The only Mother's Day gift guide you need in 2026
We've gathered our picks of the best Mother’s Day
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ESQUIRE TEAM Mother’s Day poll: How often does one’s mum say she doesn’t want any fuss made on Mother’s Day?
Surprisingly a lot. Which is exactly why we should be making a fuss. Which of course means making time to spend time with mum on Mother’s Day. Breakfast, lunch, BBQ – whatever is her favourite staple, perhaps with her favourite tipple.
But a gift is the sweetener. It’s the extra touch that adds something extra special to the day because it indicates that you thought about what might be the perfect gift for mum to open Mother’s Day.
We’ve been thinking about it for few weeks now and, below, is the fruit of our search.
Keep reading to see Esquire’s ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide for 2026
The best Mother’s Day gifts for mums in 2026
Best fashion Mother’s Day gifts
Emilia Suede Large Tote from Oroton
Trust us, this is THE bag. Roomy, pockets, soft, will age like a fine wine.
Hermès Cheval Surprise double face scarf
One of the most beautiful things about an Hermès scarf is how it is transformed by its own artistry. Worn over the shoulders, around the neck – obviously. Tied the arm, a bag, around the waist – extra fun.
Leather and suede sandals from TOD’S
TOD’S blend of Italian summers and city suave has never been more in demand. Case in point, this perfect sandal.
Cushla Whiting’s Cog sapphire T bar pendant in white gold
Australian jeweller Cushla Whiting’s Art Deco style of design is timeless and stunning. The Cog pendant looks like a wearable piece of architecture.
UNIQLO cashmere cardigan
Deceptively lightweight for all its warmth, UNIQLO has cornered the market for everyday, timeless knitwear. Their cashmere cardigans are ultra soft and come in a variety of colours – our pick for this season, though, is the red.
Polo Ralph Lauren cotton and linen blend
Lightweight, relaxed fit and works with skirts, denim, trousers or as an extra layer of a T-shirt during this never-ending summer.
Max Mara belted wool-twill jacket
Practical and stylish in one hit, Max Mara’s wool jacket offers a lightweight but incredibly warm outer layer.
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper earrings in white gold
Playful, elegant, stunning – there’s lots of words we can use to describe Bvlgari’s Serpenti Viper earrings.
Birkenstock Boston suede clogs
If “don’t make a fuss” was a pair of shoes, they would be these off-white suede clogs from Birkenstock. Might actually be the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
Best watches to gift this Mother’s Day
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duetto
Few other gifts have convey the combination of symbolism and luxury as a watch does. The romance of the Reverso Duetto is its dual time option, meaning mum will know the time of whichever city in the world her favourite child (you) may be.
IWC Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34
IWC creates watches that are known for finding beauty in the functional. Every detail is considered.
This 34mm Portofino Automatic Day & Night is an exclusive ladies model, with a stainless steel case and where 66 diamonds add their brilliance around the dial.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding
A neat 37mm, two-tone with pink gold and stainless steel case offers an aesthetic foil to the Royal Oak’s recognisably bold silhouette. An instant talking point.
The best beauty gifts for Mother’s Day
Dolce & Gabbana The One eau de parfum intense
Dolce & Gabanna’s best-selling The One has dialled up the intensity again with the new The One Eau de Parfum Intense. Pink pepper and jasmine over rich and heady vanilla in the base.
Shark CryoGlow Cooling + LED Face Mask
Me time whenever mum wants some.
Celine Le Rouge matte lip balm
Parisian chic at a twist. Celine’s lip balms offer both hydration and matte finish in a range of shades or an easy pick, translucent everyday protection.
Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose body cream
Cult skincare brand Augustinus Bader has become the name for anyone who wants to actually look after their skin. This new body cream still has all the skincare benefits, but they’ve added the subtle scents of geranium and rose.
Creed Wild Vetiver eau de parfum
You can never really go wrong with a Creed fragrance but the latest release, Wild Vetiver, is something else. Fresh, spritely and in fact more of a rose than a vetiver, it smells like spring and sunshine. We would even recommend layering this over the Augustinus Bader body creme.
Twofer gift right there.
The best design gifts for Mother’s Day
Fleur Studios champagne cooler
A good reason to also buy mum a bottle of champagne, but this is also beautiful enough to double as a sculptural piece when not keeping a bottle of Mumm cold.
Maison Marie Louise No.04 Bois de Balincourt Candle
French fragrance house Maison Marie Louise is entirely cruelty-free, paraben and sulphate-free. No. 04 is warming, woody story of sandalwood and vetiver that creates a sense of comfort and calm.
Muckware mirror
Based in Byron Bay, Muckware founder Grace Chaplin creates Earthy, tactile, homewares that are all handmade. No piece is exactly the same, just like no mum is exactly the same (see what we did there).
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