Dad, son, boyfriend or husband, we’ve got gift ideas for every man on your list …
Finding that foolproof gift for a man is notoriously difficult. There’s Dad who insists he wants nothing, the son who forgets to email his list, or the husband who buys everything he wants, not forgetting the tricky boyfriend. Having done the groundwork, pair these gift ideas with the appropriate man on your list. All suggestions deliver a fashionable twist to the perennial offering of socks.
Main featured image: Gift ideas from Mr Porter; www.mrporter.com.
MAGEE 1866
He’ll make an impression in a killer tweed coat. Corrib Donegal tweed wool coat, €655, at Magee 1866, 21-26 South Anne Street, Dubin 2.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
A fine vintage. Stainless steel watch with date (circa 2000), Vacheron Constantin, estimate €4,800-€6,800, December Fine Watches sale (December 9-21); www.sothebys.com.
POWERSCOURT DISTILLERY
A blend of aged malt and grain whiskey, Fercullen Premium Blend, €44; www.powerscourtdistillery.com.
Having done the groundwork, pair these gift ideas with the appropriate man on your list.
OTTOLENGHI
Serving up a storm. Feast stoneware serving dish, Ottolenghi, from €65; www.theoldmillstores.ie.
OLIVER SPENCER
A pol0-neck sweater is a winter wardrobe staple. Oatmeal Talbot polo-neck sweater, Oliver Spencer, €260, at Indigo & Cloth, 9 Essex Street East, Dublin 2.
RAINS
A minimalist backpack is the new briefcase. Green Signature waterproof backpack, Rains, €80; www.zalando.ie.
THAMES & HUDSON
Not forgetting a gift from man’s best friend: Magnum Dogs, Thames & Hudson, €22.95.
KOLBRÚN LEÓSDÓTTIR
What’s more timeless than a leather chair? Brown Skool leather chair, Kolbrún Leósdóttir, €3,200, at Roche Bobois, Beacon South Quarter, Dublin 18.
