It’s a time for giving – For the Man who has everything

Offering suggestions for Gifting Ideas for a man who has everything has become a bit of a festive tradition here at Clothes-Make-the-Man HQ. I mean lets face it, we all know at least one fella that fits into this category, NO I DON’T MEAN ME, well Mrs Mc would hasten to differ, but what does she know.

We’ve scoured the internet from top to bottom looking for all sorts of great gift ideas, OK some might mean a second mortgage is on the cards, but just imagine his spoilt lil face lighting up come Christmas Morn when he rips off the paper to see any number of the following delights with his name on the gift tag.

imageHands up who wouldn’t like this amazing Bike from the French bastion of style and chic Hermes ? Thought so, sometimes Halford just don’t cut it but this, it definitely has that je ne said quoi.

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To ensure that perfect lifestyle is 100% complete here is the guide to make sure, the MR.PORTER Manual for a Stylish Life, ahhhh complete.

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For the gentleman who has everything, of course, beards are now an acceptable part of his facial attire, why with the likes of James Middleton, Jack Guiness and even Princes’s William and Harry sporting this look it’s possitively encouraged and so we see Tom Ford launch not only a Beard oil but a comb to ensure its kept in tip top condition.

 

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What better way to unwind after a feast on 25th then with a relaxing game of backgammon, or to while away the hours sat in first class while traveling the world as an international playboy with this great set from HACKETT.

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If this particularly hard to buy for male is fussy when it comes to clothing, but could do with a little help, look no further then the expert advice of Sartorialab whether its Personal Shopping, Personal Styling or Wardrobe Edits their calm and learned advice will assist them in all their apparel needs.

FullSizeRender[2]If you have a spare £38,000, or there abouts, burning a hole in your pocket this is the perfect watch to invest in. The Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Rosso, is not only a shockingly beautiful but is a real conversation starter.

FullSizeRender[3]From a functional thing of beauty to something beautiful, just for the sheer hell of it. The EN&IS Platinum Megaphone brings a whole new element to Modtro, forget about discrete bluetooth speakers, Love or Loathe it you can’t help but be drawn to this instrument.

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Lacroix is the ultimate luxury ski wear brand, founded in 1967 by Professional skier and Olympic medalist Leo Lacroix their pieces are flawlessly engineered to act as a second skin, providing comfort and freedom needed for a top performance on the slopes.

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BOCA Luxury handmade Botanical Toothpastes combine the elements of safe, natural and organic botanical ingredients with innovative active cycling technology. Ingredients from regular toothpastes can break into our bloodstream, but BOCA pioneer Day and overnight formulations contain different natural actives creating an oral environment that’s harder for bacteria to build tolerances to.

5. Burberry Festive 2014 - Creative Product ImageryThe Burberry Check is back and back with an added vigour, those in the know suggest when wearing all black add a splash of colour with the traditional cashmere Burberry House check scarf. But to make this item ever more desirable add your initials to the camel, parade red, stone and charcoal colour scheme. Amongst other items the scarves can be monogrammed with the embroidery of up to three initials, right the way up to 22nd December both online and in store.

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What is it that every man can’t live without ? That’s is a Solar Jacket, Phew Tommy Hilfiger have introduced one for Winter. This jacket has removable solar panels at the back that provide energy to power electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets. The Jacket features an exclusive wool tartan developed by iconic British wool mill, Abraham Moon – one of the most prominent textile mills in England. No dead battery excuses now.

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At the recent launch of the new James Bond Movie ‘Spectre’, Daniel Craig was wearing this amazing cashmere jumper from Cashmere Specialist N Peal. I reliably informed he wore it in Skyfall and will be wearing it throughout the next Bond movie in the colour Imperial Blue.

 

Ensure your place on the good list for another year withTHE Gift Guide for what to buy the lady in your life

To put this mildly, it’s a minefield out there, when it come to purchasing the perfect gift for the lady in your life. So as always we have alleviated this stress out of your life and come up with 12 (1 for every day of Christmas if your feeling particularly generous) corkers of gift ideas, just for you, well not for you this time, but you know what we mean.

imageThe magi bought gifts of, Frankincense, myrrh and gold. Now the first two are a little hard to come by on your average high street, but no one could refer to these beauties as average. These Gold 2750 Cotmetu from Superga can’t fail to impress.

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Although we’re more then half way through Advent now, Advent Calendar Gift Sets have been super popular ideas this Yuletide. This great example from Elemis has
its own twist on the calendar theme. For each of the 12 days of Christmas you get a Elemis product for each and every day.

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There’s no diputing, recently crowned Model of the Year, Cara Delevingne has the Midas touch and the prove of the pudding is in this bagtastic satchel she has put her name to with Luxury Fashion house Mulberry.

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You our can’t go wrong with Jewelry and these killer earrings from Jeweler of the Moment Katie Rowland proves the point, get it point, forget it !

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Ahhhh here you have it, a good sensible gift suggestion, well almost, you know us we can’t resist sexying things up and what better way then with Gucci. Yep check out these beautiful examples from the Italian Fashion brand.

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Give the Gift of Warmth and Light This Christmas. So let Aveda create a mesmeric and calming setting for your loved one. Curl up and feel at ease with over 50 hours of light, impelling a warm and spicy new aroma with certified Organic Ginger and Ginger Lily in this year’s signature Aveda Christmas Candle.

Each candle comes accommodated in hand-crafted Lokta Bark Paper from the Himalayan Bio-Trade paper making cooperative in Nepal, a heartfelt way to give as well as give back to communities in need.  The pre wrapped gift is the ultimate time saving yet heartwarming surprise.

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What better way to way to show the one you love, then the gift of time and this super desirable Marc by Marc Jacobs watch does exactly that.

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What lady wouldn’t want these great Pyjamas to snuggle up in on a cold winter’s night ? Yawn are a British brand with a unique perspective when it comes to nightwear, with every piece having a heartwarming, hand drawn print story.

imageWatch the lady in your life’s mouth hit the floor when she opens this beautiful retrospective book on the French Fashion House Chloe, How could you be so thoughtful ? Well I won’t tell if you don’t, go on.

FullSizeRender[1]Another old faithful but nonetheless a goodie, what lady could resist the charms of a Missoni scarf or in fact anything covered in the unmistakable pattern ?

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There isn’t really a coat of the season for Winter 2014 but this one from High Street favourite Hobbs has to come pretty damn close

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We’ve left what is probably the hardest gift category for last, underwear. So easy to get wrong and so difficult to get right. That cunning old Dragon himself Theo Paphitis and his Boux Avenue brand have come to the rescue of men everywhere and produced a guide to assist us in making the right choices.3 simple steps is all it takes, 1 – Find the correct size for the lady you’re buying for. 2 – selecting the right colour and  3 – getting the style right for your girl, what would she like.

Hope this has helped you fellas, now off you go

It’s not all about receiving gifts, mainly it is though – Gift ideas for YOU !

This title does sound rather selfish and we’re all about spreading the real meaning of Christmas and promoting sharing here at Clothes-Make-the-Man.com, but we mustn’t  forget about ourselves on Christmas and ensuring our happiness over the Yuletide. Nonetheless, as I said, we’re all about the giving back here, so today’s gift guide covers all males, whether Dads, Brothers, Grandads or, of course YOU.

imageOhhh yes, you’ll look smoother than David Niven, Cary Grant and Tom Ford all rolled into one in these Derek Rose Pyjamas.


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You don’t have to be of a certain age to appreciate the beautiful of vinyl. In recent years vinyl has been increasing in popularity amongst the younger age group and this great Modtro record player from Urban Outfitters is a brilliant gift idea.

imageFot Winter 14 Barbour have collaborated with the iconic Land Rover to bring you a brilliant outdoors range bringing together the best of both the brands. Imagine though long winter walks being kept warm in this lil number, ahhhh.

imageNoted publisher, Taschen have published a whole selection of great comic book publications including Batman, Superman and the Green Lantern. Channel your inner Superhero geek and appreciate the amazing artwork of this genre.

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Unlike me, hopefully your jetting off to warmer climes either before or during the Yuletide, but trying to purchase some swimwear at this time of year is about as easy as easy as finding a quite moment in the middle of Oxford Street. But, fear not those lovely people at Orlebar Brown have thought it all through, if you aren’t confident about navigating the potential minefield that is guessing his size, or what colour he’d prefer, you can swerve that particular stress by gifting him a Bulldog experience.He’ll receive a gift box with a Bulldog voucher, the latest issue of the OB Approved magazine and a how-to guide on short-based sartoria, which will tell him everything he needs to know – All he has to do is take his pick from a range of colours and prints!

imageNothing warms the cockles of your heart on a cold Winter’s day then a wee dram of the hard stuff, whatever the hard stuff is. This great hip flask from Oliver Sweeney gives you the opportunity to share your dram or if your not in a sharing mood, give yourself twice the fun or mix the grape and the grain.

image Whether or not it’s some cunning marketing to coincide with the recent news of the new Bond film ‘SPECTRE’, there are some great James Boond 007 Fragrance gift set, including a book on the iconic Cars of Bond or the equally iconic Girls of Bond. The choice is yours.

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A new addition to Longines’ Conquest collection, this piece keeps time to one hundredth of a second and includes a movement surpassing its predecessors. The creation of this model sees Longines continue its long tradition as a timekeeper of equestrian sports and pays homage to all those passionate about horse racing.

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Who you gonna call ? Well this year marks 30 years since we asked ourselves this question and to mark this landmark anniversary, we see the launch of this Sensational Lego set !!!!! Please, please please I so want this.

imageThis is an original gift idea they’ll love all year long. So why not give him or in fact you a MrSite Website in a Box that includes their own dot com name (e.g. www.yourname.com). It’s the handy gift that could even make them money! It’s that easy…

Making sure you look Lux in your Tux

That tired old Tuxedo that gets dragged out of mothballs at this time, every year and you utter those same words every time, “I think I just might get another year out of this”. NO ! Step away from the wardrobe and drop that outdated look into the recycling. You’re a man of stature and style and worth so much more than that.

Tuxedos are no longer, just a suit that sits at the back of your wardrobe and gets an outing once, maybe twice a year if its lucky. The Dinner suit is a genuinely versatile piece of equipment that can be utilised in a number of ways for the modern man. Of course it can be worn in a traditional fashion with a dress shirt and a bow or straight tie. But, it’s so much more than this, wear the dinner jacket with a pair of black denim jeans to really contemporise this outfit. Invest in a different coloured tux like navy or grey or maybe a velvet dinner jacket to really give a festive lux feel to your style.

Lets give you some food for thought and a little inspiration for those formal outings over the Yuletide period, that will ensure your far more Lord of the Manor than inherited your Granddad’s Clothes.

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Ditch the Classic Black and go for something a touch more Statement, we’re not talking Elton John here, just a gentle nudge so you don’t get lost in that sea of Classic Black Tuxedos. The ladies won’t forget seeing you in this Ted Baker Dinner Suit.

FullSizeRender[1]Smart, refined, assured and elegant everything this Tuxedo will make you feel. It’s a three piece and from a leading light in the new generation of Great British Tailoring Thom Sweeney.

IMG_1898This offers real WOW Factor and the perfect look for seeing in 2015 and saying goodbye to 2014, this plaid number is from none other then, get ready for it, drum roll please…… Marks & Spencer !

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This is a great example of Black doesn’t have to be boring and classic with a twist, makes all the difference. This beautiful suit comes from the heart of the Tailoring world, London Savile Row from none other than Kilgour.


Screen Shot 2014-12-01 at 20.33.48This coat is amazing particularly if you’re going for the full on formal look from McQ Alexander McQueen.

Screen Shot 2014-12-01 at 20.36.32If suave and sophisticated is the look you’re going for, look no further this great Velvet Dinner Jacket from John Lewis.

 

Screen Shot 2014-12-01 at 20.37.53 Make a sartorial statement at your next event in this plush velvet Blazer from Richard James

This Sunday is Father’s Day ! – Father’s Day Gift Guide in Association with M&S

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Yes you read that right folks, this Sunday, yes, this Sunday is Father’s Day, the day when the hardest working member of the family, sorry what, well its the case in the McG household ! gets to relax, put his feet up and everyone runs round and looks after him for a change.

As always we’ve done all the hard work so you can still look super diligent on Sunday when you pull the best present out of the bag for your old man and look confidently smug with yourself while the rest of the family can only look on with fake pleasure and make a guess at, How does he do it ? envy.

Once again the wonderful retail emporium of Marks & Spencer have worked in association with us to produce the ultimate in gifting for your beloved Pop. We’ve broken it down this year into categories to cater for every Dad’s taste whether he be a Sporty dad or even a Posh Dad, we’ve got all points covered. So Chocs aways !

 

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Ahh what Dad could resist the culinary Jedi knight that is Nigel Slatter, the man that can turn the contents of an empty fridge into the feast suitable for the feeding of the 5000 and if that wasn’t enough over 300 recipes listed in chronological order so a night, can’t literally go by without a seasonally splendid dish.

 

JET SET DAD

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If yours is a dad who spends more time Jett setting than Richard Branson, get him this brilliant travelling gadget from Mulberry. A chic leather pouch reveals the adapter, compatible with plug sockets in the UK, US, Australia, China and Europe. There is also a USB connection for charging a wide variety of devices. Just don’t forget to take it with you!

 

SPORTY DAD

imageThe Summer of 2014 isn’t, quite, all about Football. Our reigning Champion of the Courts will be defending his title on the Lawns of SW19 , so show your purpose for Andy Murray with these  sterling silver Cufflinks specially commissioned for the tennis tournament and create something truly bespoke with Link of London offering an engraving service in all of its stores to add a touch of  Personalisation.

 

GOOD TIME KEEPING DAD

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This reissue of a watch first used by pioneers in underwater exploration in the 1970’s this watch from Longines,  available into versions one with three hands the other chronograph. Show him how much he means and go on spoil him !

WELL GROOMED DAD

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Whether it be giving the England Team, a dapper haircut in this month’s issue of GQ before they depart for hotter climbs or it be as part of his traveling international pop up barber shop the guys over at Mr Natty are men much in demand, well worth keeping an eye out it see if they are visiting a location near you anytime soon, I promise. But in their absence check out their inspired gift sets,  either the Ace fighter pilot care package or the Hirsute rogue care packet (essential one for shaving and one for achieving impossibly natty hair styles).

THE MOD DAD

imageIf you’re going to purchase dear old dad something to wear go for something, that, one, you know he’ll like, but more more importantly, ensure it’s something he’ll look suave in. Spoil him pick something like this great and versatile piece from Peter Werth. Not only is it functional, its sure to be a wardrobe favourite and a staple that goes with pretty much everything.

LOVEABLE ROGUE DAD

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If your dad falls into that category  of  a bit of a Hard nut on the outside, who loves nothing more then a pint with his mates  and watching the footie. But, when he’s alone with his kith and kin, he’s rather partial to the finer things in life . Look no further than these undoubtedly luxurious house slippers by none other than New and Lingwood, I’ll have you know my good man.

BUSINESS MAN DAD

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Just because he might spend a lot of time working doesn’t mean he loves you none the less. Let hope your Business dad is more like Daddy Wallbucks than Patrick Bateman. But get him something he’s bound to be impressed by like this snazzy business card holder by the undoubtedly dapper Turnbull & Asser.

SOMMELIER DAD

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Does your dad like to see himself as a bit of an Ozzie Clark, rather then take the mick this Father’s Day, play along with him for once. Make him proud  and give him a tool set he’ll actually use, check out this sterling Sommelier kit from Marks & Spencer themselves And for some other genius gift ideas for the Dad in your life take a look at their own Father’s Day gift guide.

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