The toggles below are here to help us narrow your quest for the ideal gift—thoughtful, sometimes unexpected but always in tune.
the LADY in COMMAND
Adelina Wong Ettelson
DIRECTOR OF RESIDENCES /Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Group
She puts her own spin on classic chic—and polished, it goes without saying—holding true to her old-school values with a modern sensibility. Think Lanvin and not a twin set and pearls. And while this by-the-book perfectionist loves getting all dolled up for events and charity galas, she most likely had a hand in organizing them. She's mad for art and home décor and, despite her packed schedule, always make time for a game of tennis. And to cap it off? Strolls with her children in Central Park.
Adelina Wong Ettelson supports: Save Venice, which protects the cultural patrimony of the city by raising funds to restore its monuments and works of art—while educating on the importance of preservation.
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Fred Leighton—Diamond Earrings
$155,000Fred Leighton is renowned for his extraordinary collection of vintage and estate…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
Anya Hindmarch—Bespoke Dunstone
$649London-based Anya Hindmarch is a girl's girl and women love her designs, like th…
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Forgive & Forget
Quintessentially—Lifetime Dedicated Membership
$5,000The world's leading members-only concierge club, Quintessentially offers many se…
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Reignite The Flame
Mandarin Oriental Hotel—Paris, France
$875What better place to reconnect than the City of Love? Situated at the top of the…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Will Cotton—Portraits of My Kids and I
Inquire for priceNew York—based artist Will Cotton is known for his landscapes composed of…
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Inspire Her
iPod Touch 5—Loaded with Songs
Price starts at $199Upload all of her favorite songs as well as a playlist of up-and-coming artists…
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the PUREBREAD
ALL-AMERICAN Beauty
Amanda Hearst
SPECIAL PROJECTS / Town & CountryShe has the Old Guard pedigree, the passion for philanthropy and is no stranger to extensive world travel (and foreign languages to boot). Yet she's a fresh-faced, down-to-earth and laid-back gal who's somewhat of a homebody—and loves her yoga. Her fashion sense matches her discreet personality—read: understated chic—with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable labels.
Amanda Hearst supports: Friends of Finn, a committee she founded—made up of the next generation leaders dedicated to working with The Humane Society of the United States to stop the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.
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GLAMAZON of
the ENVIRONMENT
Angela Lindvall
SUPERMODEL / Environmental ActivistWithin moments you're drawn to her extrovert, free-spirited personality—this girl knows how to command a room with a laugh and a smile. She is an avid supporter of environmental causes and spreads the message through her activism and lifestyle choices. But no line probably defines this bohemian-chic daredevil better than this one: you're more likely to find this All-American girl on a surfboard than lounging on a beach.
Angela Lindvall supports: Natural Resources Defense Council's Clean by Design, an innovative program that uses the buying power of multinational corporations as a lever to reduce the environmental impacts of their suppliers abroad.
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Ana de Costa—Paisley Pendant
$13,280Ana de Costa—called a "Bright Young Gem by British Vogue" infuses a bohemian vib…
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Monique Péan—Striped Horn Ring
$740Modern, striking and using the naturally shed horn from a buffalo as i…
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Maiyet—Diamond Bangle
$8,500Maiyet has made a remarkable entrance in the luxury world—using old techniques a…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
Organic Avenue—Daily Delivery
Price starts at $195Help her maintain a healthy and clean diet with Organic Avenue's organic cold-pr…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
Heather Heron x Edible Gardens—Overnight Bag
$295California-based designer, Heather Heron, creates each unique, handmade piece fr…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
Melissa Joy Manning—Moonstone & Quartz Earrings
$275Melissa Joy Manning creates a collection of unusual, modern designs that transce…
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Forgive & Forget
John Hardy—Palu Silver Cuff
$1,350John Hardy is renowned for its handmade jewelry making and commitment to sustain…
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Forgive & Forget
The Bouqs—Bouquet Set
Price starts at $40Flowers are even more when they come from farms that use sustainable, eco-friend…
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Forgive & Forget
Firewire—Dominator Surfboard
Price starts at $665Firewire knows how to make a sleek sophisticated surfboard. Each is eco-friendly…
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Reignite The Flame
The Inn of Five Graces—New Mexico
$650This Inn is all about rejuvenating the mind and the body. Luxurious and somewhat…
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Reignite The Flame
ABC Kitchen—New York
Price starts at $50"Haute organic" is the theme of this airy, open and relaxed restaurant, whi…
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Reignite The Flame
L'Heure Bleue Palais—Essaouira, Morocco
Price starts at $387A two hours drive from Marrakech, Essaouira has long attracted surfers and bohem…
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Inspire Her
Toms—Daisy Sunglasses
$179The philanthropist in her will approve of your gift: for each purchase, Toms pro…
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Inspire Her
Kalon Surf School—Puntarenas, Costa Rica
$2,190This all-inclusive, one-week surf school in the southern coast of Costa Rica pro…
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Inspire Her
Franscesc Zamora—150 Best Sustainable House Ideas
$23,16An essential resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, 150 Be…
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Bolland & Branch—Organic Bed Set
$240This fresh, new eco start-up not only produces sustainable, certified fair trade…
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Stella McCartney—Falabella Bag
$1,265The fashion set-and animal lovers are in awe of Stella Mc Cartney ,her designs a…
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Tesla—Model S
Price starts at $63,570Third car to be sold in California, after BMW and Mercedes, this electric car —s…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa—Trancoso, Brazil
$600Conde Nast Traveler calls it the Saint Tropez of the 1950s. Restored fisherman h…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Ananda Spa—The Himalayas
Price starts at $790Ananda is the spiritual pathway to the ultimate, discovered through the union of…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Sustainable Surfing—Thanburudoo, Maldives
Price starts at $250At Thanburudhoo, less is more. They offer a sustainable surfing to preserve the…
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your PERFECT BLEND
of ARISTO and BOHO
Ashley Wick
FOUNDER / Wick & Co PRYou can not not notice her. Her naturally chic, effortless beauty is only matched by her adventurous, open heart. An accomplished sportive, she exudes an active, competitive spirit throughout her life. Her fresh-faced, tomboyish magnetism conveys an aristocratic, bohemian chic. She's equally comfortable trekking or at an afternoon tea. She's a travel buff with a quick, inquisitive mind, traditional values and a philanthropic spirit.
Ashley Wick supports: 100 CAMERAS, an organization that empowers marginalized children to document their lives through photography and to create positive change in their own communities.
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Irene Neuwirth—Earrings
$1,870Irene's fascination with intense colors and raw, un-manufactured gem cuts,…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
The Highline—Membership
$40Helping opening the third and final section of the highline and let her enjoy th…
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Forgive & Forget
Ancient Greek Sandal—Icaria
$204Crafted in Greece by skilled artisans using century-old techniques as in the myt…
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Brighten Her Day-To-Day
Wendy Nichol—Chevron Bullet Bag
$1,195Studded by hand at their atelier in Soho, New York City, this bag’s versatile an…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Monc13—Backgammon Set
$4,600A timeless and classic game for the chic backgammon enthusiast. This set is hand…
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Anya Hindmarch—Bespoke Weekender Latimer
$1,337From renowned London-based Anya Hinmarch, the Latimer silhouette is a classic tr…
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from WALKING the RUNWAY
to BUILDING it
Brenda Schad
CONTRACTOR AND OWNER / JetSetBuildDon't judge this book by its cover. True, this All-American girl is reserved, super-spiritual, shy, laid-back and understated, which might suggest a delicate wallflower of sorts. But she's plenty tough, too. A home contractor, this crafty and practical beauty is as comfortable with power tools as she is talking antiques, yoga and home décor.
Brenda Schad supports: NY Sun Works, a non-profit organization that builds innovative science labs in urban schools. It envisions a generation of environmental innovators, empowered to create solutions to global resource challenges.
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Harry Winston—Central Park Ring
$77,300This eye-catching emerald ring has all of the elements she will love.
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Sony—Bloggie Live HD Camera
$199This fully equipped camera and camcorder has built in WIFI that allows her to sh…
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Forgive & Forget
Frédéric Malle —Une Rose Perfume
$220A master's rose: Edouard Fléchier marries the voluptuousness of the flower…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Michael George—A Photography Session With My Children
Inquire for priceMichael loves photographing people and often uses his camera as a vehicle for te…
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Fulfill Her Dream
Fall Truffle Fair—Alba, Italy
Price starts at $125The Fall Truffle Fair runs from the first weekend in October through the third w…
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Forgive & Forget
Petal Studio—Succulent Bouquet
Price starts at $45Succulent flower aren't the typical bouquet, but that's the point! Sure to make…