Good old Taurus, the down-to-earth (and sometimes overtly stubborn) dreamer ruled by Venus, is all about comfort, style, and savouring life’s best moments. These loyal and determined souls have a serious eye for timeless design and handcrafted goodies, preferring quality over quantity every time – think soft textures, earthy tones, and here's a tip: go for quality over quantity every time when gifting for these bulls.
Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe, $22, www.ethosbooks.com.sg
Taureans are said to love to get comfortable and what could be better than hunkering down with a good book? We recommend Sister Snake – the latest novel by homegrown star Amanda Lee Koe. The book is a reinvention of the classic Chinese mythical tale the Legend of the White Snake into a sharp, feminist tale of rebellion and belonging.
Estranged immortal sisters – free-spirited Emerald in chaotic New York and perfectionist Bai Suzhen in structured Singapore – struggle with their serpentine pasts and human flaws. With vivid prose and biting satire, the novel explores identity, freedom, and the cost of living authentically in a world obsessed with conformity.
Tanchen O/O nylon sling shoulder strap, $88, www.tanchenstudio.com
A handy – and cute – strap from this textile studio for the water bottle Taureans always carry? Perfection.
Replica Soul Of The Forest Eau De Parfum, $312 for 100ml, Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela's new perfume, Soul of the Forest, is practically tailor-made for the earthy Taurus – it's a refreshing green number with key notes of moss, pimiento berries, blackcurrant buds, patchouli, and Atlas Cedarwood oil. Soul of the Forest is one of three new EDP versions of scents from the brand's Replica Fantasies collection, designed to transport its wearer to otherworldly scenarios – the other two includes the cold and metallic Dancing on the Moon, and fluffy, musky Flying.
Dries Van Noten leather and suede sneakers, $542, www.mytheresa.com
Earth tones and based on a classic '70s design? Try prying away these babies from your Taurus.
Loewe x Suna Fujita submarine felt and calfskin charm, $950, Loewe
Spanish maison Loewe's ongoing collaboration with the Kyoto-based art collective Suna Fujita is genuinely one of the cutest and heartfelt tie-ups in fashion – you'll be your Taurus' favourite person forever with this too-cute-for-words submarine charm.
Un Jardin sur le Toit Hair and body shower gel, $122 for 200ml, Hermes
Taureans love their shower rituals – make it extra-memorable with this hair and shower gel that's based on Hermes' Un Jardin sur le Toit perfume; imagine the fresh scent of an apple tree, blended with the sweetness of a ripe pear tree.
Yuichi Takemata Ryo Fish cutlery set, $267, www.nalatanalata.com
Kanazawa-based artisan Yuichi Takemata makes the most exquisite tableware modeled after antique styles – peer a little closer and you'll notice odd little ridges in the corners of this cutlery set; they're inspired by fish.
Pasca 27 Mei by Didik Nurhadi, $4,200, www.artagain.co
For the art-loving Taurean, consider procuring a piece from the buzzy pre-loved art platform Art Again – they've got a wide variety of hidden gems, such as this painting by renowned Indonesian artist Didik Nurhadi, who's known for blending humor with a critical commentary on the drama of daily life and the socio-political issues of society.
The One SPF 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, $66 for 50ml, Allies of Skin
Of course Taureans are going to be picky about sun protection – sunscreens are notoriously difficult to formulate but Singapore powerhouse Allies of Skin has pulled it off. Aptly titled The One, this sunscreen is said to have achieved the highest possible PA rating of PA++++, is completely transparent with zero white cast, and is impressively water-resistant for up to 80 minutes. Enriched with Vitamin C, Green Tea, and antioxidants, it helps to protect against UV and pollution while being soothing, conditioning, and blurring pores, leaving a glowing, non-shiny, and weightless finish that reportedly works on all skin tones.
Sterling silver hand mirror, US$2,600 (S$3,491), www.sophiebuhai.com
No one needs a hand mirror that costs four digits but hey – how chic is this hand-crafted sterling silver piece? Even the most demanding Taurean can't say no to this.