Us men aren’t great at asking for things. When someone asks what we want for Valentine’s Day, we say we’re good. And we mean it. Mostly. But there’s usually a small, unspoken list living somewhere in the back of our heads. Things we’ve noticed. Forgot about. Never quite pulled the trigger on. This is that list, surfaced. A set of ideas for the guy who doesn’t need anything (but wouldn’t mind something excellent showing up anyway).
And to our fellas, start with our Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her, With Taste. Then consider this your permission slip to forward this along and let her take it from here. We promise. Everything here is worth wanting.
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Vigil by George Saunders
For the guy who reads for pleasure, not performance. Saunders at his sharpest and most humane. Funny, strange, and devastating in the way only Saunders can pull off. This is a gift that says, I know how you like to think.
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NUDE Whisky Tasting Glasses
Minimal, architectural, and deeply satisfying to use. These aren’t bar cart showpieces. They’re for actually drinking whisky. The kind of glass that makes every pour feel special. And also, they look incredible on a bar cart.
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Misc. Goods Co. Greyhaven Eau de Cologne
This is the kind of fragrance someone asks about and then actually remembers. It sprays on like a story. Something woodsy, but also something oceany. White wine. Oysters. It’s fresh. And yet, it’s familiar. It has turned into our second skin. Editor Note: Our wife wears it, too.
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Billy Reid Bond Peacoat
It’s a forever coat. Structured, handsome, and built to age and age well. Just like Mr. Bond himself. This is the kind of thing you buy for him once, and he’ll favor it for decades while everything else comes and goes.
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Huckberry The Shorty Locker
While a locker doesn’t exactly scream ILYSM, hear us out. All you good taste gals, us men love you for it. Thanks for shaping our home design chops, seriously, love you, mean it. But we still have stuff. Guy stuff. Chargers. Documents. Hard drives. And dongles. That freebie hand cream we got that one time, years ago, that we swear we’re gonna use. Just give us one stylish locker to chuck all our stuff in.
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Huckberry Desk Pad
A small upgrade that pays off every single day? Thoughtful. This desk pad has a premium texture, cool visuals, and just enough personality to make his workspace feel slightly more considered. And if you need more small desk upgrade ideas, right this way.
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Buck Mason Italian Leather Carry-All
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American Trench Valentine Socks Bundle
Socks are only a bad gift if they’re bad socks. These are not. American Trench makes thoughtful, well-made, and beautifully designed socks. Can’t go wrong with any of their collections, but why not stay on theme with their Valentine Bundle? Just be sure to order the 4-pack, so you can keep a couple for yourself.
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NY Fashion Geek Style Consultation
For the man who’s looking to elevate his style, but isn’t quite sure where to start, let Mr. Reginald Ferguson (AKA The New York Fashion Geek) take it from here. He does virtual and/or in-person style consultations, where he helps men make sense of what’s already in their closet, and then educates them on where to go from there.
