Whatever your feelings about Valentine’s Day – the epitome of romance or all just a bit naff – it’s best to err on the side of caution and not let it go unnoticed. Best, then, to seize on the opportunity to turn date night into a special occasion. And while we’re sure you’ve had the best table in the house booked at that cosy neighbourhood restaurant you both love for weeks now (right?), if you’ve yet to find the perfect gift, allow us to lend a helping hand. Whether she’s a foodie, beauty fanatic or jewellery aficionado, read on for our edit of this year’s best luxury Valentine’s Day gifts for women.
Valentine’s Day fashion gifts
Prefer to beat the crowds and spend Valentine’s Day at home? Even with a great fine-dining delivery and a good bottle of champagne, it can be hard to recreate the atmosphere of a romantic restaurant when you’re surrounded by the detritus of your kitchen-table ‘home office’. What you can do, however, is make her feel glamorous with something gorgeous straight from the racks of Harrods or Harvey Nics. We’ve got a few suggestions…
CHLOÉ Ruffled silk crepe de chine midi dress
There’s nothing more befitting Valentine’s Day than pretty pastel pink but, with its tailored detailing and ballon sleeves, Chloé’s ruffled shirtdress skirts saccharine and goes straight to chic.
Mach & Mach stilettos
The thought of buying shoes for your other half may feel faintly terrifying – but you can never really go wrong with classic black stilettoes. Especially if you choose a pair from brand-of-the-moment Mach & Mach.
Desmond & Dempsey Lowland pyjamas
If you’re more likely to find her in her pyjamas by 5pm than out dancing ’til 5am, turn to Desmond & Dempsey – long the go-to for stylish quality leisurewear. This sweet Lowland set features a tropical print in a seasonally appropriate hue that can be worn all summer long.
Valentine’s Day beauty gifts
We could all do with a little pampering now and then and, thankfully, beauty brands are stepping up to provide Valentine’s Day-worthy treats she’ll love. You could buy her yet another bottle of the perfume she’s been wearing for years but why not treat her to a properly lavish fragrance? Alternatively, beauty bag classics in pretty packaging make for the ultimate luxury treat.
Creed Wind Flowers
Creed has been creating fine fragrances from its London home since 1760 – so isn’t it about time she tried one? Crafted to celebrate grace, strength and femininity, the new Wind Flowers perfume features sparkling notes of jasmine, orange blossom, tuberose and sandalwood.
Gucci Rouge À Lèvres Voile Lipstick
She probably needs no introduction to Gucci’s Rouge À Lèvres lipstick. It’s been a best-seller since Alessandro Michele reintroduced it in 2019 – in large part thanks to its huge 58-shade selection. Since then, a number of hues have been redressed in gorgeous vintage-inspired bullets which are in equal parts beauty product and fashion accessory.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk set
Not sure what her preferred beauty products are? Just get her one of everything then. Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillow Talk set comes with everything she needs to create a glamorous, romantic makeup look that will get you a lot of brownie points.
Valentine’s Day foodie gifts
Some people are born to host and, if your wife or girlfriend is one of them, you’re in the privileged position of having an easy gift recipient on your hands – because no true host can ever have too much colourful tableware or too many stylish kitchen accessories.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial gift box
A big day calls for a special bottle and few champagnes will make a bigger impact then those in a bespoke gift box. This special edition Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial comes in a metal tin that can be personalised with a name or message and reused long after the fizz is gone.
Sugaar & Sugaar cake stand
No hostess’ kitchen is complete without an elegant cake stand but forget chintzy florals and cutsey prints – modern chefs need contemporary equipment. Sugaar & Sugaar specialises in bold handblown glass designs guaranteed to impress.
Harvey Nichols Love You hat box
Wine and chocolates may be classic Valentine’s Day gifts – but it’s for a reason. Presented in a chic hat box and packed with treats, including strawberry hearts, champagne and chocolate truffles, Harvey Nichols’ Love You hamper takes tradition to the next level.
Valentine’s Day home gifts
Even something as small as a bouquet of flowers can be enough to make a room feel new again. But why stop at a simple bouquet when you can gift gorgeous interior accessories and design upgrades she can love day after day?
Vaisselle Drunk In Love vase
Whether she uses it to hold the dozen red roses you’ve gifted her alongside or as a seriously chic water vessel at your next dinner party, Vaisselle’s hand-painted ceramic jug is a talking point she’s going to want to show off time and time again.
Smythson Mara jewellery box
You’ve been gifting her gorgeous gems for years – so why not mix things up this time and give her something elegant to keep them in? Crafted in pretty pastel peach crocodile-embossed calf leather, Smythson’s offering features compartments for her entire collection.
Chopard alarm clock
An alarm clock may not be a traditional Valentine’s gift – but we defy any woman not to fall in love with this exceptionally chic offering from Chopard. Featuring all the hallmarks of a fine Swiss watch, including Super-LumiNova coated hand and markers, a Swiss-made quartz movement and a cabochon crown adjuster, waking up has never looked better.
Valentine’s Day jewellery gifts
If all else fails, you can’t go wrong with diamonds. Or rubies, sapphires and emeralds, for that matter. The mere sight of a box in Tiffany blue or Harry Winston navy is, after all, enough to get most hearts racing. If your pockets don’t go quite that deep, we’ve also found plenty of options that will impress and still leave you with change for dinner and drinks.
Yvonne Léon Rainbow Heart bracelet
Inspired by Parisian flea markets and the flamboyant colours of the 1980s, Yvonne Léon makes vibrant jewels that are chic as they are statement. Featuring a dazzling rainbow of heart cut sapphires, this is the quintessential Valentine’s piece.
Cartier Panthère de Cartier diamond watch
If she’s already got a Love bracelet, it’s time to upgrade her to some serious Cartier finery. The Panthère de Cartier is possible the brand’s most famous watch and, when studded with diamonds and crafted in 18 karat pink gold, a true heirloom.
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