LIGHTS embraces her inner villain with these post-Christmas gift ideas

The holidays are right around the corner, and for us, that means stocking up on all the latest merch. If you’re short on gift ideas this season, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. From comfy kicks and bold jewelry to page-turner books and the coolest variants for your vinyl-loving dad, these artists put together the ultimate shopping guide that’ll have your loved ones beaming. Check out LIGHTS’ picks below.

MDNT45 Black Long Women Kimono Tenshi 

$269 • MDNT45

As the days grow cold, I must soothe my seasonal depression by walking around the house looking like a cozy retired villain. MDNT45 is a Ukraine-based fashion brand that smashes a wearable dystopian vibe. 

[Photo via MDNT45]

Backxwash HIS HAPPINESS SHALL COME FIRST EVEN THOUGH WE ARE SUFFERING vinyl

$30 • Bandcamp

I’m a big fan of Backxwash. She’s one of the coolest new artists in a long time: dark, heavy and flowy, a combo of sounds I’ve always loved. 

[Photo via Bandcamp]

FK Irons Spektra Flux Bubblegum With 2 Powerbolt

$1,060 • Maple Tattoo Supply

I have this in black, but I really want the pink because it is obviously much cooler. 

[Photo via Maple Tattoo Supply]

Demobaza Empowerment Top Coat

$1,432.86 • Demobaza

I don’t really know where I’d wear this, but I’d sure as hell find somewhere. I mean, look at it. 

[Photo via Demobaza]

Clocks and Colours Capsize Chain

$1,250 • Clocks and Colours

The intricacy and detail of this chain is enough to make me want to wear chains: a must to go with the rest of my retired villain look as seen above. 

[Photo via Clocks and Colours]

Pink Body Set Honda Rebel

$798 • eBay

Imagine riding around in this? This, paired with my cat helmet, would certainly turn heads in my small town, as a local small-town villain.

[Photo via eBay]

LIGHTS appears in Alternative Press’ Winter 2022 issue, which is available here or below.