Gifts for Modern Men

Buying holiday gifts for the men in your life can be a pretty daunting task but does not have to be. The spirit of holidays should not focus primarily on giving and receiving, buying, spending, rushing to get everything on time and avoiding the crowds. Ideally, it should be the time to be grateful for our nearest and dearest and for the joy in happy and support during the difficult times. Christmas gifting makes perfect sense though when we want to show our friends and family that we listen to their secret wishes and desires and one way of showing our appreciation is to give them gifts that are meaningful and unique and correspond to things they like and enjoy. 

This holiday season I decided to start my gift guide posts with very carefully curated gift ideas for the modern men, from dapper to artist and traveler. I was inspired by the elegance and effortless charm of Alain Delon, one of the most dashing styles of the French cinema. I got infatuated with the photoshoot from the Man of the World magazine featuring Mark Wystrach, as it shows a creative man who is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Finally, I had to feature Peter Beard, American artist, photographer and writer living in Kenya and New York, as he seems to be a perfect choice for a man who enjoys travels as a way of living and sharing amazing experiences.

I hope you will find something unique here for important men in your lives, as I was trying to feature the items that are eternal, modern, hand-made, practical and fun at the same time. Let me know what you liked the best and have a good time on your holiday gift hunt!

ALAIN DELON - GIFTS FOR THE DAPPER MAN 

1. Menswear Dog - The New Classics

2. Postal Backpack, KikaNY

3. Noir Zip Fedora, Larose

4. Ernesto Candle, Robert Burton

5. Mister Marvelous Eau de Cologne, Byredo

6. Cashmere Scarf, Beams Plus

Gifts for Artist - Mark Wystrach

1. Embroidered Hoodie, Scotch & Soda

2.  Paper Pulp Pen Case, Midori

3. Walnut Blooth Speaker, Audiengine  

4. Wood Super Thick Handcream, Portland General Store

5. Shirt, VISVIM

6. Men's Urban Watch, Unknown

Traveler - Peter Beard

1. Backpacker Cologne Sample Kit, Juniper Ridge

2. Outdoor Supplies Kit, VSSL 

3. Leather Jean Pocket Wallet, Sturdy Brothers

4. Recycled Tyre Wash Bag, Navy Crockett 

5. Hand Sewn Hiker Shoes, Feit

6. Leather Belt, Bison