The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

It is, perhaps, the most challenging occasion to buy for. How do you find a Valentine’s Day gift that shows just how well you know them, impresses them and isn’t cliché? Well, fear not, as the trickiest gifting occasion just got a little easier, thanks to Liberty’s Valentine’s Day gift guide.

This year, our Valentine’s Day celebrations venture beyond quotidian motions, to the artistry, heritage and craft of romance. A moment to treasure love in its endless intricacies, the threads woven through moments, days, years or decades into something exquisite and refined: a creation to be treasured.

And as such, now is the time to curate every step of your Valentine’s Day with gifts (and self-gifts) to adore, and allow us to act as your Valentine’s Day gift matchmaker with our edit of the best gift ideas for every kind of Valentine. Crafted treasures for him, for her and of course, for yourself. So, keep scrolling and reveal the exquisite pieces destined to make every part of your day that little bit more romantic.

Where the evening begins… Luxuriating in the ritual of getting ready – a mood set with candles and home comforts, awaiting the thrill of the unknown. Considered decisions on details that require finesse: jewels to dazzle, makeup to shimmer and a spritz to enrapture – all draped in the filigree embrace of lace’s romantic allure.

Perhaps the gift of a perfect scent, hypnotic florals from Ex Nihilo or a seductive rose from Reservation Parfum are gifts to set a captivating mood. With a flash of the ultimate red lipstick – such as VIOLETTE_FR’s Bisou Balm – you’ll curate the tone for the evening to come…

Tumbling ruffles, effervescent tulles, seductive sheer or paired-back silhouettes capture the art of dressing for romance. It’s a brave shopper that looks to the gift of fashion for a Valentine’s Day gift idea – but when it’s Liberty, you’re bound to succeed.

Whether a chance to self-gift for the perfect Valentine’s dress, shirt or accessory, or you’re showing your other half you’ve listened to their hints about needing a “nice new bag”, these outfits are curated for their expressive allure and considered artistry: selected in the hope of an evening to treasure.

At last. The grandest of emotions deserves the most uncompromising celebrations. The setting, the gifts, the moment: the finest finds shine in their quiet allure. Edged always in the artistry and heritage that underpins a celebration of romance sparked, crafted and woven to be shared.

Adorn your lover’s table with delicate crockery from Ginori 1735, where a timeless tale of romance begins. Find Valentine’s gifts of scented candles and spritzes from Santa Maria Novella and Fornasetti – works of art in their own right – and finish with a sparkling addition of gems and jewels from Maria Tash or Selim Mouzannar. After all, without a dazzling gift, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day.

There’s nothing some people love more than a gift that’s well and truly “on theme”, and for those purchasing for the hopeless romantics of the world, Valentine’s Day gifts simply must step up to the occasion. Set their heart aflutter with romantic motifs, charm them with aptly amorous jewels or gourmet chocolates and seal the deal with quirky collectables to melt even the coolest of hearts.

A warning: if they’ve told you they’re not fussed about Valentine’s Day this year, they’re probably lying. Avoid the awkwardness of being caught short with your gifting, with a little help from Liberty. These last-minute, failsafe Valentine’s Day gift ideas are sure to impress, and they’ll never know you took their faux Valentine’s ambivalence quite so seriously.

From self-care essentials to wellness-boosting beauty and luxurious pieces to make every day a little more special: if you ask us, we think you deserve a treat. And what better excuse to indulge in a spot of self-gifting than Valentine’s Day? 24-hours dedicated to spoiling your number one (that’s you).