The Ultimate Aries Gift Guide: Top presents to shop online
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The Aries allure is a very particular one. Those born beneath the sign of the ram are often loud and proud. Emboldened and passionate creatures, an Aries is dominant and intelligent, though often find themselves letting the heart rule.
Popular Aries figures help us to illustrate their general personality type. From Lady Gaga and Robert Downey Jr. to Reese Witherspoon, Emma Watson, Kristen Stewart, Keira Knightley and Elton John, there’s certainly no shortage of shining stars born under the ram-shaped constellation.
When it comes to Aries individuals, we love to hate them and hate to love them. Governed by an uncomplicated and direct disposition, they certainly won’t mind our frank statement of character. Indeed, they tend to lament long ramblings filled with unnecessary details.
As such, don’t be surprised if you find them zoning out when given tangential information. If an Aries happens to have been present at the beginning of this article, we suspect they have since clicked away.
We’d usually say they can’t help it, but this isn’t the case with an Aries. They are perfectly capable of meeting societal expectations through learned behaviour, but simply cannot be bothered to do so if it doesn’t serve a greater purpose.
That is to say, an Aries will fail to listen to drawn-out ramblings of friends and family but will sit patiently and smile at those of a superior in a working environment. Natural-born leaders, an Aries understands what it takes to get to the top.
This is further reflected by their status as a cardinal sign, which means that their astrological sign falls at the beginning of a new season. If not a first-born or only child, an Aries tends to have the characteristics of one. They are also fire signs, after all, ruled by the red planet Mars and the Greco-Roman Gods of War.
Controversial personality type aside, if you’re near and dear to an Aries they will charge into battle against those who have wronged you. Fiercely loyal, protective and loving at their core, you’ll learn to tolerate an Aries’ shortcomings for the fiery delight they bring into your life.
Battling rams at the ready, we’ve curated a selection of gifts which are sure to delight the hard-to-please Aries in your life. Keep scrolling to get in those all-important good books.
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Porter Yoshida & Co Tanker Shoulder Bag
A paragon of chic utilitarianism, Tanker bags from Tokyo-born Porter Yoshida & Co are inspired by iconic MA-1 flight jackets. Crafted from 100 per cent nylon, the shoulder bag features an array of spacious yet compact pockets to fit all your daily essentials. The perfect gift for an Aries who is constantly on the move, this piece of kit will remain attached to their hip.
Nomad Pendant
Shaped like an arrowhead, this 18ct gold fiery red pendant is certainly fit for a battle-ready Aries. Featuring a cultured red sapphire at the centre, Lark & Berry prides itself on the lack of mined diamonds - meaning their pieces are always ethically made.
Salt & Stone Black Rose & Oud
A deeply sensual scent for the passionate Aries, Salt & Stone’s Rose & Oud candle comprises notes of rose and vanilla which are tempered by the deep woody aroma of oud, fresh vetiver, clove, amber and cedar.
Crap Eyewear The Heavy Tropix
Every Aries needs a decent pair of sunglasses to hand, to make themselves entirely unavailable and inaccessible to time-wasters. This harsh truth requires intimidatingly stylish sunnies to block out the haters, which Crap Eyewear specialises in. The Heavy Tropix offer a medium-wide fit, polarised lenses and are available in a variety of hues.
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
Aries are impatient and hard-working souls, which leaves them with little mid-week time to slow-brew and hand-tamp artisan coffee. This is where the AeroPress comes in as a necessity. The patented three-in-one brew technology has coffee ready in minutes with zero bitterness or grit. Practical, compact, travel-safe and shatter-proof, expect delicious full-bodied coffee at all times.
Lanique Spirit of Rose Liqueur
Lanique’s original rose spirit dates back to the late 18th century and is made with thousands of hand-picked rose petals. Vibrant and romantic just like your favourite Aries, the taste of Lanique is described as Turkish Delight with an alcoholic kick; though with a 39 per cent ABV, one might consider it more of a punch. Who says an Aries can’t be sweet?
Eleanor Bowmer Zodiac Bone China Mug
Crafted from dishwasher-safe bone china, this beautifully kaleidoscopic Aries mug by Eleanor Bowmer is sure to increase the joy afforded by one’s daily caffeine intake tenfold.
JBL Clip 4 Blue Waterproof Speaker
Appeal to Aries’ desire to lead by allowing them to control the aux on the go with the JBL Clip 4. Whether clipped to their backpack, jeans or water bottle, they’ll act as a pied piper luring the party over to them with rich JBL Original Pro sound. Waterproof, dustproof and loaded with 10 hours of battery life with a single charge, the JBL Clip 4 is available in multiple hues.
Gabar No.II Ground Eau de Parfum
Sometimes we could all do with a lesson in grounding. Luxuriate in the swirling, arboraceous scents of Gabar’s No.II Ground Eau de Parfum. Housed in 98 per cent recyclable packaging, inside this sophisticated A-line bottle lies notes of coriander, saffron, pink pepper, ginger, orris, fig, bedroom, cedarwood, oud, sandalwood, vetiver and musk. That’s a whole lot of aromatic goodness packed into just 50ml.
The Santorini
The cardinal sign Aries heads up the beginning of spring. A season known for persistent showers, pockets of glorious sunshine and consequential rainbows, every spring baby needs a natural woven basket bag to accompany them throughout March, April and the beginning of May. Though available in a variety of complementary colours, we think the bright poppy red is best suited to the Aries in your life. Plus, Demellier London offers a lifetime of free repairs.
Outdoor Explorer Kit
Adventurers rejoice for this practical yet portable outdoor explore kit will ensure you’re able to traverse all terrains with ease. It includes a compass, a monocular and a wire saw in a lightweight and packable storage bag. Brilliant for birdwatching trips and daily hikes, you’ll always find your way back home.
Marquis Markham crystal decanter and glasses set
Waterford crystal serves as a timeless gift, offering opulent elegance for those who enjoy the odd tipple. The iconic Marquis Markham crystal decanter and glasses set will delight any whisky enthusiast fond of a luxurious nightcap.
Bahaus Steel
Inspired by the Bauhaus School of Design, this delightfully simple yet sophisticated wristwatch from Projects was created in celebration of the movement’s 100th anniversary. Offering a primary colour scheme which tells the time through 90-degree angles, this watch perfectly encapsulates the Bauhaus ethos.
Joy Resolve Barisieur Tea and Coffee Brewing alarm clock
Unusual and innovative, we couldn’t think of a better gift for the Aries in your life. The highly functional device has reinvented the traditional alarm clock by waking you up with a steaming hot cuppa instead of audacious, metallic ringtones. Capable of brewing both tea and coffee, the Joy Resolve Barisieur is even fitted with a smart fridge for keeping that splash of milk cold and fresh each morning. This is what we had in mind when we imagined the future. Robobarista alarm clock to the rescue.
Ruuby Mobile Beauty Bespoke Massage
The hardworking Aries in your life deserves to relax, yet rarely finds the time to do so. Sneak a peek at their schedule and book a bespoke luxury massage to celebrate their birthday this year with the help of luxury mobile beauty service Ruuby. London’s first digital beauty concierge, the company specialises in five-star beauty services for private clients with the help of a network of 600 vetted providers.
Hay colour-blocked small recycled-plastic crate 26cm x 17cm
Scandinavian design brand Hay has taken social media by storm thanks to their practical yet dopamine-boosting colourful designs. Plastic storage crates in particular can be spotted across the homes of Swedish influencers such as Matilda Djerf and offer an aesthetically pleasing means of organising everything from skincare and makeup to personal care items and documents. Stackable and foldable when not in use, the colour-blocked crates from Hay are an organisational essential.