Hand-Picked Holiday Gifts For Your Special Guy
From sneakers and socks to cologne, tech, and all things health, optimize this holiday season as the time to usher your man to icon status
“How did you know?” For this season, we are going for nothing less than a “WOW” factor. From sneakers and socks to cologne, tech and all things health, optimize this holiday season as the time to usher your man into his best and brightest self. If you’ve scored yourself a fellow sneaker fiend, look no further for certifiable luxe-brands like Axel Arigato have underlined some of this season’s hottest designs engineered to elevate his vibe from ordinary to icon. While for cologne, we opt for the perfect scent to complete the suiting ensemble. Not too daunting but not too light; not too woody, but not too floral. We’ve gathered signature scents sure to evoke self-possession and exude conviction. Though, if your special someone isn’t a fashion fan or a scent fanatic but rather dabbles in the tech arena, Apple and other industry heavyweights prompt the perfect additions to his electronic compilations. Even in tricky situations where he doesn’t fit in any of those categories – because let’s face it, men can be sometimes be a bit of an enigma – we’ve complied some fitness essentials for those who prefer to moonlight in the health and wellness space.
Must-Have Sneaker Picks
Axel Arigato Marathon Dip-Dye Runner
Every pair is unique. These iconic sneakers are constructed from a white base dyed as a finished shoe using an immersion technique.
$405, Axel Arigato
Adidas Forum 84
First worn by pro Basketball ball players in the ’80s, the Adidas forum the iconic shoes start to fuse with heavy skate vibes.
$110, Adidas
New Balance Distressed Suede and Mesh Sneakers
The house re-works its archival ‘2002R’ sneakers with ‘deconstructed’ scalloped panels to create the illusion they’ve been trapped in time since the style’s debut.
$180, Mr.Porter
Sock Essentials
Naadam Essential Cashmere Socks
Signature cashmere socks barred from 100% luxurious and sustainable cashmere.
$80, Naadam
Casablanca White Casa Sport Socks
Designer calf-high knit stretch cotton and nylon-blend socks in white.
$40, SSENSE
Luxury Cologne
Dior Sauvage
Smells Like: Bergamot, pepper, and amber-wood.
$165, Dior
Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano
Smells Like: Bergamot, tuscan tobacco leaves, leather, amber, birch wood, cedar wood, guaiacum, sandalwood, musk, and vanilla.
$145, Santa Maria Novella
Hermès H24
Smells Like: Clary sage, narcissus, rosewood, and sclarene.
$107, Hermes
Givenchy Gentleman Reserve
Smells Like: Bergamot essence Italy and whisky absolute Scotland
$90, Givenchy Beauty
Speciality Tech Gadgets
Apple Watch Ultra
The latest and greatest Apple Watch design featuring an aerospace-grade titanium case.
$799, Apple
Ray Ban Stories Smart Glasses
Take photos and videos hands free through a timeless frame.
$299, Amazon
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
Reimagined to deliver up to 2x more active noise cancellation and personalized spatial audio.
$249, Apple
Renpho Eye Massager
The Eye Massager 2 integrates massage, compression, and vibration with the newly designed kneading massage-relieves headaches and migraines.
$65, Renpho
Health + Fitness Essentials
Normatec 3 Legs
Dynamic air compression boots built to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling.
$799, Hyperice
Theragun
A pocket-sized massager, offering Theragun quality muscle treatment with unparalleled portability.
$179, Therabody
Nike Transform Packable Running Vest
Can go from fanny pack to vest and back again with this versatile design perfect for storing essentials.
$119, Nike
Shakesphere Protein Shaker Bottle
Created with a revolutionary design, this bottle blends fruits and vegetables effortlessly with no blades.
$20, Shakesphere