Valentine&rsquo;s Day doesn&rsquo;t have to default to the expected. This year, take a more considered approach to gifting with Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s elevated selections. Guided by the love language of longtime couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, we explore thoughtful gifts that go beyond clich&eacute;s and celebrate intention, connection, and the beauty of choosing something that truly lasts.

PHOTOGRAPHY Shaira Luna
CREATIVE DIRECTION and STYLING Loris Pe&ntilde;a
Valentine&rsquo;s Day has a funny way of leaning into the predictable &mdash; last-minute flowers, rushed dinner reservations, gifts that feel more obligatory than thoughtful. But if there&rsquo;s one thing worth reclaiming this year, it&rsquo;s intention. A gift chosen with care, one that feels personal rather than performative, can transform even the cheesiest holiday into something quietly meaningful.
Enter Louis Vuitton, a Maison whose Valentine&rsquo;s Day roster proves that romance doesn&rsquo;t have to be literal to be heartfelt. From keepsake accessories to everyday luxuries elevated by design, the options invite you to think beyond the obvious. And who better to guide that conversation than longtime celebrity couple Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, partners who understand that love is less about grand gestures and more about showing up, even when circumstances aren&rsquo;t ideal.

On Gabbi: Leather Accent Jeans, Ribbed Tank Top, Side Trunk PM, Revival Mule, Essential Love Earrings, and Blooming Pearls Ring Set; ALL LOUIS VUITTON On Khalil: Printed Signature Short-Sleeved Shirt, Denim Skate Pants, LV Trainer Sneaker, Damier Staples Bangle; ALL LOUIS VUITTON

They should know. One of their most memorable Valentine&rsquo;s Days unfolded during the pandemic, when they were locked in separate hotel rooms for a taping. Instead of cancelling the day altogether, they ordered steak from room service and shared a FaceTime dinner &mdash; &ldquo;a FaceTime video call date on Valentine&rsquo;s Day with two separate rooms&hellip; literally beside each other,&rdquo; as Gabbi recalls, admitting it was an emotional night. Romance, it turns out, is adaptable.
<h3>For Her: Thoughtful Luxuries That Linger</h3>
For Gabbi, sentiment will always trump spectacle. &ldquo;For me, a handwritten note. It&rsquo;s extra special&hellip; every time he gives me flowers and then my note, I always keep it,&rdquo; she shares. That idea of permanence, something you return to again and again, finds a natural counterpart in Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s classics.

Alma BB

Lady LV Necklace

Color Blossom Sun Bracelet

Victorine Wallet

Cosmetic Pouch PM

An Alma BB feels like the chic bag you reach for on instinct, while the Lady LV Necklace and Color Blossom Sun Bracelet channel quiet romance through craftsmanship rather than overt symbolism. Smaller leather goods like the Victorine Wallet or Cosmetic Pouch PM make equally compelling gifts: intimate, useful, and designed to age beautifully &mdash; much like the memories attached to them.

<h3>For Him: Elevated Essentials With Meaning</h3>
Khalil&rsquo;s approach to gifting is grounded and refreshingly practical. &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need to spend a lot of money. But try to be as resourceful as possible&hellip; It&rsquo;s just making the day special,&rdquo; he says, emphasizing effort over excess. Still, when there&rsquo;s room to splurge, he admits he gravitates toward sensory details: &ldquo;For me, a scent&hellip; my memory of Valentine&rsquo;s is tied into scents.&rdquo;

Keepall Bandoulière 55

Tambour Watch

LV Eternal Beads Necklace

Multiple Wallet

LV Hit Pilot Sunglasses

That same philosophy translates seamlessly into Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s menswear and accessories. A Keepall Bandouli&egrave;re 55 is more than a travel bag &mdash; it&rsquo;s an invitation to shared journeys. The Tambour Watch and LV Eternal Beads Necklace function as everyday reminders of time and presence, while the Multiple Wallet and LV Hit Pilot Sunglasses refine the rituals of daily life.
<h3 data-start="3314" data-end="3337">What Really Matters</h3>
For all the talk of bags, watches, and jewelry, Gabbi and Khalil ultimately circle back to the same truth. Valentine&rsquo;s Day isn&rsquo;t about how extravagant the gift is, but how intentional the moment feels. As Khalil puts it, &ldquo;Those acts of service and the efforts that you put into making the day special &mdash; that&rsquo;s what counts.&rdquo; Gabbi agrees, reminding us that love is felt most in the thought behind the gesture. This Valentine&rsquo;s Day, consider letting your gift say more than &ldquo;I remembered.&rdquo; With the right choice, it can say, I know you.

On Gabbi: Plisse Knit Dress, S-Lock Belt, Lady LV Necklace , Blooming Supple Necklace, Essential Love Earrings, My Mix Pearl Earrings, and Blossom Sandal; ALL LOUIS VUITTON. On Khalil: Short-Sleeved Knitted Mesh Polo, LV Blason Cotton Chino Pants, and LV Trainer Sneaker; ALL LOUIS VUITTON

MAKEUP Jason Delos Reyes
HAIR Kurt Rosales
SET DESIGN Collein Gonzales, Lucia Villaluz, and Veronica Co of Studio Mara
SENIOR DIGITAL EDITOR Maura Rodriguez
FASHION ASSOCIATE Frances Laman
SETMEN Jayrald Pactoranan and Ronaldo Traballo
SHOOT ASSISTANT Tere Gabat

Valentine’s Day Gifts From Louis Vuitton, According to Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos

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