A Foolproof Gift Guide For The Man Who Has Everything

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A Foolproof Gift Guide For The Man Who Has Everything

Words by The MR PORTER Team

4 November 2021

Image by Mr Joe Mortell

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which in real terms of course means scrabbling around in last-minute frenzy to find something that the object of your affection won’t totally hate when they unwrap it. Luckily for you, you’ve stumbled onto MR PORTER – there’s no need for frenzied scrabbling over here – where you’ll find this foolproof gift guide to help things go off without a hitch.

Crafted from a mossy brown felt, this tote bag from Northern Irish designer JW Anderson is ideal for the colder months. A good size for a laptop, it’s an ideal casual work bag, and good for a day spent working remotely in a coffee shop.

If you’ve not got a cardholder yet, welcome to the 21st century. If you do have one but need an upgrade, you can’t do much better than Thom Browne. This pebble-grain leather cardholder is printed with a woodland scene of bears and rabbits – cute and practical.

Mr Jerry Lorenzo’s brand Fear of God is redefining what luxury means, and these sneakers are the perfect example. Marrying American sportswear references with Italian craftsmanship, they’re made from off-white calf leather and will look good with, well, absolutely anything.

When designing this shearling jacket for our in-house label Mr P., we wanted to make something timeless, comfortable and stylish – and we succeeded. Crafted from super soft suede, it’s a reliable winter wardrobe staple.

As anyone who owns a LOEWE scarf will know, there’s nothing quite like it. The soft handle of the mohair is perfect for keeping you warm on a winter walk, and the colours – not too bright, nor too muted – add a pop of personality.

Grenson’s footwear hits the perfect note between practical and stylish. Eminently reliable, they’re also built to last forever, meaning that these full-grain leather boots (that take eight weeks to make from Italian-sourced leather) are a gift for life.

You can spot a striped Missoni sweater from a mile away, thanks to the Italian house’s expertise in crafting soft knitwear in a variety of vivid – yet tasteful – colours. Sophisticated and comfortable, it brings all the fun of a festive sweater with none of the embarrassment.

Bring some sunshine to the colder months with this bright beanie from Moncler. Good for being spotted on the slopes or just for keeping you warm throughout the winter; it’s made from a virgin wool and cashmere blend.

RIMOWA – pronounced re-mo-vah for the uninitiated – makes the most reliable (and reliably stylish) luggage in the world. With plenty more travel hopefully on the menu for 2022, one of its aluminium suitcases (light yet durable and long-wearing) is a great gift for anyone lucky enough to receive it.

Scented candles are the trustiest fallback gift in existence. Sure to be appreciated by anyone blessed with a sense of smell, Diptyque’s Baies candle is an olfactory wonder – sweet but never saccharine, it’s scented with roses and blackcurrant leaves.