Mother’s Day 2023: Tatler’s gift guide for every type of mum

Looking for last-minute gift ideas for your mother or mother figures in your life? Make her day extra special with our curated list

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re still struggling to find the perfect gift for your mum (or the mother figure in your life), don’t fret—we’ve got you covered with our curated list of Mother’s Day gifts.

To honour the woman she is outside of her role as mum, we’ve put together a list of gift ideas to suit a variety of personalities and interests. From the make-up lover or home decorator to the coffee captain or yoga enthusiast, say “thank you” by celebrating their individuality.

For the mum who likes to stay active

Above Lululemon Align range (Photo: courtesy of Lululemon)

Lululemon’s new Align range is their softest yet—so much so that it feels like a second skin. Whether your mum is an amateur or expert yogi, brighten up her day and workouts with these colourful tops and bottoms.

Price: HK$480-HK$1,180
Available at: Lululemon Hong Kong, Lululemon Online

For the mum who loves to up her skincare game

Above MZ Skin Instant Radiance Kit (Photo: courtesy of MZ Skin)

Above L&L Skin Kira 24K Gold Beauty Device (Photo: courtesy of Lane Crawford)

If your mum is looking to zhuzh up her skincare routine, she’ll love the the MZ Skin Instant Radiance Kit that includes a range of products such as the resurfacing Radiance and Renewal mask and the oil-based Retinol Skin Booster.

If she’s more into the tech side of beauty, she might appreciate L&L Skin’s Kira 24K Gold Beauty Device, an at-home high radio frequency skin-tightening tool designed to stimulate collagen production.

Price: HK$3,240 (MZ Skin Instant Radiance Kit); HK$1,780 (L&L Skin’s Kira 24K Gold Beauty Device)
Available at: Lane Crawford

For the mum who loves a cosy home

Above Culti Milano Diffuser Color Verde The (Photo: courtesy of Culti Milano)

Above Cultti Milano Mondrian Decor (Photo: courtesy of Culti Milano)

Italian brand Culti Milano has a beautiful selection of home fragrances that are perfect for anyone who loves scents as much as they love finishing touches that elevate the home decor. Help mum feel like she’s relaxing at a spa every time she comes home with a beautifully designed diffuser or scented candle.

Price: HK$650 (500ml)-HK$4,250 (2700ml)
Available at: Culti House Hong Kong, Culti Milano Online

For the mum who needs that caffeine hit

Above Nespresso Vertuo Pop in orange (Photo: courtesy of Nespresso)

Above Nespresso Vertuo Pop in blue (Photo: courtesy of Nespresso)

If your mum likes (or needs) a cup of joe first thing in the morning, gift her the Nespresso Vertuo Pop to add a pop of colour to her morning routine. Available in six vibrant shades, this sleek coffee machine will flatter every kitchen or living room—and what’s more, it’s made from 35 per cent recycled plastic.

Price: HK$1,088
Available at: Nepresso Boutique at IFC Mall, Nespresso Elements Boutique, Nespresso Online

For the mum who likes her make-up bold

Above Shu Uemera x Peko eyeshadow palettes (Photo: courtesy of Shu Uemura)

The Shu Uemura x Peko limited-edition collection captures the Japanese anime character Peko Pekoyama’s playful essence, and its versatile eyeshadow palettes—with shades that range from raspberry and lavender to lavender and mint—are a fun way to inspire the mothers who enjoy experimenting with make-up.

Price: HK$220-HK$1,860
Available at: Shu Uemura boutiques across Hong Kong, Shu Uemura Online

For the mum who adores a signature scent

Above Aesop Gloam (Photo: courtesy of Aesop)

Treat your mum to a bouquet of flowers she can wear all day in the form of Aesop’s new perfume, Gloam. With notes of orange flower, rose, narcissus and Arabian jasmine, this warm and complex fragrance would sit happily on any vanity.

Price: HK$1,500 (100ml)
Available at: Aesop Hong Kong counters, Aesop Online

For the mum who loves weekends outdoors

Above Canada Goose Sinclair jacket in pink (Photo: courtesy of Canada Goose)

Above Canada Goose Sinclair jacket in beige (Photo: courtesy of Canada Goose)

For those who love to get out and hike on weekends (or are always complaining about how cold their office air-con is), a chic activewear jacket may just be the gift that fits the bill perfectly. Canada Goose’s Sinclair wind jacket, a breathable cropped jacket that is available in neutral and pastel colours, will keep mum snug and stylish at the same time.

Price: HK$5,000
Available at: Canada Goose Hong Kong, Canada Goose Online

For your office ‘work mum’

Above Lemon Crinkle cookie (Photo: courtesy of Butter)

Above Selection of Butter cookies (Photo: courtesy of Butter)

Sometimes nothing says “thank you” to the one who looks out for you at work as much as a yummy treat she may not have time to get for herself. Treat your “work mum” with a box of delicious cookies from Butter that are as sweet as she is. Whether they prefer classic flavours such as chocolate chunk or more adventurous flavours like ginger molasses, these will for sure put a smile on her face.

Price: HK$25/piece, HK$125/half dozen and HK$250/dozen
Available at: Butter pop-up at The Upper House

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