Ralph Lauren trees. Heeled Mary Janes. Playthings in miniature. This holiday season , the trends are decadent, nostalgic and traditional in a way that says, "Let's party like it's the roaring '20s." (But mostly, they're just plain old fun.) So put on your brooches and prepare your caviar pies, because 'tis the season to embrace opulence at every corner—while forcing your Goldendoodle into a matching PJ set (yes, really). Sure, it all sounds slightly bananas, but what's the point of Christmas if you're not going to go all out?
Retro luxury is officially back on the menu, and nothing proves it quite like the return of the caviar pie. Once a staple of 1980s cocktail parties, the dish layers a cream-cheese-and-egg base with glistening roe on top, served with toast points or buttery crackers for the ultimate showpiece appetizer. It's dramatic, indulgent and—thanks to the rise of "everyday caviar" moments on TikTok—suddenly accessible again. In fact, market analysts project the global caviar category will grow more than 7 percent annually through 2030, reflecting its steady move from elite banquets to chic dinner parties. Translation? Caviar pie is no longer your grandmother's relic—it's the chicest way to start a soirée, equal parts nostalgic and nouveau.
Matching pajamas just got a whole lot cuter—because this year, it's not just about coordinating with your kids or partner, but with your dog (and yes, even your cat). Retailers like Hanna Anderson and Eberjey have expanded their holiday drops to include pet-sized versions of their classic PJ sets, while Target and Primark are stocking full family assortments that go from newborn to golden retriever. The look is delightfully over-the-top: candy-cane stripes, plaid flannels, even miniature doll outfits that mirror the family's.
This year's biggest tree trend is all about ornaments that celebrate imperfection: patina. Unlike glossy baubles, these are intentionally aged to look timeworn—glass globes washed in turquoise oxidation, gold leaf mottled with dark speckles, and burnished etchings that mimic decades of wear. Designers like Joanna Gaines and Shea McGee have both leaned into the look this season, releasing exclusive palettes of antiqued brass baubles and weathered copper finishes. The effect is moody and atmospheric—tarnished gold, smoky silver, mossy green—and when styled with velvet ribbons or antique candlesticks, the tree reads less "newly decorated" and more "collected over generations."
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