Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
There's nothing like a beautiful gift box that's been packaged carefully and ribboned for that someone special. The best gifts are always those that catch the other by surprise, in a good way of course. The smart way to go about gift-buying is to have an inkling of what the recipient likes. Observe him from an angle that you don't usually inspect - does he love skinny ties? Does he flip open his iPad before he's even brushed his teeth? Does he talk incessantly about the last pair of shoes he bought? Keep an eye out for certain revelations that will help you pick out the right gift.
Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Such a Gentleman
If he's particular about the suits he wears, or even carefully pieces together his outfits like a complicated jigsaw puzzle that only he gets, then a set of beautiful bow ties will complete his look. Maybe he doesn't wear them already, but fret not, he'll know what to do with them once you present your selection. Be careful though, you don't want to select a color that he isn't fond of; take a hint from the color of his ties or shirts. Take your pick:
- Solid Satin Bow Tie (Mustard), website TheTieBar
- Dot Bow Tie (Navy White), website BrooksBrothers
- Organic Paisley Bow Tie (White), website TheTieBar
- Grey and White Bow Tie (Pre-Tied), website AnnaRuna
- Black Checked Wool Bow Tie, website TartanAndClan
- Blue Silk Bow Tie by Lanvin
- Pinnacle Bow Tie (Forest Green), website BowTieClub
- Gitman Vintage Bow Tie (Star Print) from Barney's
- Michael Bastian Bow Tie (Circle Motif) from Barney's
- Blenheim Bow Tie, website BeautiesLtd
A style-conscious man must own a statement jacket, with sartorially pleasing details that make him stand out in a crowd. Give him a fashion-friendly nudge in the right direction by picking out a one-of-a-kind jacket. For men who aren't big on style, choose a comfy casual-chic sweater instead. Take your pick:
- Grey Broken Twill Wool Multi-Pocket Jacket by Paul Smith
- Basco V-Neck Sweater With Contrast Neckline from Barney's
- Laszlo Cardigan Sweater (Navy/Camel), website Shipley-Halmos
- Etiquette Jacket (Black), website SupremeBeing
- Sacai Blazer, website TheCorner
- Merino Crewneck Sweater (Blue) from Bloomingdale's
- Zip Collar With Elastic Collar and Waistband (Black and Grey) by Zara
- Lord Navy Blue Sweater, website Sandro-Paris
- Scott James Blue Denim 'Milton' Three-Button Blazer, website BlueFly
Like women, men too have their obsession with shoes but aren't very vocal about it. He may talk about his new pair of shoes with the guys, but if he's comfortable enough to gush over a pair in your presence - bingo! Now you can surprise him with a pair that totally tops off the rest of his shoe collection. For men who go to the beach or gym often, or find it essential to own an array of flip flops, you'll find that even these are a great addition to his collection. Take your pick:
- Stacy Adams, Daystar Casual Slip-On Shoes from Macy's
- Alfani Drivers Merry Suede Drivers with Bit from Macy's
- River Island Baker Nubuck Chukka Boots, website ASOS
- Maison Martin Margiela Action Paint Trainers, website FarFetch
- Tan Suede and Lime Leather Saddle Shoes, website MarkMcnairy
- Salvatore Ferragamo Gym Flip Flops (Red), website Nordstrom
- UGG Australia Bennison Flip Flops (Luggage), website Nordstrom
- Graffiti Flip Flops (Highraff), website Havaianas
- Top Soul Flip Flops (Navy Blue), website Havaianas
- Converse All Star Ox (Optical White), website UnionMadeGoods
- Quoddy Cavalier Wine Blucher, website NeedSupply
- Clarks Dessert Boot (Taupe), website NeedSupply
Even if spring is right around the corner, it is still nippy enough to keep warm. A cardigan is a great alternative to a heavy overcoat where style is anything but muted or understated. Take your pick:
- Cashmere Ribbed Shawl Collar Cardigan by Paul Stuart
- Merino Wool Cable Knit Cardigan (Navy) by Paul Stuart
- Burkman Bros Zigzag Cardigan (Grey), website StagAustin
- Clayton Cardigan, website BillyReid
- Gant Rugger Cardigan with Varsity Stripe Sleeve, website ASOS
Not every man will agree that cufflinks are a necessity when completing a suited look. While many can pull off a suit sans cufflinks, it makes a huge difference when they're included. It gives others the impression that not only does he know style, he lives by it. Take your pick:
- Bond DB5 Cufflinks by Swarovski
- Lips Cufflinks, website AmazonUK
- Novelty Smartphone Cufflinks (Black) by John Lewis
- Alfred Dunhill Sterling Silver Horse Cufflinks, website NeimanMarcus
- Ravi Ratan James Bond Casino Royal Cufflinks, website NeimanMarcus
- Enamel Check Cufflinks (Trench) by Burberry
- Tommy Cufflinks (White) by Tommy Hilfiger
- RT Gear Cufflinks (Rodium), website Tateossian
- Silver Knot-Shaped Cufflinks by Ermenegildo Zegna
- Gold Skull Coin Cufflinks by Alexander McQueen
We all know how important it is to keep gadgets safe from scratches, bumps, and all kinds of harm. For the man who puts his laptop or iPad away in an encasing that doesn't do any justice to the gadget's safety, these buys are well worth every dollar. Take your pick:
- Brown Leather Trim iPad Case by Gucci
- Wool Felt Bamboo iPad Case, website Grovemade
- The NFL iPad Case by Hammacher Schlemmer
- Moshi iGlaze +Versa iPad Case, website Nordstrom
- Jean Jacket for iPad Mini Tablet, website Brookstone
- Utility Series Latch iPad Case (Black), website OtterBox
- Leather iPad Case by Tod's
- Kenneth Cole Columbian Leather Flapover Laptop Case (Tan), website Ebags
- Tumi T-Tech Forge Fairview Messenger (Navy), website Ebags
- Leather Trim Laptop Case (Black) by Maplin
- Aidan Nylon Bag by Banana Republic
- Textured Leather Attache by Coach
- STM Bags Scout Carrying Messenger Case (Olive), website PriceGrabber
- Canvas Laptop Bag by Simon Carter
- Nylon Canvas City Brief by Jack Spade
- Sandqvist Sinclair 13" Laptop Case, website ASOS
Never let a man carry his cash and cards in a crammed, fraying wallet that's struggling to stay intact. If its old and falling apart, let this be your cue to give him a wallet he will admire every time he takes it out. And if he has a ghastly Velcro wallet - toss it in the trash and get him something real men own. Check out these options of not just wallets, but of card holders as well. Take your pick:
- Credit Card Holder (Brown Leather) by Rag & Bone
- Kilroy Credit Card Holder by Jack Spade
- Security Pattern Leather Zip Wallet by Jack Spade
- Naked Lady Credit Card Wallet by Paul Smith
- Il Bussetto Small Wallet (Camel), website NeedSupply
- Lauren by Ralph Lauren Wallets, Burnished Leather Trifold Wallet from Macy's
- Woven Bi-Fold Wallet from Bloomingdale's
- Billy Kirk Zip Wallet (Tan), website UnionMadeGoods
- Green Micro Guccissima Leather Wallet by Gucci
- Black Ribbed Wallet by Alexander McQueen
- Fred Perry Multi Flip Wallet, website ASOS
He'll need to shield himself from the unforgiving rains with a smart-looking, durable umbrella (he'll thank you later for such a great buy). Take your pick:
- The Davek Traveler Umbrella by Davek NY
- The Davek MINI Umbrella (Red) by Davek NY
- Francesco Maglia Bark Chestnut, website RainOrShineBiz
- Senz Original XL, website SenzUmbrellas
- Check-Lined Walking Umbrella (Black) by Burberry
- London Undercover Umbrella by Club Monaco
- Metal Shaft Umbrella (Navy) by Howard Yount
- Light Saber Umbrella, website EntertainmentEarth
- Two Way Foldable Umbrella (Checkered, Green), website Muji
A man who loves his electronic toys must own at least one sensational gadget. If he's caught between buying an iPad or a laptop, I'd say buy him the former (or at least a tablet that doubles up as a laptop) for now. Outdated cellphones shouldn't be taking up a man's space, treat him to an upgrade and with time, he'll be a pro at working its many features. Take your pick:
- Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 (gray, 32GB)
- Apple iPad (4th Generation)
- iPad Mini
- Google Nexus 7
- Google Nexus 10
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer (16GB, Wi-Fi)
- Apple iPhone 5
- Nokia Lumia 620
- HTC Droid DNA
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Rugby Pro
- Apple iPhone 4S
- LG Nexus 4
- Motorola Droid Razr HD
Men love it when women know exactly what they want in the gaming department. While it can take away 'us time', it is nonetheless a great gift for a man who can't get enough of an indoor game. Who says only men can have all the fun? Join him and create moments that include you too, and not just the guys. Take your pick:
- Phoos Table, website UnCrate
- Atari Flashback 4 Console, website UrbanOutfitters
- Mircrosoft Xbox 360 S (250GB)
- Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim (Limited Edition Bundle, 250GB)
- Antique Chess Set, website Dorland-Chess
- Classic Pool Table, website USAMadePoolTables
- Poker Box Set, website StraightPokerSupplies
- Vintage Edition Scrabble, website RestorationHardware
Buying expensive chocolates is never a waste of money, especially if the man who's receiving them is worth spending on. Present him with a box of these and he'll be addicted within seconds. The treats from stores like Romanicos Chocolate, Burdick Chocolate, Chocolate Source, Richart Chocolates, and Marie Belle will set any man's senses on fire. For a different approach, how about gifting him a box of unbelievably toothsome macaroons? He'll be begging for more after he's tried what stores like Sucre and L'Artisan Macaron have to offer. If you can't find a store near you, they're all online (yay!).
Furry Companions
Having a pet dog, cat, rabbit, and the like, to keep one company when things go sour, is just what many of us need. Sometimes people fail to give us what animals can, where owning a pet can have a calming effect on one's home too. Adopt a pet for him to tap into an emotional vault that needs to be opened, especially if he seems a little uptight, or lonely. Websites like PetTango, PetRescue, AdoptAPet, and PetFinder have an exhaustive directory of pets just waiting to get adopted by a loving owner. Follow the instructions on how to find a pet you're interested in within your area, and it'll be yours in no time.
Incredible Gift Options to Consider Buying:
- The Magic Wand Remote Control by Hammacher Schlemmer
- Personalized Photo Stamps, website PhotoStamps
- Twill Briefcase by Filson
- Photo Cube iPhone Printer, website ThinkGeek
- Cinemin Swivel, website WowWee
- Ace Bottle Opener, website ShopFurbish
- Swedish M90 Cordura Dipped Travel Kit by Jack Spade
- Motorized Grill Brush with Steam Cleaning Power, website BrookStone
- Stargazer's Stellarscope, website HandpickedCollection
- Wine Enthusiast 12 Bottle Touchscreen Wine Refrigerator, website BrookStone
- Scrabble Typography Edition, website UnCrate
- Chess Bottle Stop, website ShopFurbish
- Mcclure's Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, website MurraysCheese
- Kiehl's Men's Refueling Kit, website ShopStyle
- Electronic Smart Pot, website ClickAndGrow
- Presidential Seal Power Robe, website TopNotchGiftShop
- Vintage Hooked Rug, website Etsy
- Bade Leather Wristwatch for Men, website Etsy
- Japanese Flowering Quince Bonsai Tree, website BonsaiBoy
- Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Tequila, website Cuervo
- Tarantino XX: 8 Film Collection, website Amazon
- The James Bond Collection - 20 Disc Box Set (DVD), website Amazon
- La-Z-Boy Cool Chair, website DrinkStuff
- Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 Speaker
- Grooming Products: Shaveworks The Cool Fix + Barbasol Beard Buster Thick & Rich Shaving Cream + No Nix Astringent Styptic Pencil + F.S.C Barber Camper Candle + Acqua Di Parma Cologne + American Crew Pomade
- iGo Charge Anywhere and Ecosol Powestick
