Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Gift Guide: The Classicist


He's handsome and charming with a classic sense of cool. With a slightly more sophisticated humor than the dude, give him quality hand-crafted pieces with a penchant for the past. 


A beautiful belt with the most unusual clasp - Pelican Hook Belt from Apolis Global Citizen


The perfect tee for suit-free weekends - from The Social Department


To his health - from Izola
A rugged classic for when he's on the road - Filson Dopp Kit from Dungarees

In case there was any question. A print - from Poppy and Pinecone on Etsy

Cool classic earbuds with mic, remote and lovely cloth cords - Marshall from Amazon
A vintage linen pocket square  - from Steven Alan


Something more substantial for sipping, I love the "stay sharp" label on the bottom - Horn Whiskey Tumblers from Best Made


A classic chambray shirt keeps him looking sharp - from J. Crew



Iconic eyewear  - Ray Ban Clubmasters from Nordstroms


Not that he needs any, but he might enjoy the sartorial and etiquette advice from GQ's Glenn O'Brien - from  Amazon
Soap with a scent that is totally masculine - from Old Faithful Shop

Vintage bottle openers, one for the bar and one for his bag - from The Woodlands


A thick and rich ribbed beanie - from Lands End Canvas

Beautiful British architectural models - from Chisel and Mouse


A kit to create his own custom beer -  from The Brewers Mart on Etsy

For the door to his kingdom, or cabin. Stone Door Knocker - from Uncommon Goods


A little Lincoln with his Morning Joe - from Justin Rothshank Ceramics on Etsy


A no-nonsense weekend watch - from Need Supply


For any mustaches hanging on past Movember - Mustache Comb (can be personalized) from Offerman Wood Shop

For that cross-country road trip he's been talking about taking - America National Parks Atlas from Graphic Image
The perfect combination - from Williams-Sonoma


A serious shoe for shoveling the sidewalk and trekking through slush and snow - Waxed Canvas Hunting Shoe from LL Bean Signature
A simple and attractive solution to ensuring he always has the right bit for the job - from Old Faithful Shop



Vintage buffalo nickel cufflinks for the work week - from Sundance 
Finally, original rockford red heel socks, without the sock monkey to stick in his - from Fox River