Looking for a gift that feels thoughtful, personal and a little more interesting than the usual last-minute present? A magazine is a brilliant choice. It is easy to give, genuinely enjoyable to receive and can introduce someone to a new interest, creative perspective or favourite subject.
Whether you are shopping for a fashion lover, interiors enthusiast, keen traveller, creative reader or plant lover, there is a magazine gift to suit them. Better still, you can choose an individual issue for an immediate treat or a magazine subscription for something to look forward to throughout the year.
Why magazines make such good gifts
A good magazine is more than something to read once and put aside. It can be a source of inspiration, a beautiful object for the coffee table and a welcome excuse to slow down for a while.
Magazine gifts work particularly well because they are:
- Personal and easy to match to someone’s interests
- Thoughtful without being overly formal
- Suitable for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and housewarmings
- Available as individual issues or selected subscriptions
- Enjoyable for readers of all ages and interests
Magazine subscriptions as gifts
If you want your gift to last beyond one afternoon, a magazine subscription is the way to go. It gives the recipient a regular delivery of something they genuinely enjoy and creates a small moment of anticipation each time a new issue arrives.
Subscriptions are available for selected titles, including fashion and interiors magazines. A subscription can be a great choice when:
- You already know the recipient’s favourite subject
- You want a gift that lasts for several months
- You are shopping for someone who is difficult to buy for
- You want to give a birthday, Christmas or anniversary gift with ongoing appeal
How to choose the right magazine gift
Think about what the recipient naturally enjoys reading, watching or talking about. Do they follow fashion? Spend weekends decorating? Love travelling? Collect beautiful books and magazines? Notice plants everywhere they go?
Once you know the interest, choosing becomes much easier:
- Fashion and beauty: Vogue Italia, Vogue France or Harper’s Bazaar Italia
- Interiors and architecture: Elle Decor Italia, Architectural Digest Italia or Apartamento
- French style: Architectural Digest France, Maisons Côté Ouest or Maisons Côté Sud
- Creative culture: LOVE, Numéro, Les Hommes Publics or Luncheon
- Travel and photography: Holiday
- Plants and nature: Sage Journal Vol. 1: Life Among Plants
Find a magazine gift they will actually love
The best gifts feel personal, and that is exactly what makes magazines so good at gifting. Choose a title that matches someone’s interests and you are giving them more than a publication. You are giving them inspiration, ideas and a little time to themselves.
Explore the collection to find a magazine gift for the fashion lover, design enthusiast, creative reader, traveller or plant lover in your life.
Frequently asked questions
Are magazines good gifts?
Yes. Magazines make thoughtful gifts because they are easy to match to someone’s interests, beautifully presented and available as individual issues or selected subscriptions.
What is the best magazine subscription gift?
The best magazine subscription gift depends on the recipient. Vogue Italia and Vogue France suit fashion lovers, while Elle Decor Italia, Architectural Digest Italia and Architectural Digest France are ideal for interiors and design enthusiasts.
What magazine should I give to a fashion lover?
Vogue Italia, Vogue France, Harper’s Bazaar Italia and Numéro are strong choices for readers interested in fashion, beauty, photography and contemporary culture.
What magazine makes a good housewarming gift?
Elle Decor Italia, Architectural Digest Italia, Architectural Digest France, Apartamento, Maisons Côté Ouest and Maisons Côté Sud are excellent housewarming gifts for anyone who enjoys interiors and design.