Step up your gifting game, and show them you care

With Rakhsha Bandhan almost here, it’s time to think about smart gifting options for your siblings. Lucky for you, the luxury fashion and skincare market is inundated with enviable giftings options. Here are our handpicked recommendations…

If your sibling is a travel enthusiast, Victorinox’s Swiss Army Knife makes for an ideal gift for this Rakhi. An essential tool, these army knives are sure to come in handy as it’s a multi-functional accessory to carry while trekking, camping, and on adventurous trips. With add-ons like a tweezer, scissors, small and large blades, nail file, toothpick, and key ring; this thoughtful buy makes for a unique gift!

Gucci’s Love Parade collection is a cut above the rest. The silver-toned pieces embrace versatility and self-expression, making them the perfect gifting choice for Raksha Bandhan. The Maison’s classic Jackie 1961 bag comes in a timeless camel and ebony GG canvas and is emblazoned with crystals that add to its eclectic charm.

Fashion-forward watches can never really go out of vogue. Titan’s latest Avant Garde collection features timeless wrist pieces, available for both men and women. These watches come in a beautiful domed glass with multifunction dials, along with mesh and leather strap options to choose from.

Fossil’s Carmen Collection has launched just in time, ahead of the festive season. The enviable edit features functional and sturdy handbags that are tailormade for the urban go-getter. Made from recycled leather, this eco-friendly purchase is such a thoughtful gift, and an indulgent one at that!

Fila has clearly stepped up its game with the launch of its athleisure edit. From hoodies and track pants to chunky sneakers, the South Korean sportswear giant offers a gamut of useful gifting options to pick from.

Aldo has launched a special and dainty collection for Raksha Bandhan, which entails a broad variety of nifty footwear and accessories. Available in solid tones as well as in vibrant and funky hues, ’tis the season to indulge your sister with the snazziest of buys on the fashion shelves now.

No festival is complete without mithai. In keeping with the belief, Genda Phool brings to you a fusion of long-lived traditional sweets in revitalized flavors! Satiate your sibling’s sweet tooth with Genda Phool’s ingenious offerings that include the Hazelnut Pak, Berry laddu, the Rosette, Moong Dal Barfi, and Paantastic Pistachio. 

When in doubt, pick chocolates! La Folie’s recently launched collection, Contrast, offers a refreshing take on luxury gifting with its limited edited range of Dark Chocolate Bonbons. Wrapped in contrasting flavors, textures, and colors, each piece has a story to tell…

If your sibling is a skincare junkie, Estee Lauder’s Revitalizing Supreme+ will not disappoint. The moringa-infused moisturizer lends a buttery smooth finish to the skin while offering visible firmness, and radiance in one go.

A cool pair of sunglasses is an evergreen style accessory. Especially so, if they’re Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers. The eyewear debuted a new collection in 2022, one that wins in terms of functionality, durability, and style. Inspired by fluid forms of digital art, this collection’s power pastels create a high-contrast palette with a must-have appeal.

It’s always a great idea to take the luxe route for your loved ones. This Raksha Bandhan, spoil them silly with Coach’s latest offerings from the newest Tom Wesselmann collection. Playful and vibrant, the collection takes inspiration from New York City’s Pop Art and features Wesselmann’s cheeky graphics on Coach’s jacquard and heritage Glovetanned leather. The collection caters to men and women.

Victoria’s Secret latest offering, Very Sexy Oasis Eau de Parfum, is a slice of heaven in a fragrance bottle. Meshing the trio notes of heady, white florals—tuberose, camellia, and orange flower — the perfume is balanced by a hint of bright citrus at the top, layered on with a foundation of succulent greens and earthy woods.

The viral TikTok mascara, Maybelline Sky High Mascara is now launched in India. Loved by millions across the world, this mascara adds a significantly voluminous touch to your lashes. Its super lightweight and waterproof formula is infused with bamboo extracts and is designed to extend each lash from the root to the tip, making it a perfect beauty find for your sister this Rakhi.

Who says laptop bags have to be plain and boring? Eume is here to add some color to your office collection. Gift your sibling a laptop bag in unique Dragonfly monogrammed motifs, representing metamorphosis, happiness, and knowledge. The enviable edit is sure to grab eyeballs.

Dromen & Co has introduced a Self Care Party Pack Combo, which makes for an excellent gifting choice. The hamper includes a Manuka Honey and Yoghurt Serum Moisturiser, thrown in with a potent Vitamin C serum, pure rose face mist, jade roller and gua sha, magic cotton pads, and blush paper. Needless to say, this is all your sister need’s to amp up her skincare game.

This one is for all you coffee lovers out there! The Simple Brew offers a fresh concentrate, brewed using an in-house blend, which is made from a variety of beans sourced directly from local plantations and roasters. What’s more, the concentrate blends well with water, milk, tonic, lemons, or orange juice and can be used to rustle up delicious cocktails and mocktails.

Quite the lazy gifter? Kiehl’s has you sorted. The beauty giant’s curated special gifting sets for Raksha Bandhan are impressive and affordable. The Power Duo Value Kit comes with three potent skincare buys, i.e. the powerful strength line reducing concentrate, the midnight recovery concentrate, and evening primrose oil. The package is luxe and promising enough to get your sister’s nod of approval while helping her tackle skincare woes.