Designer Gifts for the Discerning Guy in Your Life

So much is made of how difficult it is to buy for guys: They’re hopelessly minimalist! They “don’t want anything!” They already bought it for themselves! But we beg to differ.

Finding the best gifts for guys, especially one who has a taste for the finer things, means getting a bit splurge-y while still staying pragmatic (for that price, it’s got to be a forever thing!) We’ve rounded up nine men’s designer gifts — must-have tech and extra-special style essentials included — that always hit the mark.

Sonos Ace Headphones

Whether they’re tuning into their go-to podcast or a guilty pleasure playlist, Sonos’ latest headphone model delivers crisp, unforgettable sound, not to mention a clean-lined look you won’t find anywhere else on the market.

Apple Watch Series 10

For the guy who’s plugged into the latest and greatest from Cupertino comes Apple’s Watch Series 10. Besides being the tech giant’s thinnest, but largest, display yet, this powerful wearable delivers stats on your sleep, workouts and health all while letting you call and text without your iPhone in tow.

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Tag in Sterling Silver with Diamonds

This wholly contemporary ID tag is a forever kind of piece if we’ve ever seen one. Elevated with David Yurman’s unmistakable cable motif and dotted with over 1.50 carats of diamonds, it’s one he’ll hang proudly on his neck.

Louis Vuitton Men’s 3.0 Millionaires Sunglasses

Calling all sartorial adventurers: this OTT pair of sunnies has your name (and the Louis Vuitton insignia) written all over it. The aviator silhouette and confidence-radiating orange lenses are just what a white-tee-and-jeans uniform needs.

Le Labo Limited-Edition Candle Discovery Set

As a gift, the perks of Le Labo’s Discover Set are two-fold. It lets him find his home’s next signature scent — will it be radiant Ambroxyde, warm Palo Santo or intoxicating Santal? — and take a TSA-approved bit of candle comfort on the road.

Celine Homme by Hedi Slimane Loose Jacket in Jersey Fleece

Come December, a fleece jacket is a layering must. Get him this Celine version — designed with clean lines and a decidedly modern aesthetic — to up his outerwear game for seasons to come.

Dior Men Dior 8 Roll Top Backpack

We’re trying to imagine a guy who wouldn’t be keen on unwrapping this roll top backpack. An unmistakable blend of form and function, this Dior Oblique-printed jacquard bag could be used as the coolest laptop carrier or a pared-down weekender when the situation calls for it.

Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Regenerating Cream

Finally, a reason for him to get hooked on a proper skincare routine. Shiseido’s powerful latest release, an overnight cream that tackles fine lines, visible pores and a loss of radiance, will have him completely committed in just weeks.

Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model with 4 Brushed Diamonds

It’s hard to imagine a more meaningful jewelry gift than Cartier’s LƟVƟ bangle. A heritage unisex design from 1969, the permanent wrist fixture — which, yes, can be removed by a special screwdriver — symbolizes the permanence of true love.