Gift Guide: Thirty Ideas for Men in Your Life
Looking for that last-minute gift for the dude in your life? We rounded up 30 of our favorite items that will make him love you even more. Silly, functional, manly, and simple — we’ve got it all, from Fender’s new Strat guitar with USB and iOS connectivity, which will make recording jam sessions that much easier, to Areaware’s cubebot, a wood-finished update on the transformer toy of his childhood. There are also retro posters, new speakers, great sweaters, and more.
Sleek and minimal, these watches will sharpen up both suits and jeans.
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Uniform Wares 100 Series Steel Wristwatch, $200 at Mr Porter
A streamlined card case in smooth Italian leather is the right upgrade for the guy with the bulky billfold.
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Il Bussetto Three Slot Credit C...
A streamlined card case in smooth Italian leather is the right upgrade for the guy with the bulky billfold.
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Il Bussetto Three Slot Credit Card Wallet, $53 at Wittmore
These hand-sewn polka-dotted silk ties — a collaboration with Drake's of London, based on vintage Rolexes — will add just the right level of elegance ...
These hand-sewn polka-dotted silk ties — a collaboration with Drake's of London, based on vintage Rolexes — will add just the right level of elegance and whimsy when worn with a classic white shirt.
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Drake's For HODINKEE Tie, $155 at HODINKEE
A rugged messenger bag that was built for the biking commuter.
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Moss Waxed No. 196 Bike Messenger Bag, $275 at Billykirk
For the kid at heart, these wooden 'bot puzzles transform and strike just about every move possible (even as your man can't compete).
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David W...
For the kid at heart, these wooden 'bot puzzles transform and strike just about every move possible (even as your man can't compete).
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David Weeks Small Cubebot, $25 at the Future Perfect
Even if he doesn't get in any wind-swept car chases, he can keep every hair in perfect place with this portable tool.
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Kent Folding Pocket Com...
Even if he doesn't get in any wind-swept car chases, he can keep every hair in perfect place with this portable tool.
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Kent Folding Pocket Comb, $14 at F.S.C. Barber
From the surfer company, Bolt, this simple graphic tee is laid-back but not-at-all schlubby.
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Lightning Bolt Forever Tee, $35 at Lightning Bolt
For a preppier guy, this light-bodied fragrance will have him smelling like bright, fresh, not-to-overwhelming ivy.
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D.S. & Durga Boston I...
For a preppier guy, this light-bodied fragrance will have him smelling like bright, fresh, not-to-overwhelming ivy.
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D.S. & Durga Boston Ivy Cologne 50 ml, $96 at Amazon
For the avid sports fan, this New Era cap emblazoned with Brooklyn's newest team will be a welcome addition to his cap collection.
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New Era Br...
For the avid sports fan, this New Era cap emblazoned with Brooklyn's newest team will be a welcome addition to his cap collection.
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New Era Brooklyn Nets "NBA Inaugural Season" 59FIFTY Cap, $38 at Lids
This sleek all-in-one sound system brings bold sound to any room, while also showing visitors he has good decorating taste.
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GenevaSound All...
This sleek all-in-one sound system brings bold sound to any room, while also showing visitors he has good decorating taste.
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GenevaSound All-in-One Stereo, $1099 at Amazon
When in doubt, go for a navy sweater he can wear for decades to come.
------ John Smedley Ulrich Fine-Knit Sea Island Cotton Sweater, $355 at Mr Po...
When in doubt, go for a navy sweater he can wear for decades to come.
------ John Smedley Ulrich Fine-Knit Sea Island Cotton Sweater, $355 at Mr Porter; Club Monaco Cable-Knit Shawl Cardigan, $369 at Club Monaco; S.N.S. Herning Fisherman Zipped Waffle-Knit Wool Sweater, $310 at Mr Porter; J.Crew Cable-Knit Cotton Crew Neck Sweater, $110 at Mr Porter
His favorite movies come to life in a graphic retro way with these posters by designer Brandon Schaefer.
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Dark Knight Illustration...
His favorite movies come to life in a graphic retro way with these posters by designer Brandon Schaefer.
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Dark Knight Illustration by Brandon Schaefer, $20 at INPRNT; BTTF Trilogy Illustration by Brandon Schaefer, $20 at INPRNT; 2001 Illustration by Brandon Schaefer, $20 at INPRNT
A fresh set of pocket squares is a flourish any dandy will appreciate.
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Gant Rugger Selvedge Madras Pocket Square Set, $96 at Wittmore
Like the drugstore aftershave in his medicine cabinet, but made with nicer ingredients that won't dry skin.
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BRAD Universal Shave, $65 at Wo...
Like the drugstore aftershave in his medicine cabinet, but made with nicer ingredients that won't dry skin.
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BRAD Universal Shave, $65 at Woodley & Bunny
Maybe he's a bit obsessive? He'll love this cutting board.
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Fred and Friends OCD Cutting Board, $38 at Amazon
This retro Crosley record player connects via a USB, making sampling tracks that much easier.
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Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable, $100 at Amazon
With it's open top construction, flame retardant and waterproof lining, this weekender is just right for the on-the-go guy who finds himself in extrem...
With it's open top construction, flame retardant and waterproof lining, this weekender is just right for the on-the-go guy who finds himself in extreme situations. Killspencer Classic Black Leather Weekender, $595 at Killspencer
If he loves swimming in the ocean, give him the next best thing with this sea-salt shower bar.
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CB2 Swedish Dream Sea Salt Soap, $6 at CB2
Whether or not you like his beard, this handmade maple wood straight razor is a classic tool that's so cool, he might just go clean-shaven.
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Whether or not you like his beard, this handmade maple wood straight razor is a classic tool that's so cool, he might just go clean-shaven.
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Hart Steel Series One Quarter Ground Straight Razor, $259 at F.S.C. Barber
Protect his tech stylishly with this sleek leather phone pouch.
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Killspencer Chocolate Pebbled Leather Pouch for iPhone 5, $89 at Killspencer
For the acoustic rocker, this USB guitar will let him jam and record audio directly onto his laptop or phone.
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Fender Squier® USB Stratoca...
For the acoustic rocker, this USB guitar will let him jam and record audio directly onto his laptop or phone.
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Fender Squier® USB Stratocaster Guitar, $200 at Apple
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