Luxury Gift Guide

Glorious Gadgets

From snazzy headphones to a massage lounger to sleek bikes and cars, these gift ideas are sure to please the techie in your life

Everyone likes a bargain, especially at a time when the housing slump is damping down consumer sentiment and causing cost-conscious buyers to keep their wallets shut. The National Retail Federation is predicting a modest 4% increase in spending this year, the smallest advance in five years. But if history is any guide, there are still plenty of shoppers this holiday shopping season for whom money is no object. The well-off are less likely to be daunted by the threat of an economic slowdown, the NRF says. "Luxury retailers once again appear to be a bright spot as their customers have demonstrated the ability to maintain high levels of spending," the industry group says in a statement.

If you're on the hunt for a high-end gift, here's a glimpse of some of the items on our wish list this year.