What do you get the woman who gave you life—and probably access to her Netflix login, half her closet, and years of unsolicited but somehow always-right advice? Maybe she’s a skincare obsessive with a bathroom shelf that puts your Sephora cart to shame. Maybe she’s the kind of mom who insists she doesn’t need anything and will still cry over a handwritten card. Either way: you’re not getting away with a WhatsApp message and a meme this year.
So, we raised the bar (and the budget too) to give mom something she’ll actually cherish. There’s a cashmere scarf from Maneesha Ruia to swan around in, a fragrance from Nishane that smells like main-character energy bottled, a sculptural Riedel wine decanter for nights in, and more.
Has your mom been gently hinting you spend too much time on your phone? Gift her a moment you can both share—like a slow Sunday spent with tea and some baking experiments, courtesy Phaidon’s recipe tome, Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World. If she’s in her Pilates era (who among us isn’t?), the Celine yoga mat is peak “I do this for me” energy.
Tired moms (aka all moms) deserve better sleep, which is where the Loop earbuds come in. They won’t just play true-crime podcasts, but will block out the dog, the street, and your dad’s occasional snoring. If she’s the pen-and-paper type, The New York Times Classic Crossword Book offers a low-tech dopamine hit.
Feeling sentimental? Go for Misho’s Memento necklace, a chic little locket for the world’s tiniest photo. Or add a little chaos to her routine with an Armani lipstick—no special occasion required.
From understated luxuries to gifts that say “thanks for being my emergency contact”, here are 50-plus Mother’s Day presents that prove you do, in fact, know her better than your sibling.
