The best luxury Christmas gifts for men

SIGNED AND DELIVERED Make 2017 the year of the handwritten love note by popping a Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Blue Hour pen into his Christmas stocking. $1350. Tel: 1300 364 810
NOVELTY PIECE Add a touch of kitsch to that bolstering nip of whisky with the Tiffany & Co. Out of Retirement sterling silver fish flask. $3200. Tel: 1800 731 131
THE FINAL TOUCH A sophisticated man always knows how to finish an outfit, and this set of four Network cufflinks in palladium-brushed metal from Hermes ought to do it. $1180. hermes.com
MASCULINE MESSAGE The new fragrance from Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Mâle Essence de Parfum, is certainly manly (just look at the bottle) and features pleasing notes of citrus and leather. 125ml. $126. Available at David Jones and Myer
KEEP IT SIMPLE Pare your festive season party look back with easy separates and a linen shirt in muted tones. As this look from Ermenegildo Zegna proves, relaxed needn’t mean the sacrifice of style. Dancing shoes optional. Trousers, $815; jacket, $3515; shirt, $545. zegna.com
HIGH SHINE The sneaker aficionado will appreciate a little sheen on his kicks with these metallic calf leather sneakers. Available exclusively at the newly opened Dior Homme boutique at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne. $1250. Tel: (03) 9564 8161
TIME FOR ACTION Kickstart his skincare regime with Kiehl’s Age Defender range. Formulated for men, it’s packed with ingredients such as cypress extract and adenosine - all of which are out to target wrinkles and sagging. Power serum, $70. Moisturiser, $58. Tel: 1300 651 991
WEEKEND READY He’ll be ready for any kind of outdoorsy adventure, be it hiking or brunch, with the Bally Alpina backpack. $1575. Tel: 1800 781 851
GROOMING ESSENTIALS You can tell a lot about a man by the condition of his shoes. Best keep them tip top with this English-crafted Valet box from Loake. It’s got everything he’ll need, including polishing brushes, shoe horn, beeswax polishes and an assortment of shoe-protecting goods. $249. gallantoro.com
MONOGRAMMED ESSENTIALS A little personalisation makes a gift a little more special. Pop his initials on a Burberry wallet and enjoy the appreciation. $685. Tel: (02) 8296 8588
ONE FOR ALL OCCASIONS A pair of Tod’s Gommino Driving Shoes in suede or leather will ensure he’s suitably attired for just about any occasion of note. They’re comfortable too. Pick a rainbow hue and make a statement. From $595. Tel: (02) 8203 0901
A HANDY KEEPSAKE For the gentleman particular about everything is the Henry Wilson Thoronet Dish. Use it for throwing in one’s keys and life collateral. Made in Sydney in gunmetal bronze, the piece will age with grace. $795. henrywilson.com.au
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS Expect great things from the vegetable patch of the recipient of this rather chic gardening set from Japan Best. About $901. mrporter.com
CLASSIC TIMING Few watch brands reprise past models as effectively as Longines and this Conquest Heritage watch is a prime example. Faithful to a 1950s design with baton markers standing proud on the black dial and a domed crystal adding depth to the gold casing, it could be a prop from Mad Men. The only concession to modern times is the contemporary self-winding movement inside and the addition of a date display. $6200 Inquiries (03) 8844 3300. Bani McSpedden
QUIRKY FUN It’s not Christmas unless there’s a festive pair of socks involved, and this advent calendar by Welsh knitwear label Corgi for Mr Porter really excels in the quirky socks stakes. Each drawer contains a cheerful pair of cotton-blend socks, with a cashmere and silk pair for Christmas Eve. Awfully jolly. About $484. mrporter.com
A CHARMED LIFE The sophisticated nomad in one's life can be difficult to buy for. This leather bracelet with its “Spot On Charms”, one in yellow gold and lapis lazuli and the other in black onyx, ought to satisfy. It’s from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen $4865. Tel: (02) 9283 4757
PICK UP THE TAB He’ll always find the right card with this rather bright blue Mulberry credit card slip. $140. mulberry.com
NOD TO NAUTICAL A summer of yachting and various other watersports requires a suitable pair of frames. The collaboration between Pacifico Optical and The Yacht Week fit the bill. Especially the wayfarers with polarised lenses. $219. pacificooptical.com
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FRESH ANGLE Tiffany has turned things on their head – well, their side – with this appropriately named East West model that lets you view the hour of day from a different angle. You’ll be surprised how well this works on the wrist. You have the option of a gold or steel case, silver or blue dial, quartz or automatic movement. The self-winding model here is $7500. Inquiries: 1800 731 131. Bani McSpedden
ONE FOR ALL OCCASIONS A pair of Tod’s Gommino Driving Shoes in suede or leather will ensure he’s suitably attired for just about any occasion of note. They’re comfortable too. Pick a rainbow hue and make a statement. From $595. Tel: (02) 8203 0901
MASCULINE MESSAGE The new fragrance from Jean Paul Gaultier, Le Mâle Essence de Parfum, is certainly manly (just look at the bottle) and features pleasing notes of citrus and leather. 125ml. $126. Available at David Jones and Myer
A CHARMED LIFE The sophisticated nomad in one's life can be difficult to buy for. This leather bracelet with its “Spot On Charms”, one in yellow gold and lapis lazuli and the other in black onyx, ought to satisfy. It’s from Ole Lynggaard Copenhagen $4865. Tel: (02) 9283 4757
A HANDY KEEPSAKE For the gentleman particular about everything is the Henry Wilson Thoronet Dish. Use it for throwing in one’s keys and life collateral. Made in Sydney in gunmetal bronze, the piece will age with grace. $795. henrywilson.com.au
GROOMING ESSENTIALS You can tell a lot about a man by the condition of his shoes. Best keep them tip top with this English-crafted Valet box from Loake. It’s got everything he’ll need, including polishing brushes, shoe horn, beeswax polishes and an assortment of shoe-protecting goods. $249. gallantoro.com
NOVELTY PIECE Add a touch of kitsch to that bolstering nip of whisky with the Tiffany & Co. Out of Retirement sterling silver fish flask. $3200. Tel: 1800 731 131
SIGNED AND DELIVERED Make 2017 the year of the handwritten love note by popping a Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Blue Hour pen into his Christmas stocking. $1350. Tel: 1300 364 810
QUIRKY FUN It’s not Christmas unless there’s a festive pair of socks involved, and this advent calendar by Welsh knitwear label Corgi for Mr Porter really excels in the quirky socks stakes. Each drawer contains a cheerful pair of cotton-blend socks, with a cashmere and silk pair for Christmas Eve. Awfully jolly. About $484. mrporter.com
CLASSIC TIMING Few watch brands reprise past models as effectively as Longines and this Conquest Heritage watch is a prime example. Faithful to a 1950s design with baton markers standing proud on the black dial and a domed crystal adding depth to the gold casing, it could be a prop from Mad Men. The only concession to modern times is the contemporary self-winding movement inside and the addition of a date display. $6200 Inquiries (03) 8844 3300. Bani McSpedden
FRESH ANGLE Tiffany has turned things on their head – well, their side – with this appropriately named East West model that lets you view the hour of day from a different angle. You’ll be surprised how well this works on the wrist. You have the option of a gold or steel case, silver or blue dial, quartz or automatic movement. The self-winding model here is $7500. Inquiries: 1800 731 131. Bani McSpedden
THE FINAL TOUCH A sophisticated man always knows how to finish an outfit, and this set of four Network cufflinks in palladium-brushed metal from Hermes ought to do it. $1180. hermes.com
KEEP IT SIMPLE Pare your festive season party look back with easy separates and a linen shirt in muted tones. As this look from Ermenegildo Zegna proves, relaxed needn’t mean the sacrifice of style. Dancing shoes optional. Trousers, $815; jacket, $3515; shirt, $545. zegna.com
HIGH SHINE The sneaker aficionado will appreciate a little sheen on his kicks with these metallic calf leather sneakers. Available exclusively at the newly opened Dior Homme boutique at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne. $1250. Tel: (03) 9564 8161
WEEKEND READY He’ll be ready for any kind of outdoorsy adventure, be it hiking or brunch, with the Bally Alpina backpack. $1575. Tel: 1800 781 851
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS Expect great things from the vegetable patch of the recipient of this rather chic gardening set from Japan Best. About $901. mrporter.com
TIME FOR ACTION Kickstart his skincare regime with Kiehl’s Age Defender range. Formulated for men, it’s packed with ingredients such as cypress extract and adenosine - all of which are out to target wrinkles and sagging. Power serum, $70. Moisturiser, $58. Tel: 1300 651 991
NOD TO NAUTICAL A summer of yachting and various other watersports requires a suitable pair of frames. The collaboration between Pacifico Optical and The Yacht Week fit the bill. Especially the wayfarers with polarised lenses. $219. pacificooptical.com
PICK UP THE TAB He’ll always find the right card with this rather bright blue Mulberry credit card slip. $140. mulberry.com
MONOGRAMMED ESSENTIALS A little personalisation makes a gift a little more special. Pop his initials on a Burberry wallet and enjoy the appreciation. $685. Tel: (02) 8296 8588
by Annie Stevens

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