Most holiday gift guides suck. This one doesn’t.
Our editorial experts have rounded up the least awful things to gift your friends this 2019 holiday season, from collectibles and trading cards to sneakers and streetwear, all from our favorite marketplace, StockX.
South Korean pop star G-Dragon officially revealed his collaboration with Nike, and the partnership uses the universally loved silhouette: Nike Air Force 1 Low. It's like a piece of art: The upper unveils another color layer with continued wear (or a little intentional scuffing). From the embroidered logo on the tongue to the details found across the top, this premium AF1 is too good to pass up.
What used to be a marker of a period’s tacky style inevitably becomes that decade’s defining feature, and bucket hats are no exception. But if you’re going for nostalgic anti-fashion, you’ve got to be smart with your choices, or you’ll miss the mark and look just plain gauche. This bucket hat from Kith x Disney is precisely what you should gift.
Gary Vaynerchuk, the founder and CEO of VaynerX, launched his fifth sneaker with K-Swiss—the GV005. Based on one of the brand’s most iconic styles—the “Classic VN”—the release celebrates Vaynerchuk’s early days of childhood. “Very simply, this is probably the sneaker that is most near and dear to my heart,” Vaynerchuk says in a video. These coral sneakers launched at ComplexCon and have since sold out.
The BFF is one of KAWS's most beloved figurines and makes a great present for the BFF in your life. Before this release in 2018, the figure only came in black, gray and brown. This bright pink is a fun ode to your collector friend’s love of art...and your love for your friend.
Once reserved for moms vacationing at Disney World, fanny packs have swept the street-style scene, embellishing the fits of your favorite celebs and influencers. This red version from Supreme screams hype and the box logo is classic.
Pool slides made a major comeback in 2019. Formerly reserved for lazy day outfits, slides are now produced by high-fashion brands in an assortment of premium materials and varied shapes. These blue ones from Balenciaga feel like classic Americana updated.
A Casio watch is ultimately nostalgic. This cherry red version harkens back to days spent exploring the neighborhood on Razor scooters. If your friend often finds themself tardy, this could be a subtle reminder.
Supreme decks will never go out of style. You can score major deals on StockX to own a piece of this history. From 1998 to 2018, artists like KAWS, Damien Hirst, Takashi Murakami and Jeff Koons have lent their work to the skate decks. Your friend will appreciate this as a work of art to hang in their home.
How beautiful is this Airpods case? If you have a friend who lives their life with headphones in place, this could be a great gift this holiday. The calfskin leather and industrial D-ring scream luxury.
Perhaps the most talked-about collaboration of the year, this Virgil Abloh x IKEA “Wet Grass” rug garnered lots of attention at the end of 2019. Perfect for at an entryway, cop this on StockX and skip the frenzy of lining up at IKEA.
