If you're shopping for luxury gifts, 2022 is the year for spoiling the collector in your life. Our team at Sotheby's has your back: we made you a gift guide featuring some of the best luxury gifts for that extra special someone.
Sneakers
Nike Air Jordan 1 High Travis Scott x Fragment
For this Nike Air Jordan 1 High, Jordan Brand collaborated with Houston-based musician Travis Scott and Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara of Fragment to create the most hyped shoe of 2021. Paying homage to the famous sample Nike Air Jordan 1 Highs from 1985, the Travis Scott Jordan 1s feature a white and blue upper. Their unique color blocking and standout reverse Swoosh make these some of the most identifiable pairs of the modern era. Fragment Design and Scott’s Cactus Jack branding are found at the heel and medial midsole, and the Travis Scott Jordan 1s are finished with a Sail midsole and blue outsole.
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Blue
In June 2022, the first general release LV Air Force 1s hit the market. The nine-shoe drop, which marked the retail debut of the historic Nike x Louis Vuitton collaboration, included this two-tone white and blue iteration. These collegiate-inspired Nike x Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneakers throw it back to the shoe’s original popularity among NCAA teams and fans. The LV Air Force 1s also feature Louis Vuitton menswear designer Virgil Abloh’s signature quotation marks and written graphics—including “LACET” on the laces and “AIR” on the midsole.
Converse Magic Johnson Dual Signed Weapon PE 1987
These signed player exclusive sneakers date from Magic’s Johnson’s legendary 1986-87 season, during which he won his first MVP Award and played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers winning their tenth NBA championship. If you're shopping for a Lakers fan, these historic Magic Johnson Converse are one of the best luxury gifts you can find this holiday season. These player exclusive sneakers feature the white, purple and gold colorway of the Los Angeles Lakers uniform. “Magic 32” is signed on the lateral heel of each sneaker. The Magic Johnson Converse are finished with “Magic” on the uppers, and are accompanied by a letter of authenticity.
Streetwear
Supreme Mo’Wax Box Logo Tee
One of the most exclusive Supreme box logo tees ever released, the Supreme Mo’Wax Box Logo tee dropped in 2014 with an extremely limited run of only 50 pieces. A collaboration between Supreme and James Lavelle, owner of alternative Hip Hop label Mo’Wax, this men’s Supreme t-shirt commemorated Lavelle's "Build and Destroy” exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The design was never released online or in Supreme stores, making this Supreme t-shirt particularly rare and a must-have for the collector in your life.
Off-White C/O Project Maybach Gloves
Iconic streetwear label Off-White collaborated with German automobile brand Maybach to create these driving gloves as part of an exclusive line of Off-White accessories, celebrating the Project MAYBACH Electric Showcar. Crafted in canvas, neoprene and suede, these Off-White gloves are a fantastic gift idea for fans of the late fashion innovator and Off-White creator Virgil Abloh. Each pair in this edition features a unique number printed across the wrist strap. This glove, in size S, is numbered “99.”
Sports Memorabilia
Devin Booker 2022 All-Star Game Worn Jersey
Fresh off his first NBA Finals appearance in 2021, Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker led the team to a league-best 64 wins in 2021–22, earning the number one seed in the Western Conference. For his efforts, Booker was voted into his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game. In addition, he was named to the 2022 All-NBA First Team, his first career All-NBA honors. As far as game worn jerseys go, this Devin Booker jersey is an ideal gift for hardcore fans; Booker wore this maroon “Team Durant” jersey in the first half of the All-Star Game where he scored 20 points and added 5 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists.
Kobe Bryant Game Worn Jersey From Final NBA Opening Day 2015-2016 Season
When Kobe retired in 2016, he did so as a 5-time NBA champion, a league MVP, a 2-time scoring champion and a 12-time All-Defensive team selection. A complete player and an ambassador of the game, Bryant was the face of the Los Angeles Lakers and one of the biggest names in the NBA during his 20-year dynasty. Sotheby’s is proud to offer Bryant’s game worn jersey from the final Opening Day of his illustrious career. In this October 28th game, Kobe played nearly 29 minutes and recorded 24 point, 4 rebounds and 2 steals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. For fans of the basketball legend, this Kobe Bryant jersey is certainly one of the best luxury gifts 2022 has to offer.
