The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than its value – Charles Dudley Warner
Once again at AGLAIA HQ we are providing a helping hand for those that find gifting for the gentlemen in their lives a little troublesome. Sometimes referred to as the ‘AGLAIA Elves’ during this time of year, our gift guide is here to take away your troubles this festive season and give you a few pointers for gifting those individuals who enjoy the finer things in life.
With the help of our festive friends over at MR PORTER, the award-winning online retail destination for men’s style, we have collated some of our favourite items to make your Christmas shopping even easier this season, all you have to do is order and wrap it!
1. For the Cocktail Connoisseur
Asprey Dumbell Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker
Get that much needed upper body workout whilst concocting your next cocktail with this handsome piece of sterling silver barware.
2. For the Timepiece Traveller
Bremont Project Possible Limited Edition Watch
In celebration of Bremont Ambassador, Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE and his achievement in scaling Earth’s 14 tallest mountains, all higher than 8,000m, in less than 7 months Bremont has released the Limited Edition Bremont Project Possible automatic chronometer watch, 43mm in Titanium, Bronze and leather.
3. For the Loungewear Lover
Emma Willis Cotton-Poplin Pyjama Set
UK made using traditional hand-cutting and sewing methods, bedtime has never looked so stylishly comfy.
4. For the Note Taker
Kingsman x Montblanc Writing Set
Featuring a premium Saffiano leather notebook, weighty glass ink bottle and Meisterstück’ fountain pen; which means ‘Masterpiece’ in English and we tend to agree when it comes to this set.
5. For the Sports Enthusiast
Therabody Theragun Pro Massager
Designed to stimulate muscle recovery, this is the perfect gift for that gentleman who needs a little massage therapy after exercise.
6. For the Gambling Man
William & Son Poker Set
Elevate your poker game, if only from the way you arrive at games night, with this supple leather carry case containing chips, dice and cards.
7. For the Star Gazer
Celestron Ambassador 80mm Brass and Mahogany Telescope
This vintage-inspired telescope is the gift you never thought you needed, but now you’ve seen it, is the gift you can’t do without.
8. For the Thrill Seeker
Berluti Leather-Trimmer Carbon Fibre Motorcycle Helmet
Combining elegance and comfort into one glossy, lightweight carbon fibre motorcycle helmet will make you don your leathers and hit the open road.
9. For the Seasoned Chef
L’Objet + Haas Gold-Plated Salt and Pepper Shakers
L’Objet’s collaboration with LA artists and brothers Messrs Simon and Nikolai Haas means seasoning ones food has never been so fun with these mythical salt and pepper shakers.
10. For the Strategist
Smythson Grosvenor Full-Grain Leather Games Compendium
Crafted in Italy from full-grain leather, this one stop shop for an evening of gaming galore (Dominoes, Chess and Checkers) will keep you entertained for hours.
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
