43 Excellent Gifts for the Excellent Men in Your Life
As a shopping editor, I find myself being asked again and again by friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances alike, "What do I buy the man in my life?" I don't like to generalise, but whether it's for your dad, brother, best friend or significant other, men can be more difficult to shop for. Why? I can only speak from personal experience, but the men I buy presents for are a little less picky, which in turn makes shopping for them a broad prospect. This, however, makes them no less deserving of the consideration I'd ordinarily pour into gift buying—it just means I might have to think outside of the box.
As your self-appointed personal shopper, I'm here to give you a helping hand where your male-orientated Christmas shopping is concerned. Below, I've curated an edit of guaranteed-to-please Christmas gifts for men, which range from a quintessential (albeit seriously stylish) pair of new socks to cult-status trainers all the way to sleek outerwear to grooming essentials—with a few curveballs thrown in for good surprise measure. So without further ado, scroll below to see and shop the best Christmas gifts for men.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN
Encourage him to flex his cooking muscles with this pasta maker.
This belt will go with every single outfit he wears.
One year, I gave this to my stepdad, my husband and my then-12-year-old brother. They all loved it.
Even if he doesn't know he needs a weekend bag, he'll end up using this so much.
Le Labo's minimal packaging is sure to be a hit when it comes to curating his bathroom shelf.
With a natural woody scent of cedar, bamboo, sandalwood, spice and hay, this is a candle he'll really look forward to lighting.
If he can be picky with his scents, this discovery set is the perfect option. This Brooklyn-based company is the brand of choice for tastemakers these days.
This delicious jam makes a great stocking filler.
This will look smart on any bedside table.
I've been assured that the coffee lovers in your life need this.
For the cocktail (or whisky) connoisseurs.
The bar trolley–worthy bottle is almost as impressive as the whisky itself.
I bought my husband one of these last year and he's worn it so much—and now all of his friends have one too. Practical and stylish. .
A smart layer they'll appreciate.
Coffee lovers will enjoy grinding their own beans with this little piece of tech.
If he's an avid sportsman, he'll definitely appreciate this.
A great cap will never go amiss.
These sunglasses will bestow his outfits with instant cool.
This hoodie is impossibly soft.
It might be chilly out, but that doesn't mean he can't look suitably stylish.
If he hasn't already got a pair...
A sleek (and surprisingly affordable) addition to his wristwear collection.
This is such a classy gift, and you can get it personalised.
Now he can take his sommelier skills up a notch.
These are sure to be on his wish list.
Because you know he's dying to start a vinyl collection.
Next Up: Our Epic Guide to the Best Christmas Gifts for Women, Whatever Your Budget
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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