The best subscription boxes for men

It’s a business model that works and one that’s rivalling the traditional shop. The subscription box. Getting everything you need delivered straight to your door sounds ideal as, quite frankly, the majority of men don’t like shopping – galavanting from store-to-store.

In addition to taking out this shop-to-shop step, most subscriptions work on a monthly basis, and have flexible contracts and delivery frequencies. The bottom line? You get a regular delivery of goods, with payments being spread over a 12-month contract – which can work out considerably cheaper than paying for an individual unit. So here are our best boxes – the top five subscription services to consider…

What makes this online brand unique is their promise to provide a personal styling service for men. After a quick online registration, a dedicated stylist will call you to better learn your tastes and requirements. You’ll then receive a trunk to your work or home address (including any country within the EU), and any garments you don’t want to keep are conveniently picked up from you.

The whole CHAPAR shopping process can be completed in the comfort of your home, with your dedicated stylist literally editing brand options for you (saving you running around from store-to-store). The Chapar works with renowned brands like Hackett, Levi’s, Ralph Lauren, Ted Baker, Gant, Orlerbar Brown and John Smedley to put together modern looks for your specific tastes. Prices vary, depending on which garment/s you wish to purchase. Learn more here.

They’re big advocates of the traditional wet shave, and The Personal Barber offers their high quality classic safety razor, shaving brush, shaving soap, replacement blades and pre/post shaving products every month, hand-picked by their dedicated team.

The main benefit here is that your shaving process will involve less hassle as all your essentials get delivered directly to you, with the guarantee that your shaving tools have a lifetime guarantee. They also keep things interesting by offering new products in the next month, so there’s always something to look forward to. Their no-commitment, flexible subscription allows you to cancel at anytime, too. Prices start from £24.95 per month. Learn more here.

If you’re a gentleman that works 5 days a week, there’s a high chance you’ll get through dress shirts swiftly. That’s where CEO and founder Carl Thompson devised a clever solution for the busy business gent. The subscription service offers three distinct options; Enthusiast (1 shirt per month), Executive (1 shirt every two months) or Essential (1 shirt every quarter).

With casual and formal options, mirroring Jermyn Street quality with mother of pearl buttons on selected shirts, Hawkins and Shepherd have quickly established themselves as the shirt authority when it comes to subscription boxes. Prices start from £24 per month for a 12 month subscription, which works out at 20% off each shirt, and depending on which subscription works best, you could be saving up to 40% compared to buying individually. Learn more here.

Windsor-based and designed completely in-house, Me My Suit & Tie solves your wardrobe qualms when it comes to refreshing your formal looks with ties, handkerchiefs, cufflinks, belts and even socks. A convenient monthly or bi-monthly subscription allows you to become a stylish gentleman without breaking the bank – since their online-only service alleviates inflation from overhead costs of operating on the high street.

So this could very well be a perfect solution when it comes to keeping your wardrobe refreshed at an affordable rate. And, additionally, the idea of an accessory box being delivered to you puts an end to tedious sock shopping and out-of-stock issues . Their colourful pairs come to you, each month, worldwide. Prices start from £30 per month. Learn more here.

The best part of subscription boxes is the possibility to try new products with minimal effort from your side. Toppbox, purveyors of travel sized products, is genius, as they carefully craft suitable grooming and toiletry options for you, from skincare to colognes which would otherwise be burdensome to buy and pack for your flight.

This subscription box is low cost but highly sought-after, thanks to their guaranteed dispatch on the 15th of each month via Royal Mail. What’s more, Toppbox offers a rewards service, where full sized products can be delivered to you, and you’re at liberty to cancel the subscription at any time. What more could you ask for, gentlemen? Prices start from £16 per month. Learn more here.

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