The Shoppist Gift List, Day One: Hermès Soaps

How to give an orange box for less than $100.

 

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When it comes to gift boxes, only a few manage to make your heart skip a beat: Tiffany blue, Cartier red and Hermès orange. How to gift the latter without blowing your budget? Spring for this addition to the Hermès  lineup, a trio of soaps perfect for gift-giving. At less than $60, they telegraph luxury without breaking the bank.

The Details: Le Bain Hermès soap set, $57 at Hermès, King of Prussia.

Give To: A very hospitable hostess.