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Designer Miles Redd Reveals His Valentine’s Day Gift List

Naughty, nice, and lots of spice— these fashionable and flavorful gift ideas are sure to get hearts racing this February 14

By Jill Sieracki

January 29, 2026

Collage featuring clothing, red boxes, socks, a man by a window, a candle, red gift bag, and a decorative tray.

The exuberant cofounder of New York firm Redd Kaihoi, Miles Redd excels at cultivating expressive interiors that reverberate with rich colors, dynamic patterns, and spirited compilations of character-filled art and objects. His daring design sense draws from his multifaceted career trajectory which includes stints with Oscar de la Renta Home, John Rosselli, and Bunny Williams.

Never one to shy away from a cheeky accoutrement or unexpected palette, Redd knows how to select unique pieces sure to get a conversation started. Here, the creative talent curates a list of red-hot items and playful pieces sure to set hearts on fire this Valentine’s Day.

Man in a white t-shirt stands by a glass door in a wooden cabin, with reflections and greenery outside visible. — Miles Redd. Photo: Melanie Acevedo

White and black striped sweater with red French text "à la vie à l'amour" embroidered on the front. — Buzelin cashmere sweater by Maison Labiche. Photo: Courtesy of Maison Labiche

1. Maison Labiche Cashmere Sweater

“Nothing says romance like custom cashmere.”

Red satin pouch, scented tags with dried flowers, and a bottle of rolled fragrance, arranged on a light background. — Carta d’Armenia incense paper from Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Photo: Courtesy of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

2. Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella Incense Paper

“I love this incense paper; they instantly make an atmosphere sexy.”

Jar of juicy strawberry, spicy guajillo, key lime squeeze fruit snack with berries spilling out onto the surface. — Spicy Strawberry Fruit Snack by Flamingo Estate. Photo: Courtesy of Flamingo Estate

3. Flamingo Estate Spicy Strawberry Fruit Snack

“The label says it all.”

Red ribbed sock on a gray background, showcasing texture and color. — Paul Stuart cashmere blend ribbed sock. Photo: Courtesy of Paul Stuart.

4. Paul Stuart Cashmere Socks

“For the baseball fan in your life.”

Purple irises in a teal vase on a red tray with a magnifying glass, set against a modern geometric background. — Octagonal tray by Miles Redd for The Lacquer Company. Photo: Courtesy of The Lacquer Company

5. Lacquer Company Tray

“What’s more festive than pink and red?”

Band performing on stage with guitarist, keyboardist, and singers in vibrant attire and patterned background. — Photo: Courtesy of The Loser’s Lounge

6. The Loser’s Lounge in New York

“Tickets to the Loser’s Lounge is just a fun night out in New York. It is dinner and show rolled into one—and you can be in bed by 10 if you catch the early show.”