Buying a Car Holiday Gift Guide
The best of design collections from luxury car manufacturers.
Nov 24, 2006
Did you know most luxury car manufacturers sell high-end luxury goods online? Neither did we. But after investigating a bit, we found some of the world's best travel, technology, fashion and design come via the internet from Saab, Lexus, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz.
Here's our Buying a Car picks for some of the coolest, most well made and technologically-advanced presents:
Saab is a luxury Scandanavian brand with great taste and style. Take, for instance, the limited edition, gorgeous and functional Cashmere Chamlys Headscarf (about $300 US dollars), which has been designed by Osman Yousefzada for driving Saab's classic convertible, the 9-3 Sport Combi, recently named No. 1 Sport Wagon in our comparative road test.
The Lexus Collection is an awe-inspiring compilation of classic designs with modern luxury appeal. "Each items has been thoughtfully chosen as an example of the very best of its kind," says the full-color catalogue, which also claims the Lexus driver as people who understand and expect uncompromising quality.
For the ladies, we like the Cashmere Indulgence Throw and Eye Mask ($450), the Italian-made silky espresso-colored Lexus Passione Scarf ($225) and the drop-dead-gorgeous limited edition Baccarat Tentation Necklace ($1,410) with clear crystal, onyx crystal and black quartz.
Traditional guys will love the Sapphire Crytal Chronography watch by IWC Schaffhausen ($6,400) with its white face and black croc band. He'll love to snuggle up with the Cashmere Indugence Hooded Sweater ($330), which also comes in sizes for women and children. He'll look sexy and smart the Lexus Veritas Tie in a seasonal charcoal color with detailed needlework ($95).
Everyone outdoor enthusiast needs an H2O Audio Waterproof IPod Case and Headphones ($120). This clear case can be submerged up to 10 feet for swimming, snowboarding and kayaking. And perhaps you need a Lexus RX 400h --the first luxury crossover SUV hybrid -- to take you to the beach or mountains in style.
The Jaguar Collection is easily navigable with several product cateogories and a search by desired price range.
Get your lady a "Gorgeous knows what it wants and knows how to get it" charcoal gray ribbed baby tee ($18), the Mulholland Shopper's Tote ($350) by world-renowned Mulholland Brothers, is a study in handcrafted leather and modern functionality for the executive woman on the go. The Ladies Leaper Bracelet ($105) is a six-inch sterling silver bracelet with Jaguar's classic leaping tiger dangling for your design pleasure.
Dad will be happy to open a warm Champion Hoodie with Heritage Jaguar Logo on Christmas morning. He'll want to look at the men's titanium Skagen Watch ($195), which is quite handsome with its gunmetal bracelet and black face. Jaguar's Stainless Steel Travel Mug ($20) works well for taking his morning coffee to work with its functional black leather grip.
Even the kids can have a super cute and cuddly sleeping Jaguar baby plush toy ($15). Truly for someone who has everything, the Jaguar XJ Vanden Plas may be the world's most luxurious touring car with hand inlaid Peruvian boxwood trims, Alpine premium sound system, multi-function steering wheel, multifunction navigation, audio and entertainment system (there's a screen in each headrest!) and pull-down burl wood trays for passengers in the back set.
Mercedes Benz is known the world over as a discerning arbiter of taste. So, the clothing and accessories in its Lifestyle Collection is just as exquisite.
The Square Crystal Watch ($220) is encrusted with genuine Swarovski crystals, giving it a rare sparkle (made by Tourneau for Mercedez-Benz). The Reg Baguette Seatbelt Bag ($200) s perfect for holiday occasions with its silver buckle, padded seatbelt handle and classic design. An almost suit-like black Leather Jacket ($485) never goes out of style.
The silver, black and gray Reversible Microfiber Jacket ($105) will please him on cold mornings. The Tank Bracelet, ($175) designed by Tourneau for Mercedes-Benz, comes with gently curved stainless steel in the Swiss tradition. The S-Class Umbrella looks elegant and works great in rough weather ($70).
Put this Samsonite Large Upright ($215) wheeled carry-on travel bag in the trunk of your ultra cool S550 with four-wheel electronic traction system for the safest winter driving. The S550 also comes with perhaps the most technologically-advanced navigation system in the world.
