Gifts For Men
Men are notoriously hard to buy for. Not any more! No matter what he's into we've found the perfect gifts for men he most definitely won't be donating to Oxfam!
It's no urban myth that we tend to dread looking for that perfect present for the men in our lives, so we've put together our handy guide to the dos and don'ts to bear in mind when buying gifts for men.
Gifts For Men Dos:
Do try and give him something he wouldn't buy himself
When buying gifts for men experience gifts, or luxurious treats that he might not fork out for himself are always a good idea. Let's face it, it'll hardly be on top of his list to run out and book helicopter flying lessons for himself!.
Do opt for the classic gift option
His favourite book or album in a specialised format (an anniversary edition or vinyl) always make a great gift for him, and he'll appreciate that you put thought and care in giving him something he'll always remember.
Do remember that its okay to play it safe
If you know that he'll love something, don't be afraid to play it safe. If he loves sport, buy him a gift of tickets to see his favourite team; if he's a movie buff get him that box set he keeps meaning to get. Even you're not exactly filled with joy at the thought of spending all day in a field/ watching re-runs of Top Gear, he'll love it so your job is done.
Do keep it simple
We don't mean simple as in buying him a pair of socks- more that you don't have to spend hours making a handmade birthday card to show you care. It's the thought that counts and if you stick to what you know he'll like (you'll most likely have an in depth knowledge of this) chances are he'll be very happy.
Do stay away from gifts for him that you think might be a bad idea
Chances are, your instinct's will be spot on.
Gifts for Men Don'ts:
Don't give him anything with an obvious monetary value
Never, ever give cash!. Not only is it supremely impersonal, it shows a distinct lack of imagination. Plus do you really want him to know the exact monetary worth that you put on him?.
Don't give him anything his Mother would buy him (unless you are his mother!)
For obvious reasons!
Don't get him something you wish he would wear/use
In other words, don't buy him a gift that you think might encourage him to change. It may seem like a bright idea, but there's a good chance it could backfire and you don't want to get a bad rep for what we're sure are your super gift buying skills. The best gifts for him are gifts that he (rather than you!) likes.
Don't over think it
If you're feeling super stressed about it, trust your instincts and go with what you know he'll enjoy. Choosing a gift for him should be a pleasure, not a chore.
'Be Yourself' Print
An inspirational print that would make a great gift for any home. Wise words indeed!
Price: £20.00 From Design Supremo
The Art of Vintage DC Comics
This wonderful box set of postcards will make the perfect gift for any comic book fan. Celebrating 75 years of DC Comics, the collection contains 100 postcards with comic book...
Price: £14.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Hi-Viz Queen Liz Vest
To celebrate Queen Liz' Diamond Jubilee, the ever-colourful Twisted Twee bring us these wonderfully quirky and limited edition hi-viz vests. If you know a patriotic builder who...
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Speedo Aquabeat Underwater MP3 Player
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Price: £35.00 From Speedo
Darth Vader Light Saber Umbrella
'Luke...I have an umbrella.' Who needs an oversized helmet when you've got an umbrella as cool as this? Shield yourself from the rain and protect yourself from enemies with the...
Price: £39.99 From Firebox
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'Martin Loofah King'
The Martin Loofah King is a completely unique (and pro civil rights) loofah mitt that makes every shower rather momentous and quote-worthy thanks to the "I have a clean"...
Price: £6.49 From Amazon
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Aquashot Underwater Camera
There are some moments and experiences that up until now have been only re-lived though the art of good storytelling. Not anymore. This 5 mega pixel Aquashot Underwater Camera is...
Price: £100.00 From Speedo
iPad Folio Case
For the sleek and stylish man about town who loves his gadgets, this iPad Folio case will make the perfect gift. Designed to fit the third generation of the iPad and iPad 2, the...
Price: £49.00 From Knomo
Luxury Football Table
Men will go crazy for a football table as stunning as this. It's shaped like a modern football stadium, has integrated lighting that indicates the scores and also keeps the chrome...
Price: £45,000.00 From Firebox
Darth Vader Cake Tin
The Dark Side's Sith Lord may be morally unjust, but he does make a mean dessert. This geeky baking tray will help you create your own villainous Darth Vader cake in time for that...
Price: £9.99 From Firebox
Paul Smith Rabbit Silk Tie
For the sartorially-inlcined male, this is one fashionably festive gift that will be sure to impress. The stylish tie comes from the Paul Smith British Collection and is crafted...
Price: £68.75 From Liberty
Brics Clipper Holdall - Yellow
A luxury accessory for the glamorous globetrotter, Brics holdall is soft, supple and stylish. With a grain-print finish, and in a showstopping canary yellow, it will make a prime...
Price: £260.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Winston Churchill Man Pants
These powerfully political pants will make a secretive statement under his office formals and make a truly original gift. Featuring Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of...
Price: £15.00 From Twisted Twee
Nixon A309NX001250 Chronograph Watch
Add a pop of colour to your spring wardrobe with this vibrant timepiece from Nixon. Boasting the brand's signature Californian cool, this is one on trend accessory that will...
Price: £360.00 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
F1 Racer USB Stick
He may never get the chance to drive one of his own, so why not treat him to a miniature model which is as handy as it is handsome. This nifty USB stick holds up to 4GB of memory,...
Price: £39.00 From meandmycar
'Fetch' Card
Dougal's Den now have a range of witty (but true) greeting cards inspired by everyone's favorite domesticated pals.
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"I Facebooked Your Mum" T-shirt
"Yo' Mama" jokes were never so contemporary... or stylish. The perfect gift for the Socially inappropriate Social Media addict in your life.
Price: £15.00 From Shot Dead In The Head
Wild & Wolf Thoughtful Gardener Tools
"Despite the gardeners best intentions, Nature WILL improvise" reads the print on these thoughtful gardening tools that consists of a hand trowel and fork. The perfect...
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Game of Thrones Box Set
The arduous struggle for the Iron Throne begins. Stretching from the hot south to the vast and barbarous east; and the frozen north, seven noble families will fight for control of...
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"Laughter is the Best Medicine" Print
When someone you love is feeling down in the dumps, cheer them up with a dose of powerful medicine - in the form of laughter, of course. These digitally printed numbers will ...
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Customisable Cap - Teens
Treat your terrible teen to something a little more original on his special day. These contemporary caps are the perfect present for him as they are 100% bespoke. Featuring...
Price: £30.00 From Lucky Seven
Retro Football Shirt - Brazil 1960
Support Pelé and the boys with a retro throwback to Brazil 1960. The vibrant number is an iconic piece of merchandise that will make a perfect gift for any footie fan..
Price: £32.99 From TOFFS
Bespoke Dauphin Calf Leather Poker Chip Case
Poker players will adore this Dauphin calf leather, suede lined,solid wood case also available in other colours. It's lined with solid brass polished/nickel locks to keep your...
Price: £1,155.00 From The Games Room Company
First Aid Biscuit Tin
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, so if you know somebody feeling a little under the weather treat them to Biscuiteers' First Aid Tin. Complete with a stethoscope,...
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Kilkenny Messenger
This luxurious leather messenger from Knomo will make the perfect accessory for any sartorially-inclined man.Crafted from full grain leather combined with a lightweight fabric made...
Price: £145.00 From Knomo
Retro Arcade Games Coffee Table (including 60 Games)
A modern take on a classic form of gaming. The Coffee Table Games Table gets its inspiration from the gaming tables of the 80s and includes 60 vintage games. The table can also be...
Price: £2,500.00 From The Games Room Company
Batty Ginger
Da nu nu nu nu nu nu nu nu nu nu nun nun nun BISCUITS! Our favourite Jolly Gingers just got super with this bodaciously batty number. Complete with mysterious mask and the iconic...
Price: £6.00 From Biscuiteers
2GB USB Cufflinks
James Bond doesn't even have cufflinks as hi-tech as these. You can now wear cufflinks that store 2GB of memory and can be plugged in to any computer. Geek chic at its finest.
Price: £79.99 From Firebox
Red & Black Monster Beats by Dr.Dre Earphones
If the original Beats by Dre headphones weren't your style then these are perfect for music lovers who want a more subtle but brilliant listening experience. These earphones have...
Price: £95.99 From Amazon
Kiss Tokens
Give someone special a token of your love that allows them one kiss at a time from you, redeemable whenever they decide. There's enough token for 100 kisses so we suggest you buy...
Price: £4.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Leather iPhone Bookbook
It's the good book for iPhone lovers and bibliophiles. Keep your iPod wrapped up in a brown leather book casing that doubles up as a wallet. You'll never forget the important...
Price: £49.99 From Firebox
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer (Paperback)
Extremely Loud and Incredible Close (now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock) is not a book based on 9/11 you think it might be. Oskar is a nine-year-old...
Price: £5.84 From Amazon
"What Every Man Thinks About Apart From Sex" by Prof. Shed Simove
A book that delves in to the minds of men and gives a shocking revelation. It asks 'What DO men actually think about apart from sex?' and confirms what women everywhere already...
Price: £7.99 From Firebox
Marvel iPhone 4 Clip Cases
Whether he's a little boy in reality, or in heart, he will love these iPhone 4 covers! You can choose his favourite supehero from Captain America, Spider-man, Iron Man, Silver...
Price: £21.99 From Firebox
Silver Skull Handled Alexander McQueen Umbrella
Whether you want to sing in the rain with Gene Kelly or set fire to it with Adele, this macabre Alexander McQueen umbrella is the perfect accessory to keep you dry and en trend.
Price: £345.00 From Oki-ni
Black Monster Beats by Dre
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre are the latest in personal music technology. Dre wanted to create headphones that allowed the listener to hear all components of a music track that are...
Price: £223.90 From Amazon
Hug Tokens
Nothing quite says 'I love you' like a hug. Now you can show your Valentine just how much you love them with this nifty notebook. It is filled with retro tickets, each one...
Price: £4.95 From Bloomsbury Store
Bespoke Collar Stiffeners
Crafted from hallmarked sterling silver these traditional collar stiffeners can be handstamped by Chambers & Beau, making them a perfectly personal gift for a special man in...
Price: £100.00 From Chambers & Beau
Banksy T-Shirt - Flowers
In our experience men aren't quite as taken by a bouquet of begonias as us ladies, so this Banksy number will serve as a little more masculine Valentine's number. Available for men...
Price: £15.00 From Shot Dead In The Head
Dita Von Ginger
Just as sexy as Dita Von Teese herself, Dita Von Ginger will certainly sweeten up your suitor.
Price: £6.00 From Biscuiteers
Champagne Beer
Can't afford champagne? Love beer? Get the best of both worlds with classy champagne beer for the sophisticated beer drinker. Matured in French region of Champagne it gets the same...
Price: £19.99 From Firebox
Bespoke 'Loves' Box
For somebody who has just about everything, mark their special day with a bespoke "Loves" Box from More Than Words. With their name placed in the centre, you can submit a...
Price: £45.00 From Not On The High Street
Three's A Party
'Pair and A Spare' Socks
As Andy Warhol so aptly said, '... two's a crowd and three's a party'. Whoop Whoop! In the spirit of such inspired musings Twisted Twee have come up with a clever idea to help...
Price: £10.00 From Twisted Twee
Handmade Soap Company After Shave Cream
Perfect for men who suffer from razorburn after shaving. The cream soothes skin with oils, juniper and sweet orange.
Price: €17.95 (approx. £15.37) From The Homebarn
Jameson Gold Reserve Whiskey
A favourite among whiskey connoisseurs, Jameson is a spirit regarded for its toasty notes of spice and vanilla. The high proportion of pot in this malt gives the whiskey a rich...
Price: £75.99 From Selfridges & Co Ltd
Glitter Heart Cufflinks
Now he can wear his heart on his sleeve with these adorably trendy cufflinks from Tatty Devine. If your other half is a fashion-conscious male, man enough to don the odd bit of...
Price: £18.00 From Tatty Devine
England Home Jersey
A great gift for any patriotic rugger bugger, he can support his home-side in style with England's 2011/2012 Rugby Union home jersey.
Price: £34.99 From Play.com
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Customised Print Silver Cufflinks
Have the hand and footprints of a loved one miniaturised and embedded in silver, so he can wear his heart on his sleeves wherever he may go. Choose from various shapes and sizes...
Price: £125.00 From Not On The High Street
"Queen Doing Work" Tee
Her Majesty gets a make-over with this trendy tee. Made from 100% cotton, it is one rebellious royal number.
Price: £25.00 From Topman
The Floppy Golf Ball
Perfect your pitch, chips and flops in the office without the worry of broken windows. The Floppy Indoor Golf Ball is the perfect solution for fine-tuning your short-range shots as...
Price: £12.99 From Firebox
Pigskin Yachting Log Book
This beautiful notebook will make a great gift for any yachting aficionado. Hard-bound in quality pigskin leather, the log book contains tabulated pages allowing him to record his...
Price: £250.00 From Smythson
Derek Rose Broken–Check Pyjamas
For some seriously stylish sleepwear, look no further than Derek Rose. The brand is renowned for its timelessly stylish and high-quality pyjamas and this luxurious set in no...
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