The best Christmas gifts for style aficionados this year
Style can be a tricky area to navigate when it comes to gifting. Thankfully, we've written a useful guide on what to look out for.
Words: Zak Maoui
What do you gift that loved one who seemingly has it all? You know—the brother, father, friend or colleague, who carries calfskin Mulberry wallets, has his shopping notifications on for the coolest Japanese brands, and owns a circulation of pristine Sunspel T-shirts, always at the ready.
With a month to go until Christmas, there's enough time to think about the best clothes and accessories that they'll be more than happy to wear once they're done unwrapping them.
To ensure you put a smile on the fashionable faces of your friends and family this year, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best garments to gift and give – for budgets both big and small.
A jacket for all seasons
You can never go wrong with Purdey's elegant English essentials. Made in the brand's London factory through traditional techniques, this jacket was crafted from Nubuck leather with a nod to a classic-style safari jacket. It's sturdy jacket, and can be dressed down with a nice pair of jeans, or dressed up with a pair of tailored slacks.
If you're after the more casual-casual end of the spectrum, Slowear's sleek wool and cashmere Franchigia is a mix of craftsmanship and refined style—one of the brand's bestsellers. We especially like the navy tone, which pairs with light chinos and trainers.
Popular outerwear brand Pangaia's puffer coat is made from FLWRDWNTM, a bio-based, animal-free alternative to duck and goose down. Looks good, does good and will keep whoever you purchase this for totally warm this winter.
Quality up top...
Do you know what makes for a nice gift? A beautifully-made shirt or sweater that goes with...just about anything. Case in point, cult brand Sunspel's knit, which is as timeless as anything in a man's wardrobe. They come in a variety of different colourways, making these lambswool pieces perfect for gifting.
Or perhaps the recipient prefers a knit with an edge. If so, make sure they own Paul Smith's signature stripe jumper. Made in Portugal from 100 per cent organic cotton, the navy sweater features a Sir Paul's 'Signature Stripe' pattern on the arm.
On the other end of the spectrum, LOVE BRAND & CO's linen shirt is perfect for layering. What we like most about this number is the unconventional half-button up detail.
Trousers to gift...
What's the one thing people always want, but rarely get gifted? Quality trousers, of course. The crowdpleaser here are Mr Marvis's Baristas, with front pleats and an extended tab waistband. They go with practically anything, including a contrasting blazer, and the quality craftsmanship make them a considered choice.
If you're going for a relaxed cut that pairs well with trainers, but also dress shoes, Hackett's oh-so-English Sloane corduroy trousers are the diverse pull-ons any guy needs.
Luca Faloni's jeans are an essential, and the British label offers a classic, slightly tapered fit, that is screaming out to be paired with a cashmere roll neck.
Accessories to be cherished forever...
Clothes can be tricky—what with different sizing and tastes. But it's hard to wrong with an accessory or something smaller. Underwear is always a good option, because every guy needs it. Oliver Brown's boxer shorts are crafted in Portugal from the same cotton as the brand's premium shirts
We all know somebody who has a hectic schedule, with a desk laden with papers and other things that need filing. Papers that are stuffed into a bag and taken to the office. Well, one thing they probably don't have is a folio, and Swaine does the chicest. The office commute and indeed work documents, just got a lot neater.
Let's assume that the person you are gifting is deserving of something very seasonal, we would like to point you to Pal Zileri's cashmere scarf. Chic!
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