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The Best Gifts For Parents this Holiday Season, When Family is More Important Than Ever

Gifts for parents to cherish this holiday season, from cozy slippers for Mom to a pizza oven for Dad….

Finding a gift for your mom and dad that fully captures your gratitude is no easy feat. Over the years, I’ve found the best gifts for parents are always those they either didn’t know they needed or that remind them of the gift-giver. While it always is rewarding to find something that a parent or loved one adores, the pressure to do so this year feels even stronger. After all, many of us have found ourselves spending either significantly more or less time with our closest of kin, and it only feels right to celebrate those who have been with us through this trying year.

Here, find meaningful gifts for mom and dad to cherish this holiday season.

Kitchen Upgrades

Universally, we are all spending more time cooking at home. Whether or not your loved ones are the type to venture into the world of homemade pizza making, any of these gifts for parents are sure to make the home cooking experience a little more enjoyable. Even if you are not there to celebrate a holiday dinner with them, any parent will love to know you were still involved in the process.

Ooni Koda 16 pizza oven

$499

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Fellow Stagg EKG electric kettle

$149
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VERISHOP

Opinel wooden-handle steak knives

$129

FOOD52

The Lacquer Company x Rita Konig lacquer ice bucket

$325

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Aerin Fausto jigger and shaker set

$141

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Georg Jensen Alfredo oak-wood salad servers

$49

VERISHOP

The Road Trippers

During this unique time, many of us are finding safe ways to still see those we love for the holidays. Paravel’s carry-on is both beautiful and practical and the Shinola travel chess set is sure to provide entertaining moments along the way. Plus, a pajama set, like this one from Desmond & Dempsey, or a pair of cozy slippers are just about as fool proof as gift options go.

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Paravel Aviator carry-on plus

$275

PARAVEL

Courant wireless charger and accessory organizer

$175

MODA OPERANDI

Rue de Verneuill leather-trimmed wool-blend document holder

$135
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Desmond & Dempsey piped brushed-cotton pajamas and eye mask

L.L.Bean slipper booties

$69

L.L.BEAN

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Shinola travel chess set

$225

SHINOLA

The Wellness Obsessed

During quarantine, I’ve enjoyed bonding with my parents by introducing them to all things wellness. From Look Optic’s blue light glasses to Vitruvi’s diffuser, these gifts are not only heartfelt but will add serenity to your family’s home. The Vitamix composting machine is sure to please any environmentally-conscious Mom or Dad and the Theragun will ease their aches.

Look Optic Liam blue-light glasses

$78

LOOK OPTIC

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Vitamix FoodCycler FC-50

$399

AMAZON

Hurom H-AA slow juicer

$459

AMAZON

Theragun mini

$199
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THERAGUN

Vitruvi Move diffuser

$179

VITRUVI

Alo Warrior mat

$100

ALO YOGA

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Winter Essentials

Help Mom and Dad greet the cold with luxurious layers this holiday season. A Pendleton wool blanket and cozy cashmere socks are the perfect accessories to a toasty fire. Moms will love these shearling-lined rain boots and any Dad will feel stylish in Theory’s sherpa pullover.

Tory Burch Fair Isle dickey

$128

TORY BURCH

Bernardo Wiley black rain boots

$155

OLIVELA

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Johnstons of Elgin ribbed cashmere socks

$45

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Pendleton Juniper Mesa wool-blend blanket

$390

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Theory quarter-zip pullover in sherpa

$345
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THEORY

Howlin’ Sky Diver striped wool scarf

$85

MR. PORTER

The Activity Enthusiasts

For a fashionable look on or off the fairway, mom will love these Tory Sport golf pants. And if she wants to emulate the greatest on the tennis court, these Roger Federer-designed shoes are sure to be a winner. Last year, I gifted everyone in my family a reusable Kinto water bottle and I still believe they are one of the best gifts for any parent.

Tory Burch yarn-dyed tech twill golf pants

$198
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TORY BURCH

The Roger Centre Court tennis sneakers

$189.99

NORDSTROM

Lululemon Command the Day duffel

$158

LULULEMON

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Gramicci quilted shell gilet

$150

MR. PORTER

Kinto Day Off tumbler

$37.50

KINTO

Kule the stripe tote

Little Treasures for Mom and Dad

Anything by designer Lizzie Fortunato is destined to bring a smile to a mother’s face, especially this charming bag, which is perfect for the holiday season. Dad will also love these sophisticated Lanvin cufflinks and will be reminded of you every time he wears them. Both parents can enjoy Nue Co.’s functional fragrance and chic Tom Dixon diffuser.

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Lizzie Fortunato Florent leather top-handle bag

$435

MODA OPERANDI

Lescarf No.1 striped-border silk scarf

$86

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Sophie Buhai Firenze earrings

$650
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The Nue Co. functional fragrance

$155

NET-A-PORTER

Tom Dixon Alchemy diffuser

$150

NET-A-PORTER

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Lanvin gold-plated and obsidian cuff links

$320

MR. PORTER

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Safari” Official Images Reveal Bold Print Ahead of Holiday Release

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The Nike Zoom Hyperflight is getting a bold new look, with the “Safari” colorway coming soon. We have official photos of the unique design for a closer look. The sneaker sports bright orange accents and a translucent outsold, and is expected to arrive during the holiday season at a retail price of $190.

The new version is inspired by the Safari print that is familiar from the Air Safari. That pattern covers most of the Hyperflight’s soft, molded upper, giving the basketball shoe a unique look compared with some of the model’s other recent colorways. Together, the unusual texture and pattern make the silhouette feel especially suited to the adventurous design.

The primary contrast across the shoe is orange, used in the trim and other details. The bright color pops against the speckled base without being overwhelming. Black is also present in the design, on the glossy support structure around the midfoot and the soft leather collar. The look is topped off with a see-through outsole that adds another visual element to the overall color scheme.

The sneaker will drop with style code IZ2573-010 and is expected in men’s sizing. With a retail price tag of $190, Nike, Foot Locker, and Sheikh are among the expected retailers. As for when you can expect it, it’s likely to be the holiday season, though we don’t have a solid release date.

The “Safari” colorway comes amid a busy period for the Zoom Hyperflight. This year, Nike has revived the model in several colors, bringing a new wave of attention to the silhouette through a series of releases. Another forthcoming option is the vibrant “Green Apple” pair, also scheduled for a holiday season release.

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The Hyperflight’s history also provides context for the latest return. Jason Williams wore the model in the early 2000s, linking it to a memorable era for the sneaker. That association also helps explain why new colorways can generate excitement beyond the shoe’s look, especially for those who remember it from its previous run.

The Safari design is a definitive statement that does not change the characteristic shape of the Hyperflight. Instead, it uses the familiar silhouette as a canvas for a pattern that has already become recognizable through another Nike model. The orange accents provide a bright contrast, while the black midfoot structure and collar balance it out.

Now that official images have surfaced, sneaker fans have a clearer idea of what to expect from the holiday release. The $190 price, style code, and expected retail partners have also been identified, but a specific launch date has not been confirmed.

For Nike, the “Safari” is another way to bring attention back to the Zoom Hyperflight. One of its more distinctive new looks is this returning model, featuring speckled print, orange trim, black support details, and an icy-looking translucent outsole.

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Lil Yachty Previews Another Nike Air Force 1 Mid, This Time With Blue and Orange Stitching

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Lil Yachty has added another eye-catching design to his ever-growing collection of Nike US Force 1 Mids, this time going for a cleaner white look accented by blue and orange stitching. The rapper’s latest take on the shoe keeps the familiar silhouette. Still, it uses contrasting details to give the shoe its own identity, something the artist is known for, showing off a steady run of variations on the silhouette.

 

Dubbed the “White Contrast Stitch,” the pair features white leather across most of the upper. Rather than altering the classic Air Force 1 Mid profile or incorporating a strange material, the design uses stitching to separate the design visually. Blue stitching embellishes the leather panels, and each side of the shoe’s Swoosh is lined with orange.

 

The combo adds a subtle but noticeable splash of color to the mostly white sneaker. It’s a more muted take than some of the more adventurous pairs Yachty has shown recently, so this version feels like the more no-nonsense option in his growing collection.

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The new design adds to the long list of Air Force 1 Mid looks associated with the rapper this year. Earlier previews have featured a stars-and-stripes pair, an orange version with black stars, and a yellow colorway tied to ComplexCon. Each has put a different spin on the familiar silhouette, helping make Yachty’s run of designs a continuing talking point among sneaker watchers.

 

Earlier this year, another pair of the shoes, this time with blue and red detailing and thick white stitching, was also teased. That version is expected to launch around the holidays, but the details provided don’t confirm whether it will launch alongside the recently unveiled white one.

 

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Some questions remain unanswered about the “White Contrast Stitch” design. Nike has not confirmed any price, style code, or even whether the sneaker will be released to the public. The design has drawn attention through its online appearance and Yachty’s preview, but neither sets a launch date nor guarantees consumers can buy it.

 

That anticipation makes the latest reveal more of a first look than a proper release announcement. The white leather upper and blue-and-orange stitching are on display, but key retail details remain unknown. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when the pair might hit stores, or if it will be offered beyond the preview.

 

Still, the design adds another variation to a collection that has featured a wide variety of colors and details. The white base makes this one more subtle, while the contrast stitching keeps it from being a straight-up all-white release.

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Yachty’s latest preview continues his ongoing relationship with the silhouette, with several other Air Force 1 Mid designs already shown this year. It’s not clear if the “White Contrast Stitch” pair will ever make it to the light of day, but it’s definitely added another distinct look to his growing collection.

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