A good Mother’s Day gift demands something more meaningful than a bog-standard box of chocolates – no matter how many times she professes to be “happy with anything”. A thoughtful gift really does go a long way, so British Vogue has curated some choices you simply can’t go wrong with.
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For mums who love all things beauty, one of the elegant Rouge Hermès limited-edition lipstick shades – in impossibly chic packaging – will give her handbag an instant upgrade. Or, for a salon-worthy treatment at home, try an LED face mask; the CurrentBody Skin Therapy Mask is a particularly good starting point.
Does she love to decorate? Look to Pooky or Sensi Studio for unique homeware she’ll be proud to show off. Those in the market for something a little more traditional should try a Papier recipe journal, which will become family heirloom to treasure as it fills up. Or, to guarantee an elevated tablescape for your Mother’s Day lunch, whip out Sensi Studio’s straw swirl placemats.
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If all else fails, opt for a great pair of shoes. Any stylish mum would be thrilled to unwrap a pair of Prada’s leather slingbacks on 19 March.
Below, British Vogue’s guide to the best Mother’s Day 2023 gifts to shop now.
- For the interiors lover: Soho Home Meard Leather And Brass Magazine Rack, £180
- For the shoe obsessed: Paris Texas Wanda Patent-Leather Wedge Mules, £400
- For the one who loves to cook: Ottolenghi Simple Cookbook & Ingredients Set
- For the hostess: Minnie-Mae Stott Forget-Me-Not Hand-Painted Platter, £125
- For the jewellery aficionado: Jennifer Fisher Large Essential Gold-Plated Choker, £270
- For the one who only wants flowers: Matilda Goad X Flowerbx Tulip Planter Set, £115
- For the beauty guru: CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask, £279
- For the homebody: Toast Noor Wool Blanket, £150
Minnie-Mae Stott Forget-Me-Not Hand-Painted Platter
Hand sculpted and painted, Minnie-Mar Stott’s Forget-Me-Not platter will whisk you into springtime with its joy-evoking pattern. The platter works excellently for serving food or storing fruit, but also looks charming on a table top as decoration.
Paris Texas Wanda Patent-Leather Wedge Mules
Crafted from glossy patent leather, the Wanda mules are the perfect desk-to-dance floor shoe. Comfortable enough to be worn for hours, this pair gives a playful nod to Noughties style.
Ginori1735 X Luke Edward Hall Rajathra Palace Scented Candle
Scented with notes of spiced cardamon and sandalwood, the Rajathra scented candle will transport you to the vibrant hills of Rajasthan, India. Designed by interior designer, Luke Edward Hall, the beautiful candle is a wonderful present for anyone who favours warming, smoky scents.
Toast Noor Wool Blanket
The Noor blanket was woven in Burel Factory in the Serra da Estrela mountain range of Portugal and crafted from local merino wool from the sheep which graze in the local area. The golden blanket is soft to the touch, and cosy enough to spend an evening cuddled into.
Kurt Geiger London Shoreditch Small Cross Body
For event-ready dressing, you don’t get better than Kurt Geiger’s bow-embellished Shoreditch bag, which will add a little shine to your ensemble. Ideal for a black tie ’do.
Amaranté London Field Day Flowers
Have you considered dried rather than fresh flowers this Mother’s Day? Try Amaranté London. With delicate infinity roses nestled amongst pampas, its golden sunrise bouquet is the gift that keeps on giving long past the big day.
Matilda Goad X Flowerbx Tulip Planter Set
The Matilda Goad X Flowerbx collaboration has landed for Spring 2023 only, and just in time for Mother’s Day. The limited edition set hosts 50 stems of coral crush fringed tulips in a planter of pink or red.
Christopher Kane Special Door Mat
Remind her that she’s special every time she gets home.
Soho Home Meard Leather And Brass Magazine Rack
If your mother has a magazine habit, allow her to show off her collection in style with Soho Home’s leather and brass magazine rack. Crafted with an antique brass frame, her collection of glossies will sing with pride.
The Conran Shop Le Sol Checked Napkin In Silt Green
For the mother that has it all, an elegant napkin set that will invigorate her tablescape is a foolproof way of showing her your love.
& Other Stories Oversized Wool Knit Cardigan
Don’t stop at a day of pampering – give her a relaxed knit to cosy up in as she enjoys it.
Soho Home Amelie Pestle & Mortar
Give her the ultimate upgrade and swap out that pestle and mortar that’s followed you through childhood for one with a touch more style.
111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask Box
Kick off her 111Skin obsession with a Masking Box, available on Look Fantastic. This mask will work to brighten, illuminate, and depuff.
Adidas X Wales Bonner Country Trainer
When it comes to cult trainer buys that will have cross-generational appeal, Adidas’s collaboration with Wales Bonner is a no-brainer.
Cowshed Ultimate Hamper
Nine of Cowshed’s best-loved face and body products all in one place? The brand’s Ultimate Hamper almost sounds too good to be true.
Hermès Lipstick
If you haven’t bought one for yourself yet, why not? Available in a selection of colour-block hues, Hermès’s limited-edition lipstick is the ultimate make-up bag pick-me-up.
Alighieri Gold-Plated Emerald Necklace
A gift of Alighieri never loses its appeal. This gold-plated, emerald embellished necklace pairs beautifully with layers of gold necklaces, and looks equally elegant worn on its own.
Ottolenghi Simple Cookbook & Ingredients Set
This set includes ingredients that will elevate dishes beyond the ordinary, as well as a copy of the revered chef’s Simple cookbook.
The Row Sofia Leather Handbag
Crossbody bags don’t get much chicer than The Row’s latest style. Realised in brown leather with an elegant clasp, it will look good with anything and everything.
Dôen Cotton Maxi Dress
Dôen’s dress drops have reached cult status, and this blue cotton dress couldn’t be a prettier spring wardrobe addition, with its puffed lantern sleeves and flattering smocked bodice.
Sensi Studio Shell-Embellished Straw Placemats
Guarantee an elevated tablescape for your Mother’s Day lunch by whipping out these Sensi Studio shell-embellished placemats.
Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen Supplement
We all love a little self-care and a guiding hand when it comes to navigating the natural ageing process. Make Vida Glow’s formulas a new daily ritual.
Lizzie Fortunato Gold-Plated Brass Crystal Column Drop Earrings
You can always trust jewellery brand Lizzie Fortunato to deliver on ultra-desirable styles that feel unique and affordable.
Pooky Gathered Lampshade
She’s probably already got this Pooky Ikat patterned lampshade in her basket. Take it straight to the checkout for her and she’ll be thrilled.
Costa Brazil Breu Bath Soak Refill
A relaxing bath is made all the more indulgent with Costa Brazil’s organic bath soak, made with magnesium-rich mineral sea and epsom salts to ease tension, soften skin and wash the day’s stresses away.
Olivia Von Halle Coco Silk-Satin Pyjama Set
Surely there isn’t a women in the world who wouldn’t want to start and end in day in this Olivia Von Halle silk pyjama set?
Marie Lichtenberg Mauli Bead & 18kt Gold Necklace
Handmade from vintage sari thread with multi-coloured beads, Marie Lichtenberg’s textured cord necklaces are gaining quite the following. With inspiration taken from her own mother’s vintage jewellery shop, her pieces are full of life and great for dopamine dressing.
CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask
CurrentBody Skin’s LED mask will revolutionise your mum’s at-home beauty routine.
Mango Gingham Check Bed Set
Mango’s dusty pink gingham duvet set makes bedding in for the day all the more inviting.
Loewe Aire Eau De Toilette
Expect the compliments to roll in when wearing Loewe’s Aire scent from 1985, thanks to its lingering lemon and green galbanum top notes, and warm sandalwood base.
Gabriela Hearst Tere Glossed-Leather Brogues
These scholarly Tere lace-up brogues from Gabriela Hearst will feel right at home with denim, spring dresses or tailored trousers.
Low Intervention Wine Subscription
This digital bottle shop is beloved by the Vogue editors for its extensive selection of biodynamic and organic wines with a focus on independent makers. Low Intervention’s case of six bottles spanning France, Spain and Italy is the perfect introduction for budding wine enthusiasts.
Anthropologie Hot Pottery Splatter Jug
Don’t just stop at this graphic hand-painted pitcher; snap up Anthropologie’s matching plates and bowls to make that breakfast tray pop.
Jennifer Fisher Large Essential Gold-Plated Choker
Jennifer Fisher can always be relied upon for an everyday jewellery essential – be it her failsafe hoop earrings or this gold-plated choker. It’s an ideal layering partner.
Valentino Garavani Le Troisième Toile Iconographe Jacquard Tote Bag
Spring is in the air and with it the promise of sunshine and holidays. Get ahead with this sublime carryall; she’ll be the envy of the beach club.
Prada Logo Leather Slingback Flats
Give her a spring in her step with a fresh pair of Prada logo leather sling-backs in pristine white.
Bloom & Wild Flower Subscription
Letterbox flowers are the ideal solution for loved ones far from home. Bloom & Wilde’s flower subscriptions will be a continuous reminder of your appreciation for her.
Byredo La Mini Sélection Bois
Beauty lovers will rejoice at Byredo’s three-piece mini candle set.
Saint Laurent Cristal 100 Chain-Embellished Sandals
What better way to dance into spring time than with Saint Laurent’s Kiki heels.
A.P.C. Helene Leather-Trim Canvas Bucket Bag
Looking for a do-it-all spring bag? A.P.C’s Helene canvas bucket bag with adjustable shoulder straps is the answer.
Papier Hanging Fruits Recipe Journal
The simple pleasure of scribbling down recipes to share with friends, mothers and lovers is made all the more pleasing with Papier’s recipe journal.
Mach & Mach Crystal-Embellished 95 Silk Mules
Mach & Mach shoes don’t hang around long, especially when updated with a crystal bow.
Goop Salt Detox Body Scrub
We all know Gwyneth Paltrow takes the utmost care of her body, so this GP-approved salt detox body scrub with Himalayan pink salts and ultra-moisturising oils is a treat in a pot.
Suzanne Kaufmann Balancing Room Diffuser
Susanne Kaufmann’s bath oil products are some of the prettiest on the market: this oil diffuser, which features her signature floating flora and fauna, is no different.
The Lacquer Company X Rita Konig Small Lacquer Tray
This tray by The Lacquer Company and Rita Konig, in the perfect shade of spring-ready blue, is the ideal home for jewellery or co*cktail glasses – or use it to serve breakfast in bed.
Me+Em Lofty Cashmere Forever Crew Neck Jumper
If you’re in the process of convincing your mum to wear more colour, ease her in with this. The deep green tone is easy to wear, and the pop of pink does all the work .
Toteme T-Lock Medium Leather Tote Bag
If you’re looking for an accessory investment, Toteme’s T-Lock bag is it. With its minimalist silhouette and roomy interior, it’s a real box-ticker.
Jones Road What The Foundation
Introduce her to the cult appeal of Jones Road foundation, and she’ll never look back.