The wishlist runs from simple things like books, jewelry, accessories and gadgets to extravagances like a private island or globe-trotting adventures to world peace. WWD asked designers, socials and celebs what they want, what they’re giving, their fantasy gift and their all-time favorite.
WHAT I WANT
“A tailor-made suit from Anderson & Shepard in London.” − Inès de la Fressange
“Another silver process camera.” − Jeanne Dama
“Astier de Villatte mugs and coffee cups.” − Caroline de Maigret
“You can give holiday gifts to yourself, right? I will give to myself with a magnificent carmine red Hermès Birkin bag. Actually it’s awaiting for me; I ordered it.” − Sonia Rolland
“I want a holiday of a lifetime. I don’t know where, I want to be surprised. That needs to happen somehow. It’s about hoping and wishing for something that is literally going to lighten me up.” − Freida Pinto
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“SoulCycle classes. And any sort of gift certificate for a foot massage.” − Ellie Kemper
“My boyfriend and I just got engaged, so we’re going on a trip so I think at Christmas if we went out to dinner a lot on our trip to Italy, that would be wonderful.” − Abby Elliott
“I love Leica cameras so I feel like I can never get enough of those. I’d like one of those — another one!” − Leigh Lezark
“Jewelry of all kinds. Right? I’ll take anything that’s under the category of jewelry.” − Gigi Burris
“The Kid Power band, of course.” − Pink
“I love the gifts my kids make.” − Kelly Rutherford
“I’m looking forward to creating new memories as a family over the holidays and in the New Year. Nothing’s more important to me than spending time with my family.” − Tommy Hilfiger
“My favorite gifts are the very personal ones…the ones made…like collages…the ones that can only be for me.” − Diane von Furstenberg
“I always prefer to give then to receive!” − Cynthia Rowley
“Chelsea Miller Handmade knives to spruce up my kitchen.” − Lela Rose
“I would love to receive a trip to Cuba.” − Nanette Lepore
“Nothing.” − Thom Browne
“I want a consecutive three week vacation to Como Shambala, Bali. To do nothing, but zen out.” − Derek Lam
“Alone time on the beach and to not answer any e-mails during holiday break.” − Jason Wu
“Barry’s bootcamp gift certificates (lots of them) and a collapsible bike helmet.” − Adam Selman
“Yepp Maxi Easyfit Bike Seats for my kids.” − Carol Lim
“A surprise! I like to receive surprises at Christmas.” − Veronica Etro
“More time to spend with the people I love.” − Alessandro Dell’Acqua
“I’d love to get Lucio Fontana’s Teatrino.” − Sara Battaglia
“Two weeks uninterrupted holiday. Beach sun book and me. Solitude. Or the incredible artwork of Mark Bradford.” − Prabal Gurung
“A Kule navy and white striped fur “popover” poncho.” − Kate Spade
“A great pair of suede boots.” − Rebecca Minkoff
“I would love an iPad. I don’t have one yet and I’ve been eyeing the one with a keyboard.” − Dennis Basso
“I’d love some big, gold nameplate hoop earrings that say ‘Milly.'” − Milly’s Michelle Smith
“I would love to get the Max coat from our Men’s Collection. It is incredibly warm but still sleek – perfect for the New York winter.” − Elie Tahari
“Books, books and more books.” − Peter Copping
WHAT I’M GIVING
“My man loves books but I’ll go for an Isaac Reina leather folder. It’s useful and chic. For my daughter, it will be Anaconda earrings called “Simple Bea” — they’re poetic and charming — from the White Bird store on Rue du Mont-Thabor; a lingerie set by Fifi Chachnil for my other daughter; Harman Kardon portable speakers for my stepson; an Apriati bracelet for my best friend and a Mark Cross bag for my assistant — although she works at Roger Vivier so she already has plenty of sublime bags.” − Inès de la Fressange
“I enjoy framing photographs that I take with my silver process camera and giving them as gifts.” − Jeanne Damas
“I enjoy making little packages with my best finds of music, books and films of the year.” − Caroline de Maigret
“I already gave [partner Jalil Lespert] jackets — he has plenty of them— and shoes. So what else? Me maybe?” − Sonia Rolland
“Wisdom.” − Donna Karan
“I love to give coffee table books and homemade things! Sweets.” − Kelly Rutherford
“I like to give books, luggage, hand made things, precious things.” − Diane von Furstenberg
“I’d love to give a week-long dance party on a beautiful beach for all my friends and family.” − Nanette Lepore
“I like to gift a shared experience. A trip, show, or something someone would never do on their own. I don’t want to give anything away about this year’s gift but last year I took my whole family to Hollywood stunt man school.” − Cynthia Rowley
“We just did a collaboration with Normal that allows you to get a customized set of headphones designed specifically to fit your ears. They are engineered to fit each individual ear and 3D printed in castable resin at Normal’s factory in Chelsea, New York City. It’s the perfect personalized gift and I love our exclusive gold color.” − Rebecca Minkoff
“Cyber Monday, I got on board with that thing. I do all my shopping online, I rarely go into a shop anymore. I had the day off work on Cyber Monday so I was in front of that computer.” − Michelle Monaghan
“I will be giving our new Elie Tahari Ines cashmere hat with a fox fur pompom to my friends and family – what better gift than something chic, functional and fun.” − Elie Tahari
“Sacher Tortes from Vienna, specially delivered.” − Derek Lam
“Pleiade Hermes frame with a personal picture.” − Jason Wu
“Mina Stone’s cook book: Cooking for Artists Aura readings at Magic Jewelry in Chinatown.” − Adam Selman
“I want to be able to give more of my time to my foundation [Shikshya Foundation Nepal].” − Prabal Gurung
“Minnetonka for Opening Ceremony Jeweled Driving Mocs.” − Humberto Leon
“I always like to give special things to each person.” − Veronica Etro
“The chance to donate something to the people in need through a charity.” − Alessandro Dell’Acqua
“I would like to give unexpected yet useful and playful items.” − Sara Battaglia
“I’m giving our Lela Rose oven mitts this year. We make a seasonal oven mitt that matches pieces in the collection, so you can truly entertain in style.” − Lela Rose
“I’m going to give a few very special people fur blankets to keep them warm this winter.” − Dennis Basso
“Some of my signature ‘Milly’ tanks and tees screenprinted with funny sayings — I love to make people laugh.” − Milly’s Michelle Smith
“First sewing machine that my mom gave me when I was 10.” − Jason Wu
“I was recently in the Ted Muehling store. I think I can find plenty of gifts there.” − Peter Copping
BEST GIFT I EVER GOT
“An Yves Saint Laurent Messenger bag given by my mother.” − Jeanne Damas
“Plaid print Teppaz [amp].” − Caroline de Maigret
“A Hermès silver bag. I am crazy about it.” − Sonia Rolland
“A Helmut Newton picture featuring Helena Christensen.” − Alessandro Dell’Acqua
“The love I receive from my family every day is the best gift.” − Tommy Hilfiger
“Barry [Diller] gave me a Band Aid box with 29 loose diamonds for my 29th birthday.” − Diane von Furstenberg
“Ted Muehling’s Queen Ann’s Lace large, yellow gold earrings with turquoise, coral and pearl embellishment.” − Kate Spade
“My husband, Bill Powers, always gives me beautiful art. This year I’m coveting a Genieve Figgis painting.” − Cynthia Rowley
“The vintage engagement ring that my husband Gavin gave me. It’s my favorite piece of jewelry by far.” − Rebecca Minkoff
“The best gifts in my life are my children, and seeing the world through their eyes.” − Elie Tahari
“Time to spend with Andrew [Bolton] and Hector.” − Thom Browne
“A Cheyco Leidmann photograph.” − Adam Selman
“An original James Merry hand-embroidered artwork on a vintage sweatshirt.” − Humberto Leon
“Photo collage book of every year since my first daughter was born.” − Carol Lim
“All the gifts handmade by children — drawings, sculptures, bags, earrings.” − Veronica Etro
“My children’s art/drawings and things they make.” − Kelly Rutherford
“My nephew and my niece.” − Prabal Gurung
“Definitely my cats. Linda and Cindy!” − Sara Battaglia
“When my husband [Stephan Weiss] gave me an engagement ring when he married me the second time. It was my first diamond. I gave him land in Parrot Cay, where the whole family comes together.” − Donna Karan
“The warmth and kindness of friends and family. It’s the best gift!” − Derek Lam
“Not to sound corny, but the best gift I’ve ever received is the unconditional love I’ve gotten from my husband Michael [Cominotto.]” − Dennis Basso
“Both of my kids are the best gifts that keep giving. I can’t imagine my life without their humor, joy, insight, and on occasion attitude and temper tantrums (I have a few too!).” − Lela Rose
“A Hermès silver bag. I am crazy about it.” − Sonia Rolland
“My sister offered me a tour of Prince Charles’ garden at Highgrove.” − Peter Copping