25 Expensive White Elephant Gifts For This Party Season
If you are heading to a white elephant party this holiday season, just check out this list of expensive white elephant gifts to work out the best present to take with you!
White elephant exchanges are very popular during the festive period with groups of friends or family members, but finding the perfect gift, that lots of people are going to love, can be a bit of a challenge. That’s where this list comes in handy! We have brought together 25 expensive white elephant gifts that are ideal for upcoming parties and are a little more exciting than a gift card.
There is a wide selection of gorgeous gifts from top luxury brands and fashion houses, at a range of prices to suit any budget, that your friends and family are going to be fighting over during the next white elephant game!
25 expensive white elephant gifts
1. Gucci Set of 3 small Tian print notebooks
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High-quality, stunning Gucci notebooks are a gift everyone in your life is bound to love! These three notebooks are filled with lined paper and covered in beautiful Tian prints.
These Gucci Tian prints are a floral motifs inspired by Chinese landscapes found most often on 18th-century tapestries and screens.
The pink, blue, and white covers are finished with coordinating colored page edges and ribbons so you can always find your place.
2. Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase
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Everyone needs a silk pillowcase so this a gift all your friends will be fighting over.
The Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase is amazing, helping you to wake up from your beauty sleep with smooth hair and will help the appearance of fine lines, your skin’s hydration, and the texture and smoothness of your skin – just incredible.
The pillowcase is also available in a wide range of colors too!
3. Marc Jacobs The Teddy Medium Tote Bag
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This Marc Jacobs The Teddy Medium Tote Bag is one of the best expensive white elephant gift ideas, and it’s pretty affordable too, available for just $275!
This super cute bag is fluffy faux fur, available in green, pink, grey, or black, all decorated with the Marc Jacobs logo and fitted with a detachable shoulder strap.
The roomy interior features a handy zipper pocket to help keep everything in the bag organized.
4. Jennifer Behr Tunis crystal-embellished earrings
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Beautiful earrings make a fantastic gift during the festive season and are the perfect present for a white elephant party with your friends.
Jennifer Behr jewelry is just irresistible, just like these Tunis crystal-embellished earrings! The top features a striking pink oval cut crystal, from which shimmering white glass pearls are suspended.
These earrings are so gorgeous and something any of your friends would love to keep after the party!
5. Nest New York Holiday Scented Candle
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A candle is a great white elephant gift, and this festive Nest Fragrances Holiday Scented Candle is the perfect option.
The glass container is decorated with a beautiful golden design and then filled with a beautiful scent, ideal for this time of year.
The candle features notes of pomegranate, pine, cloves, mandarin orange, amber, vanilla, and cinnamon to fill any room with a warm, spicy scent that is quintessentially festive.
6. Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray
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If you are looking for expensive white elephant gift ideas for your girl group of friends, then this Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum Spray is the perfect option.
The Coco Mademoiselle fragrance is iconic and a must-have in any perfume collection. This scent features notes of orange, Grasse jasmine, patchouli, may rose, and vetiver to create a fruity and fresh fragrance with floral notes underneath.
This beautiful perfume is available for just $146, but there are lots of sizes available at a range of prices.
7. Foreo UFO™ 2 Power Mask & Light Therapy Device
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Any skincare fans will really appreciate this gift in the swap! The Foreo UFO™ 2 Power Mask & Light Therapy Device is an incredible device that uses heating, cooling, pulsations, and LED light to enhance the power of single-use face masks.
The technology in this light therapy device helps reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines and will lock in moisture to help you achieve hydrated and glowing skin.
8. Gucci Web and Horsebit print letter set
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The Gucci Web and Horsebit print letter set is a totally unique gift with that fun vintage feel!
This whimsical set includes 20 cards and 20 envelopes to you can bring back the romantic art of letting writing, all contained in a stunning box, decorated with the GG monogram and a horsebit motif.
The envelopes are beautiful too, with a painterly Radura print that looks like a striking historic painting.
9. Herschel Supply Co. Duffle Bag
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Everyone loves a useful white elephant gift at a holiday party, just like this Herschel Supply Co. Duffle Bag! If your gift swap is a mixture of men and women, then this gift is a great option.
The super practical bag is fitted with top handles as well as a detachable longer strap for crossbody wear. There is an exterior zip shoe compartment to keep any dirty footwear away from your clean clothes in the spacious interior – just perfect!
10. La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream
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The La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream is a best-selling and beloved face cream that everyone will want to take home with them!
This incredible cream is well known for its healing properties that will moisturize and repair your skin, leaving you with skin that feels firmer, lines are reduced, and pores are minimized.
The 2oz size retails for $380, but there are smaller and large editions to suit any price limit.
11. Jacquemus Les Créoles Jacquemus logo earrings
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Jacquemus is an it brand at the moment, which is my anything from this fashion house would make a fantastic gift for any white elephant parties – for example, these stunning Jacquemus Les Créoles Jacquemus logo earrings.
These earrings have a hoop silhouette, within which sits the Jacquemus brand name in cursive writing. The brass earrings have been finished in a silver tone and are large in size for a striking, statement look.
12. Gucci Card set with Double G
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If you are looking for a fun white elephant gift, this Gucci Card set is a great option. Card games are always a must this time of year and so this designer gift would prove very popular at any party.
The case for the cards is made from GG supreme coated canvas, embellished with red and green webbing, and a gold GG logo. The back of the luxe cards is decorated with a Radura print for a beautiful finish.
13. Our Place x Selena Gomez Perfect Pot Set
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The Our Place brand of kitchenware has become very popular in recent years and so this Our Place x Selena Gomez Perfect Pot Set would make a great gift!
The set includes a lightweight pot, with a fitted roasting rack that can double as a steamer and a handy wooden spoon – just perfect.
This incredible pot can be used to cook so many different dishes and is ideal for any foodies attending the party.
14. Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
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Le Labo fragrances are super popular at the moment, and this Santal 33 Eau de Parfum is a particular best-seller.
The chic, minimalist bottle holes a long-lasting fragrance, inspired by the spirit of the American West and personal freedom.
The scent includes notes of the violet accord, iris, ambrox, cardamom, leather, cedarwood, and sandalwood for a rich, woody fragrance that is totally irresistible. There are three different sizes available, ranging between $90 and $310.
15. Gucci Violet, Flora print candle
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We love the beautiful look of this Gucci candle, which would look amazing in any home, plus the scent is gorgeous and will fill the whole room with a subtle floral fragrance.
This candle is held in a black ceramic pot, printed with the Gucci name and a bold, eye-catching floral pattern, which reflects the scent of the candle itself. This candle has a soft violet fragrance to keep any home smelling gorgeous!
16. Hatch Restore Reading Light, Sound Machine & Sunrise Alarm Clock
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The versatility of the Hatch Restore light and clock makes it a must-have and a super unique white elephant gift.
This device acts as a reading light, time-to-rise indicator, and a sound machine, where you can change the color, sound, volume, and brightness to suit your morning needs.
This makes it easier to wake up on night mornings by gently increasing the light, to replicate the sunrise. This is a gift that you will really want to keep for yourself.
17. Maison Margiela Replica Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette
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The world-famous fashion house, Maison Margiela, is well known for its striking clothing and accessories and has released an incredible range of fragrances that are just beautiful – including the Replica Lazy Sunday Morning Eau de Toilette Fragrance.
This scent includes notes of lily of the valley, pear accord, iris accord, rose absolute, patchouli oil, orange flower, and white musk to create a soft, clean, and fresh fragrance.
18. Gucci GG wool scarf
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Everyone loves getting a new scarf during the winter months, which is why this Gucci GG wool scarf is one of the best white elephant gift ideas.
This soft and sumptuous wool scarf features a GG monogram print for that classic and timeless Gucci look.
One side of the scarf features a white and ivory colorway, while the other features a charcoal grey and pale grey combination, so you can pick the option that best suits your winter look.
19. Loewe Anagram keyring
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This Loewe Anagram keyring will add a little more luxury to any car or house key, making your everyday life that little bit more glamorous.
The brass key chain has a gleaming gold-tone and is decorated with the gorgeous and instantly recognizable Loewe anagram that features on many of their clothes and accessories.
The hoop to attach your keys is engraved with the Loewe brand name for the perfect finishing touch.
20. Zaha Hadid Shimmer tealight holder
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This Zaha Hadid Shimmer tealight holder is a perfect white elephant gift idea if you are attending a party with your family member.
The beautiful tea light holder has been designed for the Zaha Hadid brand, which was an incredible, prizing-winning architect, artist, and designer.
The glass tea light holder is in this beautiful slate blue shade and has a faceted, rippling exterior that makes the light from the candle sparkle throughout the room.
21. Hay Chamber vase
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A creative gift, just like this Hay Chamber Vase, is ideal for a white elephant party, with your best friends. This vase will not only beautifully hold your flowers, but will also look like a work of art all on its own.
The brand states how the vase was inspired by the combination of digital and physical forms, as shown by the fact that the vase was 3D printed before being molded at a ceramic factory.
22. Gucci Silver-toned metal coasters
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Add a little more luxury to any coffee table or bedside table with these Gucci Silver-toned metal coasters – a totally irresistible gift for a white elephant holiday party.
The silver-toned metal coasters have been finished with an antique look, that is intended to prevent water marks.
One coaster has been engraved with a Guccy Butterfly motif and there is a Gucci sun on the other for a stunning, artistic finish. These coasters make a unique gift and are available for just $370.
23. By Lassen Light’In Medium candle holder
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Anyone who loves interior design will really want to take this By Lassen Light’In Medium candle holder home with them.
The chic and sophisticated, lantern-inspired design can be used indoors or outdoors because of the durable glass and metal finish. Inside the sleek, black geometric frame, sits a single candle, protected by a glass cylinder and circular metal lid to protect the flame from the wind.
24. Assouline Dior by Galliano book
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Fashion lovers are going to fight over this incredible white elephant gift!
This Assouline Dior by Galliano book documents John Galliano’s time at the Christian Dior fashion house and all his incredible, attention-grabbing collections and dramatic catwalk shoes.
This is the perfect coffee table book, filled with exquisite images of the Galliano years at Dior, as captured by Steven Meisel, Irving Penn, and Annie Leibovitz. This incredible, engrossing book is available for just $180.
25. Gucci Ophidia GG Flora card case wallet
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This Gucci Ophidia GG Flora card case wallet is bound to be a favorite gift at any festive present swapping party because of its super useful nature and stunning design.
The card case wallet has a slim, compact design, with multiple card slots, a zipper pocket, and a bill compartment to keep all cards and cash organized.
The exterior, GG supreme canvas has been decorated with a pastel floral pattern and embellished with a gold GG logo and navy and red webbing stripe.
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