 |  h Christmas, the season of festive merriment, social frivolity, indulgent comfort foods, sartorial peacocking and (unfortunately) the double-headed spectre of gift-buying (or receiving) stress and emotional intensified social obligation. But not his year. Not with this guide. And (hopefully) not on my watch…strictly within a gifting context that is. No sir, for you see whether you fancy treating yourself, surprising your brother/father/significant other with something noteworthy, plan on offering alms to those in need, or are on the hunt for a discerning variety of gift suggestions to bookmark for future reference, this festive roundup of holiday treasures and well-heeled keepsakes will help you both flex your gifting prowess as well as alleviate some pressure so as to all but ensure a relaxing, calm and blissful (gifting) season is on the cards rather than one plagued by indecisiveness, confusion, disappointment and even (sartorial) peril. |  |
In having said that, and after years of curating everything from extensive gift guides (broken down by style tribes) through daily gifting advent calendar’s which have often proved to be at once a blessing and a (time consuming) burden, I felt compelled this season to alter course with an ideal in mind of amplifying the personal nature of this annual guide through the representation of a variety of idiosyncratic presents of a more intimate nature that I both desire and would welcome with open arms.
And the result? What I (subjectively mind you) regard as a well-curated collection of gifts to which I not only personally pine for but feel would make for investment worthy keepsakes for any gentleman who shares similar tastes given many were either built to last a lifetime or arrive as battle-tested (quite literally in some instances) wunderkinds undeniably worthy of perennial wear and pride of place in any stylishly discerning modern gentleman’s life — save for a select few. Gifts, in other words, that will unfailingly (and stylishly) keep on giving and giving and giving for generations to come.
Comprising of sartorial peculiarities of varying tastes and forms alongside a healthy dosage of bits and bobs both rakish and practical in nature, what you will ultimately unearth below can be digested as such: something big and small as well as something in-between and something for all not to mention something timeless juxtaposed by something peacockish all finished off neatly off by something for home and even the bookish…hopefully something appealing to every sort.
Howbeit, here’s to channeling the festive spirit, rewarding another or yourself, putting in that little extra effort, enjoying the company of loved ones, and too alleviating some of the guesswork for those looking to express their affection whether through a grand or understated token of sartorial affection —regardless of a gifts final price, shape or form.
It is, after all, that time of year to be jolly and “don we now our gay apparel”; A season that calls for at once fixing up and looking sharp, an equality of self-care and gift-giving (emotional or physical), bedecking the halls with boughs of holly, and for making a list and checking it twice…albeit without needing to gather whether they’ve (i.e. you) been naughty or nice.
With that in mind, a frank disposition in hand, and a palpable holiday zest hanging in the air,
herewith is what yours truly would desire for Christmas this (or most any other) year…
And the result? What I (subjectively mind you) regard as a well-curated collection of gifts to which I not only personally pine for but feel would make for investment worthy keepsakes for any gentleman who shares similar tastes given many were either built to last a lifetime or arrive as battle-tested (quite literally in some instances) wunderkinds undeniably worthy of perennial wear and pride of place in any stylishly discerning modern gentleman’s life — save for a select few. Gifts, in other words, that will unfailingly (and stylishly) keep on giving and giving and giving for generations to come.
Comprising of sartorial peculiarities of varying tastes and forms alongside a healthy dosage of bits and bobs both rakish and practical in nature, what you will ultimately unearth below can be digested as such: something big and small as well as something in-between and something for all not to mention something timeless juxtaposed by something peacockish all finished off neatly off by something for home and even the bookish…hopefully something appealing to every sort.
Howbeit, here’s to channeling the festive spirit, rewarding another or yourself, putting in that little extra effort, enjoying the company of loved ones, and too alleviating some of the guesswork for those looking to express their affection whether through a grand or understated token of sartorial affection —regardless of a gifts final price, shape or form.
It is, after all, that time of year to be jolly and “don we now our gay apparel”; A season that calls for at once fixing up and looking sharp, an equality of self-care and gift-giving (emotional or physical), bedecking the halls with boughs of holly, and for making a list and checking it twice…albeit without needing to gather whether they’ve (i.e. you) been naughty or nice.
With that in mind, a frank disposition in hand, and a palpable holiday zest hanging in the air,
herewith is what yours truly would desire for Christmas this (or most any other) year…
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| OMEGA Crochet Gloves . $135 . —-- BUDD Dressing Gown . £325 . —-- THISISGROUND Mod Tablet 5 .$529 . (or Leverage) —-- CUTLER & GLOSS Tortoiseshell Glasses .$340 . (or H&M) |  |  |
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19th C. French Grasshopper Clock Cloche -- $360 | ANOVA Culinary A2.2-120V-US Sous Vide Precision Cooker — $170+
| NEBIA Spa Shower -- $399 | BODY BACK Buddy Original Trigger Point Therapy Self Massage Tool — $45
| NEBIA Spa Shower -- $399 | BODY BACK Buddy Original Trigger Point Therapy Self Massage Tool — $45
 |  | MEN & MANNERS . $30 . —-- THE ITALIAN GENTLEMAN . $50 . —-- TINTIN: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION .$90 . —-- AMETORA .$20 . |
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 |  he perfect present, some say it exists whilst others remain more grounded in reality. I, for one, stand divided between those two schools of though given that what may seem like the perfect gift today can also prove itself underwhelming or (worse yet) superfluous tomorrow. To wit, while I wouldn’t go so far as saying the gifts featured herewith are the “perfect” gifts for me nor “every” gentleman with familiar tastes per se, that needn’t discount from the fact that I am not merely consistently down to them but of the stern opinion that they collectively constitute what is indeed a most sartorially agreeable, gratifying and tempting (albeit admittedly longer than expected) roundup of gifts worth coveting (or quietly admiring) for if nothing else but the reality that they resoundingly make for present — no matter price vantage nor final form -- as equally practical as they are stylish and thoughtful. |  |
And that, if truth be told, is all one can truly ask for isn’t it: something thoughtful that is useful and shows that effort was indeed made.
That being said, I firmly believe — come Christmas morning —
that this well-heeled, truly self-indulgent and sartorially astute arrangement of personal keepsakes is one wholly capable of spreading holiday joy and (refined) style — not to mention capable of keeping Jólakötturinn at bay -- as each pertains to cutting a dash, flexing ones gifting prowess, and ensuring a very Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeaux Noel or [fill in your holiday of choice] is comfortably in hand.
And so it is with that in mind to which I will sign off by reminding you delightful (and rakish) lot to give generously, live candidly, love firmly, embrace tradition and too celebrate ad libitum.
Happy holidays and all the best in the New Year!
That being said, I firmly believe — come Christmas morning —
that this well-heeled, truly self-indulgent and sartorially astute arrangement of personal keepsakes is one wholly capable of spreading holiday joy and (refined) style — not to mention capable of keeping Jólakötturinn at bay -- as each pertains to cutting a dash, flexing ones gifting prowess, and ensuring a very Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeaux Noel or [fill in your holiday of choice] is comfortably in hand.
And so it is with that in mind to which I will sign off by reminding you delightful (and rakish) lot to give generously, live candidly, love firmly, embrace tradition and too celebrate ad libitum.
Happy holidays and all the best in the New Year!
Share your thoughts, ideas and opinions…
Tell me, should you care to share, what is it you desire for Christmas (or, what do you plan on gifting perhaps)?
Need more gifting advice or recommendations? Perhaps these gift guides of years past may be of service:
Need more gifting advice or recommendations? Perhaps these gift guides of years past may be of service:
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