Oscar Wilde is the Dorian Gray of the digital era. He keeps being young every time one of his brilliant thoughts is being shared across social media.
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Not many classic authors have succeeded in the fight with time. Oscar Wilde owes his immortality not only to The Picture of Dorian Gray or The Importance of Being Earnest.
It’s his thoughts that made him one of the most iconic personas of our times. His quotes are smart, bold, and timeless. And short. Short enough to fit into a tweet or a Facebook status.
Why should you enjoy Oscar Wilde quotes in the virtual world if you can keep them with you? Wear a t-shirt, carry a tote bag, or hang on the wall.
Oscar Wilde gifts – recommended sites
There are several sites on the web, where you can find Oscar Wilde gifts, accessories, and clothes. Below, we list our favorites.
Etsy – the biggest online store with handmade goods. The selection of bookish gifts is impressive, so Etsy is a must-see destination, especially if you want to gift something unique in style. As all items are made to order, there are several ways to add a personal message – also for the Oscar Wilde items listed below.
Zazzle – the site offers a huge variety of merchandise, from clothing, to home decor, to personal accessories. Users can upload their own image, or pick up one of the thousands of available designs.
Redbubble – A marketplace for custom designed items, including prints, stationery, cases & covers, or t-shirts. Opposite to other sites, such as Cafepress, the quality of the artwork is much higher.
Not on the High Street – unlike other stores, the site offers beautiful things – showcased beautifully. The team is hunting for the best items on the net to include them in the growing catalog of curated products.
Amazon Handmade – if you are an Amazon customer, you should check out this quickly growing category. You’ll find here jewelry, home decor, kitchen & dining, furniture, stationery, among other categories.
As usual, we are asking you to share your recommendations. If you know of any items that could be added to the list, please leave a comment below.
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Oscar Wilde quotes – accessories, posters, and clothing
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Oscar Wilde Quote Poster – “Work”. This typographic artwork from Of Lime & Lemons perfectly captures the meaning of Oscar Wilde’s quote:
Work is the curse of the drinking class.
The print looks like a vintage letterpress poster, giving it an industrial feel. The image is printed on a crisp, archival 210 gsm décor poster paper, and comes in A4 format. ⇢ Not on the High Street – $25.
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Oscar Wilde quotes from InstantQuotes. The collection of minimalist posters with quotes from famous authors includes nine from Oscar Wilde. Among them, you’ll find:
I have nothing to declare except my genius.
You don’t have to buy the poster and pay extra money for shipping. All the works from Instant Quotes are available as instant downloads, A4, 300 dpi. ⇢ Etsy – $5.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Poster – “Dominate”. Risa Rodil has designed a great vintage-style poster that is a visual interpretation of Wilde’s quote:
The man who can dominate a London dinner-table can dominate the world.
The artwork comes as an A4 print on a super premium Conqueror High White Wove 250 gsm paper. ⇢ Not on the High Street – $20.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Poster “Who”. A collection from Zen Poster features a minimalist poster with a filtered photo and Wilde’s quote:
Who, being loved, it poor?
The art work is available in many sizes, from 5 × 7 to 20 × 30″. You can choose from three color versions: full color (filtered), sepia, black & white. ⇢ Etsy – $9.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Poster “Ordinary”. The designers from City Comforts have created an extraordinary poster you’ll love:
Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.
The artwork is printed on archival paper and comes in two sizes: 8 × 10, and 11 × 14″. ⇢ Etsy – $18.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Poster “Live”. This bold statement is perfect for people who want to live and who want to demonstrate it:
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.
This is an instant download. You will get a digital 300 dpi jpg file, 18 × 24″ in size. ⇢ Etsy – $6.
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Author Series – “Oscar Wilde”. This is one of the portraits created by Ryan Sheffield, where famous authors are inseparable from their most inspiring quotes. Oscar Wilde is shown with the quote taken from Lady Windermere’s Fan:
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
The artwork is available as a digital print made on 12 × 16″ glossy stock. Each one is numbered and signed by Ryan Sheffield. ⇢ Etsy – $15.
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Oscar Wilde Mini Notebook. From one of the most popular Etsy shops, Obvious State, comes this beautiful little notebook to jot down your clever thoughts. On the cover, it features the original artwork by Evan Robertson, and a quote:
An idea that is not dangerous is not worthy of being called an idea at all.
The notebook is 3.5 by 5″ and contains 32 lined pages. The same artwork is available in poster size. ⇢ Etsy – $6.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Postcard. Literary Emporium presents a stylish typographic postcard with a quote:
I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.
The image is printed on a thick card stock and is finished with a high-quality gloss. The reverse is blank, with a small logo in the corner, so it’s perfect for a clever message to a friend or family member. ⇢ Etsy – $2.38.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Bookmark. This is one of the most famous quotes by Oscar Wilde:
With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?
Now, you can get is as a stamped metal bookmark that comes complete with a vintage lace. ⇢ Etsy – $25.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Necklace. This beautiful hand-crafted necklace includes a copper circle pendant, a ball chain, and one or two Swarovski crystal beads. The inscription on the pendant reads:
You can never be overdressed or over educated.
This is a hand-stamped piece, so the depth and positioning of each letter may be different. ⇢ Etsy – $23.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Keychain. This keychain is hand-stamped with a quote reminding us that none of us is perfect, but it’s never too late to change:
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.
There are four kinds of metal to choose from: pure aluminum, copper, brass, and sterling silver. You can have either hammered or shiny finish. ⇢ Etsy – $24
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Oscar Wilde Quote iPhone 6S Case. This sleek iPhone 6S snapcase from Redbubble features the design by Pie Towel, with a quote from A Woman of No Importance:
After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations.
You can get this quote also for iPhone 6S Plus, as well as older iPhones. A tough case is also available. ⇢ Redbubble – $35.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Studio Pouch. The pouch features the profile of Oscar Wilde and one of his most famous quotes:
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
The pouch is available in two sizes, 9.5 × 6 and 12.5 × 8.5 in. It’s made from 100% polyester and has a zip with metal teeth. ⇢ Redbubble – $20.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Tote Bag. This typographic quote is hard to read at first sight. It only makes it more desirable, as it says:
I can resist everything except temptation.
The tote bag is offered in three sizes. The small is 13 × 13 in, the largest one is 18 × 18. Designed by Charlie Coakley, the visual is available also on 20 other items, including clothing; iPhone, iPad, and laptop cases and skins; wall art; home decor. ⇢ Redbubble – $16.
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Oscar Wilde Quote T-shirt “Heaven”. One of the famous quotes is expressed in a minimalist design by Cucumber Patch X:
I don’t want to go to heaven. None of my friends are there.
The t-shirt is available in over 20 colors, for men and women, including women’s fitted v-neck, and unisex tank top. ⇢ Redbubble – $22.
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Oscar Wilde Quote “Stage”. Here is another great design from the Redbubble collection. This time it shows Wilde’s less known quote, but as clever as usual:
The world is a stage but the play is badly cast.
You can get a t-shirt in seven colors, including heather gray. Clothing styles for women and men, not only t-shirts but also long sleeves and hoodies. ⇢ Redbubble – $25.
Bonus
Oscar Wilde Organic Scoop Neck T-Shirt. Although this t-shirt does not include a quote, it would make a great gift for many Oscar Wilde fans.
The design features an original drawing by Tiffini Elektra showing Oscar Wilde leisurely sitting back surrounded by nouveau ornaments. ⇢ Etsy – $25.
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