FASHION

The Checklist: December 2012

Ten perfect pieces to give—or get—this holiday season.


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Photographer: Tim Walker
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Belstaff’s iconic Trialmaster, reworked in canvas, is a cool alternative to the now ubiquitous motorcycle jacket. ($2,495, net-a-porter.com)

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Go for op art with a white sweater dress and graphic boots. (Derek Lam dress, $890, dereklam.com; Calvin Klein Collection clutch, $950, Calvin Klein Collection, New York, 212.292.9000; Falke stockings, $59, saks.com; Narciso Rodriguez boots, $1,795, narcisorodriguez.com)

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Rolex chose the ideal time to introduce the petite Oyster Perpetual Datejust in 18k rose gold. ($27,700, rolex.com)

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It’s hard to resist a cozy layering piece. Or three. (From top: Reed Krakoff, $550, Reed Krakoff, 877.733.3525; the Row, $1,250, Bergdorf Goodman, New York, 212.753.7300; J Brand, $375, jbrandjeans.com)

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Nothing to wear to the holiday parties? A jeweled collar piece dresses up just about any look. (Louis Vuitton, $5,250, louisvuitton.com)

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Get a head start on next season’s snakeskin trend with a plush python-print scarf. (Stella McCartney, $375, stellamccartney.com)

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Gilded loafers provide a little everyday glamour. (Tod’s, $625, tods.com)

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As the ultra-luxurious nano clutch, card case, and coin purse here prove, good things do indeed come in small packages. (Left, clockwise from top: Céline, $1,200, Barneys New York, New York, 212.826.8900; Chanel, $300, select Chanel stores, 800.550.0005; Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière, $575, similar styles at Jeffrey, Atlanta, 404.237.9000)

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Because he’s been good this year: an Hermès briefcase. ($5,850, hermes.com)

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A leopard-print pencil skirt, for anyone who’s wild at heart. (Joseph, $2,450, net-a-porter.com)