Guys are notoriously tough to shop for, so we thought we'd round up some gift ideas for the boys! (We never shy away from a challenge!) Here are a few things we thought were cool, amusing, useful, or otherwise covetable.
Audio Stuff
We don't know a single guy who doesn't have some level of audio fixation...
The iPod Gramaphone $395 Pretty pricey, but sooooo cool...
Building Block iPod Dock $60
Areaware Magno Wooden Radio $275 mp3 compatible and made with sustainable wood.
iWood for the iPhone (also available for iTouch and iPod!) $100
Spiff It Up
In the words of ZZ Top, every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man...
Anchors Away! Pocket Square $14.00
Cabin in the Woods Cufflinks $25
Space Invader Cufflinks $70 Relive the '80's in style.
Evergreen wallet $125
Topographical Error Tie $30
Edwin Jagger Razor $86
This razor made in England by Edwin Jagger isn't just an ordinary shaving tool, but an elegant reminder of the ages-old art of a good and proper shave.
Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots $298 Red Wing Shoes recreated these boots from a 1953 ad for J.Crew. Super cool vintage style.
Instant Button $1.50 Admittedly equivalent to receiving a pair of white tube socks for Christmas, but how genius is this? It's a stick on button that (according to the packaging) will stay on for 30 washes and it actually buttons! Perhaps a candidate for a stocking stuffer...
Weapons T-shirt $20
This kid doodle inspired collection of weapons range from the practical whatever's-around kind such as rubberbands, a broken bottle, a cast-iron skillet, an ice pick and a brick to the made-to-kill-and-mame kind such as a sawn-off shotgun, a kitana, a mace and a sling-shot. Hilarious.
Whale Belt Buckle $54 Super cool on. Check out their other styles too - we especially like the pirate ship, feather, and erm, beaver (raised eyebrow and smirk) options.
Other Stuff
Stencil 101 $24.95
Compensation for Missing Limbs Poster $20 Who can put a price on the leg that's been replaced by a wooden peg? This poster sets the standard for compensation for limbs lost via treacherous sailing incidents and other mishaps. One of a series of brilliant posters by Office. Plus, the purchase of this poster benefits 826 Valencia, a fantastic writing center for kids (and pirate supply shop - we recommend pairing this poster with a tin of Mermaid Bait or Repellant, or possibly a handy bottle of Scurvy Begone). A great gift and the spreading of Christmas spirit in one fell swoop!
Princess Lea Limited Edition Lithograph $49.99
We don't know a guy who doesn't have a thing for Star Wars, or at least the hots for Princess Lea!
Ash Yo-Yo $30
Snake Bike Lock $34 Ssss..step away from my bicycle!! A super snazzzzy serpent friend!
Custom Beer Carrier $20. For the beer aficionado, have a custom beer carrier made, engraved with an image of your choice!
Catapult $10 (ok, this might be pushing the envelope in terms of ridiculous gifts, but it made us accidentally snort, so we had to include it!)
We're at the New York International Gift Fair this week and one of our favorite finds has been John Patrick Organic, an ultra-chic organic cotton fashion studio created by designer John Patrick. We love these airy dresses from his Spring collection - how fabulous would these be for to wear to a summer wedding (as a bridesmaid or guest!)?
