The Obtainer - 12/20/24, Friday

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The Obtainer

Friday,
December 20th Edition

Cory Ohlendorf

Remember, a thoughtful gift needn’t be expensive to be perfect. And on a programming note, we're taking off for winter break, but will be back to regular publishing on January 6th.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 
Holiday Gift Guide

The Best Gifts Under $25

You’ve got a lot of gifts to buy this season. Sometimes you don't want to spend a ton of money, but that doesn't mean your gift can't be thoughtful and covetable. Whether you're looking for a stocking stuffer, a versatile gift for an exchange or just a present for a hard-to-please or a tasteful friend, we've got you covered. These items are perfect for those needs: Tiny bursts of excitement with each little trinket, toy or tasty piece of candy. And they're all extremely affordable too.

Our Picks

U.S.A.-made organic cotton socks,
$13.99 by Maggies Organics

 

Designer laundry detergent,
$22 / $15.99 by Soak

 

Chocolate sardines,
$15 by Michel Cluizel

 

Lip sleeping mask,
$24 by LANEIGE

 

Disco Di Sale,
$12 by Jacobsen Salt Co.

 

A handsome, French-made pocket knife unchanged since 1890.

Stainless steel folding knife,
$19 by Opinel

Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

The Levi's 505 is based on a 1967 design and remains one of the brand's best-fitting styles. Right now, score a pair for around $34 during the denim company's holiday sale.

$69.90 / $34.05
by Levi's

 

Naturally breathable merino wool with hardy nylon for a stylish half-zip sweater that's as soft and comfortable as it is durable. And now it's marked way down.

$110 / $40.50
by J.Crew

 

This overcoat has everything you want: A big, relaxed fit with a point collar and raglan sleeves, but instead of costing a few hundred dollars, you can now get it for less than $100.

$248 / $99
by Gap

 

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Worth a Read

The best stories from around the web.

 

It's the world’s most luxurious gift bag, featuring more than 25 products and experiences worth $1 million in total—doubling last year’s value.”

 

The 2025 Golden Globes Gift Bag Will Be Worth $1 Million

 

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Robb Report
 

Designed by the stores’ own teams, they’re typically pared-back, with subtle tweaks”

 

The Insider Way to Save on High-End Menswear? Shopping ‘Private Labels’

 

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The Wall Street Journal
 

These hoity-toity brands, which cheapened their essence and eviscerated their desirability with down-market celebrity partnerships, licensing deals and influencer advertising, have no one to blame but themselves.”

 

Luxury Is in a Death Spiral

 

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