Presented by Huckberry
I suffer from an incurable disease I have dubbed “The Shoppies.” A personal confession, I know, but I’m among friends here, right?
When symptomatic, I experience an insatiable desire to buy things. Like Ariana sings, “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (yuh).” And this time of year I always experience a very powerful flare-up.
Sound familiar?
The Shoppies can affect anyone, and you’re likely to catch a case just from being a devoted follower of Style Girlfriend! But don’t worry. In my experience, the best way to mitigate the effects is this: channel your holiday season desire to shop for yourself into an investment piece!
Think of it as a future heirloom!
Because look, if you’re going to shop (and I know you’re going to shop) you might as well treat yourself, and not give into frivolous purchases you’ll forget about in a week or two!
Go big! Put a dent in that credit card with a meaningful acquisition you’ll treasure forever. Fellow victims of The Shoppies report improved well-being and a calming of symptoms after buying something for themselves that’s worthy of passing down to the next generation.
“But Taylor, where do I start? It’s hard for me to think straight when The Shoppies are so bad!”
Well, as both your non-accredited doctor and patient zero, I recommend starting with perusing this carefully curated list I’ve compiled for you here. Ten imminently wearable pieces from our friends at Huckberry that will hit like chicken noodle soup for the closet.
Happy holidays and happy shopping, ya filthy animals.
Below, 14 gifts* from Huckberry you’ll have forever:
*To put on your wish list or to get yourself!
Chamula hand-knit Fair Isle cardigan sweater
Handsome! Warm! Hand-knit in Mexico!
This sweater is so substantial it’s actually meant to be worn as your outermost layer, anywhere where coziness is at a premium (and rain is unlikely).
Drake’s sherpa fleece jacket
If you have ever dreamed of giving off James Bond at a ski lodge vibes, buy this jacket. It’s sophisticated and wintery and crafted from densely-knitted boucle jersey fleece — with a timeless look that will still be timeless when your son pulls it out of the closet to borrow in the year 2043.
Two more coats you might like: this suede Baracuta Harrington jacket, and this Dehen 1920 cargo jacket, neither of which will never go out of style.
Flint and Tinder flannel-lined waxed trucker jacket
Might I recommend building out your jacket wardrobe with a true workhorse piece?
One that is slightly rugged but still suitable for city life?! This flannel-lined, wax-coated trucker jacket comes in four extremely wearable colorways so you really can’t go wrong!
Red Wing Classic 6″ moc toe boot
Fun fact: these gorgeous boots were originally designed as protective, functional footwear in the 1950s to equip hunters and farmers for long, wet days out in the cold.
Put a modern spin on the boot by wearing yours to work, on a date, and everywhere in between.
Studebaker Metals classic cuff
I want to come right out and say, a metal cuff is not for every man. Pulling off this kind of accessory takes a certain amount of swagger, a touch of “gentleman woodcutter” energy, if you will.
He’s sophisticated, mysterious, and drinks his coffee black. If that’s you, great news: it’s cuffing season.
Barbour Corbridge wax jacket
If you’re an outdoorsman of any kind — or even just aspiring to spending more time in nature — a Barbour jacket is just the thing to help you not only look the part, but feel it two.
The Corbridge Wax Jacket has a few details that set it apart from the brand’s more traditional offerings, like a standing collar, reinforced elbow patches and a removable hood.
Schott leather motorcycle jacket
When it comes to Huckberry gifts for him, have-it-forever outerwear is always a good idea.
My parents gifted me a Schott leather motorcycle jacket for Christmas when I was about 25, and I love it more today than when I first unwrapped it. With more than a decade of wear, it only looks better, and continues to age its way toward heirloom status. All that to say, this could be you! Just get it!
Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm Watch in black
Of all the ideas on this list, a timeless (hehe) watch is probably the most obvious. That’s not to diminish the idea, really, but to bolster it!
Hamilton crafts high-quality wristwatches that perfectly tow the line between casual and adventure-ready—this one was worn in Interstellar! If it’s good enough for space, it’s good enough for you.
boiled wool chore blazer, $238
collar cardigan, $355
PanAm duffel bag, $449
outdoor mule, $168
‘American Prayer’ necklace in brass and silver, $125
waxed Bexley jacket, $375
