Holiday Gift Guide

The best gift is the one she would never buy for herself. This is my holiday gift guide: embroidered jackets, tapestry totes, party tops and a few showstoppers, each designed by me in an original print or weave and made in a small run, so the woman you give it to won't see it on anyone else.

Order by December 8 for standard delivery before Christmas. Running late? My gift card ($25 to $100) arrives by email, so it is ready the moment you buy it. Free US shipping on orders over $250.

Gifts under $150

A tote is the easiest gift to get right, because there is no size to guess. The Daphne tote ($128) is green floral tapestry with colorful tassels, and the Cora ($138) and Thalia ($128) totes are made for shopping days and vacations. For a relaxed weekend top, the Santra ($148) is a cotton-denim babydoll with a square neck and flutter cap sleeves, and the Shah top ($148) comes from my Samode collection.

Gifts from $150 to $250

The Jali top ($178) carries a print I drew from the carved lattice screens of Mughal architecture, on viscose with a lurex shimmer. The Myra party top ($198) is glitter pleated fabric with ruffles and a tie, made for holiday parties, and the Moroccan Mint wrap top ($228) is embroidered cotton with long sleeves. My Agra jacket ($228) is woven gold jacquard with velvet bows, and the Babur jacket ($238) is sea green jacquard.

Shopping for him, or for a couple? My unisex floral shirt ($158) is a watercolor floral print on white cotton, and the unisex beach shirt ($158) is watercolor florals on black rayon. Both come in XS to 3XL.

The showstopper gifts

A jacket is the gift I love most to give, because it turns everything she already owns into a new outfit. The Fleur ($288) is blue cotton tapestry with hand-beaded floral embroidery, and the Dauphine ($278) is a black and white geometric bolero with custom embroidery. The Emma ($338) is an olive floral tapestry bomber with embroidered shoulders, the Lucia ($368) layers blue net over textured tapestry, and the Diana ($358) is multicolored floral tapestry.

For a gift she will wear to every party this season, the Helen top ($258) is soft cotton with a wrap bodice, long balloon sleeves and a peplum hem, and the Sofia top ($258) is woven organza with a floral print and long bell sleeves. If she is dressing for the holidays herself, see my holiday party dresses.

Not sure of her size? Check the size chart, choose a tote or jacket, or give the gift card and let her pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good holiday gift for a woman who loves fashion?

Give her something she would not buy for herself: an embroidered jacket, a tapestry tote or a party top in an original print. A jacket is the easiest showstopper, because it works with the clothes she already owns. If you are unsure of her taste or size, a gift card lets her choose.

What gift can I give if I don't know her size?

Choose a tote bag, which has no size, or a jacket with a relaxed fit. A gift card is the surest choice: my gift cards come in $25 to $100 amounts, arrive by email and can be used on anything in the store.

When should I order holiday gifts for Christmas delivery?

Order by December 8 for standard delivery before Christmas. Most orders are processed within 24 to 48 hours on business days, and standard ground takes 7 to 10 days after that. Gift cards arrive by email right away, so they work for last-minute gifts.

Do you have gifts for men?

Yes. My unisex floral shirt and unisex beach shirt are cut to fit men and women, come in sizes XS to 3XL and cost $158. They make a lovely matching gift for a couple.