Cover Wong Kar-wai collectables (Photo: Gooey Duck/Instagram)
Wong Kar-wai collectables (Photo: Gooey Duck/Instagram)
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A digital camera, portable karaoke, and a pair of socks from the Mauritshuis Museum—‘tis the season to grab these unique items for the ones you love
Christmas is a time for giving—it always plays like a broken record. Upgrade your gift-giving game this year with unique presents that blend artistry, technology, and comfort. In this brand-new gift guide, Tatler offers a list of pop novelty items you don’t think you need but will love anyway.
Read on to see our featured designer items, bootleg toys, artist-inspired accessories, journals, planners, and gear that will make this holiday season more memorable.
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1. Wong Kar-wai collectables
When you can’t get enough of Wong Kar-wai’s In The Mood For Love, consider getting these rare Su Li-zhen and Chow Mo-wan bootleg toys from Filipino artist Gooey Duck. His collection features pocket-friendly pop culture characters that are crafted with great precision.
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2. Salvador Dalí Timepiece
What better way to tell time than to look at it from a Salvador Dali-inspired timepiece? Inspired by the 1931 painting The Persistence of Memory, this surrealistic design will not only elevate your look but also capture everyone’s attention—after all, how many people can say their “watch is melting.”
3. Ben and Bart Portable Karaoke
Every day is a good time for karaoke. Pull out this portable mic whenever you and your friends are in the mood for a fun musical revelry. Available in ivory, avocado, and blush, the party will never end early, as this item offers a crystal-clear sound of classic hits and even the latest chart-toppers.
Related: Are we Filipinos Because We Love Music, or Do We Love Music Because We are Filipinos?
4. Digital Camera
Get vintage photos without filters when you capture life’s greatest moments with the Mordica 90s Digital Camera. Available in Tiffany blue, this imaging device is easy to use and fits the smallest of purses.
5. Anabeza Mini denim bags
It’s a purse and a phone holder in one. Infuse your wardrobe with an extra dose of quirkiness and edge with the Anabeza mini denim bags. These attention-grabbing sling bags are light and very comfortable on the shoulders, no matter how heavy they get! Bring them on a date, when you’re running errands, or you’re out to party.
6. Milk Press Personalised Journal-Planner
Writer’s block be gone! With these personalised planners from Milk Press, you will be enthused to pick up a pen and write. Designed to keep you focused on your goals, the pages inside the notebook feature weekly “intentions pages,” mood trackers, stickers, and motivational quotes.
7. Girl With a Pearl Earring Socks
Above (Photo: Mauritshuis Museum/Facebook)
(Photo: Mauritshuis Museum/Facebook)
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The famed Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands, houses a collection of the world’s most beloved Dutch Golden Age paintings from the 17th century. Among the most notable works inside belong to Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, and more.
While guests could not take home these artists’ mesmerising paintings, the museum sells various items that capture the beauty of their works. One of them is this pair of socks with a printed image of Vermeer’s Girl With a Pearl Earring.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
