10 Christmas gifts for the man in your life

Gifts for him

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We dare say that Christmas is the annual extravaganza that everyone is hyped up for. While the festive season might be all fun and games, it’s no mean feat when it comes to shopping for the perfect gift – particularly for the lads.

Here’s our trick: Always think about practicality. If your man isn’t going to be using your gift on a regular basis, chances are he’s not going to care about it at all.

If you’re still perplexed on what does and what doesn’t fall under the category of “functional”, below are 10 gift ideas that’ll help you solve your woes.

 

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1. Slim-fit denim jeans, €250 (S$377.62), Mr P. at www.mrporter.com.

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PSA: We’ve found your man the perfect pair of jeans for casual Fridays and weekends. Plus, it doesn’t hug his calves, nor have a baggy silhouette. 

 

Photo: Mr Porter

 

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2. Seastar 1000 Silicium 43mm stainless steel watch, $1,270, Tissot.

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Featuring a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a 43mm ocean blue dial and a see-through stainless steel caseback, this Tissot timepiece has a fair mix of formal and sporty. Your man can wear it to literally anywhere.

 

Photo: Tissot

 

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3. Coated canvas and pebbled leather backpack, $950, Coach.

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Instead of a black backpack (because we believe that your man would have one in his closet), opt for this Coach piece. Even with the accents of midnight blue and tangerine orange, the bag is still fashioned in a safe, muted colour scheme.

 

Photo: Coach

 

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4. Triomphe canvas card holder with embroidery, $410, Celine.

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This Celine accessory is worth every penny. Why? Not only can your man safely stow his cash, credit and business cards in it, it also has a sleek design that transcends time.

 

Photo: Celine

 

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5. Polyester and cotton blazer, $159, Mango.

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Getting a versatile blazer that your man can wear anywhere is generally a wise option. Plus point if you love to see him in formal wear.

 

Photo: Mango

 

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6. Cotton T-shirt, US$480 (S$649.33), Gucci.

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Gifting a cotton T-shirt will never go wrong. However, do opt for safer colours, like this black Gucci number or its white equivalent.

 

Photo: Gucci

 

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7. Air Force 1 leather and textile sneakers, $159, Nike at www.zalora.sg.

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If your man is a fan of athleisure, he’ll definitely love this unique, yet casual pair of Nike shoes.

 

Photo: Zalora

 

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8. Santos de Cartier sterling silver cufflinks, $1,510, Cartier.

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Forget about those boring and plain cufflinks. Go for this pair from Cartier that’s simple yet cheery.

 

Photo: Cartier

 

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9. Coated canvas wallet, $229, Michael Kors Mens at Michael Kors.

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It might be tricky to gift your man clothes or shoes if you’re unsure of his measurements. However, a wallet doesn’t require that prior knowledge. Sounds like the perfect gift to cart out ASAP.

 

Photo: Michael Kors

 

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10. Cotton shirt, $39.90, Uniqlo.

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He will be thankful if you gift him this versatile striped number, since he can wear it to work and on the weekends.

 

Photo: Uniqlo

 

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