Music Insiders' Holiday Wish List
Music Insiders' Holiday Wish List
Frances Wong, The Thread Shop at Sony Music Entertainment
“I would love a trip to Abu Dhabi, a city rich in culture, design and beauty. Also on my list: the Amazon Echo; a coat with a pop of color; slouchy, thigh-high Isabel Marant boots; a sleek coffee machine because I’m all about less clutter on countertops. And I can never have enough candles!” -- Frances Wong, vice president, The Thread Shop at Sony Music Entertainment
GIFT THAT GIVES: Americares (americares.org). “Between the hurricanes and earthquakes, this organization is a priority for me. They’ve given $5 billion in aid over the past 23 years.”
1 Isabel Marant Lostynn calf-hair boots, $2,085; mytheresa.com. 2 Dyptique limited edition frosted forest-scented candle, $70; diptyqueparis.com. 3 Amazon Echo Show tablet and streaming device, $229.99; amazon.com. 4 Emirates Palace Suites start at $3,800; kempinski.com. 5 Nicole Benisti Madison jacket, $1,800; reveboutique.com. 6 Clive Coffee Special Edition Classika PID espresso machine, $1,495; clivecoffee.com.
David Jacobs, Grubman Shire & Meiselas
“I’ve been wanting to upgrade my music room -- a McIntosh Preamp would do the trick. I’m as obsessed with food as I am music, so I’d love to get to Japan. And anytime someone wants to surprise me with New Mexican antiques, I’m down! -- David Jacobs, partner, Grubman Shire & Meiselas
GIFT THAT GIVES: Everytown (everytown.org). “The topic most on my mind is gun control. We need to do more than throwing our hands in the air or posting on Instagram.”
1 Shiprock Trading Co. 1930s Navajo Klagetoh Trading Post rug, $3,500; shiprocksantafe.com. 2 McIntosh C1100 2-channel vacuum tube preamplifier, $13,000; mcintoshlabs.com. 3 Amanemu rooms at the luxury ryokan set on the shores of Japan’s Ago Bay start at $978 per night; aman.com.
Elvis Duran, 'Elvis Duran and The Morning Show'
“The ultimate gifts are time and travel. Santa Fe is my home away from home. I’ve also been searching for street artists’ work in the canvas format.” -- Elvis Duran, national radio host, Elvis Duran and The Morning Show
GIFT THAT GIVES: Feeding America (feedingamerica.org). “The thought of an American not being able to put nutritious food on the table troubles me. Feeding America is doing lots of heavy lifting.”
1 Globe-Trotter 20-inch leather-trimmed suitcase, $1,115; mrporter.com. 2 Shepard Fairey Peace & Justice Woman HP, $25,000; 1stdibs.com. 3 Inn Of The Five Graces Rooms at the Santa Fe hotel start at $395; fivegraces.com.
Erika Ender, Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter
“The best present is to spend quality time with my loved ones. Normally, we travel to Brazil, where a lot of my family is. Aside from that, I love everything that is minimalist with ethnic touches for home decor.” -- Erika Ender, award-winning singer-songwriter
GIFT THAT GIVES: Puertas Abiertas (fundacionpuertasabiertas.com). “This foundation in my native country, Panama, uses music as a vehicle to do good. Using art to achieve purpose is our duty as human beings.”
1 Gucci cat-eye metal sunglasses with crystals that are perfect for the beach, $1,105, gucci.com. 2 Leica Sofort instant film camera to capture moments with family, $299; bandh.com. 3 Raven + Lily Gaia square mudcloth pillow, $108; Oh! Fox Sosa square pillows, $92; ravenandlily.com. 4 Casa Mosquito Suites at the Copacabana hotel start at $890 per night; casamosquito.com.
Stocking-Stuffers for the Audiophile: Part 1
From one-of-a-kind treasures to sleek Japanese-designed Wifi speakers, Billboard selects the music-oriented swag bound to strike a chord.
1 For the lyric-obsessed listener: Cotodama lyric speaker, $4,500; b8ta.com.
2 For the indie-music lover: The xx bespoke holiday jumper, $70; thexx.info.
3 For the psychedelic super-fan: Vintage Summer Of Love Poster Jefferson Airplane, price upon request; rennertsgallery.com.
4 For the vinyl collector: Autographed LP The Beatles’ “Please Please Me”/”Ask Me Why,” second U.K. single, $12,500; Heritage Auctions, ha.com.
Stocking-Stuffers for the Audiophile: Part 2
From one-of-a-kind treasures to sleek Japanese-designed bluetooth speakers, Billboard selects the music-oriented swag bound to strike a chord.
1 For the headphone junkie: Beats X wireless earphones in blue, $149.95; apple.com.
2 For the country music connoissuer: Garth Brooks Anthology Part I: The First Five Years, $39.95; garthbrooks.com
3 For the rock'n'roller: Danny Clinch signed print Chuck Berry 11x14 polaroid, $750; dannyclinch.com.
4 For the rhinestone cowboy: Fort Lonesome boombox patch, $50; California poppy patch, $60; custom denim name badge, $30; ftlonesome.com.