We all have that one glamorous friend or family member that’s difficult to please and even harder to shop for — mostly because these picky types have already made their lists and had their assistants check them twice. Fortunately, 1stdibs traffics in the kind of objects that can win over even the most jaded, seen-it-all giftees. And because you might still need help navigating the waters, we’ve designed a taxonomy of popular personalities and paired them with perfect presents. Just call us the snarky Santa.
Up first is the “all black everything” NYC xenophobe and born-and-bred NYC financier don’t mess around and rarely leave the island. They know what they like and — more importantly — what they dislike. Browse our specialized guide to see what to snag for even the choosiest of native New Yorkers (and then browse our gift guides to pick out something for yourself)!
For her: Black is the new black. Stay safe by sticking to clean lines and designer pieces in her preferred palette. The one exception: a gold accessory or two.
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For him: This one has an ego—so go for crisply tailored classics that reinforce his “Master of the Universe” self-image.
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