CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN

We all know someone who has everything they could possibly desire, you know the person, where you think of a brilliant gift only to be told he already has one. Arghhhhhhhh how infuriating it is year in year out, well no longer, hear me, no longer. We at Clothes make the man hear and feel your pain and so we got our thinking cap on because, well we are those men who have everything and we can empathise, because, well me know how hard we are to buy for, so here are some ideas folks. Take a look –

The Johnnie Walker House has launched exclusively in The Wines & Spirits Room at Harrods, offering whisky connoisseurs a bespoke whisky blending experience and an exclusive portfolio of the finest award winning Scotch Whisky gifts, some of which can be personalised to create an extra special gift retailing from £90,000.

What man’s life isn’t complete without the BYREDO Hand Cream Squeezer, specifically made for this unique purpose, but we are sure you could put in a toothpaste tube or even tomato purée to guarantee every lady drop us used.

You’ll be the envy of all your friends whether it be at a match, on a Boxing Day walk or just to take the chill out of that Winter’s day when you whip out this SAINT LAURENT Crocodile-effect leather hip flask.

They say owners start to look like their dogs and now they can even dress the same. Want your Dog to look Dapper? Then head to The SavileRow Company to adorn both yourself and your pup in your own Made to Measure shirts online.

Chill, Pour, Aerate with Corkcicle Air wine cooler ensures you never have to endure warm white wine again on picnics on those far off sunny long days of Summer, ahhhh, ever again.

This urban smart meets sports-luxe style with the Buckley backpack from TOM FORD. Generously sized to accommodate a busy lifestyle, the Italian-made bag is crafted from sumptuously soft suede and boasts a padded laptop compartment and multiple pockets for organisation.

The ideal gift for those coffee lovers out there, to ease you a little more into the day. The award-winning Cafflano Klassic is the world’s first all-in-one portable coffee maker. Perfect for life on the go; grind your own beans and drip-filter a hot cup of Joe wherever you are. 

Style and performance collide in Pryma‘s tan-brown 01 headphones. They’re crafted from refined Italian leather with a breathable microfibre interior, and come with detachable ear pads with black leather-covered cushions, and a high-shine cream coated shell. Brushed and polished hardware provides an ultra-sleek finish, while the Sonus Faber audio ensures premium sound quality. They’re compatible with everything from your phone to your laptop.

The Escale collection from Louis Vuitton has a unique and colorful identity inspired by the colorful universe of trunk customization. This table clock is the ultimate accessory for the modern traveler. Its exclusive quartz movement shows the time in all the world’s 24 time zones at a glance.

In this hi-design lead, image obsessed times we find ourselves in, it was only a matter of time before someone completed re-thought the humble water bottle and by golly the Memobottle is here. It comes in A4 & A5 size and is the perfect size to fit easily into a document holder.

The record player has made a come back and now it’s the turn of the Polaroid camera in the ever so  aesthetically pleasing IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT I-1 Analogue Instant Polaroid Camera.

Ambassador you really do spoilt us with your Chocolates and not a Ferrero Rocher in sight. Check out these amazing Luxury After Dinner Chocolate Box exclusively by Harrods.

Jeez is it just me or do we seem to be hurtling towards the season of goodwill to all men, by all men and goodwill I mean if you have a lil look below and follow our advice or the season of good will won’t include you man ! I promise this isn’t some stark warning from the ghost of Christmas future, this is from personal experience, a blender, no matter how nice, doesn’t cut it. Even if those beautiful creatures we choose to share our lives with, might say, I’d really like one of those. They don’t mean it for Christmas, I promise, honestly, trust me.

First up we have the Clarins Eau Dynamisante, Fragrance Gift Set.

Look into her eyes, not around, into me eyes, 1, 2, 3 your under, or you will be with this Lancôme Hypnôse Volume Mascara Makeup Gift Set.

No mistaking what holiday this Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum Fragrance Gift Set is for, of course, its Halloween !

If reinventing the vacuum, the hand dryer and fan won’t enough, Sir James Dyson has only blooming well done it again. This time with the hairdryer ! It’s on a lot of girls wish list this year and in fact quite a few lads as well.

She’ll look C’est Magnifique with this Yves Saint Laurent Eye Makeup Gift Set, complete with makeup bag, it’s all in the eyes, don’t you know.

Have your house smelling swell this Yuletide with this Winter Star Pomander from The White Company.

See the face you love light up Tommy’s all gold ! The man is a genius with the Midas touch. And this gift set from TOM FORD certainly isn’t the exception.

Jeez you’ll totally be in the good books for the entire year this beautifully presented Michael Kors complete gift set.

The lady in your life will never want for make up again, well almost, if you go for the Estée Lauder Colour Portfolio Makeup Gift Set.

Ahhhh Handpicked with Love is a brand new gifting service available from Aveda where guests can create a personalised gift box in three simple steps.

Bumble and Bumble mightn’t be a brand you’re familiar with, but get used to hearing, “I love my hair when I use these products”. Trust me, have I ever let you down ?

Look we all know how indecisive ladies can be, but one thing they all agree on is their love of Jo Malone, and look at this limited edition festive miniature candles gift set.

Whatever your thoughts may be on the festive period, it is a time that is full of tradition, presents and (lots of) food – the latter in the list is certainly the favourite aspect for many of us, but the second one can be the area where we come up short. When it comes to getting presents for the woman in our life, we can sometimes be in need of some inspiration. With that in mind, we’ve asked some of the leading lady bloggers in the entire bloggersphere for some giftspiration when it comes to presents for the fairer sex. So have a look at this list that can help avoid your partner from having a fake smile with the backdrop of disappointment on her face which leads to you scrummaging around for the gift receipt.

These all-over graphic yoga pants from Adidas are the perfect Christmas present for any woman who loves to exercise. The moisture-wicking ‘climalite’ fabric is designed to stop sweat from building up and will offer your partner ultimate comfort whilst they’re doing their exercise. Additional to this, these are part of the Adidas sustainable programme, meaning that they are made from recycled fabrics so they are helpful to the environment. An added bonus to keep your partner happy!

Make a grand  gesture and offer that special lady the key to your heart with this classic key pendant from Thomas Sabo.

“Top of your wishlist for Christmas is a teeny tiny DSLR that weighs next to nothing but takes amazing pics that instantly transfer to your phone. But as that hasn’t been invented (yet), I’ll settle for a Leica Sofort Instant camera.” Navaz Batliwalla, fashion editor, author and Disneyrollergirl blogger

Not only is Rosie Huntington-Whitley a beautiful world-renowned model and actress, she has also produced this wonderful lingerie set with Marks & Spencer, which can be a great gift for your partner. Underwear is always one of them grey areas when it comes to purchasing a gift for your partner – but this design is perfect when you want something that is sexy but not trashy. Still though, you probably want to make sure she doesn’t open it in front of her parents!

“Top of my wish list is a Smythson Diary. I’m an old fashioned gal and try as I might to use my phone’s calender, there is nothing better then pen to paper in a lush diary I can carry around. ” Yvadney Davis, Kids Fashion Stylist and Blogger, styleafternine.com

If price is no issue when it comes to getting a gift for your partner, then why not get them the pinnacle of all gifts – a diamond! The loose diamonds offered from Diamonds of Choice come in a variety of shapes and sizes that will be sure to take your partners breath away when she opens the gift. You’ll definitely be in the good books for the coming year!

“Top of my WISH list is this cashmere sweater – I mean it has my name on!” Isla Bonita Back Cashmere Sweater by Chinti and Parker. Bonita Turner, Freelance Shopping Editor and blogger at mamasVIB

May be known as Mother’s ruin, but what lady could refuse to channel her inner Carol Vorderman and let her get her science on with this Make your own Gin kit from the Foundry. It gives you everything you need to craft your own unique blend of gin in just 36 hours.

Top of my wish list this year is a laptop. I’ve spent too much time faffing around on holiday or travelling trying to write or post projects on my phone. Have laptop, will travel! Erica Davies, founder of fashion and lifestyle blog The Edited

If the weather reports are to be believed we could be in for the first white Christmas in years and what does that mean ? Wrapping up and, more importantly,  snuggling up. What better way to make sure your lady is starting to feel warm, than in this thick and sumptuous wool cardigan by The White Company

Top of my Christmas list is (another) pair of trainers. But not any old trainers, a pair of customised Nikes (please Father Christmas) that I have no intention of doing any actual training in and instead will be using as my going out/meeting with young people sneakers. I think the official name is a ‘Lifestyle Trainer’ and the number of customisable options makes my head hurt in a good way. Toni Jones, Journalist, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger, Founder of Detox|Retox

Go on spoil her, you know she’s worth it and what better way than with a beautiful timeless, classic like this Lucerne watch by Rotary Watches.