Save this story Save Story Save this story The internet has some peculiar ideas about what constitutes a good gift for a boyfriend. Search long enough and you'll find yourself in a purgatory of ergonomic footrests, rechargeable headlamps, novelty T-shirts, and footwear that seem designed to extinguish whatever romantic spark remains. Surely the person you love deserves something a little more inspired.
So we've assembled a collection of gifts that reflect what we hope is a more generous understanding of the guy you're actually dating: the things that'll actually tickle his fancy. Because whatever the gifting occasion, it doesn't call for another set of monogrammed rocks for his bourbon.
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The Kaleidoscopic Knit J.Crew Wool Sweater in Multistripe Read more $198 J.Crew
The Next-Gen Beats Beats Beats 360 Read more $349 Amazon
The Full-Body Upgrade Byredo Mojave Ghost Body Set Read more $230 Byredo
The Swag Deficit Eraser Merz b. Schwanen 215 Loopwheeled Classic Fit T-Shirt Read more $115 Huckberry
The Miniature Music Studio Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm Pocket Operator Drum Machine Read more $59 Huckberry
The Good Vibes Generator Houseplant Droplet Scent Burner Read more $93 Houseplant
The Sleep-Saving Brick Brick Brick Night Read more $129 Brick
The Thinking Man's Clock Nanu Electronics Arc Alarm Clock Read more $299 Nanu Electronics
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A mainstay of Antwerp label Howlin's knitwear lineup, the Birth of the Cool is made from 100% Scottish Shetland wool. A very good sweater with a very good name.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Polo Ralph Lauren
A rich shade of green, a great collar, and that little pony perched on the pocket. This cotton corduroy chore coat from Polo Ralph Lauren is just the layer for the cooler months.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Merz b. Schwanen
The first step in closing the swag gap is a first-rate white tee. Merz b. Schwanen makes them in all manner of cuts and styles, but the 215, famously worn by Jeremy Allen White in The Bear, hits the sweet spot.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Buck Mason
Buying pants for a guy can be a delicate business, but Buck Mason makes it easy. The brand's Big Chino, with its generous, full-legged silhouette, is a safe bet for just about any wardrobe. Worth browsing the rest of the lineup, things tend to sell out quickly.
Earlier this year, a patchwork Shetland sweater from a 1996 J.Crew catalog became an unlikely object of obsession in certain stylish corners of the internet. This one isn't quite the same, but it's got enough of that vintage J.Crew magic to scratch the itch without having to scour eBay for the original.
Colbo and Sperry are on a roll. Their latest collaboration, the Sirah loafer, is an new-new silhouette that lands somewhere between a vintage dress shoe and a ballet flat, with a low-slung profile and Sperry's signature grippy sole.
This Timex and Todd Snyder watch takes its cues from the watchmaker's 1960s Marlin, with a slightly smaller case, a classic dial, and a handsome suede leather strap. A lot of watch for the money.
It wouldn’t be a GQ gift list without a nice tie. This silk-jacquard number from mfpen fits the bill, and won’t set you back too much, either.
Tekla and Auralee are back for their second collaboration, and these checked pajama pants sit right in the middle of the Venn diagram of cozy and covetable. Definitely a pair he should wear out of the house.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Easymoc
Handsewn in Maine, Easymoc’s Cozymoc pairs a full-grain leather upper with a 100% shearling lining for shuffling around in comfort. A Vibram sole makes it fit for trips outside, and it’s resoleable, too.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Humanrace
If he’s taking skincare cues from anyone, it should be Pharrell, who apparently doesn’t age. The multihyphenate’s skincare brand, Humanrace, has a Rejuvenating Face Mask featuring a peptide trio complex to keep your lucky guy looking chipper.
When it comes to skincare, sometimes it takes a tool to help a guy take care of himself. This one from Korean skincare brand Abib packs retinal to help reduce the appearance of under-eye bags, with a built-in metal rollerball that makes application a breeze.
The whole point of a gift set is to give him something he wouldn’t try himself. Fortunately for you, after using this Mojave Ghost body wash, lotion, and hand cream, he’s never going to want to go back to whatever he was using before.
The Gap '90s nostalgia machine is running at full tilt, and this year the brand went digging through its fragrance archives, bringing back the scents that once perfumed an entire generation of mall-goers. T
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist La Roche-Posay
Big news in sunscreen: BEMT, a UV filter long used in European formulas, has finally made it stateside. It offers broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and helps make those lightweight formulas we’ve long envied across the pond possible. Sunscreens containing it are starting to hit shelves, and one of our office favorites is from French pharmacy staple La Roche-Posay.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Freaks of Nature
Couldn't care less about BEMT? Fair enough. If convenience is what he's after, Freaks of Nature's SPF 50 stick makes a strong case for keeping things simple. It's pocket-sized, glides on without a fuss, and offers 80 minutes of water resistance. No excuses for skipping sunscreen now.
Shaving with a safety razor is a lost art , and we say it's high time for a revival. Bevel's shaving kit has everything he needs to get acquainted with the old-school ritual, and maybe even start looking forward to his morning shave.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Philips
The Philips OneBlade 360 is a little groomer we love for its versatility. There’s really nothing quite like it out there, and it can handle just about any hairy situation.
The new Beats 360 headphones sound great and look the part. Swappable performance-knit cushions let you customize the look, while a sweat- and water-resistance rating makes them a rare pair of gym-worthy over-ears.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban’s Audio Clubmasters pack open-ear audio and six built-in microphones into a classic frame. Best of all, he can enjoy the latest tech without making everyone wonder if they’re being filmed.
Because you deserve more attention than his algorithm does, there’s the new Brick Night, which automatically blocks distracting apps whenever his phone comes within range. Unlike the original Brick, no physical tap required. Just park it on his nightstand and let it do the rest.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Teenage Engineering
Teenage Engineering's Pocket Operators are calculator-sized music machines with a cult following. The PO-12 Rhythm packs 16 drum sounds, a sequencer, and a slew of effects into one tiny device, and syncs with other Pocket Operators to build out a whole little setup. Don't be surprised if he starts collecting them.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Keychron
Keychron's new K3 Ultra is one dapper keyboard, with a low-slung profile, metal-and-wood frame, and three switch options to choose from. A fine introduction to mechanical keyboards, and plenty to geek out over for the already converted.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Urban Armor Gear
UAG’s ultra-thin tracking card might be the most practical gift in this guide. One of the few that plays nice with both Apple and Android, it lets him pinpoint his wallet’s location on a map or make it chirp when his scatterbrain misplaces it.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Nanu Electronics
I picked up Nanu’s Arc earlier this year, and I’ve gotten way more joy out of it than I expected. It’s a well-built, thoughtfully engineered analog clock with a discreet digital display and a lovely mechanical chime. Not cheap, sure, but having one less reason to reach for my phone has been worth every penny.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Brooklinen
If you're going to veg out on the couch with your better half, do it under something sumptuous. Brooklinen's Super Fluff throw is all plush faux fur and silky-smooth shag, made for the cold winter ahead. And yes, it's machine washable.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Craighill
John Waters warned against going home with someone who doesn't own books. I'd say the same rule goes for wine openers. And this one from Craighill really is the best.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Our Place
Our Place’s pans are take-it-or-leave-it, but the Wonder Oven Pro is the real deal. Yes, it’s an air fryer, but precise temperature and time controls mean it can bake, roast, grill, dehydrate, and even proof dough. With three rack positions and enough room for a whole chicken, it’s a serious little oven. Looks damn good, too.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Houseplant
You could get him a candle. Or you could get him this handsome little contraption: a glass teardrop set in a brass cradle. Fill the glass with fragrance oil, light the tealight underneath, and voilà: instant home aura.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Hoto Tools
Hoto’s sleek PixelDrive electric screwdriver comes with 30 interchangeable bits and a nifty pixelated display that shows exactly how much power he’s working with. That wobbly dining chair doesn’t stand a chance.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Satisfy
You’ve probably seen Satisfy’s hole-riddled MothTech tees everywhere. Those strategically placed perforations probably do wonders for ventilation, but let's be honest: they just look sick.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Lululemon
Cold-weather running is a lot more appealing when you've got the right gear. Lululemon's swishy Pace Breaker track jacket keeps the chill at bay without weighing down their stride.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Lookout & Wonderland
Give the guy an excuse to take a load off. Lookout & Wonderland’s Magic Bath combines mineral-rich Japanese sea salt, French green clay, and nourishing oils with 500 mg of CBD for a seriously luxurious soak.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Dedcool
DedCool’s cult-favorite Xtra Milk scent gets the body scrub treatment, which means he can exfoliate his way to softer skin while smelling like the best version of himself.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist BowFlex
Bowflex’s SelectTech dumbbells are about as functional as fitness equipment gets. A quick turn of the dial adjusts the weight, replacing an entire rack of dumbbells without turning his place into an Equinox.
Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Hyperice
The new Nike x Hyperice Air Zoom HyperSlide delivers targeted heat and vibration massage across the top of the foot, giving his hardworking dogs some well-earned R&R, rest day or not.
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