What's on Oscar de la Renta Designer Laura Kim's Holiday Wishlist
The co-Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta and Monse is all about beauty and self-care this holiday season.
The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festivities. As the end of the year comes into full focus, Laura Kim, co-Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta and Monse, is finding the reason for the season with her loved ones. "Surrounding myself with the people I love is my favorite way to get into the holiday spirit," she says.
As this time of year is ripe with celebration and tradition, as a member of NYC's fashion set, Kim's traditions, naturally, air of the right side of chic. For one, every year, her co-Creative Director Fernando Garcia buys five pairs of stilettos for her to try on and tells her to pick two as her Christmas gift. "The tradition ends up working in my favor though as every year he forgets to return the three stilettos I didn't choose, which results in me getting all five. It's a tradition I hope he continues forever."
While Kim could easily show off her fancy new footwear at a Christmas Day gathering, she prefers to use her holiday to travel. "I have adopted the holiday tradition of traveling somewhere I've never been before," she explains. "Visiting new places is a great way to feel gratitude for all the world has to offer and appreciation for the life I have built in NYC."
As the holidays come into full focus, whether you're spending sipping cocktails on a beach far, far away from your email or staying close to home, there's no shame in admitting you're still putting the finishing touches on your wishlist. Luckily, for anyone still searching for inspiration from a trusted source, Kim is giving L'OFFICIEL an inside look at what she's hoping to find under her tree this season. Keep scrolling to discover her picks.
"My favorite restaurant in NYC right now is Atomix. The chef, Junghyun Park, is incredible. His cookbook is a gift I am looking forward to receiving so I can experiment with cooking some of his recipes myself.”
The Korean Cookbook by Junghyun Park and Jungyoon Choi, $45, Amazon
The holidays are a time of glamour, celebration, and even a bit of experimentation for the year ahead. Consider this your sign from above—and Laura Kim—to switch up your accessories with a new tote. This angular style from Oscar de la Renta will ring in the new year with a roar.
Oscar de la Renta Tiger Printed Square Tote, $2,490, Oscar de la Renta
"I just bought myself a fancy gardening set which I am super excited about. I already can't wait to use it next year."
Sneeboer x Harry Koskinen Leather S-Garden Tool Bag Set, $1,819, Gardenheir
"Skincare products and tools from a trusted esthetician always make great gifts. I can trust that when I go onto my esthetician, Joanna Czech's, website I will find the best products worth the investment."
Joanna Czech The Kit, $1,250, Joanna Czech
Anyone in the market for the quintessential tousled waves look will know this one—the Dyson Airwrap has been the hair tool on everyone's lips for the last few years. Not only does it come with a variety of brush heads to help you achieve any look, but the heat control technology within the styler keeps the temperature under 302 degrees to protect tresses from heat damage.
Dyson Airwrap, $600, Dyson
It wouldn't be the holidays without a chunky cable knit sweater. But why go basic when you can go bold? This cozy turtleneck from Monse is accented with zipper details, adding an edge to your winter wardrobe.
Monse Turtleneck Zipper Detail Cable Sweater, $1,390, Monse
"I recently discovered this scent and love it! It is the perfect holiday candle."
Byredo Chai Candle, $94, Space NK
"I love hosting a cozy night in with my loved ones. Sitting by the fireplace indulging in good conversation and either tea or wine, while wearing my down booties from Hastens is truly my ideal evening."
Hastens Down Boots, Sold exclusively in-store
Start the new year off with a new skincare routine. Furtuna Skin's Triple Active Face Exfoliator uses the brand's signature triple-olive blend to clear skin of impurities while also providing necessary nutrients to you skin's barrier to keep it supple and glowing.
Furtuna Skin Triple Active Face Exfoliator, $115, Furtuna Skin
You can never have too many candles, but finding a delicious candle that doubles as decor is the definition of comfort chic. Each Baobab Collection candle comes in a uniquely blown holder, crafted by one of the brand's master glassblowers, while Grasse perfumers source high-quality fragrances like bergamot and Indonesian patchouli for a rich olfactory experience.
Baobab Collection Candle Delta Okavango, $150-840, Baobab Collection
