GIFT GUIDE

Valentine’s Day Gifts That Won’t Feel Tired After a Week

Of all the terrible, consumer-centric holidays on the calendar, Valentine’s Day is the undisputed champ for worst and most useless gifts. Teddy bears, a dozen red roses, balloons, and other last-minute purchases representing an antiquated view of what love should be aren’t cutting it anymore. Let’s give our loved ones—in whatever form they take—lavish items that won’t fade come February 15. Here, some of our favorites, including accessories and jewelry they can wear year-round, subscriptions to natural wine purveyors, and the age-old favorite, chocolate—a classic V-day gift still acceptable and welcomed by all who receive it.

1
For the girlfriend who lives by the “treat yoself” mantra.

Aesop hand and body care kit, $120, Aesop.com

2
For your bougie sister.

A day pass to a trendy new Brooklyn bathhouse, $50-80, Abathhouse.com

3
For your mom.

Thirst Merchants natural wine subscription, $98 per month, Thirstmerchants.com

4
For the girlfriend who gave you a really good Christmas present.

Gucci x Richard Ginori porcelain pot, $490, Matchesfashion.com

5
For the girlfriend who loves all things whimsical.

Tim Walker’s Wonderful Things, $45, Abramsbooks.com

6
For your friend who needs to take a chill pill.

Nature of Things hemp-infused floral bath, $150, Natureofthings.com

7
For your Gen-Z cousin who’s on Tik-Tok constantly.

Glossier lip gloss and highlighter duo, $32, Glossier.com

8
For the friend who hates Valentine’s Day.

Telfar logo stud earrings, $160, Telfar.com

9
For your other friend who needs to take a chill pill.

Bearaby woven weighted blanket, $259, Westelm.com

10
For the boyfriend whose liquor cabinet is always fully stocked.

Mau House bronze bottle opener, $50, Comingsoonnewyork.com

11
For the friend who isn’t into bouquets but loves flowers.

La Montaña Sacred Roses scented candle, $38, Mrporter.com

12
For the friend who did dry January and is *over it*.

Donkey and Goat 2018 Ramato Pinot Gris, $28, Donkeyandgoat.com

13
For the boyfriend who obsessively watched Greatest of All Time Jeopardy.

Piecework jigsaw puzzle, $36, Pieceworkpuzzles.com

14
For the matchmaker who channels cupid year-round.

Briker & Eliza necklace, $238, Modaoperandi.com

15
For the friend who has a Google alert set for “Gossip Girl reboot.”

Shrimps beaded headband, $235, Shrimps.com

16
For the recently heartbroken in need of relief.

Edie Parker Flower pipe, $125, Edieparkerflower.com

17
For the friend who’s cooler than you.

Sandy Liang earrings, $265, Sandyliang.com

18
For the friend who needs something to match the heart she wears on her sleeve.

Prada socks, $354, Matchesfashion.com

19
For the roommate who refuses to go outside when it’s below freezing.

Entireworld cotton French terry sweatshirt, $88, and sweatpants, $88, Nordstrom.com

20
For the boyfriend who could use an upgrade from the Uniqlo scarf he’s been wearing for years.

Gucci wool and cashmere scarf, $430, Mrporter.com

21
For the coworker whose desk drawer chocolate you’re always stealing.

Dada Daily chocolate bars, $12, Dadadaily.com

22
For the girlfriend who has everything.

Vladimir Kanevsky porcelain poppy sculpture, $3,200, Modaoperandi.com