Holiday Gift Guide: Designer Gifts You Can Fit Into a Stocking (and Your Budget) - Fashionista

Holiday Gift Guide: Designer Gifts You Can Fit Into a Stocking (and Your Budget)

Wanna get someone a fabulous gift that's designer without breaking the bank? You totally can. In fact, a lot of designer labels cater to people like us who want to be fancy but for whom the Miu Miu shoes and Alaïa dresses we really want are far out of reach. These aren't knock-offs or collaborations or makeup, but real designer items that we would actually be very happy to find under the tree or in a stocking. Now if someone could tell us where to put stockings when you don't have a fireplace, that would be great. From Prada to Alexander Wang to Alaïa (seriously!), here are the 14 best little designer gifts that less than $300 can buy!
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Prada Tricks, ~$150

Diane von Furstenberg iPhone 4 case, $28

Kate Spade Air Quote Mittens, $65

Marc by Marc Jacobs skinny leather bangle, $125

Alexander Wang Wallet, $195

Carven Wallet, $270

Maison Martin Margiela feather pen, $60

Stella McCartney Knickers of the Week pack, $195

Yves Saint Laurent ring, $250

See by Chloe cat keyfob, $60

Erdem silk headband, $140

Mulberry cashmere-lined gloves, $290

Alaïa perforated leather cell phone case, $295

3.1 Phillip Lim double-wrap bracelet, $125

Ralph Lauren faux leopard beret, $48 Ralph Lauren

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