POUR MAMAN
Jane Birkin with her daughter Charlotte Gainsbourg
Mum, maman, mother, nan - whatever you call her, when it comes to celebrating the woman or women you literally wouldn’t be alive without, Mother’s Day gifting can be a joyous yet treacherous game.
Whether your mother-figure is picky, easy to please, or somewhere in between, selecting a tangible, meaningful representation of your gratitude can feel insignificant and at worst, performative.
So how to ensure that the woman who gave up her autonomy (amongst other things) to raise you feels valued on this day of all days? Don’t make it all about the gift.
Spend time, ask questions, make lunch, help out, or take her out to do something special. If an exchange of gifts is a necessity in your family (it definitely is in ours), make it the cherry on top of a beautiful day and make it count. Not sure where to start? Our tried-and-tested picks are below x
While gifting the new parents in your life isn’t traditional or required, sometimes it’s just nice. Bath salts to aid in post-partum recovery, glamorous pyjamas they won’t hate wearing all day, jeans they can where everywhere or a chic baby bag (it definitely doesn’t have to be Prada - it’s just on our wishlist) are our go-to’s, but notable mention must also be given to Collagen (for post-partum hair loss, and muscle recovery - we love this one) and of course, Artipoppe’s Vogue-approved, limb-freeing carriers.
1. SAL DE BANHO Bath Salt from Revolve $203.37 2. SLEEPER Party Long Sleeve Pyjama Set from David Jones $480 3. PRADA Re-Nylon Baby Bag $3,200 4. CHRISTIAN & ROY Silver Rattle $29.95 5. TOM FORD Private Blend Fabulous Candle from Selfridges $142 6. LEVI’S Straight-Leg Light-Wash Jeans $263 7. DOEN Symphony Nightgown $395 8. PHILE Cashmere Baby Blanket in Blush $215
Ok, let’s unpack this one. The statement ‘I don’t want anything’, is a trap. Uttered from the lips of the angel who raised you, this statement loosely translates to: ‘I don’t want to pressure you but I want to feel appreciated and special’, which is totally fair. So basically, get her something great! Get her something she wouldn’t buy herself! Get her something that absolutely has no connotation towards stereotypical gender roles (that’s a no to the Kitchenaid)! In our experience, you can’t go wrong with a timeless cashmere sweater (a notable mention must also be made for failsafe Jac + Jack), a bag that’s just for her, the candle she always picks up but never buys in Mecca, or an upgrade to her everyday lippy.
1. ZARA Limited Edition Cashmere Sweater $319 2. STEVEN KLEIN Hardcover Coffee Table Book from Amazon $140.08 3. MEJURI Diamond Letter Charm $325 4. TOM FORD Matte Lip Color from David Jones $84 5. EL ZAPATO Astrid Teddy Knot Mini Bag $69 6. SAINT LAURENT Tsubota Pearl Vintage Lighter in Brass $225 7. FENTON&FENTON Wild Child Bar Cart $890 8. EDITIONS DE PARFUMS BY FREDERIC MALLE Carnal Flower EDP 100ml $503 9. DIPTYQUE PARIS Bougie 34 Boulevard Saint Germain 1.5kg $325 Euros 10. HUE-GAH HOME Esmee Mirror Vase $143
She’s booked and busy and doing it all, especially when it’s for everyone else. Help her savour moments alone, or embrace life’s whirlwind with elevated essentials she otherwise wouldn’t own. A bag that’s way too small to carry anyone else’s sh*t, a bracelet she never has to take off, a face mask that says it all so she doesn’t have to, face mist for diffusing moments of high pressure, or a basket to carry literally everything in style are our picks.
1. FENDI Cookie Mini Hobo Bag from Cettire $1,650.55 2. KIP&CO Party Speckle Coupe Glass Set $59 3. MELSGIFTBOX Fuck Off Silk Sleep Mask from Etsy $17.17 4. MEJURI Boyfriend Bold Bracelet $275 5. HUNTER Original Tall Gloss Wellingtons from The Iconic $240 6. SKIMS Soft Lounge Sleep Set $118 7. WESTMAN ATELIER Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm from Mecca $63 8. ANISSA KERMICHE Breast Friend Ceramic Vase from Net-A-Porter $673 9. SANTA MARIA NOVELLA $48 10. SMYTHSON Soho Weekly Diary in Mara $425 11. DALTON Kubu Carry Basket Large from Wicka $64.95