These International Men's Day Gift Ideas Will Never Go Out Of Style
With International Men's Day just around the corner, it's a timely occasion to express gratitude to the men in your life — brother, partner, colleague, dad, buddy, teacher — for always being there for you. With just a little thought and our handy checklist by your side, gifting need no longer be a confusing or challenging process. Ready? Let's dive in!
Personalised Accessories
Is he a watch person? Or perhaps he hankers after statement stationary. Or maybe custom cufflinks that are a whimsical peek into his personality even when he's otherwise in crisp formals. He may even be partial to a discreet diamond stud. A silk tie, or a patterned scarf with his initials embroidered on? Whatever be his accessory of choice, there's no way he'll say no to receiving a worthy addition to his collection. This is where you step in with your knowledge of his interests, to gift him a personalised accessory that he'll truly cherish. It needn't even be pricey; as long as the gift indicates the thought and time you've put into selecting and customising it, you've got yourself a winner.
Grooming & Care
A classy parfum pour homme, cologne and grooming essentials like hair mousse or beard oil will never go out of style or lose their status as go-to gifts. While the guy you're celebrating may occasionally forget to celebrate himself, International Men's Day is a good occasion for him to see how indelibly he's touched the lives of others, and how that definitely calls for some much-deserved pampering and self-care. You might consider gifting a card to access certain services at a high-end men's grooming salon — perhaps a facial and a head massage, along with a haircut and trim?
Classy Spirits
A bottle of his favourite premium spirit or even a specialised liqueur from your travels is a classic gift option for Men's Day. If he's a Scotch guy, the Johnnie Walker Gold or Black Label are two options you absolutely cannot go wrong with. Else you might want to surprise him with a bottle of Don Julio tequila, Ciroc vodka or Ketel One — all uber luxurious spirits that will show him how much he's esteemed. If he's more into gin, then we absolutely recommend a Tanqueray or Gordon's, while a Seedlip trio is the right choice if you know he'd really appreciate a non-alcoholic option.
Barware & Glassware
Whether he's a budding mixologist or a cocktail connoisseur, accessories or tools for his home bar would prove to be a very useful gift. A full set, comprising a jigger, a shaker, a strainer, bar spoon etc, wouldn't be amiss. There are several very aesthetically pleasing options available on both ecommerce sites and brick-and-mortar specialty stores. You might also consider investing in fine crystal glassware that covers a gamut of cocktail requirements, including a rocks glass set, a pair of Martini glasses, 4-6 Collins glasses, or perhaps a set of six Champagne flutes. We have to admit that we're particularly partial to the idea of engraved or customised shot glasses --- you could have an in-joke or nickname embossed on a set or pick a design you know they'll love the symbolism of.
Gadgets & Appliances
Earphones and bluetooth speakers will never *not* be a useful gift. A fitness tracker or smartwatch, laptop or phone accessories, a GoPro or something for his bike/bicycle — you'll never run out of choices if you go the tech route for men's day gifting. A hair trimmer or a massage gun for post-workout muscle relief are equally useful options to explore. If you also know of an appliance he'd absolutely use the hell out of: maybe a small blender for the bar, or a coffee machine for the kitchen, a waffle iron for at-home weekend brunches, then by all means buy it for him this Men's Day.
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These ideas just scratch the surface in terms of the many, many options you might consider for Men's Day gifting. But using these as a point of reference, you can finalise gifts with a deeper level of customisation or more tailormade to your giftee's personality and interests.
