Hey Mama: If Money’s No Object
What do you get your mom when you’re too old for arts and crafts? If you’re on the positive end of the economic pickup, skip the standard flowers and cards this year and consider luxury Mother’s Day gifts that are sure to be well loved even if your mom’s the kind of woman who already has everything.
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“Mom, You’re a Gem”
1. Thierry Mugler Angel Collector Superstar Eau de Parfum/14.2 oz.
$3000
Less than 100 Swarovski studded bottles make this a collector’s item, and at nearly half a liter, mom could bathe in the fragrance (not recommended) and not run out anytime soon.
2. D&G Gold and Black Crystal Platform Pumps
$1248
No pedestals available? Place your favorite mother on two glittering platforms instead.
A Rose by Any Other Name…
3. Alexander McQueen Rose Camouflage Gown
$6250
While your siblings make a last minute dash for flowers, Alexander McQueen’s rose print gown is sure to last much longer and solidify your place as the favorite.
4. Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 2002
$509
Raise a glass of rose champagne. Strawberry, cherry skin, blood orange and dried flowers sound like the makings of a fine fragrance, but don’t stop to smell this rose for too long. International Wine Cellar gives the current taste high marks and recommends against letting it sit in the cellar.
Timeless Classics
5. Baccarat Large Tornado Vase
$3685
When you wait until the last minute to buy gifts for future occasions (it happens) and have to go with a quick call to the florists, the bouquet will look 10 times more planned when you know they’ll end up on display in a striking crystal vase.
6. Cartier Americaine Tank Watch with Alligator Strap
$12,625
A Cartier tank watch is the definition of timeless, but not dated. If your mom would appreciate an instant heirloom, this is a good place to start.
Modern Necessities
7. Apple 64GB iPad 3G
$829 + $29.99/month for an unlimited data plan
Do you remember that mad frenzy for iPads that kicked off just a month ago? It’s a safe bet that your parents do too. Grab a top of the line iPad for mom now, and one for dad a month from now. Why go for the top tier model? You’ll feel slightly better about your purchase when the next generation comes along to make it obsolete.
8. Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Crocodile Satchel
$14,500
She may not be a school girl anymore, but the schoolbag-esque PS1 satchel has been on the wanted list of stylish women everywhere since its release.
Fly Her to the Moon
9. Flight aboard the VMS Eve
From $200,000
Most mothers are impressed if you name a child after them, but Richard Branson ruined the “isn’t that impressive?” namesake gift for other kids when he named his flagship spaceship after his mom, Eve. A $200,000 ticket aboard can’t compete with an entire spacecraft, but not many moms can say they’ve truly been out of this world.
