The overwhelming feeling as we sat courtside at Cédric Charlier's Spring '16 show in Paris last fall? "He gets me." Supremely wearable separates, coats and dresses in new, interesting shapes with really terrific but never overpowering details-that's how we're living these days.

Given this happy same-wavelength situation, we were especially thankful to get the designer's thoughts on holiday gifting.

Cédric Charlier: Fireworks on the Seine in Paris

An extraordinary trip in Mexico

Honestly, I like making presents without reason. Some objects make me think of someone, so it comes naturally.

Beautiful words are the best gift ever.

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