Gift Guide: Music Tell me what music you listen to and I’ll tell you which special collection to buy
Few things define the personality of someone like the music he loves.
So when you are less than a few days away from Christmas and still have no idea what to give to friends and relatives, why not take inspiration from their musical tastes?
Depending on whether they prefer pop icons like Cher and Beyoncé, hip hop stars like Eminem and A$AP Rocky or cult rock bands like The Cure and R.E.M., nss suggests you the perfect gift to buy.
Read carefully our Christmas list and train yourself to click “Buy” because many of the coolest items are available online.
Beyoncé Christmas Collection
Like Beyoncé, even the official Daft Punk webstore launches a selection of pieces dedicated to Christmas for these holidays.
Among the many new themed gadgets there are helmet-shaped baubles for the tree, snow globe, puzzles, yo-yos, belt buckles, pins, varsity jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts and promotional posters that reflect the style of vintage magazines.
Merch prices range from $ 18 for a pin set to $ 780 for a jacket, but also from Maxfield to Los Angeles.
Arcade Fire Everything Now Employee Welcome Kit
It’s called “Everything Now Employee Welcome Kit” the proposal, perfect as a gift to their fans, launched by Arcade Fire.
This is a package of office supplies that includes, among other things, “Relax Now” green tea, coffee mugs, holiday cards, notebooks and even an anti-stress ball.
Find the kit online for € 47.
One more reason to buy it? The proceeds from sales go to the KANPE Foundation (a non-profit organization focused on strengthening the infrastructure of the Haitian communities).
A$AP Rocky Ginger Bread Mob
Looking at A$AP Rocky or listening to his songs, have you ever thought that one day they would teach you how to bake cookies?
If the answer is no, now you will have to change your mind because the artist has lent his name and his image for a kit to cook the typical Christmas gingerbread. In the box you will find everything you need: mixture for cookies, icing, candy beads and a cookie cutter.
All $11 of the kit will go to the Always Strive & Prosper Foundation that deals with prevention and information on drug abuse.
Cher Holiday Merch
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the cult film “8 Mile”, Eminem and Carhartt return to join forces.
The result is a limited edition collection of clothing items such as beanie and jackets, available in the Detroit brand store, the birthplace of the American artist, but also through the Shady Records website.
The proceeds will go to the Marshall Mathers Foundation for the Verses Project: Exploring Literacy through Lyrics and Song, the rapper’s charitable program, which comes from the collaboration with Michigan State University School of Music.
Stance Michael Jackson “Thriller” pack
Stance Socks, a brand famous for the original prints of its products, launched some time ago a collection inspired by the famous Michael Jackson video “Thriller”.
Although originally created for Halloween, the pack is perfect as a Christmas present for the many fans of the pop star.
These are three socks: one with Jackson dressed in red, one in a zombie version and the last in a werewolf version.
You can buy the whole box set directly on the Stance Socks website for $ 55.
R.E.M. and Paul Smith: “Automatic for the People” Collection
It’s been 25 years since the release of “Automatic for the People”, a historical album by R.E.M. containing hits like “Everybody Hurts” and “Man on the moon”.
To celebrate this record, which has become a true milestone of 90s music, with over 18 million copies sold worldwide, the American rock band has decided to collaborate with Paul Smith and create a capsule collection.
The bright colors typical of the designer mix with the image of the cover of “Automatic for the People”, with the words of his songs and the group's photos taken by Anton Corbijn, making special scarves, silk pocket handkerchiefs, canvas bags, graphic t-shirts and posters.
The collection is available in the main Paul Smith stores and on the brand’s ecommerce portal.
The Weeknd x Puma XO Collection
Do you like the style of The Weeknd?
Well, then the collection created by the artist with Puma is for you.
It is a series of urban leaders, sneakers and caps included, with military details, deluxe and patchwork denim reflecting the outfits worn by the star.
If you want to buy some articles, you find everything online at Puma.com and in the brand stores.
