Shopping for the men in your life can be daunting. Those with particular interests and hobbies may have gone out and bought the gifts for themselves. For the clueless, they probably end up with a closet of ties that never see the light of day. Ease your worries with our list of big-ticket items that every modern gentleman will cherish. But do proceed with caution (and restraint) because chances are, you may be getting everything for yourself!
Make a special someone’s day, or year even, with the Patina Deer Leather Blouson with Shearling Collar by Berluti, butter-soft and sumptuous with a fully lined interior, two large pockets and zipped cuffs. (US$11,500, berluti.com)
Epitomising the inclination towards casual luxury is the Duke Weekender Holdall. Dunhill designed this travel must-have with style and practicality in mind, fashioning the large bag from European calf leather in hues of burgundy, ink, black and tan. (RM6,500)
If you’re looking for an extravagant stocking filler for a young gentleman, consider the three-slot Les Petits Chevaux card holder. Crafted entirely from Mysore goatskin and Butler and Barenia calfskin, it wears the signature Hermès horses on its façade. (RM3,650)
In a Harrods exclusive, Henry Jacques blends bergamot, clary sage and pepper with a jasmine and patchouli heart and woody, amber base to create the intoxicatingly masculine Roi Sans Equipage Pure Perfume. (RM2,830 for 15ml, RM4,360 for 30ml)
Keep cigars safe in style in the London Skyline Box by Linley. Adorned with landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, The Gherkin and The Shard, the dark-stained walnut humidor is lined in cedar wood and features an inbuilt humidification system and sterling silver escutcheon that can be engraved. (£5,795, davidlinely.com)
Update his connection with the world with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, the category-defining foldable device that combines a smartphone and tablet to open new ways to multitask and capture, share, edit or enjoy mobile content. (RM8,388)
Sophistication is bundled into a sleek package in the 500-piece BR05 Skeleton, the latest Bell & Ross instrument for urban explorers. The bracelet is fused to the angular 40mm satin-polished steel case, while Super-LumiNova coats the hands and indices on the openworked dial for easy readability. (RM29,000)
Give a fan of Viking mythology an epic he will enjoy. Inspired by the remote wilderness of its Orkney setting in a far-flung corner of Scotland, Highland Park unites the Valkyrie, Valknut and Valfather labels in this robust Viking Legend trilogy. (RM1,600, Single and Available)
The imaginative world of a favourite comic strip protagonist and his sardonic stuffed tiger is bound together in this exquisite three-volume boxset. The Complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson is presented in a sturdy slipcase with every cartoon ever produced in the syndication — a real trip down memory lane. (RM799.90, Lit Books)
Hong Kong rapper Jackson Wang teams up with Ray-Ban for the striking Team Wang capsule collection. The trendy aviator sunnies pair gradient light brown, azure or violet lenses with frames in shiny copper, gold or silver to create a suave sensation. (From RM579)
Earn yourself brownie points with The Beluga by Sturia, among the world’s most prestigious caviar varieties with its unique flavour and extraordinarily large grains. It melts with unrivalled length on the palate, and pairs impeccably with a crisp and creamy champagne. (RM1,900 for 30g, RM2,888 with a bottle of Bollinger La Grande Année, Poseidon Reserve)
Give him the best in writing instruments with the limited-edition Graf von Faber-Castell Samurai, inspired by the virtues and aesthetic of Japanese warriors. The brand’s 2019 Pen of the Year features a black lacquered metal barrel with 24-carat gold plating and ruthenium-plated, 18-carat gold nib. (From RM18,000)
What do you get the man who has everything? Perhaps something to keep it all in, such as the Grosvenor Gentleman’s Accessory Box. Smythson works three watch cushions and 12 compartments for cufflinks, rings and treasured trinkets into a calf leather box lined in nubuck. (£995, symthson.com)
Few timepieces cross terrains like the 45mm stainless steel Breitling Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf. Beneath the yellow dial is the self-winding Calibre 17 with a 38-hour power reserve and 3,000m water-resistance, rendering this the perfect seaworthy aviator. (RM16,850)
The acoustic expert in multi-room connectivity returns with the weatherproof Sonos Move, its first portable speaker with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. Amazon Alexa keeps the music playing, while automatic TruePlay tuning adapts the sound to its environment for consistent deep bass, wide soundscape and balanced audio experience. (RM2,499, Harvey Norman)
