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32 Gifts That Will Make Any Man Smile This Holiday Season

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This holiday season, the guys on your gift list deserve better. Ties are boring, bifold wallets are basic, and a six-pack of Hanes tees doesn’t exactly scream, “I appreciate you.” Instead of relying on these tired standbys, consider getting the men in your life something more exciting, luxe, or unexpected. With celebrities like Harry Styles and A$AP Rocky promoting a more eclectic take on men’s fashion, there’s no better time to give your gift buying an upgrade.

Designers have risen to the challenge, too. This holiday season, Jonathan Anderson is exploring the eccentric—and almost Medieval—artwork of William De Morgan at Loewe with animal-inspired knit scarves and dinosaur gloves. Kim Jones has crafted origami-like leather cases for Apple’s AirPods, all the better not to lose them, while Simon Porte Jacquemus gives the wallet a fun spin by transforming it into a polished lanyard. The best gifts, though, might be the ones that work for everyone, like Ambush’s soup spoon, Shino Takeda’s handmade mug, or Idea Books’ new tome on photographer Davide Sorrenti. You know what they say, sharing is caring. Shop the 32 best gifts for men, coasters to face masks, below.

Layer Up!

Harry Styles wore this Lanvin sheep sweater—need we say more?

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Lanvin sheep-jacquard crewneck sweater

$1,468

MATCHESFASHION.COM

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Beams Plus intarsia diamond cardigan

$235

NORDSTROM

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Aime Leon Dore men’s polar fleece zip-front vest

$290

BERGDORF GOODMAN

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Tombolo Court Lines Cabana x Hôtel Magique

$158

TOMBOLO

Bag It

Just don’t call these messenger bags, cross-bodies, and lanyards a purse.

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Rains Msn waterproof backpack

$95

NORDSTROM

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Métier London black buffalo wanderer small crossbody bag

$1,295

THE RAKE

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Dior airpords case

$350

DIOR

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Jacquemus le Gadjo mini bag

$201

FARFETCH

Accessorize Like a Pro

No accessory is more crucial this year than a thin chain…and maybe a pinkie ring…okay, and maybe a weighty pair of sunglasses from Los Angeles-based brand Jacques Marie Mage.

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Jacques Marie Mage Felix round-frame acetate sunglasses

$575

MODA OPERANDI

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Miansai heritage ring

$155

MIANSAI

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Loewe knit animals scarf

$790

LOEWE

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Bottega Veneta necklace in sterling silver

$480

BOTTEGA VENETA

Step Into 2020 Right

Kit out your favorite guy with the best footwear to start the year right, like Kiko Kostadinov’s all-black take on a classic Asics sneaker.

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Jaw x Jaw classic socks

$45

JAW x JAW

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Asics Kiko Kostandinov gel Korika sneakers

$250

NEED SUPPLY CO.

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Dr. Martens Adrian Arcadia shoes

$130

DR. MARTENS

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Ami heart logo sock 3 pack

$75

END CLOTHING

Class Up the Coffee Table

A new photo book and elegant homeware will make any living room feel instantly cooler.

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David Sorrenti ArgueSKE 1994-1997

$85

IDEA

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Shino Takeda tea cup

$180

SHINO TAKEDA

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Ralph Lauren limited-edition handmade bear

$595

RALPH LAUREN

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Bordallo Pinheiro medium mushroom box

$83

MODA OPERANDI

Spark Joy

JJJJound’s collaboration with A.P.C. has given us the year’s most coveted notebook. Use it for jotting down ideas—and just remember to set those beers down on Saint Laurent’s new leather coasters.

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Edie Parker four-in-a-row game

$1,495

MODA OPERANDI

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A.P.C Jjjjound notebook and pens

$40

APC

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The SkateRoom + Jean-Michel Basquiat set of three printed wooden skateboards

$630

MR PORTER

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Saint Laurent leather coasters

$395

SAINT LAURENT

Make Cooking Fun

Whiskey stones and chic lunch boxes are must-haves—and so is this kooky bowl from Chen Chen and Kai Williams. Yes, the shoes come off!

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Areaware shapes drink rocks

$35

EAST DANE

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Chen Chen & Kai Williams ceramic leg bowl

$132

NEED SUPPLY CO.

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W&P porter plastic lunch bowl

$25

NEED SUPPLY CO.

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Ambush logo-print ceramic udon spoon set

$75

MR PORTER

Do Self-Care Right

Give the gift of detoxing and de-stressing with a soothing candle, moisture mask, and a set of bathroom essentials.

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Noto Agender Oil

$39

FREE PEOPLE

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Keap BK wood cabin candle

$50

KEAP BK

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Soft moisture mask

$36

SOFT

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Aesop the Melodist home set

$84

NORDSTROM