111 Carefully Selected, Unusually Special Gifts Over $200

The Strategist Holiday Gift Guide

Schlep kids and groceries for up to 30 miles on a single charge.

D. Porthault’s 16-inch-long stuffed dachshund wears a bandanna in the line’s pink Fleurs de Champs print.

Designed in iridescent nylon imported from Japan.

No fewer than five dads alerted us to this the day it was announced. A long time coming for Trekkies.

Kids can channel their inner Earl Scruggs with this three-string starter banjo designed by Zack Munsell.

Nordic Knots’ foray into bedding is as elegant as its rugs.

Only 50 are available. The face draws from the artist’s 1986 self-portrait (Andy’s face is engraved on the back, too).

A handsome number sold at Chiarastella Cattana’s concept studio in San Marco.

A knit sweater with hand-embroidered numbers on the front and back.

Hailey Bieber and Billie Eilish have both been spotted in the Y2K-ish frames.

Elsa Peretti’s Open Heart design, a quintessential ’90s bat mitzvah gift, now as a frame.

Drake’s has collaborated with Shoyoroll, the California-based jujitsu line, on this corduroy jacket with a belt tie.

A barrette-slash-fascinator made by British designer Ellen Poppy Hill, carried at Surrender Dorothy, a new funky-freaky shop in Flatiron.

Sportova’s stately wooden stationary bike is one they won’t want to hide.

Hand-painted by Lola Montes Schnabel (daughter of Julian).

Stash the included gold scissors, clippers, file, and tweezers (or just about anything else that size) inside.

Bottega’s classicintrecciatoon the outside, Italian shearling on the inside.

They can gab with her about their favorite Wilson Phillips song or anything, really.

Knit from alpaca bouclé and wool with a subtle Prince of Wales check.

Lalo’s set has a stainless-steel sink and birch and beech accents, and it takes five minutes to set up.

Each of Sotheby’s basketball surprise boxes contains a game-worn jersey.

In 2022, Simone Bodmer-Turner’s single-stem vessel was the design that launched a thousand vases. Her new Tall Spade holds a whole bouquet.

Lauren Santo Domingo carried this lighter — made by Lisa Eisner, Ashley Olsen’s mother-in-law — during Milan Fashion Week.

Silky soles from Antwerp designer Bernadette.

A wooden playhouse that’s large enough for the whole family.

Worn by Rachel Tashjian and Jalil Johnson, Yaser Shaw’s pashmina wraps are made in a 36-step process.

Ricoh’s GR IV crams a huge sensor into pocketable form.

Normatec’s newest wireless device for the upper leg muscles and lower back.

A reproduced darkroom print of Inge Morath’s 1957 photo of Linda the llama.

From Rowing Blazers founder Jack Carlson’s first J.Press collection.

The toile de Jouy scenery features ducks, trees, and village people.

Made with Japanese brand Nizyu Kano, this backpack has an extra-long zipper that makes rummaging easy.

Features red light, blue light, and cooling cryo-tech to depuff under-eye bags.

Two furniture trends — stainless steel and flouncy linen — in one.

Designer Elijah Roth’s made-to-order aluminum lamps can be spotted at hot spots on the Lower East Side.

Eckhaus Latta’s first-ever pocketbook is big enough to fit a laptop.

A collaboration from Kindred Black and Don’t Let Disco, each one-of-a-kind set has a mix of sterling-silver shells, antique cut-glass scarabs, and moonstone cabochons as playing pieces.

The top slab rotates, revealing a new candle hole each day of Hanukkah.

Spun from Mongolian cashmere by Nepalese artisans.

A truly plastic-free drip coffee maker is hard to find — but this one comes close thanks to its glass-and-metal hot-water path.

A luscious Italian-shearling coat from Reformation founder Yael Aflalo’s grown-up new line.

Generously sized and made from embroidered crêpe.

Natural diamonds in shades of pink, green, and brown dot this 22-karat yellow-gold cuff.

Serve a whole branzino in this oval carbon-steel pan.

Courtesy of the artist Kerin Rose Gold, who famously created the bedazzled Labubu that Naomi Osaka brought with her to the U.S. Open.

Just-pointy-enough boots with a fold-over shearling lining from Seoul-based brand Salondeju.

Tom Dixon’s wireless Portable Pose has an adjustable head.

A 24-piece flatware set designed by Charlotte Chesnais hangs in a case with a revolving walnut-panel door.

The ModRetro Chromatic is like the Game Boy they grew up with but actually has high-quality hardware. Plus, it’s compatible with all their old games.

The third version of the Light Phone has messaging and alarms, plus a camera.

A gallery-ready carryall from German industrial designer Konstantin Grcic.

A Valentino chiffon collar to spiff up last year’s holiday-party dress.

For next summer, a midwinter getaway, or some year-round Ariel cosplay by Oséree.

45R’s oversize stole is made of wool and cashmere with an intentionally uneven, rather cozy texture.

A truly portable pizza oven beloved by chefs.

This sculpture, by Portland, Maine–based artist Ariela Kuh, is a women’s size 9.

Even the face of this 18-karat rose-gold bangle watch is entirely entrusted in diamonds.

The chunky ’90s classic has fitness and sleep tracking now.

A marbled ostrich-egg lamp made by Judi Rosen, designer Maggie Paxton, and Judi’s dad, Ira.

Could Steiff’s new 31-inch-tall rabbit be this year’s enormous giraffe?

Goth-y lamp with patterns inspired by French filet lace

Van Cleef’s latest is convertible and can be worn as a long or short necklace or a bracelet.

A hand-cast silver-plated stunner from Xavier Dehaye’s Parisian design studio, Atelier Constant.

From Trevor Houston — former shoe designer for The Row — who has revived Herbert Levine’s midcentury line. Available in the U.S. in royal red.

Inspired by Priam’s Treasure and handwrought in Istanbul.

The same made-in-Maine iron side table, forged with over 500 hammer strikes, that you’ll find at Stissing House.

A 22-piece glass container set for the person who’s midway through de-plasticizing their kitchen.

Rally’s new massager gives a pleasant, surface-level massage rather than digging into muscle tissue.

They can be the envy of all at Pilates with this PVC-free French-made mat.

Cast in white bronze, it can be spotted on the tables at Marcel, Roman and Williams’ forthcoming restaurant in the new Sotheby’s.

A kids’ carry-on in cute colors.

A modular way to store records, designed in collaboration with Symbol.

Suede-paneled outdoor shoes from Reykjavík design studio Ranra.

A sleek, Cotswalds-looking quilted number with a corduroy collar and trim.

Vivid fuchsia plus a statement bow from Pugliese brand Mimisol.

Cashmere pants from the knitwear geniuses at the Elder Statesman.

Made in Belgium by Julie Kegels, the polyurethane cover snaps on to keep water out.

The artist’s take on Princess Diana’s preferred purse.(1-800-929-DIOR)

A cyborg suit to give home DIY-ers some extra “muscle.”

The designer installed this pink version in her house.

The Meta Vanguard glasses have a built-in camera and open-ear headphones in the arms.

A strip of resin forms the center of this board made from reclaimed Utah wood.

This lightweight bike ramp for kids can be used with scooters, skateboards, and Rollerblades, too.

Fill it with plushies, candies, or blind boxes.

Jisu Han Jung initially made this while a student at RISD. To get the look of a real Staedtler pencil, Jung had custom color-matched paint made at Home Depot.

A brooch with 175 brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in the shape of the perfume bottle.

A candy-apple-red jewelry box finished with multiple coats of lacquer.

Built in Venice, imported to San Diego, decorated with brass seahorses.

Ridged aluminum by South Korean designer Bumki Song.

Handmade in Appenzell, a Swiss region known for its leather.

The cutouts on Judy Geib’s silver spatula are inspired by the Chrysler Building.

J. W. Anderson’s take on Wedgewood’s blue Jasperware mug.

The NEO (which ships early next year) can be trained to do chores around the house. We cannot confirm that he won’t kill you, though.

An embellished envelope bag by Dries Van Noten that can be worn as a clutch or crossbody.

You can program the Circle guitar’s motorized wheel to pluck strings in a specific pattern as you play.

The cluster of 116 brilliant-cut diamonds opens up and can be worn multiple ways.

A made-to-order, silk-lined coat fit for 1800s royalty.

Leset’s sculptural satin jacket is especially striking in aubergine.

A 20-inch silver chain from Los Angeles jeweler Sophie Buhai’s first collection for men.

Pair this wool-merino-alpaca hood with matching mittens.

Made with French glass artist Justine Ménard, Kindred Black’s glass bottle is filled with a lavender, grapefruit, and yarrow essential oil meant to help you sleep.

Satisfy’s take on PolarTec Alpha is as warm as it is breathable.

Viennese glassware line Lobmeyr’s crystal chandeliers were installed at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1966 and are still available for purchase.

Lena Rewell’s chunky blankets have been handmade in Helsinki since 1961.

Based on the mules from the Sofia Coppola film.

A mini-satchel inspired by an early-aughts Marc by Marc bag.

Courtesy of the queen of the kooky print, Julia Heuer.

A black-glass mirror for divination or checking your lipstick.

Ten films, 25 hours of commentary, deleted scenes, and auditions in a 20-disc set.

Pop the collar on Buck Mason’s felted-wool blazer for a Nehru-like look.

The latest version of one of Babolat’s most popular models is more comfortable for beginners and advanced players alike.