Finding The Best Places To Shop This Holiday Season
Even if gift-giving isn’t your primary love language, it’s almost a universal fact that everyone loves receiving gifts. What better time to flex that creative and giving spirit than the holiday season?
Speaking of universality, the gift of a trendy bit of fashion can never go amiss. Even if your loved ones aren’t fashion icons, anyone can appreciate well-made clothing.
But perhaps you’ve made your way to this guide for another reason. In the spirit of Christmas, but more importantly in the spirit of “treat yourself,” we all deserve a little something special. The holidays can be quite stressful, after all.
Whatever your reasons and whomever you’re shopping for, here are the five best brands to shop with this holiday season.
#1 – FARFETCH
FARFETCH looks far and wide to bring all the latest fashions into one sleek and curated shopping experience. Starting in 2008, this brand has quickly become the place to go for luxury fashion.
If you can think of a brand, FARFETCH most likely has it. Sourcing items from over 50 countries, you can shop the who’s who of the fashion world and also find some new names at the same time.
With over 1,400 of the hottest boutiques available for perusal, you could spend days finding the perfect item, or you can use this online shopping platform’s comprehensive search function and get it that much faster.
FARFETCH Deals:
- Black Friday Sale: Get up to 50% off on the latest styles
- Free shipping on orders over $145
#2 – NET-A-PORTER
“The world’s premier luxury fashion destination” has a pretty nice ring to it, don’t you think? And for NET-A-PORTER, that’s more than just a fun expression.
Since their inception all the way back in the year 2000, this e-commerce platform has been a staple in shopping for the trendiest women’s fashion online.
With access to over 800 of the best designer brands, NET-A-PORTER’s renowned customer service team is here to help make the experience as smooth and fun as possible. It is shopping for designer goods, after all.
NET-A-PORTER Deals:
- Black Friday Sale: Up to 50% off supremely trendy items
#3 – Nordstrom
There’s something to be said about stepping into a luxury fashion store. The lights, the products, the decor, it all combines into a breathtaking shopping experience, most evidently seen at Nordstrom.
That’s not to say that their online shopping platform is taking it easy, don’t get me wrong. Whether in-store or online, Nordstrom knows fashion trends, so you can be sure you’re only getting the best.
Having deep and humble roots going all the way back to 1901, this brand has constantly updated and innovated to stay up to date and make sure they only stock the finest in fashion, beauty, and home goods.
Nordstrom Deals:
- Black Friday Sale: Up to 40% off nearly 50k items
#4 – SSENSE
For a truly staggering variety of menswear, womenswear, and “everything else” (perfumes, coffee machines, and everything in between), head over to SSENSE.
Since 2003, this brand has been making waves with their mission to “make luxury more accessible to a new generation of consumer.” As a very millenial company, the folks at SSENSE are always on the hunt to provide the most ideal and curated online shopping platform.
The brand makes it extremely easy to shop for the latest and hottest luxury goods around. While you might find the most well-known names in the fashion industry, you’re just as likely to see a host of up-and-coming designer labels on the same page.
SSENSE Deals:
- Black Friday Sale: Up to 50% off select designer apparel
#5 – Neiman Marcus
As another brand with over 100 years of experience in the fashion industry, Neiman Marcus sits at the crux of high fashion and charitable causes.
Since their founding in 1907, this brand has stayed up to date on all the latest trends and quality goods.
Offering stunning clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and more, Neiman Marcus is the perfect place to treat yourself or a loved one to a quality present.
They also stock children’s clothing and home goods, so one trip (whether online or in-store) might be all the shopping you need to do this holiday season. But if you find yourself returning time and time again to check out what they have in store, don’t fret; I would too.
Neiman Marcus Deals:
- Black Friday Sale:
- Up to 75% off regular-price and sale merchandice
- Up to $500 off orders of $2,000+ orders
- Up to 50% off luxury brand items
Now that you know where to shop, check out some of our outfit guides for extra inspiration:
