Luxury Christmas Gifts

What Sets a Von Baer Christmas Gift Apart

This collection has forty pieces, and three things set them apart:

• Full-grain leather, every piece. We use the outermost layer of the hide, where the natural grain is fully intact. We select A-grade hides only from Bos Taurus cattle and cut them from the bend, the section of the back where the fibers run densest. We drum-dye the leather, so the color runs all the way through it: if it's ever scuffed, the leather underneath is the same shade, not the pale mark surface-dyed leather shows. Dense leather from the bend is why our goods hold their shape and keep their refined look. Read more about full-grain leather.
• Made to one standard. On the bags and briefcases, hardware passes four separate quality checks by four different teams, and our precision brass zippers are independently tested by accredited laboratories for corrosion resistance and color-fastness.
• Gift-ready from the moment it arrives. Wallets, purses and other smaller pieces arrive wrapped in tissue in our gift box and gift bag. Larger bags come in a soft cotton dust bag, and briefcases, laptop bags and travel bags include a matching leather luggage tag. Almost every piece can carry complimentary blind-embossed initials, which you add on the product page when you order.

5-Year Limited Warranty: we stand behind every piece for five years against defects in materials or workmanship, because each one is made to be carried for decades. We don't run sales, coupons or seasonal markdowns: one price, year-round.

Choosing the Right Von Baer Christmas Gift

The collection covers wallets and card holders, briefcases, purses, travel bags, belts and desk accessories. Six common gift situations cover most gift lists, and for each we name the product to start with.

A wallet upgrade for him

If his current wallet is cracking along the fold or stuffed past its stitching, the Classic Bifold ($275) is made for that swap. It has four card slots, two overflow compartments that hold about six more cards, a coin pocket and two full-length bill sleeves. You move everything from the old wallet over at once. It has RFID blocking built into the lining and arrives in a gift box.

For fewer cards, the Minimalist ($195) has four card slots that hold up to eight cards, and weighs 27 grams. If he carries more, the Heritage ($295) is a trifold with room for up to 16.

A leather piece for her

The Allure ($295) is a full-grain leather purse that holds up to 16 cards, notes, coins and a phone, with RFID blocking and an external back pocket, and there's no need to know her ring size or clothing measurements. It comes in six colors, so you can pick one that actually reflects her taste rather than defaulting to black.

For a smaller purse, the Celeste ($245) is a zip-around design that fits about six cards. If you'd rather give something she carries on her shoulder, the Isabella ($495) is a compact crossbody with a removable strap and magnetic closure.

A milestone gift for a working professional

The No.1 briefcase ($1,895) is the milestone gift for a new job or a promotion, with a triple-gusset body whose padded middle compartment takes laptops up to 16 inches, and a key-lock closure. It fits A4 documents and meets most airline personal-item requirements.

If the recipient carries a lighter load, the Essential ($1,695) weighs 1.28 kg (2.8 lb) with dual zipped compartments. The Diplomat ($1,795) adds a key-lock in a slimmer body at 1.48 kg (3.3 lb). For a woman in the same role, the City ($1,595) fits a 16-inch MacBook Pro with rounded handles and a shoulder strap.

A travel wallet for a frequent flyer

The Harrington ($325) holds everything you reach for at the gate, passport, boarding pass, cards and foreign currency, in a single wallet with a dedicated passport pocket, four card slots, two bill compartments and RFID blocking. It arrives gift-boxed and can carry blind-embossed initials.

If the person you're buying for just needs a passport cover, the Atlas ($195) is a slim holder with a grosgrain page marker. The Avia ($175) is the lowest-priced piece in the collection, in pebble leather with six color options and gold-foil initials.

A travel bag for weekend trips

The Weekender ($1,895) is the carry-on holdall for one or two nights with a laptop and no checked bag, with a padded 16-inch laptop sleeve, an internal document pocket and metal base studs that protect the base from wear. Also available as a women's Weekender at the same price.

For a traveler packing a suit, the Grand ($1,995) is a two-in-one duffel with a dedicated garment compartment and a removable hanger. If they want wheels, the Voyager ($1,995) is a leather cabin case with four 360-degree wheels and a telescoping handle.

A desk gift for a colleague or boss

A desk piece suits a colleague or boss when a bag or a wallet feels too personal for the relationship. The Executive desk pad comes in two sizes (Large at $595 or Original at $395), lies flat under a keyboard and mouse, and has a water-repellent finish that resists spills.

For a smaller desk gift, the Majestic valet tray ($225) folds flat and snaps into shape with corner buttons. Both can carry complimentary blind-embossed initials, which you add on the product page when you order.

Looking for something more specific?

• Shopping for a man: Christmas Gifts for Men
• Shopping for a woman: Christmas Gifts for Her
• Under a budget ceiling: Christmas Gifts Under $1,000
• Stocking fillers and Secret Santa: Small Luxury Gifts
• Want it monogrammed: Personalized Luxury Gifts
• Gifts beyond Christmas: Luxury Gifts
• Still deciding what to give: read our guide to luxury Christmas gifts

FAQs

Will the recipient be charged import duties or taxes?

No. We ship by express courier with duties and taxes included for customers in the US, Canada, the UK, EU countries and 16 other countries, including Australia, Japan, Switzerland and the UAE.

Does a Von Baer gift arrive ready to give in time for Christmas?

Yes. Smaller leather goods arrive wrapped in tissue in a Von Baer gift box and bag. Briefcases, laptop bags and travel bags include a matching leather luggage tag, and bags come in a soft cotton dust bag. Orders to the US and Canada typically arrive in one to three business days by express courier, and shipping is complimentary on all orders over $150.