There’s a moment every December when you realise the men in your life are impossible to shop for. Not because they “already have everything” — that’s a lie we’ve all agreed to repeat — but because they never want anything until January, when they suddenly remember they need a new razor, a gym mat, and a suede shacket “for layering.” Christmas, meanwhile, becomes a guessing game: what feels personal, what feels cool, and what won’t end up abandoned in a drawer by New Year’s Eve?
This year’s guide cuts through all that noise.
Some are practical, some are indulgent, and some are the kind of objects that instantly make people say, “Wait… where did you get that?”
If he says he “likes sneakers,” what he means is he wants something nobody else has. Karwaan is exactly that. There are three one-off designs rooted in Himachali reds, Telangana muggu motifs, and actual lived stories. Buransh Red is the headliner, but the GL001 Khoj Green is the one that quietly flexes.
It feels like Diptyque’s year. Thanks, SRK. This one smells like a 1960s Parisian bar where people smoked too much. With hints of tonka bean, cedar, jasmine, a hit of juniper, this fragrance is warm, woody, and a little powdery. If he wants one winter scent that works everywhere, this is it.
For the man who claims he’s getting “back into yoga soon.” The Stance Mat is legit: reversible textures, alignment markers that actually help, and a closed-cell build that won’t smell like a locker room after three sessions. The Eric Jason D’souza tiger graphic gives it just enough personality also.
This is the perfect Amiri cap with that classic collegiate energy.
Who doesn’t love revivals done right? Retro 70s football DNA, slimmed-down profile, suede that looks amazing. It’s streetwear, but not try-hard streetwear. And the best part is that it really does come in five colourways.
The perfect gift for the man who lives for the sea and has a love affair with timepieces. The Victorinox Maverick Analog Blue Dial Men’s Watch is a Swiss-made quartz timepiece that is equal parts rugged and polished. Featuring a 43mm stainless steel case, a vibrant blue sunburst dial, and a unidirectional rotating bezel, it transitions effortlessly from daily wear to occasions like parties and weddings.
These cufflinks are subtle and really elegant.
I mean, if he loves to make a negroni “with a twist” at every dinner party, he’ll probably love this. This shaker set is shiny, fun, slightly flamboyant — in the best way.
This tote is fully graphic, playful, and a little nostalgic. Astro Boy, soft-wash textures, comic-book accents — it’s functional with just enough personality.
Patchouli done right: warm, velvety, cosy without slipping into incense territory. There’s blackcurrant and bergamot on top, but patchouli is the star. Ideal for winter nights.
Some boots just get it right. Soft brown suede, a clean ankle cut, and that quietly confident vibe that works with pretty much everything. They look polished without feeling formal, relaxed without going sloppy. Pair them with jeans, trousers, whatever — they just elevate the whole situation.
This is the anti-faff grooming tool. It trims everything, works everywhere, doesn’t nick, travels well, and the blade lasts months. If he’s not a grooming guy, he’ll become one. If he already is, he’ll really appreciate the efficiency.
This is a genuinely interesting Indian gin on the Indian market now, and not just a novelty bottle sitting on a bar cart. Distilled with botanicals like deodar wood, palash flowers, Assam lemons, and wild berries. Forest-to-bottle, clean, aromatic, and made for people who care about what they drink.
If you’re tired of your partner or your dad just leaving their watches every night on the bedside table, the leather just crumbling incessantly, then maybe this is for you too. Croc finish, padded interior, snap closure. Great for the man who travels everywhere with exactly one watch.
2025 is the year of subtle jewellery for men. And this double-wrap leather Tod’s bracelet is the perfect addition to his outfit. It’s minimal and literally goes with everything he’ll wear.
A clean, suede-finish leather tote that doesn’t overthink itself. It’s simple, roomy, and goes with everything. Perfect for office days, weekend errands, or pretending he’s the new performative male on the block.
If he’s stealing your haircare everyday, just buy him his own. Inde wild finally heard us and launched their very own shampoo! This Ayurvedic-meets-clinical duo actually strengthens hair, smooths frizz, and keeps things soft without weighing strands down. Maybe you can steal his products now (cues women in male dominated fields)
A tan suede shacket is the easiest style cheat code. Soft faux suede, patch pockets, throw-it-over-anything versatility. Works for airport fits, brunch fits, Zoom-call-but-I-need-to-look-good vibes.
A stainless-steel 200ml flask with a Zanzibar-inspired banana tree motif? Hell, yeah. Tropical, subtle, well-made. He doesn’t necessarily need it, but he will use it.
Sand by Shirin is one of the most underrated brands in India, and literally every piece from her new 2026 Winter collection is worth it. This one is a lightweight wool shirt with a hand-painted valley scene on the back. It’s elegant and not boring.
A novel he’ll actually finish. Minimalist prose, sharp insight, a coming-of-age story that doesn’t romanticise anything.