Let’s face it: No one loves getting dull socks or underwear – unless it’s nice lingerie -- so Electronic Beats has put together a culturally savvy gift guide to inspire you before the holiday. While it’s easy to find something great, it’s harder to find great stuff within your price range. We start with gifts under 25 euro and go up to 200 - so go ahead and gift away!
Gifts under 25 euro
Tea Bags by Donkey Products - 7,95 euro
Hold an ideologically fraught tea party with these whimsical tea bags from Donkey Products. These democratic tea bags starring Obama, Merkel, Sarkozy, Putin and Berlusconi include all the basic ingredients for a leisurely discussion of current political issues.. Searching for something less current? Grab a tin of Prince Vladimir black tea from Kusmi.
Cutting Boards - starting at 14 euro
While kitchen utensils aren’t what most people desire for Christmas, these wooden graphic cutting boards are just too nice to pass by. Each one features a different motif. Order a set here.
Mustache Mugs (ca. 15 euro)
Mustaches are usually characterized by a single conspicuous individual, for example Einstein or Nietzsche. The same thing goes for these hilarious mustache mugs by Peter Ibruegger, which provide a perfect opportunity for casual facial hair enthusiasts to figure out which iconic mustache suits them best, over a hot cup of coffee.
Under 50 euro
Art by Wilhelm Staehle - 25 euro
We were already a big fan of Wilhelm Staehle’s art, when we covered the Silhouette Masterpiece Theater earlier this year - and we still feel the same way. Order the innovative print art pieces with witty phrases here.
Bowery Boys by Keiichi Nitta – 25 euro
Coffee table-books are always a great present. The Bowery Boys book by terrific photographer Keiichi Nitta features the contemporary ‘Bowery Boy’, with a slight infusion of his mentor Terry Richardson’s style. Order it here.
Under 100 euro
Erik Magnussen’s Stelton - 59 euro
The Stelton Vacuum Jug by Danish designer Erik Magnussen is a timeless classic. The bright colored pieces are just as stylish as the black or high-grade steel ones and make a perfect present for him or her. The popular design pieces can be used for tea or coffee and are available online over at Scandinavian Grace.
Panasonic Headphones – 56 euro
Go retro for a great price with this very stylish pair of cream-colored Panasonic headphones. Not only do they look great, but also offer a clear sound and a powerful base. For sale over at Urban Outfitters.
Over 100 Euro
DJ Hero - 105 euro
Just recently released in Europe, the DJ Hero game and console is the ultimate Christmas gift for people that like to play. Not only does it feature more than 80 remixes and over 100 different songs of mixed genres, but it incorporates avatars of the following artists: DJ Shadow, Z-Trip, DJ AM, Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Daft Punk, and Eminem.
Paul Smith Headphones – 158 Euro
The limited edition Paul Smith/Audi Technica headphones feature a gold aluminum casing signed by the celebrated designer. They come neatly packaged in a fabric travel pouch, and we hear the sound quality is excellent. Order them directly on the Paul Smith website.
Characters – around 200 Euro
These beautiful light machines are old typography characters, patiently recycled by the Finn Aleksi Hautamäki. Each one is different, so one will surely fit the person you’ll be buying something for. Take a look here.
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