By Cassell Ferere originally published on Forbes.com

The holiday arrived this this year with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzzaa wrapping up, and today being Boxing Day in the UK. We have been economically and financially distracted by things like the Metaverse, NFTs, Crypto-currencies, supply chain, and shipping shortages. Consumer goods like the iPhone 13 Pro are on backorder, but high-end products are still in demand. Consider a gift with as much allure in your scramble for that last-minute luxury gift.

You can look far or look no further than some simple items that can be found in-store or are likely in stock at the nearest warehouse and can ship out in time for our day of ‘unboxing’ - gifts. Think candles, socks, warm hats, or a good-ole fragrance. Items like these are considerably cheaper on average in the luxury market. When it’s made with some of the finest materials on earth and with the highest quality of care, these items have intrinsic value. You'll be the gift-giver with sophistication.  

Even if time isn’t in your favor, giving luxury is a great last-minute gift. Give an item that one can see and feel elevate their sartorial dialogue or increase their quality of life. Understand who you want to purchase for and what that person means to you. A luxury item can go a long way in someone's life. Luxury is made to last - undeniably.

Here are some luxury gift ideas for $150 and less - or just about. Make no mistake, you can buy luxury for affordable prices when you explore other name brands with access to luxury manufacturers and producers.

Cassis - Perfume Oil - €48 [$54 USD]

The Swedish fragrance brand was founded on the smell of culture and ethnicity in the tallest building structures that house non-native ethnicities in the inner city of Stockholm. A child of an immigrant family from Eritrea, Haisam Mohammed founded Unifrom on traditional fragrances, aromas, and scents. They use essence from plum, coconut, fig, and sandalwood. The roll-on perfume oil is a green scent that recalls the earthy smells of a discovered paradise. They have fragrances in solid wax form as well, which is handy.

Ami: Amie De Coeur Beanie $140

The Amie De Coeur Beanie from Ami is a great stocking stuffer, that is one of those excellent gifts to give. The merino wool beanie hat has a ribbed knit finish for a snug fit. The Parisian-based Ami brand is also expanding into the states with a new flagship store on 77 Greene Street, in the fashionable neighborhood of Soho, NYC. The 2,000-square-feet space will offer an extensive range of products, including menswear, womenswear, and accessories. Alongside the main Fall-Winter 21 collections, customers can shop in exclusivity the pieces from the Ami de Coeur second artistic drop, a collaboration with the New York-based artist Kevin Lyons. 

Rick Owens: Legaspi [Book] $ 75

The coffee table book on Larry Legaspi chronicles his design theory and aesthetic from his prime years during the ‘70s. Legaspi is best known for conjuring signature designs for musical acts like Kiss, Grace Jones, George Clinton and Funkadelic, Divine. He has dressed and styled many other famous acts during the 1970s and 1980s. Legaspi is an inspiration for Rick Owens, crafting space-age looks in leather and other materials that contoured the body or draped over it.

HERON PRESTON: Silver & Orange New Multichain Bracelet $69 [original price $135]

The HERON PRESTON brass and zamak-blend chain-link curb chain bracelet come in a silver and orange toned accent. A lobster clasp fastening branded with the logo secures the 9-inch accessory on your wrist. Heron Preston has designed from a unique industrious perspective that employs upcycling. The DIY designer displays the idea of industrial design in the chain-link bracelet with a brushed steel finish, made in Italy.

VEERT: Fragrance Candle Serengeti $79  

VEERT is literally green all over and has great options for gifting something other than their illustrious jewelry. Their candles have notes of amber, bamboo, tuberose, and pink sugar in an 8oz / 240ml fragrance candle. Made with innovative clean-burning, food-grade-certified coconut oil, VEERT has one of the first products to market with a sustainable wax alternative. The wax burns clean while releasing undisturbed natural perfume and avoids collecting soot. The candle will burn for approximately 60 hours.

By Kilian: Holiday Miniature Set $165

Kilian Hennessey is an heir to the long line of cognac makers and pioneers in the luxury markets. Kilian would follow his family tradition and founded 'By Kilian.' He created a fragrance that embodies tasting rituals and the essence of the ingredients. This holiday gift set features five miniature carafes, each filled with 10ml of a KILIAN perfume. Each bottle is engraved with the iconic K on each side with five scents, each titled, Angels' Share, Roses on Ice, L'Heure Verte, Apple Brandy on the Rocks, Vodka on the Rocks. Instead of bringing an expensive bottle as your gift, try a medley of cologne from your favorite drink makers.

Filippa K: Cashmere Scarf $140

There's nothing like gifting a scarf during the holidays. Founded in 2007, Filippa K built the brand name on conscious production and Scandinavian design. The Filippa K cashmere scarf is blended wool and recycled cashmere, woven in the heart of Italy and designed in Stockholm, Sweden. The 200 cm long scarf uses fewer chemicals and less water in production. 

AMIRI: Flyknit Face Mask Black $120

The Amiri label can be seen on countless rappers and athletes. Music artists like J. Balvin are styled by the founder, Mike Amiri, adding to the brand's cache…

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