The fact is, searching for Mother’s Day gifts can be a complicated business. How do you say ‘thank you’ to someone for bringing life into the world? If you’re lucky, she might have dropped a few select hints – like a screen grab of her entire Farfetch wish list – but failing that, you may need to resort to some proper detective work.
Fortunately, you have us and we have the world’s very finest brands on side to make the job a whole lot easier.
The first step to successfully navigating what to buy for Mother’s Day is to put the recipient first. Regardless of whether you’re buying for your own mum, for the mother of your children or for another mother figure in your life, take a moment to consider what really makes her tick. Find her match from the list below and the perfect Mother’s Day present ideas are only a couple of clicks away.
She’s a foodie
Nigella Lawson is her hero and she considers the annual Good Food Guide a personal to-do list. Yes, this mum is all about celebrating the culinary arts in any way she can. What to buy for Mother’s Day? Help her wear her hobby on her sleeve with a pineapple print from Gucci’s FW17 collection. Or, if she combines her good taste with a wry sense of humour, she might also appreciate the tongue-in-cheek chic of Moschino Vintage, particularly the brand’s FW14 McDonald’s-themed collection.
Fashion is her passion
The street is her runway and she knows how to own a look. So her Mother’s Day present ideas should involve something seriously fashionable. Show her that you’re also savvy to the latest trends – oversized statement earrings, perhaps? – and up-and-coming designers. Names to look for: Barrie, the luxe knitwear brand that’s backed by Chanel, or edgy New York designer, Sandy Liang.
Art galleries are her happy place
Mums are notorious for not getting much time to themselves but when she does, she can while away entire afternoons at the NGV or the MCA. Indulge her obsession with a beautiful hardcover on art or design – it’s as much coffee-table fodder as it is brain food. Or you could simply help her to dress the part with something from a gallerina’s favourite brand – Marni and Rachel Comey are both excellent places to start.
She’s an earth mother
Her tried-and-tested remedies are homeopathic and not a day goes by that she doesn’t salute the sun – this earth mother has a knack for putting others at ease but now it’s her turn to be on the receiving end. A set of organic cotton separates from Bassike or a pom-pom-adorned piece from Figue both make excellent Mother’s Day gifts (and will probably make it into her suitcase on her next trip to Bhutan).
She lives to socialise
So mamma likes to party? Celebrate her love of a great gathering with a piece from the always vivacious Dolce & Gabbana – the SS17 collection from the Italian duo even features a cocktail-glass print. Cheers!
She’s a music-lover
She knows Hank Williams from Pharrell Williams and understands a reference to ‘Becky with the good hair’. If your mum gives Shazam a run for its money, her Mother’s Day gifts should be right in tune, too. Consider a pair of Master & Dynamic headphones to help her appreciate her latest sonic discovery. Or, if her love of music is rivalled by a passion for fashion, something from the latest Yeezy collection is a surefire hit.
She is #workoutgoals
Who runs rings around you? This mum does, quite literally. Regardless of whether she prefers paddling or pilates, F45 or getting her flow on, Mother’s Day present ideas for this mum will always score well when they include a piece of activewear designed to help her work up a sweat.
She’s a modern romantic
If she’s a boho babe at heart, then a Flower-Power-inspired piece from Chloé or Ulla Johnson will really suit her style. Alternatively, for a Mother’s Day jewellery idea, try a piece from Delfina Delettrez. The Italian fine jeweller (and member of the Fendi family) often uses crystals alongside precious stones and frequently plays with superstitious motifs, such as evil eye symbols.
She’s broken the glass ceiling
Pantsuits ruled the runways at FW17, with designers as diverse as Alexander McQueen and Victoria Beckham suggesting their own take on the boardroom trend. Naturally, the corporate mum in your life never really stopped wearing them – but that doesn’t mean she won’t appreciate a very fashionable upgrade. If she’s a regular on the corporate circuit, a new briefcase or laptop bag will also be appreciated. Look for one with a shoulder strap to help lighten her load.
She’s on the way
The first Mother’s Day for an expectant mum is a very special time, and it deserves to be celebrated! Look to Mother’s Day jewellery such as fine necklaces and skip the trends – now is the time for an heirloom piece that she’ll treasure forever (and perhaps one day hand down to her offspring). Or, if she’s the practical type, chic oversized totes that double as a nappy bag will be appreciated for years to come.