It’s time to blast all the Christmas music (even if you think it’s too early) and shop the cutest items from Anthropologie to gift this season.
As commerce reporters, we’re thinking about the best gifts all year round, and Anthropologie is one of the first retailers on our wishlist.
Ahead of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we consulted Anthropologie, the American clothing retailer that also offers an assortment of decor, jewelry and gifts. For out-of-the-box options, it’s one of your safest bets.
“All of Anthropologie could be a gift!” Nicole Jones, Anthropologie’s Divisional Merchandise Manager for Gifts and Entertaining of 15 years, told The Post. “When we’re deciding what to buy, we want to ensure each and every item evokes an emotional reaction — where you just have to have it or know someone that would be delighted with such a special and thoughtful surprise.”
Sure, you can pick up a candle (one of Anthropologie’s most-shopped items) and a trinket from any store, but this company is unique for its keen eye for crafting the perfect pieces.
“We always have a story to tell behind the product, whether it transports you to another place, inspires you with artisan craft, or connects you to new artists and designers.”
Nicole Jones, Anthropologie’s Merchandising Manger for Gifts and Entertaining
Specifically, at Anthropologie, candles are the nearly sold-out item everyone is searching for. “Our candles are always an easy go-to gift, in gorgeous vessels you won’t find anywhere else, and scents that you will come back for over and over again.”
Aside from the fan-favorite flickering scents, Anthropologie’s monogrammed mugs and throw blankets are a popular destination for gifts, both of which will please “everyone on your list,” per Jones’ expertise.
“At Anthropologie, our customers are always our top priority,” she said. “If you stop by your local store, you’ll find sales associates genuinely eager to help you find the perfect gift. We want to be a part of your story and help you create lasting memories for those special occasions.”
That said, we pulled Anthropologie’s 30 best holiday gift options below for you to shop. Whether you really want to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush or are on the hunt for an upcoming birthday gift, you can’t go wrong with any of these options.
“Inspired by French bistro tilework, this iconic monogram mug collection is a customer favorite,” she said. “It makes gifting easy and personalized.”
“One of our softest throws ever, this faux fur blanket has a dye technique finish and gorgeous manipulated texture giving it a fashion-forward feel,” she said. “Once you touch it, you won’t be able to resist buying one for everyone you know!”
The soft plush comes in gray, ivory, green, blue, purple and rose colors to choose from.
If you know a native New Yorker (or, someone who simply loves NYC at Christmastime), you can’t pass up Anthropologie’s Holiday in the City Candle. With three unique designs to choose from, it’s the ultimate less-than-$30 cozy gift.
Belt bags are undeniably a thing of the present, and we adore Anthropologie’s Liberty Sling Bag. Not only does it have an adorable chevron strap but its compact size is surprisingly spacious. It comes in a wealth of colors, too.
Truth be told, we can’t stop drinking out of one of our favorite winter mugs: Anthropologie’s Cozy Home Mug. With an adorable brushed-gold cottage look, you’ll appreciate how its red roof helps keep your drink warm, too.
How absolutely beautiful is the Pilcro Turtleneck Sweater? It makes a wonderful gift under $100, much ado to its slouchy sleeves, ultra-cozy fit and gorgeous colorways. Our tip: pick it up before it sells out.
For more options, check out our guide to the best turtleneck sweaters.
In the chillier months, we all love a good beanie. Anthropologie’s Recycled Beanie is just $30, pairs well with your best sweater and comes in a slew of colors. To stay warm, anyone will adore this gift (including us, because it’s on our wishlist).
One thing we know for sure: you can never have too many dish towels. The Gingerbread Lane Dish Towel from Anthropologie wins the award for “cutest” and “most festive,” so get in on the holly jolly action for less than $25.
Enter one of Anthropologie’s best-selling items (which we also wrote about): the Primrose Mirror. The retailer has a Gleaming Primrose Vanity Tray that’s more affordable and makes an excellent gift, whether it’s to house perfumes or to adorn your bed with a candle and decor pieces.
You can’t get any cuter than the Hansel From Basel Deer Cozy Socks. For just $20, they make an all-around perfect stocking stuffer and will keep your feet toasty warm.
Anthropologie, simply put, has some of the nicest sweaters. One that caught our eye is the Maeve Cropped Crew Neck Sweater. With a moody look coupled with bright blue flowers, it’s one that’ll receive plenty of compliments, guaranteed.
‘Tis the season of all the advent calendars you can ask for. The Celia Village Advent Calendar, in particular, is one of the most holiday-spirited ones, clad with a whimsical light-up exterior and plenty of treats and treasures inside. It makes a lovely gift to ring in the Christmas spirit.
Wine glasses are a staple in anyone’s cabinet for entertaining, and that’s why the Morgan Wine Glasses are a four-pack worth adding to your shopping cart. Whether it’s to spruce up your collection or to gift it to someone you hold dear, it’s wonderfully priced at less than $60.
If there’s someone on your holiday shopping list who collects snow globes and has an unmatched fascination with them, then Anthropologie’s Snowglobe Candle is the way to go. Namely, it looks picture-perfect atop your windowsill and adds much cheer and charm to your home.
To channel that disco inferno energy, Anthropologie has you movin’ and groovin’ with its Disco Ball Ornament — a showstopper for any artificial Christmas tree. For just $20, we want to hang it all year long.
“The Capri Blue Volcano Candle is a long-standing favorite at Anthropologie,” Jones said. “The matte black exclusive finish lends a new sophistication to this collection, making it seamlessly fit into any space.”
She loves that this candle is giant-sized, naming it a “statement gift for the candle lover,” too.
“A companion to our taper candles, this beautiful candle holder collection features sculptural glass forms in an array of stunning colors,” she said. “This is a top gift for the season!” Plus, they’re perfect for the host or hostess.
“Crafted from earthenware with natural textural handles, these wabi-sabi vessels feel like you found them as a special gift in your travels,” Jones notes. To help organize and display your odds and ends, this gift is ideal.
“Taking inspiration from antique finds, this terracotta vase is finished with a beautiful reactive glaze handmade in Portugal and adds a crafted touch to your favorite stems,” Jones said.
This vase comes in a small size ($38) or a large size ($58), depending on your budget and preference.
“Taking cues from Grecian busts, our sculptural pots add that unexpected statement piece to any room.”
The pots come in a small size ($24) or a large size ($44).
“Bowls have been the new plates for quite some time now,” she said. “From a variety of meal bowls to serving sizes, the Old Havana collection is an Anthropologie heritage staple. Crafted in Portugal, this beautifully detailed stoneware is finished with a rich crackle glaze.”
Available in a small size ($48), along with a large size ($78), they also make great accent pieces to display in your kitchen.
“Featuring handles crafted in the shape of our favorite herbs, this set is a perfect addition to a cheeseboard, with 3D details that make this feel like jewelry for your charcuterie,” Jones said. Not to mention, their handles are just too chic.
“With tortoiseshell-inspired accents, this serving set is striking to any table,” Jones said. “It looks lovely in an eclectic, modern boho table setting, which is of the moment right now.” If you have a bar cart, this is one-of-a-kind.
“Everyone will be in a celebratory mood when you serve up cocktails in these elegant coupes made by hand in the Czech Republic — the perfect gift for those who love to host,” she said.
To match, shop these wine glasses ($64), highball glasses ($64), stemless wine glasses ($56), and flutes ($64) to pair with the coupes — all in a set of four.
“Our Apothecary 18 candle collection comes in an artisan glass vessel with sophisticated woodsy and spice notes that will put you in the mood for the season,” Jones notes.
Not to mention, this candle has notes of fresh power — a medley of milk, oatmeal, vanilla and vetiver — honeysuckle and lemon verbana.
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