Save this story Save Story Save this story A good gift is one thing. A gift that makes your girlfriend feel like you really get her? That's the good stuff. To assemble this guide to the best gifts for girlfriends, I canvassed a few good partners around the GQ office, compared notes with some particularly discerning pals, and threw in a few personal favorites for good measure.
Whether you've been together for years or are caught up in a whirlwind romance, the goal is the same: find something she'll love, preferably something she wouldn't have thought to buy herself. Flowers are lovely, of course, but we're aiming a little higher here. From little luxuries to the occasional grand gesture, these are the gifts we'd be delighted to give (and, in many cases, receive).
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I have a soft spot for people who know exactly what they need and leave the rest at home. Coach’s Chelsea bag speaks to that particular brand of pragmatism, with an elegant, understated silhouette and proportions that feel just right.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Massimo Dutti
Argyle is enjoying a well-deserved renaissance, much to the imagined delight of the late Vivienne Westwood. Massimo Dutti's 100% wool rendition comes in a lovely colorway for the festive season.
Akila makes excellent eyewear for remarkably reasonable prices. The Psyche sunglasses are especially well-proportioned, with a shape that belongs to no particular decade and, for that reason, should look just as good in the next one.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Polo Ralph Lauren
There are few things more useful in a wardrobe than a scarf with personality. Polo Ralph Lauren’s wool foulard offers a tasteful jolt of pattern, and can be knotted, drapped, or just tossed over a shoulder—whatever they're into.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Comme Si
I maintain that there is no greater luxury than a pair of cashmere socks. Comme Si makes a lovely case for the indulgence, which is well worth the investment but infinitely more satisfying when someone else is picking up the tab.
This little number recently set the GQ Recommends group chat ablaze, because look at it. It's like Bally’s plume loafer and the Row's soft loafer had a baby, and that baby grew up summering in Newport learning to sail before it could drive.
Chanel No. 5 is about as unimpeachable as a fragrance gets, but I’d argue this chic little purse spray has the edge over a bottle. All the glamour of an all-time classic, now with the added pleasure of taking it everywhere.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Sofie Pavitt
The formidable facialist Sofie Pavitt has a new trick up her sleeve: a two-step mask treatment that exfoliates first, then replenishes with a generous dose of hydration.
Italian acetate, French craftsmanship, and a heart-shaped silhouette that does all the sweet-talking for you. Who said romance was dead?
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist La Bonne Brosse
If you haven’t heard of La Bonne Brosse, chances are she has. And if one of the French brand’s quaintly demure hairbrushes hasn’t yet found its way onto her vanity, you’d be wise to remedy that.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Dries Van Noten
I once watched someone produce one of these Dries lipstick casees from their bag midway through a crowded cocktail hour, and I’ve thought about it ever since. Gift them one and they can let the room know who they are without having to say a word.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Typology
Chapped lip season is officially upon us, and former GQ Grooming Award winner Typology has got you. Its lip care duo puts in the night shift with a nourishing overnight mask, then hands things off to a daytime treatment that keeps lips soft around the clock.
Bose has finally made its first wired noise-canceling earbuds. Expect them to be a hot commodity among the wired-headphone evangelists, who can now tune out the world without compromising their principles.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist CMF By Nothing
Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has made its first portable Bluetooth speaker, a peculiar little contraption that bears an uncanny resemblance to a milk carton. Which, in a sea of anonymous black cylinders, is the point.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Polaroid
The future of tech is looking pretty darn analog. Polaroid’s newest instant camera makes is an interesting hybrid, with built-in creative modes and the singular pleasure of a photograph you can actually hold.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Native Union
Our low-key obsession with nostalgia has made us unlikely converts to Native Union’s Pop Phone. The transparent version, in particular, looks suspiciously like something she might have owned back when the family computer lived in the living room.
Most power banks are designed for one. Nimble’s Share Power splits into two separate chargers, so you can both keep your phones alive without fighting over the last few percent. A gift for her with a little something in it for you.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Satechi
Satechi’s clever little 5-in-1 multiport turns a single USB-C port into five connections, letting her plug in more gear without constantly swapping cables.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Matias Moellenbach
Leave it to a young Danish design studio like Matias Møllenbach to turn the humble bar of soap into a work of sculptural art. Quite possibly the year’s most covetable bathroom accessory.
I prefer the atmospheric pleasure of incense smoke curling through a room, but perhaps she feels differently. Enter Bodha’s smokeless incense, a clean-burning set of four scents that sets the mood without the haze.
Let's hear it for a good pajama set. There are plenty to choose from these days, but Hommey's are as cute as they are comfortable, with a price that won't keep you up at night.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Parachute
Head to Parachute for your linens, sure, but don’t sleep on the rest of its home goods. These cotton slippers are a treat for anyone who takes the business of being cozy seriously.
If they have a passion for water and a good water bottle, Kinto’s is worth a look. Made from recycled materials with the transparency of glass, it’s just a nice thing to carry around all day.
That robot vacuum does a fine job, but you'd be surprised how often you'd reach for a duster if you had one handy. This set from the perpetually cool Staud is almost too good-looking for housework, and doubles as a piece of art on the shelf.
Whoop's new Meridian band is a welcome reminder of where fitness trackers are headed: they no longer need to look like fitness trackers. An elegant little upgrade for anyone who wants to keep tabs on their health without advertising the fact.
There's a reason Drowsy's sleep mask gets all the flowers. It's silky, exceptionally comfortable, and, unlike so many of its competitors, actually adjustable. Not bad-looking, either.
They don't need a pair of hulking dumbbells to get a good workout in. Stakt's adjustable hand weights pack plenty of versatility into a compact little package
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Hercule Studio
Hercule Studio's fitness mats are pretty hard to resist. Few brands are marrying utility with good taste quite so convincingly right now, and these are the rare pieces of workout equipment they might go ahead and leave out.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Kate McLeod
This set from Kate McLeod of solid bath and shower oils puts cocoa butter and jojoba oil to work, delivering a generous dose of plant-based moisture without another bottle cluttering the tub.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist HigherDose
In these dark times, we could all use a little shot of serotonin. HigherDOSE's bath soak is just the ticket, preferably with the door locked and nowhere else to be.
Production Credits Photography by Beth Sacca Set Design by Louisa Fulkerson
Source: Celebrities
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