Photo by Amie Milne
On this annual celebration of love, Vogue Philippines enlists friends to share gift inspiration for those closest to their hearts.
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love and affection in all its forms, and one way to show it is through the love language of gift-giving. In this season of love, these creative personalities share the gifts they’re presenting to the most significant people in their lives–partners, themselves, family members, friends, even pets.
For His Mom, From Gabbie Mariano (@gabbiemariano)
Content creator Gabbie Mariano plans to give Diptyque’s Baies & Roses Duo Candles, with a design perfect for the celebration, to his mom who he considers to be his original valentine.
Mariano shares this scent pairing strikes a balance, “highlighting and complementing one another with its blend of both tangy green and spicy floral notes — much like the two of us! Candles last longer than a bouquet of flowers, too.”
For Her Watch-loving Girlfriend, From Raejell Roxas (@raejellroxas)
For model Raejell Roxas, the best Valentine’s Day gift for her significant other is a timepiece with personality: “I thought of this particular one from Swatch because it’s the most unique watch I’ve seen so far, and it’s also the only casual watch she has in her collection, so it stands out! I personally think it adds more character if you want to go for a very casual or laid back outfit.”
For Her Husband, From Jess Wilson (@jesswilson)
For Valentine’s Day, Sunnies Face co-founder Jess Wilson says that one of the most romantic things in the world is traveling with the one you love. “I’d love to gift my husband a trip to one of the many beautiful beach destinations here in the Philippines— we love gifting travels to each other on birthdays, special occasions and Christmas.”
For Her Boyfriend, From Nicole Concepcion (@nicconcepcion)
Artist Nicole Concepcion’s choice is a meticulously well-thought out gift idea: engraved jewelry. Concepcion showed her appreciation for her other half with a ring by NAMÌ designed by Mano Gonzalez, with a message on the ring’s interior. To complete the jewelry set, she also got an engraved emerald pendant, also by NAMÌ.
For Her Sentimental Girlfriend, From Gabs Gibbs (@gabsgibbs)
For creative director Gabs Gibbs, the best gifts on Valentine’s Day are lasting memories. Gibbs suggests a compact film camera from Kodak, saying that the gift is “super cute and perfect for taking pics on dates and when we travel.”
