Mother’s Day has a way of making people suddenly emotional and financially irresponsible at the same time. Flowers become impossible to book, restaurant reservations disappear overnight, and adult children everywhere begin searching for a gift capable of expressing gratitude, guilt, admiration, and mild panic all at once.
The date itself does not exactly help. Mother’s Day seems to arrive at different times depending on which country, calendar, or Instagram infographic you happen to be following. Some people only realise it is approaching after seeing someone else post a blurry childhood photo captioned with “every day is Mother’s Day”, which, to be fair, it is. Still, perhaps call your mother directly before uploading her to your Instagram Story. She was hidden from the grid for the other 364 days of the year anyway.
Some mothers are easy to shop for. Others require the investigative abilities of a private detective. There are wine mums, almond mums, Carrie Bradshaw mothers, single mothers, and mothers who continue to insist they “don’t need anything” despite clearly deserving several expensive things.
And just like that, Men’s Folio Malaysia presents a Mother’s Day gift guide for every type of mother, with varying degrees of emotional projection.
For the wine mums.
Hermès Cheval Palomino Blanket (RM29,700)
For women who say they are “just having one glass” before opening a second bottle.
For the mums who brunch at Mont Kiara.
ALO Accolade Zip Pullover (RM460)
10AM reformer at Urban Spring. Afters at ADOUGH Atelier. 1PM Kumon pick-ups.
For the mums who think they’re Carrie Bradshaw.
Manolo Blahnik Maysalebirm (RM5,290)
MUMMY is going to Paris.
For the mums who run their kitchen like the Navy.
Alessi Il Conico Kettle (USD249.55)
Dinner starts at 7 sharp.
For the mum who paid for your four years at art school.
Gohar World Swan Lemon Squeezer (RM222)
The return on investment remains unclear.
For your best friend’s mum.
Editions De Parfums Frédéric Malle – Portrait of a Lady (RM2,070)
Because she is a Mature & Inspiring Life Force.
For the mum whose car you just crashed.
Gucci Horsebit Sandal (USD770)
A peace offering.
For the mums on season five of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Versace I ♡ Baroque Bathrobe (RM2,550)
This is her Cocomelon.
For the mums filing for divorce.
Madonna – Ray of Light CD (USD55)
Mama the past behind u.
For the mum who funded your third business idea.
At this point, she deserves a drink too.
For the mums currently rediscovering themselves.
Regent Bali Canggu Three-Night Stay
Technically a wellness retreat. Spiritually an escape plan.
For the mum who question your outfit choices daily.
Maison Margiela White Shirt (€820)
The gift is technically for her peace of mind.
For the mums about to become grandmothers.
Bottega Veneta Baby Veneta (RM27,790)
She finally gets to carry less.
For all the mums.
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Everything and the whole world.
No luxury item will fully cover years of emotional labour, financial support, patience, sacrifice, and pretending not to notice our terrible decisions. Men’s Folio Malaysia wishes every mother, grandmother, mother figure, and woman who has loved like one a very Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for the care, chaos management, unwavering support, and the thousands of invisible things that somehow keep the world moving every day.
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