The Gift Guide for Beauty and Fashion Must Haves from Fall and Winter 2024 Collections

JV Fashion Week 2024. Photo: Jon Varvatos
Photo: Jon Varvatos

Still looking for a holiday gift this year? Here’s a breakdown of the fashion and beauty assets currently available, along with a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products this season.

Fashion Pieces Best for Gifts

ASOS

ASOS remains a major player in the online shopping world, offering a vast array of stylish collections for every occasion. The retailer is home to its own in-house brands, including ASOS Design, ASOS Edition, ASOS Luxe, ASOS Curve, AsYou, Collusion, and Reclaimed Vintage. These collections blend current fashion trends with versatility and comfort, ensuring that every fashionista can find something that suits their style. The FW24 collection images are available here.

Chico’s FAS

Chico’s FAS consists of three distinctive brands: Chico’s, White House Black Market (WHBM), and SOMA. Each brand offers its own unique style that appeals to different consumer needs.

  • Chico’s: Known for artfully stylish pieces that prioritize comfort and versatility, Chico’s offers fashion-forward designs for women of all shapes and sizes. The FW24 collection and lookbook can be found here.
  • White House Black Market (WHBM): Famous for its black-and-white-themed pieces, WHBM offers timeless, feminine designs. The FW24 collection and lookbook are available here.
  • SOMA: Specializing in intimates and loungewear, SOMA is known for creating beautiful and functional bra and shapewear solutions for women of all backgrounds and body types. Explore the FW24 collection and more here.

SOMA has also partnered with renowned artist Adriana Picker for an exclusive collaboration, with images of this collection available here.

John Varvatos

John Varvatos is a luxury menswear designer based in New York, inspired by rock-and-roll culture. The brand, known for its edgy, modern designs, has attracted a global following, with celebrities like John Legend, Led Zeppelin, and Machine Gun Kelly among its fans. The FW24 images can be found here. Varvatos’ Resort 24 and SS25 lookbooks are also available for viewing here.

JV Fashion Week 2024. Photo: John Varvatos
JV Fashion Week 2024. Photo: Jon Varvatos

GU by Uniqlo

GU, the trendy sister brand of Uniqlo, offers stylish and affordable fashion with a more youthful, fashion-forward aesthetic. Having recently opened its first U.S. flagship store in New York City’s SoHo on September 19, 2024, GU’s U.S. presence is expanding rapidly. The brand also collaborates with pop culture icons like Harry Potter and Stranger Things, which are available now. You can explore the FW24 collection here.

GU Fashion Week 2024.
GU Fashion Week 2024.

MCM

MCM (Modern Creation Munich) is a luxury brand known for its multicultural influences and expert craftsmanship. With over 650 stores worldwide, MCM blends tradition with innovation, making it a favorite among celebrities and cultural icons. Check out MCM’s SS25 collection images here. MCM also offers a range of stylish sunglasses, which are available for viewing here.

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Must Have Beauty Brands

Factory PR also represents an impressive range of beauty brands, with some exciting new products for Fall/Winter 2024 and Holiday 2024. These beauty assets include skincare, fragrance, and haircare, offering luxurious gifts and everyday essentials for all beauty enthusiasts.

Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden is a long-established brand known for its high-quality skincare, fragrance, and makeup products. The Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin-Renewing Serum launched in August 2024, is one of the brand’s standout products, designed to promote smoother, younger-looking skin. It is available in various sizes, with prices ranging from $56 to $125. Explore more about the product and Elizabeth Arden’s holiday gift sets here.

Henry Rose

Founded by actress and fragrance enthusiast Michelle Pfieffer, Henry Rose offers luxury fragrances with a focus on clean, sustainable ingredients. For Holiday 2024, Henry Rose has launched four new gift sets, which are available now on henryrose.com.

DS Labs

Known for its scientifically-backed hair care products, DS Labs specializes in promoting healthy hair growth with high-quality ingredients. The Revita High-Performance Hair DENSITY Shampoo ($35) is one of the brand’s top products, designed to create fuller-looking hair from the very first use. Visit dslaboratories.com for more details.

City of Scents

This boutique fragrance brand has released four new limited-edition holiday scents. The Holiday Incense Gift Set ($65) offers a chic selection of four holiday and resort incense boxes, perfect for creating a festive atmosphere. Visit cityofscents.com to view the full collection.

Better World Fragrance House

Founded by musician Drake, Better World Fragrance House offers luxurious scents that combine artistry and sustainability. Among the brand’s new releases is the 3-Piece Scented Candle Votive Set ($55), which includes Drake’s signature scent, Carby Musk. Additionally, the Winter Warmth Candle ($48) offers a decadent blend of fresh mint, apples, and balsam, making it the perfect gift for the winter season. Available now at betterworldfragrancehouse.com and Ulta.

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Vince Camuto Fragrances

Vince Camuto is known for creating fragrances that are both bold and elegant. This season’s Wonderbloom Eau de Parfum Gift Set ($105) is a standout, offering a mix of white freesia, pear leaves, and sandalwood. Discover more at Macy’s.

Billie Eilish and Paris Hilton Fragrances

Billie Eilish and Paris Hilton have both launched holiday gift sets for their signature fragrances, now available at retailers like Ulta and parishiltonfragrances.com. These sets are perfect for fans of celebrity perfumes.

Kenneth Cole Fragrances

Kenneth Cole offers sophisticated fragrances for every occasion. Their new Hyper Violet Eau de Parfum ($78) is an intoxicating mix of dark red apple, jasmine sambac, and vanilla bean, perfect for the holiday season. Available at Macy’s.

Tommy Bahama Fragrances

Tommy Bahama offers fragrances that capture the essence of an island getaway. Their latest releases are available now at Macy’s.

Not Your Mother’s Haircare

Not Your Mother’s is known for affordable yet high-quality hair care products. Their Curl Talk and All Eyes On Me ranges are beloved by fans for their multitasking benefits. Check out these collections at Ulta.

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