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It’s that time of the year again, and you know what that means—holiday shopping! With all that has been released throughout the year, it could be difficult to keep up with the items you need on your radar. Whether it be accessories, clothing, or footwear, 2024 has been jampacked with dope new products.
And to handle with all of your holiday needs, VIBE is here to give you a cheat sheet of sorts to aid you during the holiday hustle and bustle. Across the three lists of gifts, readers can expect to see the trendy, the unique, and everything in-between—you know how we do.
From headphones to bags to shades and hair care, here is a tiny snapshot of what we think would make some great gifts this year!
We hope you enjoy and happy holidays!
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Zara Leather Bucket Bag
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One of the biggest emerging trends this year was the rise of the bucket bag. And those looking to offer a trendy gift this holiday season can purchase one for a reasonable price of $239 at Zara (compared to other prices on the market, I’m looking at you Loewe).
Zara’s offering features a large bucket bag in either Black or green leather, crafted with a plush finish. The spacious bag has grown in popularity as 2024 comes to a close and, based on the fashion shows teasing products to come, it appears that the bucket bag is to make a huge splash in 2025. So, to get ahead of the madness, get your loved one a bag this year and show them you care.
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Nike Echo Shield Sunglasses
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Nike is known for its innovative technology in sport & streetwear, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that one of their latest drops is featured on this list. Dubbed the Echo Shield, Nike’s latest foray into the eyewear world is taking on the futuristic lens trend and providing sleeker interpretation in a way that the storied company can only do.
The shades arrive in statement-making colorways crafted for “future vision” and feature a minimalist design built on lightweight materials for a “barely there” feel. And yes, the Echo Shield has 100% UVA/UVB protection. Nike’s new shades are available for purchase on the brand’s official site for $120. Get them while you can, because some of the colorways have already started selling out fast.
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Bose UltraComfort Headphones
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Bose‘s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are some of the best-reviewed headphones on the market in 2024. This tech is for those looking to upgrade their travel swag this holiday season, as the headphones come decked out with “world-class noise cancellation, high-quality audio, and 24-hour battery life.” Bose’s latest tech also provides users with the company’s trademarked Immersive Audio, granting a crisper, wider, and “more spacious soundstage” that presents the audio in a more dynamic range than some of the other headphones on the market.
Consumers will be treated to a hard case for traveling with the purchase. However, with all the award-winning tech featured on these bad boys, this product will run you a couple of hundred buckaroos. Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are currently being sold for $429 — or cheaper if you catch a sale — and are available in white, Black, Smoke Grey, and other limited edition colorways. But trust me, the quality and sound are more than worth it.
Courtesy of Bose
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Fenty Hair
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You know we had to show some love to Rihanna‘s Fenty brand—sis does not miss. The latest product to be featured on one of our holiday gift cheat sheets is the singer-turned-businesswoman’s Fenty Hair. Fenty Hair was first released on June 13, 2024, picking up where Fenty kicked off in 2017. Fenty Hair offers products that work to strengthen and repair hair of all kinds, with the items being “tested across all hair types and textures.”
The products are also vegan, free of sulfates, and silicone free, which many products on the market can’t say. To get started in the Fenty Hair lifestyle, consumers can purchase the Maintenance Crew Universal Start’r Kit for $45. The starter pack features four products from the line, including a set of shampoo, deep conditioner, bond-building treatment, and a heat protectant styler, to show you the wonders of Fenty and all that it could possibly do for your crown. All of the products included feature a warm, amber-like floral scent that is, admittedly, quite pleasing (shoutout to my wife).
As the holidays approach, sales on the products are sure to begin, so keep your eye on that on the official Fenty site.
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North Face Base Camp Duffel
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The North Face offers a beautiful reinforced bag known as the Base Camp Duffel. While the product initially debuted in 1986, the Base Camp, as it exists in 2024 as a “reborn, ultimate 71-liter travel bag,” was crafted to outlast any expedition or maybe just a work trip for a conference; either way, The North Face has you covered.
Arriving in 10 colorways, the base camp allows for efficient packing and storage made possible with its sturdy compression straps, mesh packaging, and adjustable shoulder straps finished with “an ergonomic fit.” North Face’s Base Camp Duffel is available on the official site for $149. Customers can also purchase a canister for their travels for an additional $35.
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PlayStation Portal Remote Player “30th Anniversary”
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This one is for the gamers! Sony has been killing it with the PlayStation 5, as sales steadily rose four years after the console’s release. With an insane library of exclusive titles at your disposal, Sony has looked to keep their foot on the gas and allow players to play the game in different ways. Enter the PlayStation Portal. The Portal is a handheld accessory that lets players cast their gameplay from their PS5 to the handheld device for a more mobile gaming experience.
The Portal received mixed reviews upon release, but has since carved out a niche market for itself since 2023. Now, Sony is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation (I KNOW) and is paying homage to the console that started it all, with a colorway showing love to the PlayStation One. The colorway releases on November 21, 2024, and is a one-to-one creation of the famed console.
Sony’s 30th Anniversary PlayStation Portal will be priced at $199.99 and is currently available for pre-order now.
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Cubichino Hit’Em Mugs
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Or maybe you’re looking for a gift for that one highly-caffeinated loved one in your life? Introducing the Hit’Em Mug from Cubichino.
What is Cubichino? Well, Cubichino is a brand that “represents a caffeinated cubicle where the digital and physical worlds merge in a creative exploration of artistic home goods.” So, think of your one-stop shop for all things productivity and creativity. But anyway, back to the mugs.
The Hit’Em Mug features illustrations of some of Hip-Hop’s most popular stars, with splashes of color and personality that make the artists look like comic book heroes. For example, one of the mugs is called “De La Soul vs A Tribe Called Quest” and plays off of the X-Men vs Avengers storyline, imagining Posdnuos as Captain America and Q-Tip as Cyclops. Super fire. Other mugs can be found on the site as well, paying homage to stars like 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Kim, Eve, and more.
All the mugs are priced at $20 and can be purchased on Cubichino’s official site. They are perfect for a pumpkin spice latte, steamed egg nog, hot cocoa, or even just a solid glass of wine or water. We don’t judge!
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