December 25th. It’s meant to be a joyous day marked by shared time with loved ones, generosity and the happy spontaneity of thoughtful gift exchanges. However, that calendar date can inspire nothing but anxiety should you find yourself short on gifts as Christmas Day approaches. In an effort to save you from such a fate, the renowned Italian luxury house ETRO would like to steer your attention to its Paisley Holiday collections for men and women.
Both are marked by the use of the iconic pattern, whether that comes in the form of a jacquard-knit motif on a cotton and wool-blend shawl collar coat, a paisley jacquard fabric hobo bag embellished by crystal rhinestones, or even a collapsible tic-tac-toe set with paisley-embellished leather playing pieces. Also featured prominently throughout is ETRO’s famed Pegaso logo, which pays homage to the winged horse made famous by Greek mythology.
In the interests of closing off those remaining gaps on your gifting list ASAP, we’ve taken a closer look at some of the collection’s highlights below. Follow along to find the ETRO Paisley Holiday gifts right for your friends or loved ones—or find something you might just want to set under the tree for yourself.
Medium Embroidered Vela Bag
Crafted from rich leather with vibrant floral embroidery, the Vela bag is not only elegant—but highly utilitarian, too. The mid-sized bag features an interior, zip-fastened clutch for organizing essentials, making it a must-have for the winter formal season. Close attention should be paid to its metal closure and an accompanying medallion that’s been engraved with both the ETRO logo and a Pegaso logo using the same methods employed to mint coins.
Small ETRO Essential Hobo Bag with Rhinestones
ETRO’s newest twist on the hobo bag gains a festive feel from the use of a richly colored paisley fabric that’s been overlaid with crystal rhinestones and finished with leather detailing. A convenient leather strap allows for it to be carried by hand or looped over the shoulder.
Paisley Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Because our gatherings are in desperate need of a smart phone alternative, ETRO has expanded its remit into games—remember those? One shining example arrives in the form of this aesthetically pleasing tic-tac-toe set, which comes in a box wrapped with the brand’s signature paisley jacquard fabric and secured by a golden button-equipped lid embossed with a Pegaso logo as well as ETRO’s name in engraved letters. Ingeniously, the box collapses down into itself to serve as a playing surface for the included game pieces, which are made from leather and appear plain on one side with ETRO’s signature paisley pattern on the other.
Coat with Shawl Collar
In the limbo between Christmas Day, there’s a lot of staying in—which is just perfect for this cozy cardigan-style coat made from a drapey blend of wool and cotton and decorated with a jacquard-knit floral pattern on its sleeves and lower half. But because—just a gentle reminder—that it’s a coat first and foremost, it can also be thrown and secured with its belted closure for an impromptu brunch run.
Floral Paisley Crew-Neck Sweater
Once received, many holiday gifts are sadly—if inevitably—consigned to a dark corner of the closet to be quickly forgotten. That won’t be the case with this visually stunning crew-neck sweater, whose exploded floral paisley print allows it to shine like a metaphorical beacon. And that’s just the visual aspect—once your giftee feels the sumptuous silk-cashmere blend used to create it, it will surely be on rotation in their wardrobe for years to come.