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Canadians are slated to spend an estimated $1,478 this holiday season, according to a recent Deloitte report.

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If you’re going to spend any of that budget on fashion pieces — for holiday gifting or for yourself — it might as well be on an item that is going to last, if not a lifetime, than at least for a very long time.

It’s with that buy-better, buy-less mentality that we looked to create this list of five fashionable gift ideas. Investment pieces, to be sure, these wearable wonders are keepsake items that will find a place in a closet for many (many!) years to come.

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Mejuri Bold Huggie Hoops

A simple gold hoop earring never goes out of style. Especially when it’s a sensible, sleep-able and stackable size like this design from the Canadian jewelry brand Mejuri. Made from 14-karat white or yellow gold, as well as sterling silver, perhaps the only thing better is a dazzling diamond pair.

$248 | Mejuri

Canada Goose HyBridge Lite Tech Vest

A layering vest that can be worn during every season, this lightweight design from the Toronto-headquartered company Canada Goose boasts a unique thermal mapping technology to ensure its warm yet breathable. Plus, the product is backed by the brand’s lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects so you can gift it with confidence.

$550 | Canada Goose 

Aritzia Legendary Solid Brass Leather Wide Belt

Belts make every outfit better. Don’t believe me? Consider the fact that Vogue Magazine dubbed the waist-cinching essential as Fall’s Hottest Accessory. From Vancouver-headquartered brand Aritzia, this smooth leather style features a brass buckle inspired by elevated western-wear designs.

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$88 | Aritzia

Dior Medium Saddle Pouch with Chain

Inspired by the iconic Saddle bag that was first released in 2000 by the luxury French brand, this day-to-night Dior design sees the equestrian style shrunk for a practical purse pick that fits just the essentials. Made from the Dior Oblique canvas monogram material, it’s an accessory made for wearing on repeat.

 $2,600 | Dior

Uniqlo Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater

Created in collaboration with accessories designer Anya Hindmarch, this soft cashmere sweater boasts playful personality thanks to signature stitched details. Available in a sweet selection of shades, this straight-fit sweater adds a few extra design elements into the mix to ensure it stands out from the rest of the sweater set including inside-out seams and thumb holes.

$159.90 | Uniqlo

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