’Tis the season for NoMad
With an entire season of giving ahead, there is no better time than now to make a list and check it twice. Here at NOMAD Magazine — along with The NoMad Alliance — we wholeheartedly believe in shopping local, which is why we are sharing our own holiday gift guide. Nothing says ’Tis the Season better than a thoughtful gift sourced from everyone’s favorite live, work, and play neighborhood.
We love everything about the perfectly packaged gift bundles from MALIN+GOETZ NoMad, including a travel kit, a fragrance discovery kit, and a candle collection. This gender neutral beauty brand is a great fit for everyone on your shopping list. With products suitable for sensitive skin, a focus on less packaging for a greener and cleaner earth, and its New York provenance, you can feel good about any MALIN+GOETZ purchase.
A recent collaboration between Moooi interiors and Everyhuman offers a bespoke fragrance experience. Moooi x Everyhuman uses an AI- generated quiz to curate a room fragrance that embodies each user’s unique personality and style. Do you prefer to be in light or in darkness? Do you feel more at home inside or outside? Answers lead to a customized fragrance formula that captures the essence of who you are. Mine included rice, milk, tea, sandalwood, and black musk. No doubt, this is sure to be one of the more unique gifting experiences on anyone’s shopping list.
Of/Mercer takes the work/life balance seriously with an extensive clothing collection suitable for all body types. From options in extended sizes to maternity wear, the brand’s classically elegant style is just the thing for a wardrobe refresh, a new job, or a little retail-pick-me-up. Whether ordering items off the website or sending a gift card, Of/ Mercer is sure to be a favorite of the women in your life.
In business since 1911, JJ Hat Center clearly knows a thing or two about style. The city’s oldest hat shop puts quality and craftsmanship at the top of its list, and with 10,000 hats in stock — plus customizable options — there is no shortage of styles to choose from. From the classic to the eclectic, JJ Hat Center has the experience and the staff to guide you toward the perfect selection.
Nothing completes an outfit more than the right accessories, which is why Johnston & Murphy is the ideal spot to find shoes, leather goods, luggage, and apparel. An iconic American brand, this fashion staple launched in 1850 and has provided footwear to a number of US presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities. We love the Ellsworth Wingtip loafer and the Charlotte Bit bootie.
For the skincare lovers on your list consider a gift card to Heyday Skincare, a premiere facial spot right in the heart of NoMad. Gone are the days of “one facial fits all,” and no one understands that better than Heyday. Offering a full menu of personalized treatments — from anti-aging to acne prevention to re-hydration options — this pristine day spa is the ideal oasis for a wellness vacay right in the heart of the neighborhood.
Fellow Barber was at the forefront of a barber shop renaissance when it opened its doors in 2006. With its vintage decor and warm ambiance, the shop is a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle of city life. Most unusual menu item? The Pay What You Can haircut. The anti-aging Benjamin Button facial, along with Fellow Barber’s complete menu of men’s grooming options, hair and beard care products, and emphasis on tradition make this a thoughtful and unique gift- giving option for the men in your life.
New York may be the city that never sleeps, but that never stops city dwellers from investing time and money in healthy sleep patterns. At The Clean Bedroom’s Fifth Avenue showroom, you can find sumptuous organic sheet sets, cozy comforters, and even a dreamy new mattress — all to help your favorite New Yorker chase their dreams in the Big Apple.
For the friend who’s always one step ahead of the trends, Dover Street Market is sure to have just the right gift. This eight level showroom is jam-packed with all of the next big things. From exclusive clothing collaborations to sought after up-and- coming designers, if you can’t find it here, it likely doesn’t exist.
If you are on the hunt for great stocking stuffers, look no further than Memories of New York. With a strong emphasis on New York-themed merch, this eclectic and brilliantly curated collection of items includes t-shirts, pens, postcards, candles, snow globes, key chains, art, and more. There’s plenty here to appeal to both hardcore New Yorkers and out-of-towners. And make sure to say hello to the owner, he’s the one holding down the register with a smile.
Whether you hope to get a jump on the holiday shopping madness, find the ideal gift for everyone on your list, or even indulge in a little pre-holiday self-care, there’s no better place than NoMad’s diverse and unique business district. Here you can shop neighborhood favorites, meet local business owners, and rest assured that this year’s gifts will be absolute crowd pleasers.