WHILE WE SHOULD be thanking our mums for everything they do everyday – if yours are anything like ours, they carry the family on their shoulders, keep the world spinning around and manage to do so in style – Mother’s Day is the official time to celebrate the matriarchs in your life. We all have our own ways of paying homage, whether it’s calling, visiting, sending a care package or planning a family get-together, but there’s no denying that a carefully selected gift goes that extra mile. Trust us: even if she insists all she wants is some quality time together, she’s not going to say no to a fragrance, bag or unforgettable experience.
Flowers are always a great option, and you can never go wrong with gifting a meal or a personalised voucher to her favourite restaurant. But, sometimes it’s nice to get a little more personal and creative when choosing a gift for the person who quite literally made you.
Here to assist in your search, we’ve curated a list of thoughtful, unique Mother’s Day gifts she’ll get a kick out of and, hopefully, cherish for years to come. Some are pure lookers, some impressively practical, all are exceptional. These are the unique Mother’s Day gift ideas Mum’ll be happy to receive and proud to show off, whether it’s a style flex, the latest tech, or a home upgrade.
The best Mother’s Day gifts for mums in 2024
Best fashion Mother’s Day gifts
The best autumn shirt
Louis Vuitton Monogram Lavaliere Button Sleeve Blouse
This Louis Vuitton blouse is simple, but incredibly chic. In other words: you can’t go wrong.
Australian fashion at its best
A Christopher Esber keepsake
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Christopher Esber – the brand all the most stylish women in your life worship – is having a Sydney warehouse sale at 410 Oxford Street, Paddington. With up to 70 percent off, you could, should you wish, buy Mum multiple pieces for the price of one. Beloved by celebrities from Katie Holmes to Solange Knowles, a piece from Esber is a gift you can’t miss with.
A DIY baguette bag
Fendi Baguette bag with embroidery kit
This has to be the ultimate gift for an artistic mum with great taste, as she can embroider whatever she’d like onto her very own version of Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag.
A stylish belt
Saint Laurent Cassandre thin belt in vegetable-tanned leather
Nothing beats a simple, chic black belt. Especially when it wears the subtle ‘YSL’ insignia.
A classic pump
Dior J’Adior Slingback Pump
The J’Adior slingback pump an incredibly timeless shoe. Crafted in the Christian Dior Italian ateliers, the silhouette is distinguished by black technical fabric, a two-tone embroidered ‘J’ADIOR’ ribbon and a flat bow for an elegant look.
Some sculptural earrings
Agmes ‘Luna’ earrings
If you’re looking to buy mum a timeless yet stylish piece of jewellery, you can’t go wrong with an heirloom from Agmes. These dew drop-style Luna earrings have our vote.
A really good black bag
BOSS Leather Shoulder Bag With Branded Hardware
A timeless shoulder bag crafted in matte leather with signature gold-tone hardware by BOSS. A minimum of 60% of the leather used to make this product has been sourced from certified tanneries, which is a nice touch.
A classic pair of earrings
Chanel stud earrings
There might not be a pair of earrings more iconic than a pair of CC’s.
A stylish robe
Jac + Jack ‘Razai’ cotton robe
Beloved Aussie brand Jac + Jack has officially launched sleepwear, and let it be known that wrapping yourself in one of their cotton robes is the equivalent of wearing a cloud. You’ll want one for yourself, too.
An elegant scarf
Burberry Printed Mulberry Silk-Twill Scarf
Burberry’s scarf will look equally chic draped around her neck or looped through the handle of one of her totes. Made in Italy from lustrous mulberry silk-twill, it’s printed with the house’s heritage checks on one side and a new logo on the reverse. The neutral hues will go with just about everything.
Cosy mules
Calvin Klein faux shearling slippers
A cosy shearling slipper that can be worn inside and out. Don’t be surprised when she refuses to take them off.
Best watches to gift this Mother’s Day
An iconic timepiece
Hublot Big Bang 38mm
An investment piece to say the least, the Big Bang is one of the most iconic watches in the horological world-and for good reason. Hublot exclusively uses a medical grade, non-oxidising 316L type steel, combining iron as a base metal, chrome for its resistance to corrosion and nickel for optimal mechanical robustness. This stable and durable alloy perfectly withstands all the hazards of daily mum life.
An elegant timepiece
IWC Da Vinci Automatic
The appeal of IWC Da Vinci watches lies in their elegant design and exquisite complications. Around for almost 50 years you can expect a timeless gift that she will treasure forever.
A bougie timepiece
Rolex Datejust 36
If you’re really looking to splurge on a timepiece this Mother’s Day, look no further than Rolex.
The Datejust 36 features a stainless steel case with a stainless steel jubilee bracelet. The fixed- diamond set bezel sits next to a silver dial and Roman diamond hour markers for the ultimate luxury piece.
A cuff (and a timepiece)
Longines Mini DolceVita with Double Tour straps
Inspired by the Italian spirit of ‘Dolce Vita’, every timepiece in the Longines DolceVita collection is a feminine yet powerful statement. Its Double Tour strap style was only just unveiled, which means your mum would be one of the first to sport it.
Best homewares to gift this Mother’s Day
A stylish coffee maker
Dolce & Gabbana Moka Induction large Bialetti
Two iconic Italian brands team up for the most stylish kitchen essential of the year. If your mum lives for her daily espresso, this is the gift for her.
A really fashionable plate
In The Roundhouse Complete Vegetable Set
Co-founded by The Daily Edited’s Alyce Tran, In The Roundhouse creates fresh, colourful, modern homewares – without the price tag you’d find at luxury stores. Their sets are a perfect intro pack for mum.
A chic candle
You, Me & Bones Candy Heart Candle
Hand-made in Melbourne, the candle brand has a bunch of darkly-themed homewares that will quirk up any living room. Their candles can be personalised which means you can choose the perfect colour and scent for mum.
Really nice glassware
Fazeek Glassware
Featuring chic fruit bowls, carafes, coupe glasses and oil burners, buying Fazeek pieces will turn mum’s home into an It girl’s dream. I mean, who said homewares had to be boring?
A pretty yet functional pan
Le Creuset cast iron petal shallow casserole
If she cooks, she cooks (or wants to cook) with Le Creuset. The Belgian cookware company has the monopoly on luxury cast iron, and it’s not difficult to see why.
A beautifully-designed vase
Dinosaur Designs Pearl Tower Vase
This colourful Dinosaur Designs vase doesn’t even need flowers to look beautiful. A handful of other designs are available on Farfetch as well just in case pink isn’t your mom’s thing.
The best pan ever
Our Place The Always Pan
Speaking of gift-worthy kitchen products, maybe she needs a new one. Known as the pan that broke the internet, Our Place’s Always Pan does it all. With a modern design and gorgeous colours, it’s made to replace eight pieces of cookware. Your mom’s favourite frying pan could never.
Champagne!
Krug Grande Cuvee 171eme Edition
You can’t beat a bottle of Krug.
The best beauty gifts for Mother’s Day
A Loewe fragrance
LOEWE 001 Woman Eau de Parfum
If she’s got great taste, she’ll appreciate a scent from Loewe. Especially the brand’s iconic ‘Woman’ EDP.
The ultimate hair styling tool
Dyson Rose Gold Airwrap
For Mother’s Day the limited edition Rose Gold version of the Airwrap comes with a complimentary brush and comb gift set valued at $69 – plus complimentary case personalisation.
An evocative new fragrance
Aesop ‘Ouranon’ fragrance
Described by Aesop as ‘balancing aromatic herbal notes and dry woods with mineral accords’, the Ouranon fragrance makes for a heady winter spritz as mum heads out the door.
The best gift for skincare gurus
Therabody Theraface LED Mask
The Therabody TheraFace Mask is a breakthrough FDA-cleared, TGA-registered LED face mask that delivers full-face Red, Red + Infrared, and Blue light with added tension-relieving vibration therapy. Clinical studies showed it will give mum firmer, smoother, healthier-looking skin with a visible reduction in fine lines and dark spots in as little as 8 weeks.
The best sports gifts for Mother’s Day
The perfect every day kicks
New Balance 9060
The New Balance 9060s are full of comfort features like a dual-density midsole featuring ABZORB and SBS cushioning, which minimises the weight of each stride while maximising momentum. They’re cool mum shoes if we’ve seen cool mum shoes before.
Excellent ski goggles
Kathmandu ‘PWDR-Days’ snow goggles
Is mum a mad skier? Get her psyched for the upcoming season with a pair of brand new goggles courtesy of trusted outdoor apparel maker Kathmandu.
A cosy hoodie
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Bear fleece hoodie
The only thing sweeter than Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear? Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear with two Huskies, on a hoodie.
The best running shoes
Lululemon Beyondfeel Women’s Running Shoe
Have a runner on your hands? lululemon’s Beyondfeel shoes provides ventilation, stretch, and support where you need it – making powering the pavement that much more comfortable.
A good winter jacket
Tommy Hilfiger Recycled Padded Global Stripe Jacket
We’re coming into the cooler season, so why not go practical and invest in a really good quality jacket for mum. This chic option by Tommy Hilfiger will go just as well wither her gym gear, as it would her casual weekend wear.
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