacob Rog) (Joppe Jacob Rog)
I find it absolutely fascinating to see where artists work and how they live, and I can only assume that Mr. Wash has asked all the right questions when making these studio visits in Los Angeles. store.artbywash.com — Elisa Wouk Almino
Apartamento Magazine, “Happy Victims” by Kyoichi Tsuzuki, $68
The book documents Tokyo's most notable fashion collections among a treasure trove of its most prized items. A grail for little obsessive fashion fans everywhere. apartmentmagazine.com -Julissa James
Rimowa, classic carry-on luggage in cabin, $1,600
When you travel twice a month for work, airport style isn't optional; It's part of the job. rimowa.com — Keyla Marquez
Susanna Chow, Carrie Shearling Coat in Burgundy, $995
I've always appreciated the timeless, hedonistic glamor of a fur coat, and any 60s and 70s fashion lover needs a long fur coat to accompany their nights out with platform boots. susannachownyc.com – Katerina Portela
Botanical Herbs + Acupuncture, Elemental Medicine Sessions, $265 per 1.5 hour appointment for new patients
(Jessica Chanen Smith)
Practitioner Carolyn Barron is truly “a poet first and a doctor second,” and I leave each visit to her AcuTemple feeling a little closer to the mystical and to myself. botany.com —Claire Salinda
Plasticana, Recycled Hemp Garden Clogs, $68
Do I already have clogs from UGG and Rothy's? Yes. Do my eyes light up with envy and joy every time I see someone in NELA wearing these chic but garden-friendly Plasticana clogs? Also, yes. gardenheredero.com —Karla Marie Sanford
Issey Miyake, IM-101 sunglasses, $560
The IM-101 reproduces an Issey model from 1985, when I couldn't afford good sunglasses (I was a baby). But now I have a second chance to turn heads with these futuristic zigzag frames. Frankly, that's the only way I want to live. isseymiyake.com – Dave Schilling
Prada, Teddy keychain, $925
I love taking a little friend with me; This addition to my everyday bag would create a chic little wave in a sea of Labubus. prada.com —Gothic Shakira
La Bonne Brosse, N.03, The Soft Scalp Care Brush in Saffron Yellow, $198
I take every opportunity to make my life more colorful and whimsical, which this brush accomplishes while leaving my hair silky and my scalp healthy. labonnebrosse.com —EWA
Lucky Star Candle, Ladder Candle, $70
While the creations from Los Angeles-based indie brand Lucky Star Candle are technically burnable, I prefer to display them in my home as beautiful wax sculptures whose sole purpose is to ignite aesthetic pleasure within me. luckystarcandle.com -J.J.
The Row, N/S Park Tote in Black Suede, $1,490
(SENSE)
This bag is my first piece from The Row and I will treasure it forever. Effortless, timeless and a reminder of the milestones I've worked hard to achieve. ssense.com — km
Le Labo, 3×5 ml limited edition discovery set, $70
As a fragrance lover with too many options to choose from, sample sets are a lifesaver. Enter cult New York brand Le Labo's most affordable Christmas set, complete with three of their best-selling scents. From the musky floral Another 13 and western desert Santal 33 to the elegant tea-inspired offering Thé Noir 29, my next signature fragrance awaits. lelabofragancias.com — K.P.
Chava Studio, Reversible Stand Collar Shirt, $560
(Alexia Puga Ramírez Garrido)
After purchasing a few other “practical” t-shirts from Olivia Villanti's custom line, I finally ordered the reversible funnel neck t-shirt the last time I visited her studio in CDMX. Since then, it has become one of my favorite pieces due to its versatile style and unexpected yet understated silhouette. chavastudio.com – C.S.
DS & Durga, cowherb perfume, $210
My mom balked when I told her about purchasing this fragrance, my first big-girl purchase in Los Angeles. But when I wear this perfume (and I get a lot of compliments by the way), I feel the opposite of regret. dsanddurga.com — Kms
Zana Bayne, Martini Leather Keychain, $60
For me, martinis are not just a drink. They are a gateway to the magic of a perfect evening and the most important party accessory. I know it's a love I share with Los Angeles designer Zana Bayne, who offers a studded leather keychain in the iconic shape of the classic martini glass. zanabayne.com -DS
Highest DOSE, red light mask, $349
I use this mask every other night. In addition to toning and softening my skin, it improves my mood and helps me sleep. dosagemayor.com —G.S.
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami, Capucines Mini Tentacle, price upon request
I love thinking of a bag as a tentacle, and with this reimagining of Marakami's Mr. DOB as a vibrant octopus, I'm ready to channel some Ursula energy. louisvuitton.com —EWA
Spinelli Kilcollin, Harlow Emerald Cut ring in silver, $5,100
Often imitated, never duplicated, a Spinelli Kilcollin ring is classic and subversive enough to remain interesting for decades to come. Made in Los Angeles, this chunky piece of layered silver often appears in my dreams, begging, “buy me, buy me…” spinellikilcollin.com -J.J.
Maison Margiela, Tabi Broken Mirror embroidery, price on request
There are only 25 pairs in the world. They're iconic, subversive and unapologetically Margiela: everything I love in a shoe. maisonmargiela.com —km
Chloé, Paddington bag in Crafty Brown, $2,750
Slouchy and decorated with padlocks, Chloé's certified it-girl bag is my dream silhouette. I imagine it filled with lipsticks, credit cards, love letters and to-do lists in true urban, messy style, something I can only hope to emulate. chloe.com — K.P.
7till8, Custom Surf Hooded Fullsuit, $850
I can't think of anything more luxurious than a perfectly fitted Yamamoto #40 limestone wetsuit on a cold morning. It would (almost) make the stunts of putting on and taking off a wetsuit on the side of the PCH worth fighting for. 7till8.com – C.S.
Bottega Veneta, Parachute bag in Dark Barolo, $5,400
There is something about this deep purplish brown color that Bottega Veneta calls “dark barolo” that just turns me on. Imagine me placing this on a chair while I go out for a laugh-filled cigarette at one of Los Angeles' natural wine bars. bottegaveneta.com — Kms
Saint Laurent, Large Slim Sac de Jour Bauletto Bag, $4,600
(Saint Lawrence by Anthony Vaccare)
Saint Laurent's latest offering – understated black leather with a charming gold padlock dangling from the handle – offers the wearer a sleek elegance that more than justifies the price. In an era where casual backpacks seem to be ever-present in office environments, a stylish option like this is the ultimate in flexibility. ysl.com -DS
Audio-Technica, Hotaru turntable, $11,596
When the Hotaru turntable shines, it looks like an ancient space crystal—the perfect otherworldly addition to my hermitage (aka apartment). audio-technica.com —G.S.






