Nothing says "cool guy" like a sweet pair of shades, especially when you up the ante and opt for sleek clear frames. We also love the blue polarized lenses for a mod look.
"Percey" Sunglasses, $95, Warby Parker
Surprise your main man with one of these items this holiday season—or year round!
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Let's be real—even if you have the most easygoing husband, boyfriend, or fiancé, it's often SUPER hard to shop for the man in your life. It can be tempting to go in the tried-and-true socks/tie/watch route for your gift of choice, but why be boring if you don't have to!? What about a subscription box full of his fave whiskeys or wines or coffees? What about a sick pair of shades that will make him the coolest dude on the block? What about bacon? That's right…just bacon (scroll down, you'll get it).
Whether you're in need of gift ideas for the holidays, a birthday, an anniversary, or just because, we've gathered 18 awesome products and experiences that will wow everyone from your husband (or boyfriend, or fiancé) to your dad (or his dad!). Is he a total techie? Oh-so fashion-forward? A world traveler? Deep breaths, no matter what castle he is king of, we've got you. Consider this your ultimate husband gift idea cheat sheet!
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Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Is your guy a lover of all things retro (ahem, classic)? Well, this handheld Sega is for him. With a 2.8" LCD screen, the portable game has a built-in selection of 85 classic games like Sonic, PAC-PANIC, Phantasy Star, Mortal Kombat + Splatterhouse 2, and you can even plug it in and play it on your TV with an AV cable (not included) and download more games with an SD slot. Sick.
Sega handheld portable game player, $68, available at Urban Outfitters
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For the guy who doesn't actually have an assistant (but desperately needs one), enter Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Using voice commands, Google Home can stream music from apps and programs, answer your questions, give you news updates, make calls, and manage tasks from setting alarms and adding items to your shopping list to adjusting your home thermostat and more.
Google Home, $129, available at Urban Outfitters
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For the ULTIMATE dog dad swag, head straight to Pop Your Pup for incredible customized products of your pet in pop art (all animals welcome, not just the doggos). Just choose the type of product (tees, tanks, or a wrapped canvas print), upload a pic of your pup, set a background, and voila! An in-house artist gets to work on creating your one-of-a-kind pop art pup product for your review after just one day. Epic is the word we'd use to describe the final result.
Tees & tanks from $39.99, canvas print from $119, Pop Your Pup
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A pairing of exceptional products to facilitate the perfect shave from one of our favorite botanicals-based brands, Aesop. The Moroccan Neroli shaving serum’s maximum slip texture gets him a razor-close shave, while its skin-calming properties keep his skin smooth and soothed. The Moroccan Neroli post-shave lotion combines neroli blossom, sandalwood, and bisabolol to pacify, soften, and hydrate his skin and leaves him with a lightweight scent that is woody, exotic, and warm.
Aesop Moroccan Neroli shaving duet, $80, available at Spring
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Time to throw away that nasty tote, beat up briefcase, or frayed college backpack. Update your dude's commute with this modern, streamlined backpack—it's got eight pockets (phone, keys, wallet, gym clothes, sweatshirt, files, etc.) plus a padded laptop sleeve that fits a 15" Macbook. Not to mention, it's made of durable nylon bonded with a TPE backing for water resistance, complete with bonded and taped zippers for extra weather protection.
Nylon commuter backpack, $68, Everlane
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Does your dude relish in the art of the sip? If he's anything close to a whiskey connoisseur, he'll get giddy over this exclusive set of spirits from Kings County Distillery in Brooklyn. Handpicked from the distillery's single barrels, the lineup includes a super-smooth bourbon, a spicy, unique peated bourbon (showcasing the distillery's unique but respectful take on the classics), and their nostalgic flask of moonshine. You won't find this expertly-curated lineup anywhere else, folks. The set also features an etching of the distillery itself—truly a swig of New York's past.
Mouth & Kings County Distillery exclusive whiskey set, $98, Mouth
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For the guy who loves an excellent cuppa Joe at any time of day (and might even be a little snooty about the "small-batch/artisan/fair trade" aspects), the Driftaway Coffee subscription is the way to go. Through the personalized subscriptions, customers are matched with a roast perfect for their palate, the beans are shipped within six hours of roasting, and the one-of-a-kind "Farmer Feedback" program lets customers send their tasting notes and observations directly to the coffee farmer. Not to mention every bag contributes to sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Coffee subscription, from $39, Driftaway Coffee
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Classic meets comfort meets style in this staple sweatshirt. The tightly spun 12 oz. French terry cotton softens with wear, and is extra-durable. Plus, how great is this deep oxblood color?!
The Classic French Terry crew, $45, Everlane
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For the guy that loves to jet-set (or just travels for business), the Raden suitcases can't be beat. A sleek, smart carry-on that’s got both brains and brawn, the case's polycarbonate shell is tough, lightweight, and durable, and two USB ports are on hand to keep all devices juiced up. Location sensors sync to an iOS app to help you keep track of your bag and an ergonomic carry handle acts as a scale—so he'll never get caught accidentally exceeding baggage weight limits.
Raden A22 22-inch charging wheeled carry-on suitcase, $295, available at Nordstrom
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OK, so if you're going to go in the tried-and-true gifting direction of a watch, look no further than Shinola, a Detroit-based company delivering quality of the highest degree. The Canfield chronograph watch has a 43mm stainless steel coin-edge case, leather strap, a midnight blue dial with golden Arabic numerals, and silvertone Super-LumiNova® hands. Classic. [Ed note: for a more affordable option, take a look at the Daniel Wellington 40mm classic watch for $229)
Shinola 43mm Canfield chronograph watch, $850, available at Neiman Marcus
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There's nothin' better than a sweet-smellin' man, amirite? This classic CDG scent is spicy, rich, woody, and peppery, without being too overwhelming. You may just want to steal a few spritzes for yourself…
Comme des Garçons Wonderwood eau de parfum, $130, available at Sephora
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Keep your guy stylin' on the streets and on the field with Outdoor Voices, the cult-favorite athleisure brand making technical apparel cool. This hoodie is lightweight with a half-zip, perfect for wearing on its own or layering up.
Outdoor Voices scrimmage zip-up, $110, available at Spring
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We really can't get enough of Winc's subscription wine club. If your hubby is an oenophile, this is the perfect gift that keeps giving year-round. Winc believes that the experience of getting a great bottle of wine should be as simple as enjoying one—their team curates hundreds of wines, and makes the experience of exploring wine easy and pleasurable.
Winc wine club subscription, starting at $13 per bottle, Winc
Courtesy of Spring
Hey handsome! This little dopp kit says it all, reminding him of your feelings every time he unzips it. A travel must, the bag is made from duck canvas and denier nylon, with hardcore zippers so he can feel safe knowing his grooming essentials will stay inside the bag, even if they leak.
Boarding Pass "Hey Handsome" shaving kit bag, $68, available at Spring
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With two Details Grooming Awards for Best Hand Cream under it's belt, the Buckler's Chapped Skin Remedy is the real deal. This three-piece skin shield against harsh weather conditions includes a 4-oz. jar of the award-winning Remedy; a bar of almond oil, shea butter, and honey-infused moisture rich soap; and the olive oil, calendula, comfrey-loaded chappedl lip Remedy. Perfect for any guy battling the elements.
Buckler's Skin Rescue Essentials kit, $38, available at Spring
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Bacon. Delivered to your door. 'Nuf said.
Bacon of the Month Club, $59 per month, Tender Belly
Courtesy of Nordstrom
Go for the classic and grab your man a pair of the iconic Nike Air Max sneaks. Great for hiking, biking, running, lifting, and everything in between (perhaps to work off those bacon cals?).
Nike Air Max Vision sneakers, $95, available at Nordstrom
Courtesy of Gitman Bros.
Whether for the office or for the outdoors, Gitman Bros.' flannel is a shirt your man will look great in, and love to wear too!
Button down brushed blue gingham shirt, $180, Gitman Bros.
Courtesy of Samsung
Samsung's second generation of cord-free earbuds allows you to listen to the highest quality of music virtually everywhere. The buds can be loaded with up to 4 GB of mp3s, so you don't need to take your phone on that run! They charge in the case and come in three very beautiful colors.
Gear IconX 2018 earbuds, $199.99, Samsung available on Amazon
Courtesy of Mr Porter
Every man needs a sleek and classic peacoat, and Christmas is the perfect time to invest in a really good one, like this one from Polo Ralph Lauren.
Double-breasted virgin wool–blend peacoat, $595, Polo Ralph Lauren, available at Mr. Porter
Courtesy of Oars and Alps
You want him to smell great, we want him to smell great, and he wants to smell great. Consider this kit from Oars and Alps the cheat sheet to that end.
Full kit, $54; moisturizing alps bar, $12; travel dopp kit, $25; available at Oars and Alps
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