Zach Weiss, Man-About-Town, and Ultimate Gift Giver

Dunhill: Nesting Dolls Table Lighter

“In the same vein is this incredible Dunhill lighter in the shape of nesting dolls. I have absolutely no use for it, but I also absolutely need it.”

Francesco Maglia: Packable Umbrella

“Francesco is a sixth generation maker of umbrellas using suiting fabrics treated to withstand the rain. I have a few of his creations, but my favorite is the one that can be easily packed thanks to a crew top and handle that fits within a large checked suitcase.”

Ashanti: Washable Horn Cutlery

“I was recommended to visit the Via Garibaldi 12 concept store in Genoa when I stayed at the new Palazzo Durazzo (a must-see!), and came across this practical, dishwasher safe line of cutlery.”

Ralph Lauren: Vintage Sweater

“Ralph Lauren recently started releasing incredible rare vintage items through their RL app, and the holiday assortment includes this delightfully kitschy crewneck sweater that I see playing well in Montana or St. Moritz this winter.”

Maison Clerc: Zagato Sunglasses

“I consider most of my sunglasses to live a good life, but sometimes a short one. I was shown the Maison Clerc atelier in Paris by a friend who worked nearby at Ciffonelli. If you take the time to do a proper fitting and select materials, you’ll leave with a pair of sunglasses that you absolutely cannot lose sight of.” 

CHIEFFALO americana: Restored Cowboy Hat

“Located in Fort Worth, Texas, Rodger Chieffallo is as cowboy as they come. His shop offers a slew of luxe western wear, but its speciality is the restoration of 60s and 70s cowboy hats.”

Sacher: Original Sacher-Torte

“As if I needed to add to my long list of gluttonous vices, the Sacher Hotel in Vienna has mastered the art of shipping one of its (I hate this word, but I think it's befitting here) iconic Sacher tortes, which makes for the ultimate holiday party showstopper.”

Bentley: Continental GT Convertible Speed

“A car made for picking up groceries and such.”

Omega: Speedmaster Timepiece

“I wore this timepiece when I was lucky to attend the Paris Olympics as a guest of Omega. While it was on loan to me then, I think of splurging on it often as a memory of the unforgettable visit.”