Like clockwork, we find ourselves in the festive season again. It’s a little colder and a little darker, so we’re looking forward to some holiday cheer. Good food, cozy sweaters, time with friends and family – the finer things in life. Just one snag, finding gifts for that picky husband, boyfriend, best friend, or dad on your list. We got you!
We’ve rounded up some good quality basics and some unexpected products sure to surprise and delight this holiday – no gift receipts required.
Dyson OnTrac Headphones, $699 CAD
For the descending audiophile on your list this holiday, Dyson’s incredibly cool and powerful noise cancelling headphones are a sure bet. While the British technology brand is better known for its vacuums and hair tools, the Dyson OnTrac headphones hits different with eight active noise cancelling microphones to block out 40dB of unwanted noise for fully immersive listening, plus a staggering 50+ hour battery life. They’re also fully customizable with over 2,000 different colour combinations with the ear cushions and outer caps, so there’s a colourway for even the most daring or demure person on your list.
Apple iPad Mini From $699 CAD
There was a time when we wanted our tablets to be bigger, faster, and more powerful with each iteration. But if you want to chill and read on your morning commute or lounge on the sofa on something more significant than your phone the new Apple iPad Mini is just what you need. The super-fast A17 Pro chip and the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display make this a mini computer in your hands, without being so heavy it slips and bonks you on the head. It comes in four colours sure to appeal to anyone on your list this holiday including Space Grey and Starlight, Blue, and Purple.
J.Crew Cashmere Crewneck, $99.50 USD
Every man needs a nice, comfy cashmere sweater. It’s dressy, it’s casual, it’s snuggly. One of the nicest ones we’ve encountered (at a great price point!) is J.Crew’s best-selling cashmere crewneck, and the green colour is equal parts festive and wearable. The soft, warm, lightweight crewneck allows for layering under jackets or size up to layer a button-down underneath. J.Crew supports responsible cashmere production in partnership with the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), a nonprofit that promotes sustainable agricultural development across the globe, so you can feel good about gifting one this holiday.
Moccamaster KBGV 10-Cup Coffee Maker $359 CAD
Nothing beats that first cup of coffee in the morning, and while we tend to make pour-overs at home, sometimes you need that set it and forget it, when don’t have the time to stand in the kitchen obsessing over the perfect water temp and circular motion of the pour. If that sounds like someone on your list, the Moccamaster KBGV in a festive forest green is what you need. This 10-cup coffee maker brews half and full carafes and the brewing speed and hotplate temperature adjust according to your choice so you don’t have to worry about burning that pot of single origin.
Fischersund No.54 Fragrance, $195 USD
We recently discovered Icelandic fragrance brand Fischersund and were immediately smitten. This family-run, artist-driven brand led by Jónsi, of acclaimed Icelandic band Sigur Rós created a fragrance collective inspired by Iceland’s clean, unique nature, utilizing native herbs and oils harvested in an environmentally mindful manner.
No.54 is an impactful scent that features notes of mountain pine, smoke, vetiver, cedar, leather, patchouli and varnish. Created to pay homage to the Fischersund team’s father’s workshop. Packaged in a one of a kind bandana, this unexpected fragrance is sure to intrigue any man on your list this holiday.
ON Cloudtilt LOEWE, $650 CAD
Over the last couple of years, Swiss footwear brand ON has been making its presence known in the running and fitness worlds. Their latest high fashion partnership with Spanish luxury label Loewe is the first luxury shoe precision-engineered with ON’s cloud elements for long days of wear. Crafted with luxury in mind, the Cloudtilt fuses fashion and functionality. It’s the first everyday shoe from On to incorporate their comfortable CloudTec Phase™️, an innovative midsole using fewer components for smooth, ultra-lightweight movement. Available in signature vibrant monochrome colorways with subtle LOEWE branding.
Dior Homme Shaving Set, $180 CAD
Almost every man in your life needs to shave in some capacity or another and the Dior Homme Soothing Shaving Creme & Aftershave Balm is the perfect gift to upgrade his grooming experience. Intended to soothe and minimize razor burn while pampering the skin with an immediate soft and comfortable sensation, in a non-greasy texture. The shaving products are subtly scented with the woody notes of Dior Homme Eau de Toilette.
NN.07 Gael Wool Jacket, $583 CAD
Made famous after being featured on FX’s/Disney + “The Bear,”and worn by man of the year Jeremy Allen White, the Gael 8267 wool jacket from No Nationality is THE jacket of the year. The Italian yarn-dyed checkered fabric has that classic old-school stadium jacket vibe while giving a modern cool appeal. Each garment is unique due to the variation in fabric alignment during the cutting process and will vary slightly with each roll. Because no two jackets have the same appearance, this is one-of-a-kind piece and makes for a perfect gift this holiday
Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium Solid 18K Gold Bezel, $1695 USD
A watch is great gift anytime of the year, but of course even more so for the holidays. Watches don’t have to be outrageously expensive to be good, despite what social media tells you and for us, the Tissot Gentleman Auto is it. This model features mixed metals, a 40 mm stainless steel diameter case embellished by a bezel made of 18 ct gold. It’s bold while somehow maintaining discreet elegance that goes perfect with any outfit and any occasion.
Druthers NYC Everyday Organic Cotton Socks, $31 USD
The unsung hero of any man’s wardrobe is a new pair of socks at the ready for those dressier occasions where the balled up ones just won’t cut it. Nothing beats the Everyday Organic Cotton Sock from Druthers NYC, made in Japan. These mid-weight socks are the perfect go-to for both sneakers and boots. These have a 1×1 compression rib at the arch of the foot as well as the ankle for added support so the fit is just right every time.
Happy shopping!