Gift ideas for someone who loves Elvis, old Hollywood and glamour?

[edinburghoreo]

I’m looking for gift recommendations for a woman in her 20s who has always had a genuine love of Elvis, vintage Hollywood films, old music, and the elegance of classic 1950s-style glamour. She particularly loves icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and other golden-age Hollywood actresses.

She’s not a serious memorabilia collector and I’d like to avoid anything that feels novelty, or overly themed (so not Elvis mugs, Marilyn cushions, etc.). I’m hoping to find something thoughtful that reflects her appreciation of classic beauty, old Hollywood style, timeless fashion, music and film culture, rather than a jokey “old soul” present.

Budget is up to about £200, although I’d be interested in hearing about slightly more expensive ideas if they’re particularly special.
Has anyone bought a gift for someone with similar tastes that went down really well? I’d especially love recommendations that felt elegant, personal and good quality rather than gimmicky.

How about some framed posters?
books reflecting the era perhaps 🤔

A nice brooch, retro style.

Record player and records

Tickets to the Mousetrap, High society, etc

Afternoon tea train trip on steam railway

Have you looked at museum shops, often online as well?

1950s compact mirrors are affordable (eBay, antique shops etc)

There’s a cosmetic brand called Besame who make vintage-style makeup, their lipsticks are a good gift.

You could get a perfume worn by her favourite star - eg Marilyn wore Arpege, Jean Harlow wore Mitsouko, Audrey wore L’Interdit. All easily available today.

If she’s an Elvis fan, I wouldn’t shy away from kitsch, either, though. I was once gifted a bottle opener which played ‘Viva Las Vegas’ when used, and that was well-loved!

Is she a fan of dita von teese? A lot of the stuff in her official store is in your price budget. The posters come signed (i have 2 myself; they deliver to UK) https://www.luxfaire.com/

Maybe one of the kimono/ silk robes/ fancy starlet style robes to add some luxury.

Red lipstick? Besame is a great brand for that - pair it was a lipstick case that has a little mirror in it.

If she hasn't seen it the film The Artist (2011) would probably be right up her street.

I'm a huge audrey hepburn fan. I'd recommend books wise:
*Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion
*audrey at home: my mothers kitchen (it's part biography by her son and mostly a cook book of her home recipes)

Framed Film poster print of her favourite classic movies

I came to say a record player too!

Or maybe a perfume and an atomiser, or luxurious robe or pyjamas.