The NYLON 2024 Last Minute Gift Guide — Cruel Summer

Before Taylor Swift’s hit viral song, there was Bananarama’s iconic “Cruel Summer” that were about the experiences of a young girl who finds herself with nothing to do in the city during summer. 

Here are some gift suggestions for that person in your life who always needs to keep themselves busy during the holidays.

Wilson 110th Anniversary Racket

Summers are usually spent outdoors and we all know a friend who enjoys a good game of tennis. Well, Wilson has set up their first store in Singapore at VivoCity, and the boutique will debut the exclusive Wilson Shift 99L V1 110th Anniversary Racket. This model comes in limited quantities and you’ll need to pay in full when pre-ordering.

$509 from Wilson store at VivoCity #01-119 and online at SG.WILSON.COM.

Sony Reon Pocket 5

This wearable device is worn around the neck and fits just under the shirt. It can both cool and warm depending on the setting.

$224 from SONY.COM.SG.

Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in 006 Celestial Glow

Staying out of the sun but still want that iridescent glow? This palette will make your complexion radiant and has four different tones to mix and match for buildable intensity.

$80 from DIOR.COM.

Charlotte’s Iconic Magic Skin Duo

Here’s a set that contains both of Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling, award-winning skincare. There’s the Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream that both work together to achieve firmer, plumper and smoother skin, while also minimising the appearance of fine lines.

$190 from SEPHORA.SG.

LELO Enigma Double Sonic

For your single lady friends, LELO’S ENIGMA Double Sonic is here to help where help is needed. It targets the hard-to-reach A-spot, which is located slightly behind the G-spot. Enjoy.

$335.30 from LELO.COM.

Shangri-La Singapore Origin Bar Bottled Cocktails

Make summers better with these fancy bottled cocktails from the Origin Bar at Shangri-La. There are classics like the Manhattan, a Negroni and Gimlet, plus a few others for good variety.

You can buy these directly from Origin Bar.

Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro is technology at its finest; it can make one forget how hot the weather is, keep any lonely person company, and of course provide hours and hours of entertainment. It’s also a great pickup line if you must – “Would you like to play Apple Vision Pro” will always raise interest.

From $5,299 at APPLE.COM.

Maison Margiela Replica EDP

Don’t smell bad over summer — that’s just cruel to everyone around you. Maison Margiela fragrances brings back their REPLICA FANTASIES collection and introduces three new scents to spur the imagination. Each of these fragrances are meant to evoke strangely familiar dreams, through carefully selected ingredients by master perfumers. You have to discover them for yourself in store to truly appreciate their mystery.

$312 (100ml) from Maison Margiela at Takashimaya B1-14.

Torras COOLIFY Cyber Smart APP Control Neck Air Conditioner

This is the most premium “neck fan” anyone could possibly invest in. There are cooling plates and a strong 360° breeze. Perfect for the hot weather.

$399 from WEAREREADY.SG.

JBL Junior 470NC

Young ones will be screaming “I’m bored! I’m bored!” all through summer. Get them these wireless noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that feature JBL’s signature sound and won’t go beyond 85dB, protecting young ears from audio that’s too loud. There’s also a built-in mic, up to 50 hours of battery life (with ANC off), and parental control features through the app.

$119 available in 3 colours from JBLONLINESTORE.COM.