The Fashion Memo

This Season’s Best Gifts For Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day approaching in many countries around the world, consider this your cue to uplift the incredible women in your life with a gift that feels as thoughtful, stylish and distinctive as they are

Words Colleen Ross, Natasha BirdFashion editor Viktorija Tomasevic
Fashion
Clockwise from top left: blazer, Saint Laurent; brooch, Ysso; scented candle, Loewe Perfumes; sunglasses, Tom Ford Eyewear; bracelet, Suzanne Kalan; suede shoulder bag, Loewe; turtleneck top, Loewe; intrecciato leather clutch, Bottega Veneta; black shoulder bag, Gucci; watch, Cartier; candle holder, Christofle; mules, Khaite; ring, Ilaria Icardi

What to buy the fashion-savvy

For the woman whose eye for style is instinctive and unmistakable. She understands that great dressing lies in the detail of a perfectly cut blazer, the softness of a cashmere sweater or an eye-catching diamond bracelet. Her wardrobe is carefully considered but never predictable; built around strong silhouettes, personality picks and fashion-forward pieces that speak to her knowledge of runway trends. When choosing a gift, opt for clothes, accessories and finishing touches that feel distinctive, elevated and design-led, such as Saint Laurent’s sharp-shouldered blazer or Loewe’s newly updated ‘Amazona 180’ tote in leather-trimmed suede from Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez’s debut collection. Alternatively, pull out all the stops with Cartier’s ‘Panthère de Cartier’ watch – a piece she’ll cherish for a lifetime.

  • SAINT LAURENT
    Double-breasted wool and mohair-blend blazer
    $3,700.00
    Select a Size
    34 - low stock
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40 - low stock
    42
  • LOEWE
    Logo-embroidered ribbed-knit turtleneck top
    $1,250.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large - low stock
  • LOEWE PERFUMES
    Orange Blossom small scented candle, 170g
    $130.00
  • CHRISTOFLE
    Myriade large stainless steel, gold-tone, oak and glass candle holder
    $400.00

What to buy the chic minimalist

If the most important woman in your life believes that true luxury lives in restraint, less really is more. She gravitates towards clean lines, calming palettes and objects that are as functional as they are beautiful. Give gifts that celebrate craftsmanship and purity of form. Think thoughtful tailoring from the likes of Bottega Veneta and Toteme, elegantly pared-back tableware courtesy of Lobmeyr and Louise Roe, and understated jewels that will slot seamlessly into her carefully curated world, where every item has a purpose and nothing feels superfluous.

  • BOTTEGA VENETA
    Intrecciato satin-trimmed wool and mohair-blend blazer
    $5,900.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36 - low stock
    38 - low stock
    40
    42
  • TOTEME
    Oversized striped silk-twill shirt
    $880.00
    Select a Size
    32 - out of stock
    34
    36
    38
    40
  • LOBMEYR
    Night crystal glass decanter and tumbler set
    $260.00
  • LOUISE ROE
    Vinci 02 ceramic vase
    $460.00
Clockwise from top right: blazer, Bottega Veneta; ballet flats, Le Monde Béryl; tote, The Row; earrings, Lucy Delius; vase, Louise Roe; belt, Tom Ford; shirt, Toteme; ‘Egg’ paperweight, Fourth Street; ring, Spinelli Kilcollin; mules, Malono Blahnik; snake-effect clutch, Khaite; hairclip, Sophie Buhai; decanter-and-tumbler set, Lobmeyr; sunglasses, Saint Laurent Eyewear
Clockwise from top left: dress, Loewe; earrings, By Pariah; bowl, Aster de Villatte; glass pitcher, Lobmeyr; sneakers, Dries Van Noten; skirt, Dries Van Noten; yellow clutch, Alaïa; cake server, Natalia Criado; white pumps, Loewe; choker, Le Sundial; napkin holder, Reflections Copenhagen; green pouch, Bottega Veneta

What to buy the art-obsessive

She’s the one who notices composition, texture and color before anything else. Her outfits are artfully put together and her home feels gallery-like: filled with intriguing shapes, thoughtful displays and pieces that spark conversation. When buying for her, lean into objects that blur the line between art and function: asymmetry, expressive ceramics, sculptural vessels or striking decorative accents that seem as though they could belong as much on a plinth as on a table. The same applies to clothes and accessories, too – runway pieces like Loewe’s kaleidoscopic striped dress and Dries Van Noten’s fringed skirt, as well as colorful bags from Bottega Veneta and Alaïa, and are guaranteed to turn heads at a dinner party or exhibition opening.

  • LOEWE
    Striped chiffon and ribbed jersey maxi dress
    $3,850.00
    Select a Size
    x small
    small
    medium
    large
  • DRIES VAN NOTEN
    Fringed knitted midi skirt
    $895.00
    Select a Size
    34
    36
    38
    40
    42 - low stock
    44 - out of stock
  • REFLECTIONS COPENHAGEN
    Chloé crystal napkin holder
    $520.00
  • LOBMEYR
    Tulipmania painted crystal glass water pitcher
    $980.00