of the United Kingdomâs capitol city.
This yearâs collection is more personal:Â an anthology of varied tastes, memories, and friendships. From 'little luxuries' curios to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the 2025 Future Commerce Gift Guide captures the full spectrum of modern gifting: the useful, the beautiful, the thoughtful, and the indulgent; as well as the handmade and the high-tech.
Drawn from our travels, our community, and our collaborators, this year's selections seem to hint what we value now: design that endures, stories that surprise, and artifacts that connect people through commerce.
This year's shopping list can be thought of as a map of culture in motion; every object tells you something about who we are and what we love here at Future Commerce.
Products curated for this gift guide were editorially chosen and hand-picked by our team and broader community. Affiliate partnerships did not influence our selections, however, Future Commerce may earn a commission from purchases made through the links in this story.
Unwrapping the Future Commerce Curated Collection for 2025
Under $35
After School with Casey Lewis Substack
Price: Free or $8/month
The sharpest eyes on Gen Z culture deliver the trends you need to know before they're trends. Casey Lewis, who graced our VISIONS Summit stage, decodes the internet's youth movements with the precision of an anthropologist and the wit of your coolest friend.
Betty Jo's Pints
Price: $8-12 (estimated)
Sorry, non-New Yorkers. This one's for the chosen few who can actually get their hands on Betty Jo's rotating flavors. Every pint is a small-batch revelation. They've never missed, and we're not about to start doubting them now.
BonBon Blackberry Sour Fish
Price: $8-10
Our events team is unanimous on this: BonBon's sour fish are unmatched. Bold fruit flavor meets the perfect chew. Stock up before your next gathering, or keep them stashed in your desk for 3pm survival.
Custom Deck of Cards
Price: $15-25 (estimated)
Why settle for boring Bicycle cards when you can commission your own deck? Design something that actually reflects your personality, or gift a custom set that immortalizes inside jokes. The only limit is your imagination and your willingness to learn basic design software.
DISCOTHĂQUE Discovery Set
Price: $32
Packaged like a pack of smokes, but significantly better for your health. This fragrance discovery set lets you sample scents that channel the glamour of nightlife without the morning-after regrets. Très chic, completely smokeless.
No Particular Order's 'Everything Card'
Price: $6
A radical proposition: bring back handwritten correspondence. This card works for literally everything. Birthday, condolence, congratulations, apology, thank you. Keep a stack in your bag and resurrect the lost art of putting pen to paper.
Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Price: $35 (book price varies)
Before tech bros discovered art, there was E.A.T. This Getty publication chronicles the radical collaborations between artists and engineers in the 1960s, proving that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Required reading for anyone who thinks they invented interdisciplinary work.
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
Price: $18-22
Yes, it's the book from The Matrix. No, that's not why you should read it. Baudrillard's meditation on hyperreality feels more prescient every year. Culture collapse is alive and well, and this philosophical text explains why everything feels fake now.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
Price: $28-32
Sophisticated, bitter, complex, and completely alcohol-free. St. Agrestis proves that going dry doesn't mean dumbing down your palate. Serve it over a large cube of ice with a twist, and nobody will know you're staying sober.
Visit 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce Paris
Price: Admission varies, ~âŹ15-20
François Pinault's Bourse de Commerce hosts this exploration of minimalism in all its austere glory. Bring a notebook, take notes, feel things. The matching journal they sell at the gift shop is almost too on-the-nose, but you'll buy it anyway.
Under $100
Buck Mason Lone Pine Candle
Price: $48
Buck Mason's signature scent captures California's high desert: pine, sage, and open sky. When the candle burns down, the ceramic vessel lives on as a catchall for keys, coins, or whatever small chaos accumulates on your entryway table.
Cute but Control Freak mug
Price: $18
For the Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn who's had enough coffee to fuel a small nation. This mug says what your friend won't admit out loud: they're adorable and they need everything done their way. Embrace the chaos of loving a control freak.
Flamingo Estate Roman Parsley & Fresh Rosemary Soap Brick
Price: $44
Phillip's favorite indulgent soap purchase, but it lasts forever. The oversized format means this splurge actually has staying power.
Fulton & Roark Ramble Solid Cologne
Price: $48
Solid cologne for the person who's tired of liquid bottles leaking in their dopp kit. Ramble layers citrus and spice over an earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. Portable, TSA-friendly, and remarkably sophisticated for something the size of a hockey puck.
Gohar World Embroidered Lace Envelopes
Price: $14
We're genuinely considering using these for our VISIONS invites, which should tell you everything. These embroidered lace envelopes transform correspondence into an event. Your thank-you notes just got a major upgrade.
Le Beurre Bordier Butter
Price: $25-30
The French take butter seriously, and Bordier takes it to another level entirely. Hand-churned in Brittany, this is the butter that makes you understand why the French are insufferable about their food. Slather it on good bread and try not to weep.
Living History of Tea Gift Set
Price: $58
Six tea types, twelve packs, and a crash course in 5,000 years of cultural history. This set turns your kitchen into a tea museum, complete with tasting notes and historical context. Education has never been this delicious.
MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
Price: $27
Kaveh Akbar's debut novel is a darkly comedic meditation on martyrdom, art, and what it means to make something that matters. Perfect for the friend who laughs at funerals and cries at stand-up.
Object From Nothing Studio Key Organizer
Price: $78
Los Angeles-based Object From Nothing creates the kind of minimal, functional objects that make you rethink your entire organizational system. This key organizer is handcrafted from solid brass and leather, turning the mundane act of hanging your keys into a small moment of beauty.
Tin Can Landline Phone
Price: $90
Technically made for kids, but let's be honest: you want one too. This working landline connects to your existing phone line, delivering screen-free conversations and the satisfying heft of an actual receiver. Nostalgia never sounded so good.
Under $500
195 A.C. AGATHO Parfum
Price: $395
For the scent connoisseur who's exhausted department store offerings. AGATHO's 195 A.C. is a niche fragrance that refuses to play by the rules. Complex, unapologetic, and bottled in a striking vessel that looks more like a sacred relic than a perfume.
Baby Audio Transit 2 (by Andrew Huang)
Price: $129 (intro $79, upgrade $29)
Created by Andrew Huang, who keynoted the 2025 VISIONS Summit. The plugin that makes professional transitions effortless - addresses a real pain point in modern production workflow.
DS & Durga Radio Bombay
Price: $225
Phillip's daily wear for two years. Recently Metallic soap, cedar, and the electric buzz of transistor radios in 1960s India. It's strange, it's captivating, and you'll never smell anything quite like it.
EP-40 Riddim n' Ting (Limited Bundle)
Price: $329
"This year's predictions said 2025 would be a hardware revival year, led by Teenage Engineering. They shock-dropped this device and we're lusting after it, feeling the call of the islands."
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Price: $449
Infinite Shelf's Ingrid Milman Cordy knows a thing or two about wellness tech, and this is her personal pick. HigherDose's red light therapy mask delivers clinical-grade LED treatment at home. Strap it on, look like a sci-fi villain, emerge glowing.
Huega House Simi Table Lamp
Price: $398
A sculptural table lamp that doubles as a functional art piece. Huega House's Simi lamp casts warm, diffused light while making a statement on any surface. Handcrafted in small batches, each piece brings an organic, almost otherworldly presence to your space.
Incarnem Cigarette Holder Mouth in Heart
Price: $240
For all the Surrealist Dirt Bags out there. This brass cigarette holder shaped like lips is pure DalĂ-meets-Man Ray energy. Impractical, beautiful, and exactly the kind of object that makes dinner party guests lean in and ask where you found it.
Jef Begga Verstappen Trivets
Price: $175
If you couldn't tell by now, we care about design in every aspect of life. These trivets from Dutch designer Jef Begga Verstappen prove that even the most utilitarian objects deserve beauty. Carved from solid oak or walnut, they're almost too beautiful to hide under hot pots.
Kolo Tino Ltd Fountain Pen
Price: $350
An ode to PJ, even if we can't source the impossible Jean Pierre Lepine Attila anymore. The Kolo Tino Ltd delivers Japanese precision and timeless design. Limited edition, impeccably balanced, and the kind of pen that makes you want to write letters again.
Matilda Goad Customized Matchbox Sleeve
Price: $65-85
London's coolest new hardware store lets you customize these elegant matchbox sleeves. Matilda Goad brings thoughtful design to the everyday ritual of lighting candles, turning a utilitarian object into something you'll want to display. Matches not included, but style is.
Miista Edtya Sneaker
Price: $295
Very Phillip and Erika coded. These statement sneakers from Barcelona-based Miista bring architectural design to footwear. The zebra-stripe pattern, sculptural sole, and undeniable presence make them the kind of shoes that turn sidewalks into runways.
Museum Plaque Journal Charm by Sofia Zakia
Price: $320
Sofia Zakia's miniature museum plaque transforms your journal into a curated exhibition of your own life. Attach it to your notebook, date your entries like artifacts, and treat your memories with the reverence they deserve. Your thoughts are art, frame them accordingly.
Silk Studio Custom Laptop Sleeve
Price: $180-250
Bring some personality to your tech without sacrificing professionalism. Silk Studio's custom laptop sleeves are hand-stitched from vintage kimono fabric, turning your MacBook into a conversation piece. Each one is unique, supporting independent artists while protecting your most expensive possession.
Telfar "Plastic" Bag
Price: $148 (regular), $195 (jumbo)
The TELFAR Plastic Bag is the brand's cheeky, luxury response to critics who said their vegan leather Shopping Bags 'felt like plastic.' This is Telfar leaning all the way in: a forever take on NYC's most iconic disposable silhouette, the bodega plastic bag (banned in 2020, the same year Telfar exited the traditional fashion industry). Double-lined and waterproof with ruched elastic handles. Features a generous interior with two deep side pockets (fits water bottles), zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket.
$500 and up
Annabelle Lava Table Lamp
Price: $850
Lava lamps are back, baby. But make it elevated. This isn't your college dorm room nostalgia trip. Elenorra's Annabelle lamp brings psychedelic movement and ambient light in a refined package. Watch the hypnotic flow, zone out, repeat.
Charvet Paris Travel Slippers
Price: $595
Charvet has been dressing Parisian gentlemen since 1838, and they know something about travel. These suede slippers fold flat in your luggage, deploy instantly at your hotel, and remind you that luxury is often about the smallest comforts. Business trips just got significantly better.
Christofle Carrousel Two-Tone Flatware Set
Price: $1,800
Why spend $1,800 on forks? But also: yes. Christofle's Carrousel collection in two-tone silver plate is the kind of investment that makes every dinner party feel like an occasion. Your future self will thank you for registering properly. Your current self might need convincing.
Culinary Retreat at The Walnut Grove, France
Price: âŹ2,500-3,500/week
Spend a week in rural France learning to cook the way the French actually do. The Walnut Grove offers immersive culinary education in a restored farmhouse, teaching techniques, sourcing ingredients from local markets, and drinking wine at lunch without apology. This is the reset your relationship with cooking needs.
Noma Taste Buds 2026 Membership
Price: $595
Join the cult. Noma's Taste Buds membership delivers quarterly drops from their Test Kitchen and Fermentation Lab before anyone else gets them. You'll gain direct access to the team's expertise, learn to ferment at home, and have the option to attend their Fall Event in Copenhagen. Worth it for the bragging rights alone.
Sophie Buhai Four Eyes Small Votive
Price: $650
This is everything to me. Sophie Buhai's Four Eyes votive is a sculptural candle holder cast in sterling silver, featuring four watchful eyes that catch and reflect light. Place it on your table, light your taper, and create an atmosphere that hovers between ancient ritual and contemporary chic.
The Brick Journal
Price: $550
A publication that treats masonry as cultural expression. The Brick Journal documents occupational traditions, pragmatic beauty, and the poetic abstraction of built environments. Each issue includes frameable art prints, because even your walls deserve content about walls.
Waterfall Audio VICTORIA XT Glass Speakers
Price: âŹ4,990-5,500
Where audiophiles meet architects. Waterfall's VICTORIA XT speakers are crafted from tempered glass, delivering pristine sound while functioning as transparent sculptures. They disappear into your space visually while filling it sonically. The French know how to do luxury.
From Friends of Future Commerce
CANARY 7.5" Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
Price: $10-15 (estimated)
Picked by Michael Miraflor
I bought this because it was making the rounds on Twitter: 50% love it, 50% hate it. I'm in the love camp. It cuts through Amazon packages with ease. It's small enough and the blade is serrated in a way that lets you be surgical with it, so you can make cardboard toys for your kids. For some reason, it's more satisfying than using a regular blade. Plus, it's made in Japan, which is always cool to say out loud. If Monocle or YETI slapped their logo on it, they could probably sell it for $30.
â
Function Health Subscription
Price: $599/Year
Picked by Kiri Masters
Friend of the podcast Kiri Masters gets it: no one cares about your health as much as you do. Function is the leader in soveriegn health services. They deliver comprehensive bloodwork and biomarkers for $499 annually, bypassing the insurance-industrial complex entirely. Test what you want, when you want, without pleading for permission. This is health sovereignty in action, a key theme for Future Commerce for 2026.
â
Turo BMW M4 Competition Convertible (2-day rental)
Price: Variable
Picked by Edmond Lau
Why buy when you can borrow? Gift two days behind the wheel of Bavaria's finest engineering. Perfect for the friend who's always talking about their weekend plans but never follows through.
â
West Third Brand Midnight Cowboy Eau de Parfum 50ml
Price: $75-100 (estimated)
Picked by Daisy Alioto
"Midnight Cowboy is for the person who understands that glamor isn't about perfection. Loose crumbs of tobacco in the bottom of your City Bag, salt-stained leather gloves and vetiver that clings to your collar like proof of concept."
This yearâs collection is more personal:Â an anthology of varied tastes, memories, and friendships. From 'little luxuries' curios to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the 2025 Future Commerce Gift Guide captures the full spectrum of modern gifting: the useful, the beautiful, the thoughtful, and the indulgent; as well as the handmade and the high-tech.
Drawn from our travels, our community, and our collaborators, this year's selections seem to hint what we value now: design that endures, stories that surprise, and artifacts that connect people through commerce.
This year's shopping list can be thought of as a map of culture in motion; every object tells you something about who we are and what we love here at Future Commerce.
Products curated for this gift guide were editorially chosen and hand-picked by our team and broader community. Affiliate partnerships did not influence our selections, however, Future Commerce may earn a commission from purchases made through the links in this story.
Unwrapping the Future Commerce Curated Collection for 2025
Under $35
After School with Casey Lewis Substack
Price: Free or $8/month
The sharpest eyes on Gen Z culture deliver the trends you need to know before they're trends. Casey Lewis, who graced our VISIONS Summit stage, decodes the internet's youth movements with the precision of an anthropologist and the wit of your coolest friend.
Betty Jo's Pints
Price: $8-12 (estimated)
Sorry, non-New Yorkers. This one's for the chosen few who can actually get their hands on Betty Jo's rotating flavors. Every pint is a small-batch revelation. They've never missed, and we're not about to start doubting them now.
BonBon Blackberry Sour Fish
Price: $8-10
Our events team is unanimous on this: BonBon's sour fish are unmatched. Bold fruit flavor meets the perfect chew. Stock up before your next gathering, or keep them stashed in your desk for 3pm survival.
Custom Deck of Cards
Price: $15-25 (estimated)
Why settle for boring Bicycle cards when you can commission your own deck? Design something that actually reflects your personality, or gift a custom set that immortalizes inside jokes. The only limit is your imagination and your willingness to learn basic design software.
DISCOTHĂQUE Discovery Set
Price: $32
Packaged like a pack of smokes, but significantly better for your health. This fragrance discovery set lets you sample scents that channel the glamour of nightlife without the morning-after regrets. Très chic, completely smokeless.
No Particular Order's 'Everything Card'
Price: $6
A radical proposition: bring back handwritten correspondence. This card works for literally everything. Birthday, condolence, congratulations, apology, thank you. Keep a stack in your bag and resurrect the lost art of putting pen to paper.
Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Price: $35 (book price varies)
Before tech bros discovered art, there was E.A.T. This Getty publication chronicles the radical collaborations between artists and engineers in the 1960s, proving that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Required reading for anyone who thinks they invented interdisciplinary work.
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
Price: $18-22
Yes, it's the book from The Matrix. No, that's not why you should read it. Baudrillard's meditation on hyperreality feels more prescient every year. Culture collapse is alive and well, and this philosophical text explains why everything feels fake now.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
Price: $28-32
Sophisticated, bitter, complex, and completely alcohol-free. St. Agrestis proves that going dry doesn't mean dumbing down your palate. Serve it over a large cube of ice with a twist, and nobody will know you're staying sober.
Visit 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce Paris
Price: Admission varies, ~âŹ15-20
François Pinault's Bourse de Commerce hosts this exploration of minimalism in all its austere glory. Bring a notebook, take notes, feel things. The matching journal they sell at the gift shop is almost too on-the-nose, but you'll buy it anyway.
Under $100
Buck Mason Lone Pine Candle
Price: $48
Buck Mason's signature scent captures California's high desert: pine, sage, and open sky. When the candle burns down, the ceramic vessel lives on as a catchall for keys, coins, or whatever small chaos accumulates on your entryway table.
Cute but Control Freak mug
Price: $18
For the Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn who's had enough coffee to fuel a small nation. This mug says what your friend won't admit out loud: they're adorable and they need everything done their way. Embrace the chaos of loving a control freak.
Flamingo Estate Roman Parsley & Fresh Rosemary Soap Brick
Price: $44
Phillip's favorite indulgent soap purchase, but it lasts forever. The oversized format means this splurge actually has staying power.
Fulton & Roark Ramble Solid Cologne
Price: $48
Solid cologne for the person who's tired of liquid bottles leaking in their dopp kit. Ramble layers citrus and spice over an earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. Portable, TSA-friendly, and remarkably sophisticated for something the size of a hockey puck.
Gohar World Embroidered Lace Envelopes
Price: $14
We're genuinely considering using these for our VISIONS invites, which should tell you everything. These embroidered lace envelopes transform correspondence into an event. Your thank-you notes just got a major upgrade.
Le Beurre Bordier Butter
Price: $25-30
The French take butter seriously, and Bordier takes it to another level entirely. Hand-churned in Brittany, this is the butter that makes you understand why the French are insufferable about their food. Slather it on good bread and try not to weep.
Living History of Tea Gift Set
Price: $58
Six tea types, twelve packs, and a crash course in 5,000 years of cultural history. This set turns your kitchen into a tea museum, complete with tasting notes and historical context. Education has never been this delicious.
MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
Price: $27
Kaveh Akbar's debut novel is a darkly comedic meditation on martyrdom, art, and what it means to make something that matters. Perfect for the friend who laughs at funerals and cries at stand-up.
Object From Nothing Studio Key Organizer
Price: $78
Los Angeles-based Object From Nothing creates the kind of minimal, functional objects that make you rethink your entire organizational system. This key organizer is handcrafted from solid brass and leather, turning the mundane act of hanging your keys into a small moment of beauty.
Tin Can Landline Phone
Price: $90
Technically made for kids, but let's be honest: you want one too. This working landline connects to your existing phone line, delivering screen-free conversations and the satisfying heft of an actual receiver. Nostalgia never sounded so good.
Under $500
195 A.C. AGATHO Parfum
Price: $395
For the scent connoisseur who's exhausted department store offerings. AGATHO's 195 A.C. is a niche fragrance that refuses to play by the rules. Complex, unapologetic, and bottled in a striking vessel that looks more like a sacred relic than a perfume.
Baby Audio Transit 2 (by Andrew Huang)
Price: $129 (intro $79, upgrade $29)
Created by Andrew Huang, who keynoted the 2025 VISIONS Summit. The plugin that makes professional transitions effortless - addresses a real pain point in modern production workflow.
DS & Durga Radio Bombay
Price: $225
Phillip's daily wear for two years. Recently Metallic soap, cedar, and the electric buzz of transistor radios in 1960s India. It's strange, it's captivating, and you'll never smell anything quite like it.
EP-40 Riddim n' Ting (Limited Bundle)
Price: $329
"This year's predictions said 2025 would be a hardware revival year, led by Teenage Engineering. They shock-dropped this device and we're lusting after it, feeling the call of the islands."
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Price: $449
Infinite Shelf's Ingrid Milman Cordy knows a thing or two about wellness tech, and this is her personal pick. HigherDose's red light therapy mask delivers clinical-grade LED treatment at home. Strap it on, look like a sci-fi villain, emerge glowing.
Huega House Simi Table Lamp
Price: $398
A sculptural table lamp that doubles as a functional art piece. Huega House's Simi lamp casts warm, diffused light while making a statement on any surface. Handcrafted in small batches, each piece brings an organic, almost otherworldly presence to your space.
Incarnem Cigarette Holder Mouth in Heart
Price: $240
For all the Surrealist Dirt Bags out there. This brass cigarette holder shaped like lips is pure DalĂ-meets-Man Ray energy. Impractical, beautiful, and exactly the kind of object that makes dinner party guests lean in and ask where you found it.
Jef Begga Verstappen Trivets
Price: $175
If you couldn't tell by now, we care about design in every aspect of life. These trivets from Dutch designer Jef Begga Verstappen prove that even the most utilitarian objects deserve beauty. Carved from solid oak or walnut, they're almost too beautiful to hide under hot pots.
Kolo Tino Ltd Fountain Pen
Price: $350
An ode to PJ, even if we can't source the impossible Jean Pierre Lepine Attila anymore. The Kolo Tino Ltd delivers Japanese precision and timeless design. Limited edition, impeccably balanced, and the kind of pen that makes you want to write letters again.
Matilda Goad Customized Matchbox Sleeve
Price: $65-85
London's coolest new hardware store lets you customize these elegant matchbox sleeves. Matilda Goad brings thoughtful design to the everyday ritual of lighting candles, turning a utilitarian object into something you'll want to display. Matches not included, but style is.
Miista Edtya Sneaker
Price: $295
Very Phillip and Erika coded. These statement sneakers from Barcelona-based Miista bring architectural design to footwear. The zebra-stripe pattern, sculptural sole, and undeniable presence make them the kind of shoes that turn sidewalks into runways.
Museum Plaque Journal Charm by Sofia Zakia
Price: $320
Sofia Zakia's miniature museum plaque transforms your journal into a curated exhibition of your own life. Attach it to your notebook, date your entries like artifacts, and treat your memories with the reverence they deserve. Your thoughts are art, frame them accordingly.
Silk Studio Custom Laptop Sleeve
Price: $180-250
Bring some personality to your tech without sacrificing professionalism. Silk Studio's custom laptop sleeves are hand-stitched from vintage kimono fabric, turning your MacBook into a conversation piece. Each one is unique, supporting independent artists while protecting your most expensive possession.
Telfar "Plastic" Bag
Price: $148 (regular), $195 (jumbo)
The TELFAR Plastic Bag is the brand's cheeky, luxury response to critics who said their vegan leather Shopping Bags 'felt like plastic.' This is Telfar leaning all the way in: a forever take on NYC's most iconic disposable silhouette, the bodega plastic bag (banned in 2020, the same year Telfar exited the traditional fashion industry). Double-lined and waterproof with ruched elastic handles. Features a generous interior with two deep side pockets (fits water bottles), zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket.
$500 and up
Annabelle Lava Table Lamp
Price: $850
Lava lamps are back, baby. But make it elevated. This isn't your college dorm room nostalgia trip. Elenorra's Annabelle lamp brings psychedelic movement and ambient light in a refined package. Watch the hypnotic flow, zone out, repeat.
Charvet Paris Travel Slippers
Price: $595
Charvet has been dressing Parisian gentlemen since 1838, and they know something about travel. These suede slippers fold flat in your luggage, deploy instantly at your hotel, and remind you that luxury is often about the smallest comforts. Business trips just got significantly better.
Christofle Carrousel Two-Tone Flatware Set
Price: $1,800
Why spend $1,800 on forks? But also: yes. Christofle's Carrousel collection in two-tone silver plate is the kind of investment that makes every dinner party feel like an occasion. Your future self will thank you for registering properly. Your current self might need convincing.
Culinary Retreat at The Walnut Grove, France
Price: âŹ2,500-3,500/week
Spend a week in rural France learning to cook the way the French actually do. The Walnut Grove offers immersive culinary education in a restored farmhouse, teaching techniques, sourcing ingredients from local markets, and drinking wine at lunch without apology. This is the reset your relationship with cooking needs.
Noma Taste Buds 2026 Membership
Price: $595
Join the cult. Noma's Taste Buds membership delivers quarterly drops from their Test Kitchen and Fermentation Lab before anyone else gets them. You'll gain direct access to the team's expertise, learn to ferment at home, and have the option to attend their Fall Event in Copenhagen. Worth it for the bragging rights alone.
Sophie Buhai Four Eyes Small Votive
Price: $650
This is everything to me. Sophie Buhai's Four Eyes votive is a sculptural candle holder cast in sterling silver, featuring four watchful eyes that catch and reflect light. Place it on your table, light your taper, and create an atmosphere that hovers between ancient ritual and contemporary chic.
The Brick Journal
Price: $550
A publication that treats masonry as cultural expression. The Brick Journal documents occupational traditions, pragmatic beauty, and the poetic abstraction of built environments. Each issue includes frameable art prints, because even your walls deserve content about walls.
Waterfall Audio VICTORIA XT Glass Speakers
Price: âŹ4,990-5,500
Where audiophiles meet architects. Waterfall's VICTORIA XT speakers are crafted from tempered glass, delivering pristine sound while functioning as transparent sculptures. They disappear into your space visually while filling it sonically. The French know how to do luxury.
From Friends of Future Commerce
CANARY 7.5" Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
Price: $10-15 (estimated)
Picked by Michael Miraflor
I bought this because it was making the rounds on Twitter: 50% love it, 50% hate it. I'm in the love camp. It cuts through Amazon packages with ease. It's small enough and the blade is serrated in a way that lets you be surgical with it, so you can make cardboard toys for your kids. For some reason, it's more satisfying than using a regular blade. Plus, it's made in Japan, which is always cool to say out loud. If Monocle or YETI slapped their logo on it, they could probably sell it for $30.
â
Function Health Subscription
Price: $599/Year
Picked by Kiri Masters
Friend of the podcast Kiri Masters gets it: no one cares about your health as much as you do. Function is the leader in soveriegn health services. They deliver comprehensive bloodwork and biomarkers for $499 annually, bypassing the insurance-industrial complex entirely. Test what you want, when you want, without pleading for permission. This is health sovereignty in action, a key theme for Future Commerce for 2026.
â
Turo BMW M4 Competition Convertible (2-day rental)
Price: Variable
Picked by Edmond Lau
Why buy when you can borrow? Gift two days behind the wheel of Bavaria's finest engineering. Perfect for the friend who's always talking about their weekend plans but never follows through.
â
West Third Brand Midnight Cowboy Eau de Parfum 50ml
Price: $75-100 (estimated)
Picked by Daisy Alioto
"Midnight Cowboy is for the person who understands that glamor isn't about perfection. Loose crumbs of tobacco in the bottom of your City Bag, salt-stained leather gloves and vetiver that clings to your collar like proof of concept."
This yearâs collection is more personal:Â an anthology of varied tastes, memories, and friendships. From 'little luxuries' curios to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the 2025 Future Commerce Gift Guide captures the full spectrum of modern gifting: the useful, the beautiful, the thoughtful, and the indulgent; as well as the handmade and the high-tech.
Drawn from our travels, our community, and our collaborators, this year's selections seem to hint what we value now: design that endures, stories that surprise, and artifacts that connect people through commerce.
This year's shopping list can be thought of as a map of culture in motion; every object tells you something about who we are and what we love here at Future Commerce.
Products curated for this gift guide were editorially chosen and hand-picked by our team and broader community. Affiliate partnerships did not influence our selections, however, Future Commerce may earn a commission from purchases made through the links in this story.
Unwrapping the Future Commerce Curated Collection for 2025
Under $35
After School with Casey Lewis Substack
Price: Free or $8/month
The sharpest eyes on Gen Z culture deliver the trends you need to know before they're trends. Casey Lewis, who graced our VISIONS Summit stage, decodes the internet's youth movements with the precision of an anthropologist and the wit of your coolest friend.
Betty Jo's Pints
Price: $8-12 (estimated)
Sorry, non-New Yorkers. This one's for the chosen few who can actually get their hands on Betty Jo's rotating flavors. Every pint is a small-batch revelation. They've never missed, and we're not about to start doubting them now.
BonBon Blackberry Sour Fish
Price: $8-10
Our events team is unanimous on this: BonBon's sour fish are unmatched. Bold fruit flavor meets the perfect chew. Stock up before your next gathering, or keep them stashed in your desk for 3pm survival.
Custom Deck of Cards
Price: $15-25 (estimated)
Why settle for boring Bicycle cards when you can commission your own deck? Design something that actually reflects your personality, or gift a custom set that immortalizes inside jokes. The only limit is your imagination and your willingness to learn basic design software.
DISCOTHĂQUE Discovery Set
Price: $32
Packaged like a pack of smokes, but significantly better for your health. This fragrance discovery set lets you sample scents that channel the glamour of nightlife without the morning-after regrets. Très chic, completely smokeless.
No Particular Order's 'Everything Card'
Price: $6
A radical proposition: bring back handwritten correspondence. This card works for literally everything. Birthday, condolence, congratulations, apology, thank you. Keep a stack in your bag and resurrect the lost art of putting pen to paper.
Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Price: $35 (book price varies)
Before tech bros discovered art, there was E.A.T. This Getty publication chronicles the radical collaborations between artists and engineers in the 1960s, proving that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Required reading for anyone who thinks they invented interdisciplinary work.
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
Price: $18-22
Yes, it's the book from The Matrix. No, that's not why you should read it. Baudrillard's meditation on hyperreality feels more prescient every year. Culture collapse is alive and well, and this philosophical text explains why everything feels fake now.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
Price: $28-32
Sophisticated, bitter, complex, and completely alcohol-free. St. Agrestis proves that going dry doesn't mean dumbing down your palate. Serve it over a large cube of ice with a twist, and nobody will know you're staying sober.
Visit 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce Paris
Price: Admission varies, ~âŹ15-20
François Pinault's Bourse de Commerce hosts this exploration of minimalism in all its austere glory. Bring a notebook, take notes, feel things. The matching journal they sell at the gift shop is almost too on-the-nose, but you'll buy it anyway.
Under $100
Buck Mason Lone Pine Candle
Price: $48
Buck Mason's signature scent captures California's high desert: pine, sage, and open sky. When the candle burns down, the ceramic vessel lives on as a catchall for keys, coins, or whatever small chaos accumulates on your entryway table.
Cute but Control Freak mug
Price: $18
For the Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn who's had enough coffee to fuel a small nation. This mug says what your friend won't admit out loud: they're adorable and they need everything done their way. Embrace the chaos of loving a control freak.
Flamingo Estate Roman Parsley & Fresh Rosemary Soap Brick
Price: $44
Phillip's favorite indulgent soap purchase, but it lasts forever. The oversized format means this splurge actually has staying power.
Fulton & Roark Ramble Solid Cologne
Price: $48
Solid cologne for the person who's tired of liquid bottles leaking in their dopp kit. Ramble layers citrus and spice over an earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. Portable, TSA-friendly, and remarkably sophisticated for something the size of a hockey puck.
Gohar World Embroidered Lace Envelopes
Price: $14
We're genuinely considering using these for our VISIONS invites, which should tell you everything. These embroidered lace envelopes transform correspondence into an event. Your thank-you notes just got a major upgrade.
Le Beurre Bordier Butter
Price: $25-30
The French take butter seriously, and Bordier takes it to another level entirely. Hand-churned in Brittany, this is the butter that makes you understand why the French are insufferable about their food. Slather it on good bread and try not to weep.
Living History of Tea Gift Set
Price: $58
Six tea types, twelve packs, and a crash course in 5,000 years of cultural history. This set turns your kitchen into a tea museum, complete with tasting notes and historical context. Education has never been this delicious.
MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
Price: $27
Kaveh Akbar's debut novel is a darkly comedic meditation on martyrdom, art, and what it means to make something that matters. Perfect for the friend who laughs at funerals and cries at stand-up.
Object From Nothing Studio Key Organizer
Price: $78
Los Angeles-based Object From Nothing creates the kind of minimal, functional objects that make you rethink your entire organizational system. This key organizer is handcrafted from solid brass and leather, turning the mundane act of hanging your keys into a small moment of beauty.
Tin Can Landline Phone
Price: $90
Technically made for kids, but let's be honest: you want one too. This working landline connects to your existing phone line, delivering screen-free conversations and the satisfying heft of an actual receiver. Nostalgia never sounded so good.
Under $500
195 A.C. AGATHO Parfum
Price: $395
For the scent connoisseur who's exhausted department store offerings. AGATHO's 195 A.C. is a niche fragrance that refuses to play by the rules. Complex, unapologetic, and bottled in a striking vessel that looks more like a sacred relic than a perfume.
Baby Audio Transit 2 (by Andrew Huang)
Price: $129 (intro $79, upgrade $29)
Created by Andrew Huang, who keynoted the 2025 VISIONS Summit. The plugin that makes professional transitions effortless - addresses a real pain point in modern production workflow.
DS & Durga Radio Bombay
Price: $225
Phillip's daily wear for two years. Recently Metallic soap, cedar, and the electric buzz of transistor radios in 1960s India. It's strange, it's captivating, and you'll never smell anything quite like it.
EP-40 Riddim n' Ting (Limited Bundle)
Price: $329
"This year's predictions said 2025 would be a hardware revival year, led by Teenage Engineering. They shock-dropped this device and we're lusting after it, feeling the call of the islands."
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Price: $449
Infinite Shelf's Ingrid Milman Cordy knows a thing or two about wellness tech, and this is her personal pick. HigherDose's red light therapy mask delivers clinical-grade LED treatment at home. Strap it on, look like a sci-fi villain, emerge glowing.
Huega House Simi Table Lamp
Price: $398
A sculptural table lamp that doubles as a functional art piece. Huega House's Simi lamp casts warm, diffused light while making a statement on any surface. Handcrafted in small batches, each piece brings an organic, almost otherworldly presence to your space.
Incarnem Cigarette Holder Mouth in Heart
Price: $240
For all the Surrealist Dirt Bags out there. This brass cigarette holder shaped like lips is pure DalĂ-meets-Man Ray energy. Impractical, beautiful, and exactly the kind of object that makes dinner party guests lean in and ask where you found it.
Jef Begga Verstappen Trivets
Price: $175
If you couldn't tell by now, we care about design in every aspect of life. These trivets from Dutch designer Jef Begga Verstappen prove that even the most utilitarian objects deserve beauty. Carved from solid oak or walnut, they're almost too beautiful to hide under hot pots.
Kolo Tino Ltd Fountain Pen
Price: $350
An ode to PJ, even if we can't source the impossible Jean Pierre Lepine Attila anymore. The Kolo Tino Ltd delivers Japanese precision and timeless design. Limited edition, impeccably balanced, and the kind of pen that makes you want to write letters again.
Matilda Goad Customized Matchbox Sleeve
Price: $65-85
London's coolest new hardware store lets you customize these elegant matchbox sleeves. Matilda Goad brings thoughtful design to the everyday ritual of lighting candles, turning a utilitarian object into something you'll want to display. Matches not included, but style is.
Miista Edtya Sneaker
Price: $295
Very Phillip and Erika coded. These statement sneakers from Barcelona-based Miista bring architectural design to footwear. The zebra-stripe pattern, sculptural sole, and undeniable presence make them the kind of shoes that turn sidewalks into runways.
Museum Plaque Journal Charm by Sofia Zakia
Price: $320
Sofia Zakia's miniature museum plaque transforms your journal into a curated exhibition of your own life. Attach it to your notebook, date your entries like artifacts, and treat your memories with the reverence they deserve. Your thoughts are art, frame them accordingly.
Silk Studio Custom Laptop Sleeve
Price: $180-250
Bring some personality to your tech without sacrificing professionalism. Silk Studio's custom laptop sleeves are hand-stitched from vintage kimono fabric, turning your MacBook into a conversation piece. Each one is unique, supporting independent artists while protecting your most expensive possession.
Telfar "Plastic" Bag
Price: $148 (regular), $195 (jumbo)
The TELFAR Plastic Bag is the brand's cheeky, luxury response to critics who said their vegan leather Shopping Bags 'felt like plastic.' This is Telfar leaning all the way in: a forever take on NYC's most iconic disposable silhouette, the bodega plastic bag (banned in 2020, the same year Telfar exited the traditional fashion industry). Double-lined and waterproof with ruched elastic handles. Features a generous interior with two deep side pockets (fits water bottles), zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket.
$500 and up
Annabelle Lava Table Lamp
Price: $850
Lava lamps are back, baby. But make it elevated. This isn't your college dorm room nostalgia trip. Elenorra's Annabelle lamp brings psychedelic movement and ambient light in a refined package. Watch the hypnotic flow, zone out, repeat.
Charvet Paris Travel Slippers
Price: $595
Charvet has been dressing Parisian gentlemen since 1838, and they know something about travel. These suede slippers fold flat in your luggage, deploy instantly at your hotel, and remind you that luxury is often about the smallest comforts. Business trips just got significantly better.
Christofle Carrousel Two-Tone Flatware Set
Price: $1,800
Why spend $1,800 on forks? But also: yes. Christofle's Carrousel collection in two-tone silver plate is the kind of investment that makes every dinner party feel like an occasion. Your future self will thank you for registering properly. Your current self might need convincing.
Culinary Retreat at The Walnut Grove, France
Price: âŹ2,500-3,500/week
Spend a week in rural France learning to cook the way the French actually do. The Walnut Grove offers immersive culinary education in a restored farmhouse, teaching techniques, sourcing ingredients from local markets, and drinking wine at lunch without apology. This is the reset your relationship with cooking needs.
Noma Taste Buds 2026 Membership
Price: $595
Join the cult. Noma's Taste Buds membership delivers quarterly drops from their Test Kitchen and Fermentation Lab before anyone else gets them. You'll gain direct access to the team's expertise, learn to ferment at home, and have the option to attend their Fall Event in Copenhagen. Worth it for the bragging rights alone.
Sophie Buhai Four Eyes Small Votive
Price: $650
This is everything to me. Sophie Buhai's Four Eyes votive is a sculptural candle holder cast in sterling silver, featuring four watchful eyes that catch and reflect light. Place it on your table, light your taper, and create an atmosphere that hovers between ancient ritual and contemporary chic.
The Brick Journal
Price: $550
A publication that treats masonry as cultural expression. The Brick Journal documents occupational traditions, pragmatic beauty, and the poetic abstraction of built environments. Each issue includes frameable art prints, because even your walls deserve content about walls.
Waterfall Audio VICTORIA XT Glass Speakers
Price: âŹ4,990-5,500
Where audiophiles meet architects. Waterfall's VICTORIA XT speakers are crafted from tempered glass, delivering pristine sound while functioning as transparent sculptures. They disappear into your space visually while filling it sonically. The French know how to do luxury.
From Friends of Future Commerce
CANARY 7.5" Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
Price: $10-15 (estimated)
Picked by Michael Miraflor
I bought this because it was making the rounds on Twitter: 50% love it, 50% hate it. I'm in the love camp. It cuts through Amazon packages with ease. It's small enough and the blade is serrated in a way that lets you be surgical with it, so you can make cardboard toys for your kids. For some reason, it's more satisfying than using a regular blade. Plus, it's made in Japan, which is always cool to say out loud. If Monocle or YETI slapped their logo on it, they could probably sell it for $30.
â
Function Health Subscription
Price: $599/Year
Picked by Kiri Masters
Friend of the podcast Kiri Masters gets it: no one cares about your health as much as you do. Function is the leader in soveriegn health services. They deliver comprehensive bloodwork and biomarkers for $499 annually, bypassing the insurance-industrial complex entirely. Test what you want, when you want, without pleading for permission. This is health sovereignty in action, a key theme for Future Commerce for 2026.
â
Turo BMW M4 Competition Convertible (2-day rental)
Price: Variable
Picked by Edmond Lau
Why buy when you can borrow? Gift two days behind the wheel of Bavaria's finest engineering. Perfect for the friend who's always talking about their weekend plans but never follows through.
â
West Third Brand Midnight Cowboy Eau de Parfum 50ml
Price: $75-100 (estimated)
Picked by Daisy Alioto
"Midnight Cowboy is for the person who understands that glamor isn't about perfection. Loose crumbs of tobacco in the bottom of your City Bag, salt-stained leather gloves and vetiver that clings to your collar like proof of concept."
This yearâs collection is more personal:Â an anthology of varied tastes, memories, and friendships. From 'little luxuries' curios to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the 2025 Future Commerce Gift Guide captures the full spectrum of modern gifting: the useful, the beautiful, the thoughtful, and the indulgent; as well as the handmade and the high-tech.
Drawn from our travels, our community, and our collaborators, this year's selections seem to hint what we value now: design that endures, stories that surprise, and artifacts that connect people through commerce.
This year's shopping list can be thought of as a map of culture in motion; every object tells you something about who we are and what we love here at Future Commerce.
Products curated for this gift guide were editorially chosen and hand-picked by our team and broader community. Affiliate partnerships did not influence our selections, however, Future Commerce may earn a commission from purchases made through the links in this story.
Unwrapping the Future Commerce Curated Collection for 2025
Under $35
After School with Casey Lewis Substack
Price: Free or $8/month
The sharpest eyes on Gen Z culture deliver the trends you need to know before they're trends. Casey Lewis, who graced our VISIONS Summit stage, decodes the internet's youth movements with the precision of an anthropologist and the wit of your coolest friend.
Betty Jo's Pints
Price: $8-12 (estimated)
Sorry, non-New Yorkers. This one's for the chosen few who can actually get their hands on Betty Jo's rotating flavors. Every pint is a small-batch revelation. They've never missed, and we're not about to start doubting them now.
BonBon Blackberry Sour Fish
Price: $8-10
Our events team is unanimous on this: BonBon's sour fish are unmatched. Bold fruit flavor meets the perfect chew. Stock up before your next gathering, or keep them stashed in your desk for 3pm survival.
Custom Deck of Cards
Price: $15-25 (estimated)
Why settle for boring Bicycle cards when you can commission your own deck? Design something that actually reflects your personality, or gift a custom set that immortalizes inside jokes. The only limit is your imagination and your willingness to learn basic design software.
DISCOTHĂQUE Discovery Set
Price: $32
Packaged like a pack of smokes, but significantly better for your health. This fragrance discovery set lets you sample scents that channel the glamour of nightlife without the morning-after regrets. Très chic, completely smokeless.
No Particular Order's 'Everything Card'
Price: $6
A radical proposition: bring back handwritten correspondence. This card works for literally everything. Birthday, condolence, congratulations, apology, thank you. Keep a stack in your bag and resurrect the lost art of putting pen to paper.
Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Price: $35 (book price varies)
Before tech bros discovered art, there was E.A.T. This Getty publication chronicles the radical collaborations between artists and engineers in the 1960s, proving that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Required reading for anyone who thinks they invented interdisciplinary work.
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
Price: $18-22
Yes, it's the book from The Matrix. No, that's not why you should read it. Baudrillard's meditation on hyperreality feels more prescient every year. Culture collapse is alive and well, and this philosophical text explains why everything feels fake now.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
Price: $28-32
Sophisticated, bitter, complex, and completely alcohol-free. St. Agrestis proves that going dry doesn't mean dumbing down your palate. Serve it over a large cube of ice with a twist, and nobody will know you're staying sober.
Visit 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce Paris
Price: Admission varies, ~âŹ15-20
François Pinault's Bourse de Commerce hosts this exploration of minimalism in all its austere glory. Bring a notebook, take notes, feel things. The matching journal they sell at the gift shop is almost too on-the-nose, but you'll buy it anyway.
Under $100
Buck Mason Lone Pine Candle
Price: $48
Buck Mason's signature scent captures California's high desert: pine, sage, and open sky. When the candle burns down, the ceramic vessel lives on as a catchall for keys, coins, or whatever small chaos accumulates on your entryway table.
Cute but Control Freak mug
Price: $18
For the Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn who's had enough coffee to fuel a small nation. This mug says what your friend won't admit out loud: they're adorable and they need everything done their way. Embrace the chaos of loving a control freak.
Flamingo Estate Roman Parsley & Fresh Rosemary Soap Brick
Price: $44
Phillip's favorite indulgent soap purchase, but it lasts forever. The oversized format means this splurge actually has staying power.
Fulton & Roark Ramble Solid Cologne
Price: $48
Solid cologne for the person who's tired of liquid bottles leaking in their dopp kit. Ramble layers citrus and spice over an earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. Portable, TSA-friendly, and remarkably sophisticated for something the size of a hockey puck.
Gohar World Embroidered Lace Envelopes
Price: $14
We're genuinely considering using these for our VISIONS invites, which should tell you everything. These embroidered lace envelopes transform correspondence into an event. Your thank-you notes just got a major upgrade.
Le Beurre Bordier Butter
Price: $25-30
The French take butter seriously, and Bordier takes it to another level entirely. Hand-churned in Brittany, this is the butter that makes you understand why the French are insufferable about their food. Slather it on good bread and try not to weep.
Living History of Tea Gift Set
Price: $58
Six tea types, twelve packs, and a crash course in 5,000 years of cultural history. This set turns your kitchen into a tea museum, complete with tasting notes and historical context. Education has never been this delicious.
MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
Price: $27
Kaveh Akbar's debut novel is a darkly comedic meditation on martyrdom, art, and what it means to make something that matters. Perfect for the friend who laughs at funerals and cries at stand-up.
Object From Nothing Studio Key Organizer
Price: $78
Los Angeles-based Object From Nothing creates the kind of minimal, functional objects that make you rethink your entire organizational system. This key organizer is handcrafted from solid brass and leather, turning the mundane act of hanging your keys into a small moment of beauty.
Tin Can Landline Phone
Price: $90
Technically made for kids, but let's be honest: you want one too. This working landline connects to your existing phone line, delivering screen-free conversations and the satisfying heft of an actual receiver. Nostalgia never sounded so good.
Under $500
195 A.C. AGATHO Parfum
Price: $395
For the scent connoisseur who's exhausted department store offerings. AGATHO's 195 A.C. is a niche fragrance that refuses to play by the rules. Complex, unapologetic, and bottled in a striking vessel that looks more like a sacred relic than a perfume.
Baby Audio Transit 2 (by Andrew Huang)
Price: $129 (intro $79, upgrade $29)
Created by Andrew Huang, who keynoted the 2025 VISIONS Summit. The plugin that makes professional transitions effortless - addresses a real pain point in modern production workflow.
DS & Durga Radio Bombay
Price: $225
Phillip's daily wear for two years. Recently Metallic soap, cedar, and the electric buzz of transistor radios in 1960s India. It's strange, it's captivating, and you'll never smell anything quite like it.
EP-40 Riddim n' Ting (Limited Bundle)
Price: $329
"This year's predictions said 2025 would be a hardware revival year, led by Teenage Engineering. They shock-dropped this device and we're lusting after it, feeling the call of the islands."
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Price: $449
Infinite Shelf's Ingrid Milman Cordy knows a thing or two about wellness tech, and this is her personal pick. HigherDose's red light therapy mask delivers clinical-grade LED treatment at home. Strap it on, look like a sci-fi villain, emerge glowing.
Huega House Simi Table Lamp
Price: $398
A sculptural table lamp that doubles as a functional art piece. Huega House's Simi lamp casts warm, diffused light while making a statement on any surface. Handcrafted in small batches, each piece brings an organic, almost otherworldly presence to your space.
Incarnem Cigarette Holder Mouth in Heart
Price: $240
For all the Surrealist Dirt Bags out there. This brass cigarette holder shaped like lips is pure DalĂ-meets-Man Ray energy. Impractical, beautiful, and exactly the kind of object that makes dinner party guests lean in and ask where you found it.
Jef Begga Verstappen Trivets
Price: $175
If you couldn't tell by now, we care about design in every aspect of life. These trivets from Dutch designer Jef Begga Verstappen prove that even the most utilitarian objects deserve beauty. Carved from solid oak or walnut, they're almost too beautiful to hide under hot pots.
Kolo Tino Ltd Fountain Pen
Price: $350
An ode to PJ, even if we can't source the impossible Jean Pierre Lepine Attila anymore. The Kolo Tino Ltd delivers Japanese precision and timeless design. Limited edition, impeccably balanced, and the kind of pen that makes you want to write letters again.
Matilda Goad Customized Matchbox Sleeve
Price: $65-85
London's coolest new hardware store lets you customize these elegant matchbox sleeves. Matilda Goad brings thoughtful design to the everyday ritual of lighting candles, turning a utilitarian object into something you'll want to display. Matches not included, but style is.
Miista Edtya Sneaker
Price: $295
Very Phillip and Erika coded. These statement sneakers from Barcelona-based Miista bring architectural design to footwear. The zebra-stripe pattern, sculptural sole, and undeniable presence make them the kind of shoes that turn sidewalks into runways.
Museum Plaque Journal Charm by Sofia Zakia
Price: $320
Sofia Zakia's miniature museum plaque transforms your journal into a curated exhibition of your own life. Attach it to your notebook, date your entries like artifacts, and treat your memories with the reverence they deserve. Your thoughts are art, frame them accordingly.
Silk Studio Custom Laptop Sleeve
Price: $180-250
Bring some personality to your tech without sacrificing professionalism. Silk Studio's custom laptop sleeves are hand-stitched from vintage kimono fabric, turning your MacBook into a conversation piece. Each one is unique, supporting independent artists while protecting your most expensive possession.
Telfar "Plastic" Bag
Price: $148 (regular), $195 (jumbo)
The TELFAR Plastic Bag is the brand's cheeky, luxury response to critics who said their vegan leather Shopping Bags 'felt like plastic.' This is Telfar leaning all the way in: a forever take on NYC's most iconic disposable silhouette, the bodega plastic bag (banned in 2020, the same year Telfar exited the traditional fashion industry). Double-lined and waterproof with ruched elastic handles. Features a generous interior with two deep side pockets (fits water bottles), zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket.
$500 and up
Annabelle Lava Table Lamp
Price: $850
Lava lamps are back, baby. But make it elevated. This isn't your college dorm room nostalgia trip. Elenorra's Annabelle lamp brings psychedelic movement and ambient light in a refined package. Watch the hypnotic flow, zone out, repeat.
Charvet Paris Travel Slippers
Price: $595
Charvet has been dressing Parisian gentlemen since 1838, and they know something about travel. These suede slippers fold flat in your luggage, deploy instantly at your hotel, and remind you that luxury is often about the smallest comforts. Business trips just got significantly better.
Christofle Carrousel Two-Tone Flatware Set
Price: $1,800
Why spend $1,800 on forks? But also: yes. Christofle's Carrousel collection in two-tone silver plate is the kind of investment that makes every dinner party feel like an occasion. Your future self will thank you for registering properly. Your current self might need convincing.
Culinary Retreat at The Walnut Grove, France
Price: âŹ2,500-3,500/week
Spend a week in rural France learning to cook the way the French actually do. The Walnut Grove offers immersive culinary education in a restored farmhouse, teaching techniques, sourcing ingredients from local markets, and drinking wine at lunch without apology. This is the reset your relationship with cooking needs.
Noma Taste Buds 2026 Membership
Price: $595
Join the cult. Noma's Taste Buds membership delivers quarterly drops from their Test Kitchen and Fermentation Lab before anyone else gets them. You'll gain direct access to the team's expertise, learn to ferment at home, and have the option to attend their Fall Event in Copenhagen. Worth it for the bragging rights alone.
Sophie Buhai Four Eyes Small Votive
Price: $650
This is everything to me. Sophie Buhai's Four Eyes votive is a sculptural candle holder cast in sterling silver, featuring four watchful eyes that catch and reflect light. Place it on your table, light your taper, and create an atmosphere that hovers between ancient ritual and contemporary chic.
The Brick Journal
Price: $550
A publication that treats masonry as cultural expression. The Brick Journal documents occupational traditions, pragmatic beauty, and the poetic abstraction of built environments. Each issue includes frameable art prints, because even your walls deserve content about walls.
Waterfall Audio VICTORIA XT Glass Speakers
Price: âŹ4,990-5,500
Where audiophiles meet architects. Waterfall's VICTORIA XT speakers are crafted from tempered glass, delivering pristine sound while functioning as transparent sculptures. They disappear into your space visually while filling it sonically. The French know how to do luxury.
From Friends of Future Commerce
CANARY 7.5" Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
Price: $10-15 (estimated)
Picked by Michael Miraflor
I bought this because it was making the rounds on Twitter: 50% love it, 50% hate it. I'm in the love camp. It cuts through Amazon packages with ease. It's small enough and the blade is serrated in a way that lets you be surgical with it, so you can make cardboard toys for your kids. For some reason, it's more satisfying than using a regular blade. Plus, it's made in Japan, which is always cool to say out loud. If Monocle or YETI slapped their logo on it, they could probably sell it for $30.
â
Function Health Subscription
Price: $599/Year
Picked by Kiri Masters
Friend of the podcast Kiri Masters gets it: no one cares about your health as much as you do. Function is the leader in soveriegn health services. They deliver comprehensive bloodwork and biomarkers for $499 annually, bypassing the insurance-industrial complex entirely. Test what you want, when you want, without pleading for permission. This is health sovereignty in action, a key theme for Future Commerce for 2026.
â
Turo BMW M4 Competition Convertible (2-day rental)
Price: Variable
Picked by Edmond Lau
Why buy when you can borrow? Gift two days behind the wheel of Bavaria's finest engineering. Perfect for the friend who's always talking about their weekend plans but never follows through.
â
West Third Brand Midnight Cowboy Eau de Parfum 50ml
Price: $75-100 (estimated)
Picked by Daisy Alioto
"Midnight Cowboy is for the person who understands that glamor isn't about perfection. Loose crumbs of tobacco in the bottom of your City Bag, salt-stained leather gloves and vetiver that clings to your collar like proof of concept."
This yearâs collection is more personal:Â an anthology of varied tastes, memories, and friendships. From 'little luxuries' curios to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the 2025 Future Commerce Gift Guide captures the full spectrum of modern gifting: the useful, the beautiful, the thoughtful, and the indulgent; as well as the handmade and the high-tech.
Drawn from our travels, our community, and our collaborators, this year's selections seem to hint what we value now: design that endures, stories that surprise, and artifacts that connect people through commerce.
This year's shopping list can be thought of as a map of culture in motion; every object tells you something about who we are and what we love here at Future Commerce.
Products curated for this gift guide were editorially chosen and hand-picked by our team and broader community. Affiliate partnerships did not influence our selections, however, Future Commerce may earn a commission from purchases made through the links in this story.
Unwrapping the Future Commerce Curated Collection for 2025
Under $35
After School with Casey Lewis Substack
Price: Free or $8/month
The sharpest eyes on Gen Z culture deliver the trends you need to know before they're trends. Casey Lewis, who graced our VISIONS Summit stage, decodes the internet's youth movements with the precision of an anthropologist and the wit of your coolest friend.
Betty Jo's Pints
Price: $8-12 (estimated)
Sorry, non-New Yorkers. This one's for the chosen few who can actually get their hands on Betty Jo's rotating flavors. Every pint is a small-batch revelation. They've never missed, and we're not about to start doubting them now.
BonBon Blackberry Sour Fish
Price: $8-10
Our events team is unanimous on this: BonBon's sour fish are unmatched. Bold fruit flavor meets the perfect chew. Stock up before your next gathering, or keep them stashed in your desk for 3pm survival.
Custom Deck of Cards
Price: $15-25 (estimated)
Why settle for boring Bicycle cards when you can commission your own deck? Design something that actually reflects your personality, or gift a custom set that immortalizes inside jokes. The only limit is your imagination and your willingness to learn basic design software.
DISCOTHĂQUE Discovery Set
Price: $32
Packaged like a pack of smokes, but significantly better for your health. This fragrance discovery set lets you sample scents that channel the glamour of nightlife without the morning-after regrets. Très chic, completely smokeless.
No Particular Order's 'Everything Card'
Price: $6
A radical proposition: bring back handwritten correspondence. This card works for literally everything. Birthday, condolence, congratulations, apology, thank you. Keep a stack in your bag and resurrect the lost art of putting pen to paper.
Sensing the Future: Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)
Price: $35 (book price varies)
Before tech bros discovered art, there was E.A.T. This Getty publication chronicles the radical collaborations between artists and engineers in the 1960s, proving that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Required reading for anyone who thinks they invented interdisciplinary work.
Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard
Price: $18-22
Yes, it's the book from The Matrix. No, that's not why you should read it. Baudrillard's meditation on hyperreality feels more prescient every year. Culture collapse is alive and well, and this philosophical text explains why everything feels fake now.
St. Agrestis Phony White Negroni
Price: $28-32
Sophisticated, bitter, complex, and completely alcohol-free. St. Agrestis proves that going dry doesn't mean dumbing down your palate. Serve it over a large cube of ice with a twist, and nobody will know you're staying sober.
Visit 'Minimal' at Bourse de Commerce Paris
Price: Admission varies, ~âŹ15-20
François Pinault's Bourse de Commerce hosts this exploration of minimalism in all its austere glory. Bring a notebook, take notes, feel things. The matching journal they sell at the gift shop is almost too on-the-nose, but you'll buy it anyway.
Under $100
Buck Mason Lone Pine Candle
Price: $48
Buck Mason's signature scent captures California's high desert: pine, sage, and open sky. When the candle burns down, the ceramic vessel lives on as a catchall for keys, coins, or whatever small chaos accumulates on your entryway table.
Cute but Control Freak mug
Price: $18
For the Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn who's had enough coffee to fuel a small nation. This mug says what your friend won't admit out loud: they're adorable and they need everything done their way. Embrace the chaos of loving a control freak.
Flamingo Estate Roman Parsley & Fresh Rosemary Soap Brick
Price: $44
Phillip's favorite indulgent soap purchase, but it lasts forever. The oversized format means this splurge actually has staying power.
Fulton & Roark Ramble Solid Cologne
Price: $48
Solid cologne for the person who's tired of liquid bottles leaking in their dopp kit. Ramble layers citrus and spice over an earthy base of oakmoss and patchouli. Portable, TSA-friendly, and remarkably sophisticated for something the size of a hockey puck.
Gohar World Embroidered Lace Envelopes
Price: $14
We're genuinely considering using these for our VISIONS invites, which should tell you everything. These embroidered lace envelopes transform correspondence into an event. Your thank-you notes just got a major upgrade.
Le Beurre Bordier Butter
Price: $25-30
The French take butter seriously, and Bordier takes it to another level entirely. Hand-churned in Brittany, this is the butter that makes you understand why the French are insufferable about their food. Slather it on good bread and try not to weep.
Living History of Tea Gift Set
Price: $58
Six tea types, twelve packs, and a crash course in 5,000 years of cultural history. This set turns your kitchen into a tea museum, complete with tasting notes and historical context. Education has never been this delicious.
MARTYR! by Kaveh Akbar
Price: $27
Kaveh Akbar's debut novel is a darkly comedic meditation on martyrdom, art, and what it means to make something that matters. Perfect for the friend who laughs at funerals and cries at stand-up.
Object From Nothing Studio Key Organizer
Price: $78
Los Angeles-based Object From Nothing creates the kind of minimal, functional objects that make you rethink your entire organizational system. This key organizer is handcrafted from solid brass and leather, turning the mundane act of hanging your keys into a small moment of beauty.
Tin Can Landline Phone
Price: $90
Technically made for kids, but let's be honest: you want one too. This working landline connects to your existing phone line, delivering screen-free conversations and the satisfying heft of an actual receiver. Nostalgia never sounded so good.
Under $500
195 A.C. AGATHO Parfum
Price: $395
For the scent connoisseur who's exhausted department store offerings. AGATHO's 195 A.C. is a niche fragrance that refuses to play by the rules. Complex, unapologetic, and bottled in a striking vessel that looks more like a sacred relic than a perfume.
Baby Audio Transit 2 (by Andrew Huang)
Price: $129 (intro $79, upgrade $29)
Created by Andrew Huang, who keynoted the 2025 VISIONS Summit. The plugin that makes professional transitions effortless - addresses a real pain point in modern production workflow.
DS & Durga Radio Bombay
Price: $225
Phillip's daily wear for two years. Recently Metallic soap, cedar, and the electric buzz of transistor radios in 1960s India. It's strange, it's captivating, and you'll never smell anything quite like it.
EP-40 Riddim n' Ting (Limited Bundle)
Price: $329
"This year's predictions said 2025 would be a hardware revival year, led by Teenage Engineering. They shock-dropped this device and we're lusting after it, feeling the call of the islands."
HigherDose Red Light Face Mask
Price: $449
Infinite Shelf's Ingrid Milman Cordy knows a thing or two about wellness tech, and this is her personal pick. HigherDose's red light therapy mask delivers clinical-grade LED treatment at home. Strap it on, look like a sci-fi villain, emerge glowing.
Huega House Simi Table Lamp
Price: $398
A sculptural table lamp that doubles as a functional art piece. Huega House's Simi lamp casts warm, diffused light while making a statement on any surface. Handcrafted in small batches, each piece brings an organic, almost otherworldly presence to your space.
Incarnem Cigarette Holder Mouth in Heart
Price: $240
For all the Surrealist Dirt Bags out there. This brass cigarette holder shaped like lips is pure DalĂ-meets-Man Ray energy. Impractical, beautiful, and exactly the kind of object that makes dinner party guests lean in and ask where you found it.
Jef Begga Verstappen Trivets
Price: $175
If you couldn't tell by now, we care about design in every aspect of life. These trivets from Dutch designer Jef Begga Verstappen prove that even the most utilitarian objects deserve beauty. Carved from solid oak or walnut, they're almost too beautiful to hide under hot pots.
Kolo Tino Ltd Fountain Pen
Price: $350
An ode to PJ, even if we can't source the impossible Jean Pierre Lepine Attila anymore. The Kolo Tino Ltd delivers Japanese precision and timeless design. Limited edition, impeccably balanced, and the kind of pen that makes you want to write letters again.
Matilda Goad Customized Matchbox Sleeve
Price: $65-85
London's coolest new hardware store lets you customize these elegant matchbox sleeves. Matilda Goad brings thoughtful design to the everyday ritual of lighting candles, turning a utilitarian object into something you'll want to display. Matches not included, but style is.
Miista Edtya Sneaker
Price: $295
Very Phillip and Erika coded. These statement sneakers from Barcelona-based Miista bring architectural design to footwear. The zebra-stripe pattern, sculptural sole, and undeniable presence make them the kind of shoes that turn sidewalks into runways.
Museum Plaque Journal Charm by Sofia Zakia
Price: $320
Sofia Zakia's miniature museum plaque transforms your journal into a curated exhibition of your own life. Attach it to your notebook, date your entries like artifacts, and treat your memories with the reverence they deserve. Your thoughts are art, frame them accordingly.
Silk Studio Custom Laptop Sleeve
Price: $180-250
Bring some personality to your tech without sacrificing professionalism. Silk Studio's custom laptop sleeves are hand-stitched from vintage kimono fabric, turning your MacBook into a conversation piece. Each one is unique, supporting independent artists while protecting your most expensive possession.
Telfar "Plastic" Bag
Price: $148 (regular), $195 (jumbo)
The TELFAR Plastic Bag is the brand's cheeky, luxury response to critics who said their vegan leather Shopping Bags 'felt like plastic.' This is Telfar leaning all the way in: a forever take on NYC's most iconic disposable silhouette, the bodega plastic bag (banned in 2020, the same year Telfar exited the traditional fashion industry). Double-lined and waterproof with ruched elastic handles. Features a generous interior with two deep side pockets (fits water bottles), zip pocket, slit pocket, and hidden stash pocket.
$500 and up
Annabelle Lava Table Lamp
Price: $850
Lava lamps are back, baby. But make it elevated. This isn't your college dorm room nostalgia trip. Elenorra's Annabelle lamp brings psychedelic movement and ambient light in a refined package. Watch the hypnotic flow, zone out, repeat.
Charvet Paris Travel Slippers
Price: $595
Charvet has been dressing Parisian gentlemen since 1838, and they know something about travel. These suede slippers fold flat in your luggage, deploy instantly at your hotel, and remind you that luxury is often about the smallest comforts. Business trips just got significantly better.
Christofle Carrousel Two-Tone Flatware Set
Price: $1,800
Why spend $1,800 on forks? But also: yes. Christofle's Carrousel collection in two-tone silver plate is the kind of investment that makes every dinner party feel like an occasion. Your future self will thank you for registering properly. Your current self might need convincing.
Culinary Retreat at The Walnut Grove, France
Price: âŹ2,500-3,500/week
Spend a week in rural France learning to cook the way the French actually do. The Walnut Grove offers immersive culinary education in a restored farmhouse, teaching techniques, sourcing ingredients from local markets, and drinking wine at lunch without apology. This is the reset your relationship with cooking needs.
Noma Taste Buds 2026 Membership
Price: $595
Join the cult. Noma's Taste Buds membership delivers quarterly drops from their Test Kitchen and Fermentation Lab before anyone else gets them. You'll gain direct access to the team's expertise, learn to ferment at home, and have the option to attend their Fall Event in Copenhagen. Worth it for the bragging rights alone.
Sophie Buhai Four Eyes Small Votive
Price: $650
This is everything to me. Sophie Buhai's Four Eyes votive is a sculptural candle holder cast in sterling silver, featuring four watchful eyes that catch and reflect light. Place it on your table, light your taper, and create an atmosphere that hovers between ancient ritual and contemporary chic.
The Brick Journal
Price: $550
A publication that treats masonry as cultural expression. The Brick Journal documents occupational traditions, pragmatic beauty, and the poetic abstraction of built environments. Each issue includes frameable art prints, because even your walls deserve content about walls.
Waterfall Audio VICTORIA XT Glass Speakers
Price: âŹ4,990-5,500
Where audiophiles meet architects. Waterfall's VICTORIA XT speakers are crafted from tempered glass, delivering pristine sound while functioning as transparent sculptures. They disappear into your space visually while filling it sonically. The French know how to do luxury.
From Friends of Future Commerce
CANARY 7.5" Corrugated Cardboard Cutter
Price: $10-15 (estimated)
Picked by Michael Miraflor
I bought this because it was making the rounds on Twitter: 50% love it, 50% hate it. I'm in the love camp. It cuts through Amazon packages with ease. It's small enough and the blade is serrated in a way that lets you be surgical with it, so you can make cardboard toys for your kids. For some reason, it's more satisfying than using a regular blade. Plus, it's made in Japan, which is always cool to say out loud. If Monocle or YETI slapped their logo on it, they could probably sell it for $30.
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Function Health Subscription
Price: $599/Year
Picked by Kiri Masters
Friend of the podcast Kiri Masters gets it: no one cares about your health as much as you do. Function is the leader in soveriegn health services. They deliver comprehensive bloodwork and biomarkers for $499 annually, bypassing the insurance-industrial complex entirely. Test what you want, when you want, without pleading for permission. This is health sovereignty in action, a key theme for Future Commerce for 2026.
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Turo BMW M4 Competition Convertible (2-day rental)
Price: Variable
Picked by Edmond Lau
Why buy when you can borrow? Gift two days behind the wheel of Bavaria's finest engineering. Perfect for the friend who's always talking about their weekend plans but never follows through.
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West Third Brand Midnight Cowboy Eau de Parfum 50ml
Price: $75-100 (estimated)
Picked by Daisy Alioto
"Midnight Cowboy is for the person who understands that glamor isn't about perfection. Loose crumbs of tobacco in the bottom of your City Bag, salt-stained leather gloves and vetiver that clings to your collar like proof of concept."
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