When setting out to find the best gifts for men, you’d be forgiven for trying to track down the trendiest, most-wanted item. (Who among us hasn’t been tempted by the siren song of an “It” product?) But the secret to finding the perfect gift, as it turns out, is simple.
Even our counterparts at GQ would agree. We tapped into the GQ team to find out exactly what men want, and it turns out that less is truly always more. “You know those ratty sweats he’s been living in since quarantine? Ditch ’em,” says Avidan Grossman, GQ’s commerce writer. Elevate even his most casual moments around the house with a cashmere pair of sweats by Ghaia. Or lend a helping hand to the guy who can never keep up with anything by gifting him Apple AirTags.
So there’s no need to get distracted by ritzy glitzy items; we’ve pinpointed 30 of the best gifts for men—with six (one in each category) standouts recommended by GQ. All of which have that magic combination of purpose and personality. Here, the 36 best gifts for every man in your life.
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Timeless Finds for the Classic Guy
You can never go wrong with a gift he’ll be able to put to use. He’ll want to live in Everlane’s sumptuous cashmere sweater and the Adidas Gazelle trainers here. If you want to sprinkle a bit of magic within the minimalist mix, a treasured Gucci toiletry case will be fun for him to unwrap. Or listen to GQ’s editors to have him looking dapper in a Stoffa trench coat. “Is two grand a lot to spend on a coat? Yes,” says Grossman. “Is Stòffa’s impossibly elegant trench—a luxed-up riff on the silhouette guys like Humphrey Bogart made legendary—worth every cent? Also, yes. Good luck topping this one next year.”
Sleek Gear for the Athletes
These athletic gifts are a sure-fire win regardless of the sport that piques his interest. Keep him at the top of his game with RLX Ralph Lauren’s sweat-wicking, half-zip top. Help him work out any kinks in his muscles with a beloved Theragun massager. Or ensure he’s hydrated with Prada’s luxe take on a water bottle. And GQ recommends throwing in an And Wander bottle holder to top things off. The Japanese outdoor whizzes at And Wander specialize in trail-ready gear that puts the typical fare at your local REI to shame,” Grossman explains. “Their nylon bottle holder is just about the most rad way to port a Nalgene around, short of springing for a Birkin and hoping no one swipes it from his gym locker.”
Domestic Gems for the Homebody
WFH blues? We’ve got just the fix. Help him make his home feel more like heaven with L’Objet’s beloved candle set or Athena Calderone’s planters from Crate and Barrel. Finish elevating the atmosphere with the GQ-approved brew grinder by Fellow. “Fellow’s snazzy Ode grinder consistently ranks among our top picks in the category for a few reasons, most of them related to the device’s bean-pulverizing powers,” says Grossman. “But if it’s a high-minded aesthete you’re shopping for, there’s only one reason he’ll really care about: no coffee grinder will look cooler on his countertop.”
Cozy Knits for the Man With a Soft Side
He’ll think of you and how thoughtful of a gift-giver you are every time he wears one of these snuggly knit pieces. Go all out and impress him with a luxe Moncler coat or help him travel in style with Ugg’s cozy blanket and eye mask set. Or invest in timeless cashmere joggers by Ghiaia. “You know those ratty sweats he’s been living in since quarantine? Ditch ’em,” says Grossman. “Ghiaia was founded by a Brunello Cucinelli alum, and its ridiculously plush drawstring pants are cut from some of the highest-quality cashmere on the planet—and them imbued with the laid-back attitude of the label’s Pasadena home.”
Treasures for the Tech Titan
If he loves his gadgets, he’ll be especially excited to unwrap Meta’s Quest 2 virtual reality headset. The immersive experience also comes with the popular Beat Saber game. And if he’s a music lover, how cool would it be for him to have Transparent’s see-through speakers perched on his coffee table or Celine’s sleek, chic AirPod holder attached to his keychain, or Ojas’s wires systems. “Ever wondered what lends the vibiest spaces in the world their je ne sais quoi? For brands like Supreme, it’s Ojas’ audio equipment, custom-made by Devon Turnbull in his Brooklyn workshop,” Groosman explains. “Forget hiding that tangle of cords behind the closest bureau: these are wires you’ll want to display front and center.”
Little Pleasures for Stocking Stuffing
Yes, good things can also come in small packages. For a tiny yet mighty impact, toss a gold Gucci pen into a stocking or a premium razor that has GQ’s stamp of approval. “Leaf’s hero product is one of our favorite razors on the market thanks to its trio of stackable, inexpensive safety blades,” Grossman says. “A single blade approximates the type of shave you’d get using a traditional safety razor—with the added benefit of a built-in pivoting head—but stack all three and you’ve got yourself a formidably close shave. How many other products can do all that and double as sleek bathroom decor in the process?”
