Once again, it’s the festive season. Just like clockwork, we find ourselves in the festive season. While it is a little colder and a little darker earlier, we are all looking forward to that holiday cheer. The most, the silly sweaters, the time with friends and family, really the finer things in life. To round out the perfect time of the year, let us help you find the perfect gift for that special someone in your life that they’ll love to have, and you’ll love to give. Let’s jump into it and if you like what you see click on the heading for purchasing options
Dyson OnTrac Headphones, $699 CAD
English technology brand known for its excellent vacuums and hair dryers released incredibly cool and powerful over-the-ear headphones this year in the form of the Dyson OnTrac. These active noise cancelling headphones feature 8 Active Noise Cancelling microphones that cancel up to 40dB of unwanted noise for fully immersive listening. and have a staggering 50+ hour battery life. They come in four colourways with the option to mix and match the ear cushions and outer caps (each sold separately).
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, and they came close to replacing personal computers at home. Well, that’s all fine and dandy, but what about if you want to chill and read on the way to work or lounge on the sofa on something more significant than your phone but not so big that if it slipes and bonks you on the head you might have a bruise. This is where the Apple iPad Mini comes in. The super-fast A17 Pro chip and the 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display make this a mini computer in your hands. It comes in four colours, including Space Grey and Starlight, and two cool colours, 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 best ones we’ve encountered is J Crew’s best-selling cashmere crewneck, and the green colour is perfect for us. The soft, warm, lightweight crewneck lets it be a layer underneath a jacket or worn on its own. Plus, 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. A good sweat that supports a good cause.
Moccamaster KBGV 10-Cup Coffee Maker $359 CAD
Nothing beats that first cup of coffee in the morning, and while we tend to make ours using a pour-over, sometimes you need to make more than a couple of cups, and you don’t have the time to stand in the kitchen obsessing over the perfect temp of the water and the perfect circular motion of the pour. It’s time to introduce a Moccamaster into your life. The Moccamaster KBGV 10-cup coffee maker allows you to choose between brewing a half or full carafe. The brewing speed and hotplate temperature adjust according to your choice, and the brew basket automatically stops the flow of coffee when removing the carafe. All glass carafe brewers feature a hotplate with an independent heating element that holds your coffee at the perfect temperature. Finally, Moccamaster makes their machines in the coolest of colour palettes. We are really digging this forest green.
Fischersund No.54 Fragrance, $195 USD
We recently discovered Icelandic fragrance brand Fischersund and were immediately smitten with both their story and of course the smell. This family-run, artist-driven brand led by Jónsi, of acclaimed Icelandic band Sigur Rós created fragrance products inspired by Iceland’s clean, unique nature, and features native herbs and oils harvested in an environmentally mindful manner.
No.54 is a 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. That’s the masculine touch we’re all looking for.
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 appeal world. Their latest high fashion partnership with Spanish luxury label Loewe has resulted in the first shoe precision-engineered with ON’s cloud elements for long days of wear. Crafted with luxury fashion house LOEWE, 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. The collaboration sneakers come in the signature vibrant LOEWE monochrome colorways of white and black. We like the black.
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 sooth 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 is THE jacket of the year. The Italian yarn-dyed checkered fabric has that classic old-school stadium jacket vibe while giving modern cool energy. Each jacket 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, creating one-of-a-kind pieces. This is a must have in everyone’s closet
Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium Solid 18K Gold Bezel, $1695 USD
A great gift anytime of the year, but of course even more so for the holidays is a nice watch. 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. The two-coloured watch features a 40 mm stainless steel diameter case embellished by a bezel made of 18 ct gold. It is bold while somehow maintaining a discreet elegance that goes perfect with any outfit and any occasion.
Druthers NYC Everyday Organic Cotton Socks, $31 USD
Every year, every gift guide we always put on a pair of good quality socks. The reason for that, they are the unsung hero of man’s wardrobe. For use 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. Made from organic cotton, very important, they have a 1×1 compression rib at the arch of the foot as well as the ankle for added support.
Happy shopping!