The Heddels Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Our Last Minute Gift Guide is full of high-quality Christmas gifts to snag in time for the big day.

James Smith

We all have aspirations of getting our gifting wrapped up early, but life gets in the way, and it doesn’t always end up that way. I write this after just ordering my last present, and we’re already in the latter half of December.

If you’re cutting it fine, fear not. Our Last Minute Gift Guide is here to help you buy high-quality, heritage-inspired gifts for your loved one, or even just yourself if you deserve it. We feature ideas at a range of price points from retailers like Kiriko, Franklin and Poe, and Windup Watch Shop – be sure to double-check holiday shipping cut-offs with each featured retailer. Happy gifting!

UES Big Waffle Thermal Henley

Nothing beats a thermal in the colder months, and UES has made it its mission to produce some of the chonkiest thermals on the market. These Big Waffle Henleys come in a range of colors, each made from a proprietary 13 oz. waffle-knit thermal from Japan that’s comprised of super-strong yarns for longevity and shape-retention. Cut slim like a classic thermal should be, these will be like a warm hug for the rest of winter.

These are pre-shrunk, but do come up small. Size up 2 sizes for the intended slim fit, or 3 sizes for a looser fit.

Available for $135 from Franklin and Poe.

Billy Made For Friends Wide Dinged Brass Cuff 

Jewelry is a foolproof gift, and Billy Made For Friends‘ Wide Dinged Brass Cuff offers serious ding for your dollar. Made by Billy Moore in Asheville, NC, this 100% brass cuff is hammered for texture. No two cuffs are the same, but each one has a charming, slightly weathered look from the start – perfect for someone who appreciates the nuances of handcrafted goods.

Available for $85 from Shockoe Atelier.

Kiriko Patched Tee 8 oz. Cotton

Kiriko has tons of unique and eye-catching products, from sashiko-reinforced pieces to patchwork beauties like these tees. Using a heavyweight made-in-USA blank, Kiriko channels the Japanese value of Mottainai, which posits that anything old can be made new again. They do this by taking curated fabric scraps and stitching them onto each 8 oz. cotton t-shirt, a process that makes each tee totally unique.

Available for $95 from Kiriko.

Railcar Speed Shirt Pre-Washed Indigo Chambray

Walking the line between a classic raw denim shirt and a token chambray, Railcar‘s Speed shirt is a unique button-down that we’d be delighted to open on Christmas day. Made in Railcar’s El Monte HQ using deadstock indigo-dyed chambray, this lightweight 6.6oz shirt is about as versatile as they come, balancing the comfort and drape of chambray with the fade-potential of indigo dye.

Available for $138 from Railcar.

Seiko Kitchen Timer

Most domestic ovens have a timer, but balancing the timings on all the holiday grub makes you wish it had more than one. If you’re looking for a gift for someone who likes to cook, this Seiko Kitchen Timer piece is a nifty little thing that offers utility and classic, unfussy Japanese design. The inclusion of a regular clock is a nice touch, too.

Available for $48 from Windup Watch Shop.

Sashiko Needles & Thread

Many folks in the denim and quality goods space want to be better at repairing or customizing their garb, but don’t prioritize learning the crafts required to do so. Life gets in the way, and we lean on a skilled tailor or craftsperson to fix up our beloved clothes. That’s fine, but the art of sashiko is actually really accessible – one can start with minimal sewing skills using online tutorials. Gifting a set of needles and a range of sashiko threads is a cheap and thoughtful gift that might just kickstart the denim head in your life to try their hand at their own sashiko.

Available from $2.50 at Kiriko.

Walrus Cast Iron Oil

If you have a ‘cast iron person’ in your life, this specially brewed cast iron oil by Walrus Oil is a great gift. It’s made from just 2 ingredients: polymerizing Safflower Oil and plant-derived Vitamin E. Safflower Oil is posited by some as the most ideal oil for cast iron seasoning, owing to the thin viscosity that allows it to penetrate the metal easier and build durable coats over time—even when applied outside of oven heat.

Depending on how deep into the cast iron cult your giftee is, they may open this and start lecturing you about their tried-and-tested cast iron care regime, but they may also start enthusiastically seasoning their favorite skillet expeditiously.

Available for $11 from Manready Mercantile.