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Prepare for the Holiday Season in Advance with These Luxury Gift Ideas

by Aoife O'Riordan

Aug 2, 2023

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Before fall arrives and the holiday rush begins, beat the stresses of the holiday season early with these luxury gift ideas, perfect for travelers. Whether looking for a drink-inspired gift or an item to ease a loved one’s future travels, we’ve gathered some top-notch, highly sought-after items that could be gone come fall.

Leatherology

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The Kady Saddle Bag from Leatherology

Launched Aug. 3, this leather saddle bag is the brain child of brother-sister duo Rae and David Liu. Available in black, camel and river, this quality leather bag is great for both function and fashion, with a golden clasp and the expected high-quality material of Leatherology. Whether used for a quick shopping trip or a weekend getaway, this bag is sure to leave an impression. $215.

Disaronno Velvet

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Disaronno Velvet

Lovers of cocktails will want to add this liqueur to their bar cart this year. Disaronno Velvet is a cream liqueur combining the smoothness of Disaronno Amaretto with the lightness of a fresh cream. As the weather cools come fall and winter, many will want a drink reminding them of the sunny days of spring and summer, and this liqueur does just that. Further impress guests by making a strawberry bliss cocktail featuring this liqueur, as well as vodka, strawberry purée and simple syrup. $29.99.

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Southern Tide Rheos Signature Series Sunglasses

Gift the beachgoer or water adventurer in your life with these Rheos x Southern Tide Signature Series sunglasses. These stylish sunglasses come in boat blue gunmetal, gunmetal and tortoise rose and are polarized with 100 percent UV protection, consisting of a hydrophobic coating and impact-resistance material. These saltwater- and scratch-resistant lenses come with a custom carrying case, too. $78.

Kastra Elion

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Kástra Elión Vodka Martini Kit

The only premium sipping vodka distilled from handpicked Greek olives and grain, what better way to raise a toast to family and friends this holiday season than with the martini kit? This kit includes a curated cocktail recipe, two mini martini glasses and two gold evil eye cocktail picks, as well as a 375-ml bottle of Kastra Elion Vodka to make the martini of all martinis. $99.

 

Bell'INVITO

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Bell’INVITO Tote

This brand features both exquisite stationery and leather items. The perfect gift for travelers looking for the next greatest tote, Bell-INVITO’s leather tote comes in black with asphalt handles or ivory with siena, coral, ivory or avocado handles. Each tote is made with calfskin leather in Italy, with thick adjustable straps and the iconic Bell’INVITO logo for both durability and style, ideal for any and every type of travel. $950.

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Lineage Watch Co.

Give the gift of time with a timeless watch from Lineage Watch Co. This minority-owned, female-led family company offers a wide range of luxury watches blending sleek style with functionality. The brand’s Destiny collection embraces timeless minimalism featuring the Ameriquartz 7320b quartz movement, while the Legacy collection embraces elegance with the Americhron 7A20 automatic movement. $395–895.

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Becker Vineyards Viognier Reserve 2021

Don’t think we forgot about the wine enthusiasts in the group! Give the gift of this light white wine this season, featuring notes of citrus and tart fruits, with a somewhat sweet and vanilla finish. Hailing from Becker Vineyards in Fredericksburg Texas, this vintage wine ages for 10 months in French oak barrels, creating a lemon and zesty palate, the perfect accompaniment to holiday meals. $25.

 

 

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