Christmas is approaching and many people find men difficult to buy for. If you don't want to give them another pair of socks, an aerosol gift set or a granddad pair of slippers, have a look at my luxury gift guide for inspiration.
Corby Navy Double Breasted Trench Coat £700.00 - Aquascutum
The classic double-breaste trench coat is meticulously crafted in the United Kingdom from a cotton mix and features raglan sleeves, military-inspired epaulettes to the shoulders, a double-breasted front with a button fastening and finally a waist belt. Acquascutum began as a Mayfair tailors in 1851 by John Emary, bringing fine craftsmanship and technical innovation which has Royal Warrant and long patronage with the Royal Family. They developed the trench coat in 1914 for use by the British Military in both the first and second world wars. The trench coat is now an integral part of British fashion and is a great gift to give for Christmas.
Single Coloured Briefcase £29.99 - Zara
In black this briefcase has a tumbled effect finish, featuring an interior compartment for keeping small objects. Two regular sized handles to carry with and it also comes in 'orange' and 'green' for a more vibrant look. It's big enough to fit your Macbook and most important papers inside.
Facial Fuel SPF 15 £33.00 - Kiehl's
This is a vitamin-enriched and energizing non-oily facial moisturiser with an SPF of 15 to offer protection from skin-damaging UV rays. The "facial recovery accelerator" helps skin resist the effects of enivornmental stress for a healthy and invigorated experience. Skin will feel refueled, re-energized and revitalized.
Charbonnel et Walker Sea Salt Caramel Milk Truffles £21.00 - John Lewis
Established in 1875, Charbonnel et Walker is one of the UK's earliest producers of chocolates and is endorsed by the Royal Warrant as chocolate manufactures to Her Majesty the Queen. Break through the chocolate shell and discover the caramel sea salt filling. It will satisfy any sweet tooth and is presented in a beautiful box.
Fitbit Black Alta Fitness Tracker £100.00 - Debenhams
I have my own Fitbit and I love it, so I think men would love the Alta customisable fitness tracker designed to fit your personal style. It tracks activity all day, including steps, distance, calories burned and active minutes. At night you can track your sleep and set a silent alarm to wake you in the morning, ensuring that you get your best rest. The OLED screen keeps goals in focus with stats, time and call/text notifications from your phone, and you can change the wrist strap to suit your own style.
Consul G Church Leather Formal Shoes £415.00 - Kurt Geiger
The black leather five eyelet Oxford lace ups have Goodyear welted soles inside, with stitch detail for the best selling Church style. Kurt Geiger have been making English shoes since 1873 and sell a range of shoes including this formal style that are perfect for suiting up.
Tom Ford Noir Extreme Collection £94.00 - Selfridges
Revealing a new dimension of the Noir man, this amber drenched, woody oriental fragrance has tantalising and delectable heart notes to capture the aspect of the man that relishes in immoderation and dares to be extraordinary. The gift collection features both the Eau de Parfum and the Aftershave Balm, both presented in a Tom Ford gift box.
Mulberry Leather Wash Case £295.00 - Harrods
In the colour 'oak', it can carry all your essentials in the timeless natural-leather wash case that features the Mulberry stamped tree motif. It offers zipped interior pockets and an exterior carry handle, making it stylish and practical in equal measures.
GoPro Hero 5 Action Camcorder £349.00 - Currys
With 4K Ultra HD video up to 30 fps and waterproof to 32 ft, this LCD touchscreen camcorder can record video and take 12 megapixel still photos, including a time lapse mode. Every adventure will look crisp and detailed, with an advanced sensor and bright lens. It has a tough waterproof design, large touchscreen, advanced digital image stablisation and can be attached to various Go Pro mounts to wear on the go.
*In collaboration with Aquascutum
I love writing men's Christmas gift guides since a lot of people tend to be clueless when it comes to what to buy the man in your life for the big day. It does tend to be stereotypically easier with females and although I am great at buying for my boyfriend, buying for my father and brother is in a whole other kettle of fish. To make a start, ManKind have plenty of products* to suit everyone's needs.
Truefitt & Hill Cologne
Starting from £30, these colognes will suit every man's taste. With notes of sandalwood to lime and bergamot to amber, they are high quality fragrances. The brand are based in London and pride themselves on their products including after shave balms and creams. The packaging is kept simple and each fragrance holds a different coloured packaging which is a nice touch.
Beard Lube
Now that's something I didn't anticipate ever writing on my blog. Jack Black Beard Lube is a multipurpose product that can be used as a pre-shave oil, a shaving cream and a facial skin treament that boasts to encourage a cleaner shave. It includes ingredients such as macademia nut and jojoba oils to help the razor glide and it moisturise your skin. The product is £18 but they assure you that it's worth it.
Mojo Hair Styling Cream
Made here in the UK, Mojo Hair Styling Cream is made to achieve sleek hairstyles with a natural shine. The product is creamy to soften and add flexibility to the air whilst being strong enough to hold a style in place. The emulsion has a fresh scent and is available to buy for £14.
American Crew Boost Powder
This is my favourite product out of them all. Everyone needs volume in their hair, and this boost powder was created to lift the hair while adding texture and thickness. It is of matte finish and provides flexible hold and retains the natural moisture of the hair. Whilst other texturising products may work well, they can make your hair itchy, but as this is a powder you won't have this issue. For value for money, this also remains my favourite for £10.75.
Scacramouche & Fandango Body Wash
If you're going to buy someone body wash, it needs to be good body wash. Not a lynx set. Something of good quality. This Scacaramouche & Fandango body wash contains vitamin E which is known to help nourish the skin, and papaya extract to help keep the skin supple. It's also cruelty free and doesn't contain oil or silicone.
What would you buy from ManKind?
