As the holidays approach, so does the eternal question of what to gift friends and family. We'll help you out a little! Here are our top luxury picks for men in 2017, from the handsome and versatile to the cool and casual.
$2600, lotuffleather.com
1. Lotuff Leather Bridle Triumph II Briefcase in cognac
An exceptionally handsome piece that’s guaranteed for life (and guaranteed to forever be the best-looking attaché in the room), the Triumph II Briefcase is one of those rare foolproof gifts. It's as useful as it is beautiful to look at, and with a brassy patina that will only get better with age, this briefcase will always remain a wardrobe staple.
$480, mrporter.com
2. Mr P. Unstructured Worsted Wool Blazer in navy
This unstructured navy wool blazer from MR PORTER's new line Mr P. hints at casual elegance, making it the ideal jacket for all those winter parties and dinners.
$280 trnk-nyc.com
3. Rene Fragoso “TWA Flight Terminal” Print
The sweeping, aero-inspired lines of Eero Saarinen's iconic TWA terminal, as captured by New York photographer Rene Fragoso, is on display in this beautiful print that is perfect for the architecture and travel enthusiast alike.
$370, monocle.com
4. Monocle Travel Guides: The Full Collection
Oh the places to go with a Monocle travel guide in tow! Known for assuming the identity of a discerning local, each Monocle city guide provides the best tips for traveling in some of the world's finest cities.
$479, dubarry.us
5. Dubarry Meath Country Boot in Java
These Dubarry Meath boots are made for countryside sloshing and, like a Lotuff bag, get better and better as you break them in. From the hills of Vermont to the English outdoors, they'll be the most versatile and best-looking boots on the scene.
$155, brooklyn-tailors.com
6. Harley of Scotland Shetland Sweater in Rust
A Shetland sweater from Harley of Scotland is not only warm and cozy—it's also masterfully well made. Each one is knitted in a single, seam-free unit, avoiding the use of cuts or chops.
$1200, lotuffleather.com
7. Lotuff Leather No. 12 Weekender Bag in indigo
This is the best weekender bag out there. Just ask GQ! In their own words, it'll "make everyone else in the TSA line jealous," and that's just a side perk: the No. 12 Weekender is handmade, lightweight, and sized to fit on top of a suitcase or under a seat to make it effortlessly transportable. Gift this to the one who's always on the go and needs a bag that can keep up with it all.
$1000, ssense.com
8. Hender Scheme Manual Industrial Products 10 in Beige
These aren't your average lace-ups. Made of buffed nubuck leather and accented with contrast stitching, Hender Scheme's Manual Industrial Products 10 sneakers in beige are almost too good to wear. But where's the fun in that? Gift these to the guy who's way too cool for Converse.
$75, umamimart.com
9. Umami Mart Seamless Diamond Cut Mixing Glass
Handblown in Japan, this gorgeous Umami Mart glass is a total step up from your standard mixing vessel. The diamond cut etching makes it both attractive and easy to hold onto, and the beaker-style silhouette means a smooth pour for Sazeracs, Negronis, and whatever else your favorite cocktail connoisseur stirs up.
$90, recondesign.com
10. Recon Pure brass & Ankhole Horn Coasters in Dark Finish
He'll need something to rest those cocktails on, too. Recon Design's Brass & Ankhole Horn coasters are fully one-of-a-kind and ethically made in Uganda, and the holder adds an always-welcome dash of mid-century modernism.
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