A More Personalized Approach to
Holiday Shopping
During the season of giving, this guide can help you strategize—and prioritize—your gifting goals.
The act of holiday giving, while rewarding, can oftentimes feel overwhelming. With so much going on during this busy season, crafting a shopping strategy early on can help you find perfect gifts with ease. “I start discussing gifting goals with my clients before the overwhelming wave of the holidays takes over,” says Rachel Cohen, a former fashion buyer and current personal stylist in New York City. “By having a clear game plan early on, we can prioritize thoughtful, meaningful gifts without getting caught up in the chaos—
and most importantly, avoid wasting money on last-minute or impulse buys. It’s all about staying focused and intentional to make the gifting season more enjoyable and stress-free.”
To help set your own gifting goals, think of various people on your holiday list, then match them with the type of impression you want your gift to leave using the phrases below. If more than one descriptor fits the bill, maybe add two special somethings to your cart. It’s the season of giving, after all.
Choose the word that best describes your gifting goal:
Sentimental
unique
sophisticated
bold
A Sentimental Gift
Adding a personal touch to your gift can transform that item from special to unforgettable. To make your holiday present stand the test of time, Fossil’s top-selling Carraway or Raquel watches are a perfect option. Both pieces share a design language of ageless elegance and include the option to engrave a special message to your gift recipient—a sentiment that can live on their wrist and in their heart.
From Left: Carraway Three-Hand Black Croco Leather Watch; Raquel Three-Hand Date Two-Tone Stainless Steel Watch
From Left: Raquel Watch Ring Two-Hand Gold-Tone Stainless Steel; Jessie Haircalf Leather Small Bucket Crossbody Bag
Gifting an unexpected present tells the recipient you find them as unique as the item they’re unwrapping. This sentiment is most easily expressed with a gift that can be worn and shown off. Fossil’s watch ring is an eclectic take on the traditional timepiece that is both functional and fun. A playfully printed handbag—such as Fossil’s Jessie Bucket Bag in leopard haircalf—is another distinctive take on a fashion staple.
A unique Gift
From Left: Harlow Three-Hand Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch; Arden Watch Links Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Chain Necklace
Sometimes the goal of a gift has less to do with the recipient’s personality and more to do with the impression you want to give with the gift. To impress a recipient with a sophisticated present, focus on stylish items that walk the line between trendy and timeless. Fossil’s Harlow watch fits that bill with heirloom details such as black hands and Roman numerals housed on a classic face. The brand’s Arden necklace also adds an effortless touch to any outfit.
A Sophisticated Gift
From Left: Everett Automatic Brown Leather Watch; Sport Tourer Chronograph Black Silicone Watch
Looking for a gift that makes a statement? Go big! Fossil’s Everett Automatic and Sport Tourer watches are outsized takes on the classic watch, with eye-catching details like the Everett’s skeletonized dial or the Sport Tourer’s Japanese center second chronograph movement, which provides ultra-accurate timekeeping. All models have generous watch bands—in leather and stainless steel—that give the timepieces impressive weight on the wrist.
A bold Gift
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