As the holidays are upon us, it can be difficult– and time consuming– when gift shopping and trying to to decide what to get your husband, wife, co-worker, or friend.
Instead of browsing the web or searching through crowded stores, take a look at the 2015 BlackEnterprise.com Lifestyle Holiday Gift Guide, where you’ll find eight innovative luxury items. From stainless steel watches and PANDORA bracelets to drones and the world’s first smart bag, we’ve got everyone covered.
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1. Voice Transforming Karaoke Machine by Singtrix
Previously seen on Shark Tank, and made from the creators of the original Guitar Hero®, Singtrix is a karaoke machine that can transform a less than mediocre voice to an amazing voice. With hundreds of professional vocal effects and natural pitch-correction, the machine creates live backup harmonies from your own voice. It is also works with any music/audio device, including free YouTube karaoke videos. Become your own star this year with this innovative and fun machine.
2. 10 years of Rwanda Path to Peace Program Commemorative Baskets
Available exclusively at Macy’s, these ‘gifts that give hope’ celebrate the 10 years of Rwanda Path to Peace initiative. These special designs are honoring the decade-long partnership, the longest-latest of it’s kind. The program creates opportunities for economic stability for women weavers of Rwanda that have been negatively impacted by the civil war and genocide that the country faces. The 16-inch large statement piece is one of the most popular items, along with the classic 9-inch fruit bowls. For more information and to see more products from Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace, click here.
3. The Phantom 3 Professional 4K Drone by DJI
When it comes to drone shopping, be sure you look at features, quality, ease-of-use and value when purchasing. The Phantom 3 is a fairly simple drone to use, which makes it extremely appealing to a wide audience. It comes in a fully integrated package, with a smart system that helps you fly and makes it easy to
capture the world with an astonishing 4K video camera, producing 12 megapixel photos. It also comes with a GPS-assisted hover, automatic flight logs, 3-axis stabilization gimbal, customized commands on the remote, worry-free autopilot, and live HD, all available on the app.(Continued on next page)
4. Bevel
As winner of the 2015 GQ Grooming Award, the Bevel shaving kit is the first and only shaving system designed for people with coarse or curly hair. BE Modern Man Tristan Walker changed the consumer packaged goods industry when he came up with this product. The Walker & Co. Brands founder wanted to solve shaving and irritation problems. The single-blade combined with proper priming oil, shave cream, restoring balm, exfoliating brush, 20 blades (instead of the typical four with majority of products), and proprietary formulates are the ultimate treatment cure for African American men. With regular use, 4 out of 5 men reported clearer skin in just four weeks.
5. Hartmann Reserve Zip Travel Organizer
Looking for a wallet that can
hold your passport, money, ID, credit cards, and photos while traveling? The Zip Travel Organizer features a large pocket for itinerary to tickets, small slash pocket for passport, and a credit card pocket on the left side. On the right side, the wallet has a pull-out currency sleeve with snap closure, 8 pockets for credit or business cards, and an ID window. In addition, the zip closure provides security and the slash pocket gives you easy access in the back. Don’t lose your passport or ticket again!
6. Phorce Pro
The world’s first smart bag has finally arrived. With a 26.000 mAh built-in battery, the Phorce Pro provides weeks of emergency power for thousands of devices. You can also charge four devices at once, even laptops. The bag will expand and transform, changing shape to match your activities, such as a briefcase for your meeting or a backpack for your hike. The bag even doubles in size by opening the expansion zipper. The Phorce Pro is an extremely hot gift this year, as techies everywhere love the durable and water-resisted smart canvas.
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PANDORA is known for their hand-finished designs and contemporary jewellery. It is sold in more than 90 countries on six continents. The 14K Gold Pandora Bracelet is one of the company’s staple items. If the iconic item is not in your budget this year, check out the PANDORA ‘Priced Nice’ holiday gifts this year.
8. Gucci Dive stainless steel watch
Last, but certainly not least on our list, is the Gucci Dive stainless steel watch. With a gorgeous blue matte dial with the date, Gucci logo at 12 o’clock and “Swiss Made†at 6 o’ clock, the 45mm extra large brushed and polished stainless steel case is a must-have for any man in your life this holiday season. With two years of international warranty, water resistance up to 660 feet, and ETA quartz movement, who wouldn’t love to get this under the tree?