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Last week I asked subscribers about their holiday shopping plans: what are they looking to get for themselves or others? What were their favorite gifts in the past couple years?
I got this great note back from a reader namedĀ Zach:
I have a gift-giving philosophy that I think is pretty solid:
Buy people stuff that's not expensive in absolute dollars, but is relatively expensive for the item you're buying. For example, $75 may not be a ton of money, but it's a ton of money for a pair of socks.
Let's say the gift budget is $100 per person. Many people have enough income to buy themselves pretty much anything within that budget, so they've already bought a lot of the things that the gift-giver would have given. But, for some items, most people wouldn't spend that kind of money on themselves. A few examples, at a few price points:
Great shoe-care products - Saphir, etc. ($25+)
Higher-end skin care products (<$50)
Real horn accessories - shoe horns, combs, etc. ($50+)
Cashmere socks (~$75)
Pricier ties - Drakes, etc. ($150+)
(Note: links werenāt in Zachās original message; I added them for convenience).
I love that! Itās a great philosophy, and Iām sure Zachās gift recipients appreciate his thoughtfulness.Ā Itās a perspective I can relate to, as Iām sure you do. For example, I donāt think Iāll ever pay full price for a Drakeās tie that Iām buying for myself.
But as a gift for someone else? Absolutely.
In that spirit, I spent some time reviewing the gift guides of a few dozen retailers, picking out the sort of items that intrigue me but that I wouldnāt typically purchase for myself. For this post, Iāve rounded up the seven best of those gift guides. They tend to be from smaller retailers with unique inventory.
Note that this post is coming close to cut-off dates for Christmas delivery, so Iāve included those for each retailer if I could find them. If you want to pick up something, youāll want to move soon to avoid paying extra for expedited shipping.
AMERICAN TRENCHĀ (pictured above)
Free shipping for Christmas delivery for orders by December 18th.
American Trench has two holiday-related lists:Ā āFavorite Thingsā from their staffĀ and specially-pricedĀ Holiday Bundles.
Update: American Trench is offering 20% off āFavorite Thingsā through midnight PST with code FAVORITE.
For the latter, I really like theirĀ Dopp & Socks bundles:Ā two pairs of their socks stuffed in a General Knot dopp kit. Thoughtful gift presentation enhances the experience for the recipient, and here American Trench takes care of it by making the package part of the gift. Brilliant!
[American Trench:Ā āA Few of Our Favorite ThingsāĀ andĀ Holiday Bundles]
BATTENWEAR
The outdoor-inspired line offers modestly-discounted bundles in their gift guide, notably aĀ Battenpack + Watch Cap bundleĀ and aĀ Ā Packable Tote + Field Cap bundle.Ā As a Californian, Iām a fan of theĀ Golden State Camp Mug.
[Battenwear Battengifts]
BRIDGE & BURN
TheĀ Timex MK1 Camper Watch in OliveĀ is exactly the sort of thing I wouldnāt buy for myself (Iām perfectly happy wearing my Maratac-strapped Orient Mako with everything), but would wear often if it was gifted to me. Also like theĀ Bridge & Burn alpaca waffle knit beanieĀ (less than 5 left!), the comfy-lookingĀ Kyrgies slippers, and theĀ unique walnut wood case for Valley of Gold solid cologne.
[Bridge & Burn Gifts Under $100 for Him]
KIRIKO
You canāt go wrong with Kirikoās signature scarves. I also like theĀ tabi socks 3-pack bundle, and theĀ Dina No stoneware.
[Kiriko Holiday Gift Guide 2018]
SAVE KHAKI
Ground shipping deadline: Friday December 14.
I love this: Save Khaki put together eight reasonably-priced gift sets of American-made products, all packaged and ready to give. My favorites are theĀ Newcomb earthenware mug and piggy bank gift setĀ and theĀ American Books gift setĀ (includes the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and a book of National Park quotations). You also canāt go wrong with the the 4-pack bundles of socks fromĀ Wigwam MillsĀ andĀ Two Feet Ahead.
[Save Khaki American Gift Sets]
STAG
STAG has a massive but well-organized gift guide section, with categories likeĀ stocking stuffers,Ā gifts under $50, gift under $150, and gifts for $150 and above.
[STAG Holiday Gift Guide]
TODD SNYDER
Free December 25th delivery for orders placed by noon December 17th.
Easily the most well-known retailer in this roundup. Iām most intrigued by the third-party brands the store carries:Ā Dents gloves,Ā Inis Meain cable crewneck sweater, theĀ Drakeās merino watch cap and a versatileĀ Drakeās repp stripe tie. Iām really into theĀ āHustleā pennant from Oxford Pennant; that one-word command is something Iām saying all the time to my three young boys, usually when theyāre scrambling to get ready for school in the morning.
And of course, thereās the signatureĀ Todd Snyder + Champion pocket sweatshirt. Is it weird to give a sweatshirt as a holiday gift? Maybe. But Iād certainly welcome one.
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These classics from @bridgeandburn and @grayers pair together for a relaxed Northern California vibe fit for any guy. #ootd #bridgeandburn #grayers #sunday #lakemerritt #mensfashion #menswear (at Oak Common)
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