Great Mother’s Day Gifts To Earn You Favourite Child Status
This gift guide is packed with stylish picks for every kind of mum.
As your ever-reliable guide (and a title that has fielded countless "best gift" queries, whether for Valentine’s Day or Christmas), here’s your official reminder: Mother’s Day is fast approaching on May 11. Consider this your insider intel for finding the perfect gift, whether you're exploring the chic boutiques in town or shopping online for a mum who loves a bit of local flair. From trendy bags to chic clothing that will have Singapore's stylish mums nodding in approval, this guide is packed with inspiration. Whether you're shopping for the effortlessly “cool mum” or the delightfully “bougie mum,” we've got something to make her day – no last-minute panic required.
FOR THE ROMANTIC SOUL: Le Pliage Xtra M leather shoulder bag, $1,290, Longchamp
Longchamp’s latest Le Pliage is love at first sight. Dressed in Broderie Anglaise–inspired leather and sprinkled with dainty perforated blooms, it’s giving English rose with a chic Parisian twist. Add the sweet bow detail, and voila – a boho dream bag made for sun-dappled strolls and summer flings.
FOR THE MUM WHO ADORES HER CROWNING GLORY: GHD Wave Triple Barrel Waver £159 (S$273), www.lookfantastic.com
This viral GHD wave wand serves up effortless, beachy mermaid waves with royal-worthy shine – because every mum deserves a good hair day (or three).
FOR THOSE CHASING THE ELIXIR OF YOUTH: Sulwhasoo Essential Revitalizing Water EX, $85, Sephora
Sulwhasoo just gave its iconic Balancing Water a glow-up – now called Revitalizing Water EX, it’s packed with plum blossom extract to drench your skin in antioxidants and major moisture. Because dull, tired skin? We don’t know her.
FOR THE WOMAN ON THE GO: Mod leather phone case and wallet, $149, Bellroy
This sleek leather sidekick for the iPhone 16 Pro Max snaps on with MagSafe magic and holds just enough – up to three cards, no clutter. Wallet on when you need it, off when you don’t.
FOR THE PERFUME SNOB: Maison Margiela Replica From the Garden Diffuser, $165 (for 185ml), Lazada
Smells like luxury gardening. Maison Margiela’s From the Garden diffuser is a sun-soaked wander through tomato vines and dewy leaves – no dirt under your nails required. With crisp tomato leaf, zesty green mandarin, and grounding patchouli, it’s elegance bottled (and absolutely not your average air freshener).
FOR THE MUM WHOSE SPARKLE HAS A DISTINCT BEAT: Amy Powney x Monica Vinader 18K gold vermeil ring with keishi pearl, $290, Monica Vinader
Forget cookie-cutter chic. Monica Vinader and Amy Powney drop a piece that’s all about celebrating the beautifully unconventional. A bold keshi pearl set in satin-finish 18k gold vermeil proves that sometimes, the most captivating beauty is a little offbeat.
FOR THE CHARM LOVER WHO'S EVOLVED BEYOND LABUBUS: Loewe Paula's Ibiza calfskin and acetate charm, $890, Loewe
She might have moved on from those little plastic fellas, but trust us, this isn't your average trinket. Slap this vibrant bunch of tomato vine on, and suddenly, "So, about those tomatoes..." becomes the hottest conversation starter.
FOR THE MUM WHO TRACKS HER MACROS LIKE A BOSS: Etekcity Smart Food Nutrition kitchen scale, $50.71, Amazon
She loves her food but she loves her fitness stats even more. This smart kitchen scale is her new sous-chef: it syncs with Fitbit & Apple Health, taps into a million-strong Nutritionix database, and even tracks calories, vitamins, and macros. Keto queen? Low-carb legend? She’s got it all weighed out.
FOR THE MUM WHO DOESN’T DO SUBTLE: Idyllia metal ring with crystals, $580, Swarovski
Swarovski’s Idyllia floral fantasy is no wallflower. It’s a full-blown glam garden party – think mixed cuts, pavé sparkle, and multicoloured magic, all dipped in gold-tone plating. For the mum who likes her blooms bold and her bling louder.
FOR THE SNEAKER FIEND: Collapse Re-Nylon and suede sneakers, $1,460, Prada
Prada’s answer to the narrow-and-flat sneaker trend comes with a slick upgrade – an elasticised design that makes slipping them on almost too easy. Available in six sleek colourways, they’re perfect for the mum who’s always on the go but never off-trend.