There are only a few more days till Christmas, and Pinstripe wants to make sure you know what to get that guy that pretty much has everything already. Here is a list of the basic essentials every man should have in his closet, and even if he already has them, updating his gear sure won’t hurt.
Because New Years is also right around the corner, a great gift for him, so you know he is guaranteed to look his best on New Years Eve is this navy, slim-fit Maison Martin Margiela Tuxedo Blazer, which he can throw over some dark jeans. You can pick it up at mrporter.com for $1590.
Every man needs a white dress shirt in his closet! Even if he doesn’t wear one to work or enjoy dressing up, we are positive something will come up when he needs a white shirt or maybe it’s just time to get a new crispy one. You can pick up a white button up dress shirt at any department store but we suggest you spice it up a bit by considering this Dsquared2 long sleeve shirt with cuff links that goes perfect under any tuxedo blazer or formal suit. You can pick it up at dsquared2.com for $540.
Another gift that will assure your man looks his best this New Years is this black cotton slim fit shirt from Givenchy. The navy insert at the collar adds to its dynamic appeal, so we suggest keeping his look sharp by teaming it with dark denim and even the navy tuxedo above. We give men permission to wear black and navy at the same time. You can pick it up at mrporter.com for $325.
Winter is here and even though I have tons of coats and jackets in my closet, one jacket on my wish list and I’m sure on other men’s too is this Barbour Motorcycle Jacket from their Men’s Beacon Heritage Collection. This soft lamb leather nappa Motorcycle Jacket is heavily influenced by Barbour’s extensive motorcycling archive. The jacket is in a 2 inch diamond quilt with vertical mid quilt widths on the pockets and collar. It features handmade pocket stitching, has exquisite attention to detail around the cuffs and neck and comes with Barbour tartan lining and 2 inner jetted pockets for extra storage. You can pick it up at any Barbour store near you.
During the winter many of us enjoy taking tropical vacations to an exotic beach; therefore, a new pair of swim trunks would come in handy. Whether he is in the pool, at the gym or relaxing by the sea, these Paul Smith mid-length swim shorts are sure to do the trick. You can pick them up at mrporter.com for $175.
After all the holiday meals and now your vacation plans, someone may need a little help getting fit, so we encourage you to get your man a pair of running sneakers. Yes, make him start running. I am sure you want your man looking fit during your vacation or just in general. Therefore, make him loose the weight comfortably with these Nike Free Run+ 3. They will also look great under those swim trunks above. You can pick them up at footlocker.com for $100.
When traveling, a man should always look like a stylish jet-setter, so his bags are very important. This holiday get your man a set of Briggs & Riley luggage. We suggest you get him a (1)Commuter Spinner ($399) for his sneakers, casual clothes, swimwear, shoes and underwear. He is also going to need a (2)compact toiletry kit ($55) and the tri-fold one is the best and most convenient for all of his grooming products. Another bag needed incase you guys take evening wear is a (3)compact tri-fold garment bag ($299). This tri-fold garment bag is compact in design and well organized. Perfectly sized to be a carry-on—its size allows him to bring it just about anywhere. Finally the last bag needed to complete the set is a (4)Medium Byte Brief ($199). This is the perfect brief for a 15″ laptop. It provides additional storage for a tablet device, files, and other essentials.
Don’t forget to get him a luggage lock, which he can use on the pieces above to prevent theft. This Master Lock is TSA-Accepted and allows TSA screeners to inspect and relock baggage without damaging the lock. You can pick it up at masterlock.com for $9.21.
Finally, a gift your man would be happy with, and a present that is definitely a personal possession every man should have is this Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chrono watch. He will need this lavish timepiece to make sure he is catching his plane on time, picking you up from work or dinner on time and of course picking up the kids from school on time. After owning a watch like this your man will not be expecting any other luxury piece of gear for a long time. Owning a great self winding automatic chronometer co-axial movement watch is similar to a woman getting an engagement ring. You can pick it up at any luxury jewelry store or go to omegawatches.com to find a store near you.
Make sure to check out our girl’s gift guide, gadgets gift guide and grooming gift guide for a bunch of ideas to make your shopping a whole lot easier. For those of you who wish not to spend so much this holiday season make sure to read our top 10 accessories that will not cost you a fortune. There is still time in getting that perfect gift. Happy Holidays!
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Pinstripe Magazine. Creative thinker and menswear designer who has been writing articles dedicated to men’s fashion, lifestyle, luxury items, home design, gear, grooming and gadgets since 1998. For info on PinstripeMag, any editorial needs or to contact me please email at marv@pinstripemag.com.
Great guide, love the Paul Smith shorts!