12 Great Gifts For The Guy In Your Life
We're going to let you in on a little secret: boys are easier to get gifts for than girls. Less product categories help, as does the fact that (sorry to generalize here, dudes!) guys tend to be ever-so-slightly less picky than their female counterparts when it comes to shopping.
Whether you're scouting a present for your dad, brother, boyfriend, or boy (space) friend, we've got you covered. You might even want to pick up some of these goods for yourself!
- 2/13
Buy him something he would never buy for himself (and also really love!): a super cool pair of shoes that aren’t sneakers.
Cole Haan LunarGrand wingtip, $248. ColeHaan.com.
- 3/13
Ties are a go-to guy gift, and this one can be worn with anything.
Fairfax Gingham check print tie, $140. Barneys.com.
- 4/13
Another go-to guy gift? Cufflinks! Choose playful ones like these from Paul Smith.
Paul Smith Shoe cuff link, $125. Farfetch.com.
- 5/13
Every dude should have a Filson. (We like this so much, we’d suggest it for girls, too!)
Filson Original briefcase, $225. NeedSupply.com.
- 6/13
It’s never not the season for a good plaid shirt.
J.Crew Ludlow point-collar shirt, $88. JCrew.com.
- 7/13
Upgrade his billfold with this smart striped cardholder.
Thom Browne Black leather striped cardholder, $165. Ssense.com.
- 8/13
They might not always be particularly vocal about it, but boys appreciate good grooming as much as girls do.
Aesop Soar grooming kit, $80. MrPorter.com.
- 9/13
These are a fun twist on a traditional holiday present.
Richard Poorer Union thread socks trio, $48. OfAKind.com.
- 10/13
There’s no such thing as too many sweaters! We love the shoulder patches on this one.
Topman Navy shoulder patch jumper, $60. Topman.com.
- 11/13
For the #menswear-obsessed guy, pick up this classic catalog of Ivy League style.
Take Ivy by Shosuke Ishizu, Toshiyuki Kurosu, and Hajime Hasegawa, $16. Amazon.com.
- 12/13
Two-tone gloves are warm and just stylish enough for the discerning gentleman.
Gap Knit suede gloves, $39. Gap.com.
- 13/13
A navy watch with a rubber band is a nice alternative to silver-linked fare.
Marc by Marc Jacobs MBM2581 Rock chronograph watch, $300. SaksFifthAvenue.com.













