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15 Splurges that our editors’ are certain should be on your wish list.

By

Valet. Staff

@valetmag

Published

November 17, 2025

Published

November 17, 2025

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Every year, we sift through hundreds of products while putting together our gift guides. But what about the things we actually want for ourselves? This is the Valet. editorial team’s own holiday wish list—practical upgrades, little luxuries and just-for-fun indulgences we’d be genuinely thrilled to unwrap. From a smart typewriter built for distraction-free writing to the perfect bouclé sweater and a no-nonsense toolbox, these are the gifts we’re hoping show up with our name on them.

Eyewear stand,

$68

at

Craighhill

Part sweater, part shirt jacket with a relaxed, cropped fit.

Our Legacy Bouclé zip-up sweater,

$400

at

MR PORTER

Pendleton Chess and checkers set,

$0

at

Amazon.com

Braun Series 9 All-in-One shaving kit,

$152.61

at

Amazon.com

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