“Gifts under $250 are hitting a sweet spot in 2025,” says Joseph DeAcetis, Editor at StyleLujo.com and Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. “They’re accessible, aspirational, and often deeply personal. From tech to accessories, the best picks this year reflect a blend of innovation, identity, and emotional connection.”
Acclaimed American Journalist and International Editor. My interest lies in the pace and direction of trend adoption in luxury fashion and lifestyle, access to real-time fashion through top influencers and how disruption and social-intelligence have transitioned the trend landscape through the democratization of the marketplace