Gift ideas for him - thoughtful gifts for men of all ages

There’s an old adage that gift ideas for him are hard to come by, that men are tricky to buy for – not any more! We’ve rounded up some seriously stylish Christmas gifts that will make buying for the men in your life a breeze. Whether he’s into music, fitness, fashion, or fine whiskey, you’re sure to find the perfect gift.

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Water-resistant bluetooth speaker

Looking for a gift for a music man? Go for this colourful rubber-coated speaker, £40 – it’s waterproof and it even floats, making it the perfect pool companion.

By this Mino X Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker, £40, from Heal’s, here

Whisky glasses

Channel Don Draper with these handsome whisky glasses. They’re mouth blown by master glass blowers from layers of clear and brown glass, and there’s a matching decanter if you want to complete the set.

Buy these LSA Whisky Club Tumblers Set of 2, £60, from Cuckooland, here

Bow tie by Tom Ford

This Christmas may not be characterised by parties and going out, but that doesn't mean cocktail hour at home can't be a dress up affair. 

Buy this pre-tied velvet bow tie by Tom Ford, £185 at Mr Porter, here

Concrete desk accessories set

Looking for a gift idea for him that will work in the study or office? Introduce a bit of industrial-inspired elegance to the desk with this brutalist concrete desk accessories set by Areaware.

Buy this Areaware Concrete Desk Accessories Set, £57.50, from Amara, here

Iron log holder

Keep the fire burning this Christmas with this striking iron log holder. The sculptural form is the perfect combination of style and practicality.

Buy this Round Iron Log Holder, £70, from Cox & Cox, here

Table lamp

Available in green, pink or blue, this characterful little lamp brings a pop of colour to any interior. If you’re looking for a more luxe look, opt for the brass or white marble base.

Buy this Vetro Table Lamp, £49, from Made.com, here

Dressing gown

This cotton kimono is a lightweight alternative to a traditional dressing gown. It’s as sophisticated as it is comfortable, so you can lounge in style all day long.

Buy this Black and Salt Kimono, £110, from Graham & Green, here

Pocket square

Artists and illustrators Charles Tottenham do a great line in pocket squares, featuring architectural landmarks in Palm Springs, surprisingly beautiful bugs, foliage, and these labradors.

Buy this Labrador pocket square, £39 from Charles Tottenham, here

Cardamom-infused gin

Distilled in North London, this lightly spiced gin by boutique brand Sacred works perfectly in a Negroni.

Buy this cardamom gin by Sacred, £33.95, here

Orbit trainers by Axel Arigato

Purveyor of very cool shoes, Axel Arigato, most covetable piece this year is the Orbit, with its crafted leather upper and semi chunky sole.

Buy Orbit sneakers by Axel Arigato, £175, here

Modernist jigsaw

This 285 piece jigsaw puzzle, featuring The Sight of Reversible Destiny in Yoro Park, Japan, ought to keep him busy on Boxing Day.

Buy this jigsaw puzzle, £30 from W A Green, here

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