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gift guide 2015
November 24, 2015

20 Practical-But-Dapper Gifts for Men

By the Cut

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This year, our gift guide includes 20 finds for the men in your life — whether he runs lazy (a year’s supply of underwear), stylish (a velvet tuxedo), or both (Thom Browne sweatpants). Or upgrade standard presents by giving quirky corgi-covered boxers, Richer Poorer’s bright graphic-print socks, or a very French silk tie from Charvet. Find them all, and more, in the gallery ahead.

*This article appears in the November 23, 2015 issue of New York Magazine. 

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Cool-Guy Aviators The gradient lenses and slightly oversize shape are very ’70s. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Artisanal Razor Tasked to create “the best razor on the market,” a Brooklyn firm developed the OneBlade, made of a single piece of German stainle... Artisanal Razor Tasked to create “the best razor on the market,” a Brooklyn firm developed the OneBlade, made of a single piece of German stainless steel. Photo: The Voorhes:Adam:Robin
Baseball Bag A limited-edition duffel crafted from the same soft leather used to make Horween baseball mitts. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor/© Wo... Baseball Bag A limited-edition duffel crafted from the same soft leather used to make Horween baseball mitts. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor/© Wood&Faulk LLC
Cool-Guy Crewneck The olive-green color and semi-fitted cut make this wool Acne sweater a nice choice for SoulCyclers and dad bods alike. Photo:... Cool-Guy Crewneck The olive-green color and semi-fitted cut make this wool Acne sweater a nice choice for SoulCyclers and dad bods alike. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Corgi Boxers Cotton briefs for the types of owners who buy their dogs fancy toothpaste. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Designer Sweatpants Just like regular sweatpants–cotton jersey, drawstring waist — except made by Thom Browne. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Very French Tie Charvet’s silk ties, dating back to an emporium in 1800s Paris, are just the right amount of dandy. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendo... Very French Tie Charvet’s silk ties, dating back to an emporium in 1800s Paris, are just the right amount of dandy. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Paul Theroux's Bag The esteemed travel writer totes this handmade ­briefcase — from San Francisco’s ­Glaser Designs — with him from Siber... Paul Theroux's Bag The esteemed travel writer totes this handmade ­briefcase — from San Francisco’s ­Glaser Designs — with him from Siberia to the Deep South. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
An Army Tech Parka PrimaLoft, a synthetic fiber first developed for the U.S. Army in the ’80s, makes this men’s jacket super-warm, while avoiding... An Army Tech Parka PrimaLoft, a synthetic fiber first developed for the U.S. Army in the ’80s, makes this men’s jacket super-warm, while avoiding extra bulk and keeping it lightweight. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Jordan-Head’s Jordan Buy them the Air Jordan XI 72-10 if you can’t afford Michael Jordan’s estate. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Graphic Boots The classic Clarks Wallabee, first launched in 1967, gets a high-rise ankle and sleek gridded colorway. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Snazzy Velvet Tux With silk lapels and ­piping down the legs. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Lounge Pants 100 percent cotton bleached indigo sweats made in the USA. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Sterling-Silver Razor For the man who wears cropped Thom Browne suits, an equally stylish Thom Browne shaver made in collaboration with Harry’s... A Sterling-Silver Razor For the man who wears cropped Thom Browne suits, an equally stylish Thom Browne shaver made in collaboration with Harry’s. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Skinny Silk Tie A classic gift made interesting with a subtle navy dégradé, hand-finished in Italy. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Jansport Upgrade An Armani Exchange backpack made from quilted nylon (568 Broadway; 212-431-6000). Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
Elkskin Gloves Technically designed for calf roping, but that just means they’ll be extra warm come February. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor/BALA... Elkskin Gloves Technically designed for calf roping, but that just means they’ll be extra warm come February. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor/BALARAMA HELLER bala@balaramaheller.com
A Year's Supply of Underwear 61 packs of these six-pack Fruit of the Looms will provide a full year of briefs (plus a bonus pair) for your favori... A Year's Supply of Underwear 61 packs of these six-pack Fruit of the Looms will provide a full year of briefs (plus a bonus pair) for your favorite lazy person. Photo: Bobby Doherty
High-Tech Toggle Made from boiled wool that’s been covered in a technical coating to repel water. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
A Chocolate-Caramel Bomber J.W. Anderson’s ­virgin-wool jacket is a study in browns with a leather pocket. Photo: Courtesy of the Vendor
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