Valentine's Gift Guide 2017: what to buy the man in your life

Some very good hints to drop to your loved one

Valentine's Gift Guide 2017: what to buy the man in your life

“Let’s just make presents this year, it’ll be so much more thoughtful!”

No. We want possessions to quench our capitalist lust. Things make us happy. Handsome, practical, stylish things.

So whether you’re looking for someone else or looking to cheekily leave this page open on your partner’s iPad, here are some Valentine’s Day gift ideas for men that’ll go down an absolute storm, from craft beer and coffee to luxurious style and tech.

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Byron Burger vouchers

From £5, Byron

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Dickies raw denim apron

Urban Outfitters, £50

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Resident Evil 7

Amazon, from £42

Watch the game trailer here

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Reebok Classic R12 trainers

End Clothing, £65

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Alpha Industries MA-1 VF Nasa bomber

End Clothing, £159

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Dark Arts Fire Demon coffee

Dark Arts Coffee, £9.50

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Barista & Co 3 cup coffee plunger

Selfridges, £30

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The Conran Shop wireless headphones

Selfridges, £95

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London beer bundle

Not On The High Street, £32

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Dr Martens cherry red monk strap shoes

Dr Martens, £115

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Stranger Things t-shirt

Urban Outfitters, £26

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Maker's Mark bourbon whisky

The Whisky Exchange, £27.45

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Leather covered hip flask and shot glasses

John Lewis, £32

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Calvin Klein boxers

Topman, £36

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Fred Perry holdall bag

Fred Perry, £60

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Giant rocky road chocolate slab

Hotel Chocolat, £16

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Aesop Resurrection hand wash (500ml)

£27

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Rick & Morty t-shirt

Etsy, £9.99

If you don’t get this reference, then please read this immediately

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Nixon Acetate watch

Liberty, £110

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Pretty Green knitted shirt

Pretty Green, £85

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The gentleman's skincare set

Murdock, £24

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Ted Baker paisley card holder

Ted Baker, £40

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Reiss houndstooth double breasted blazer

Reiss, £295

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Crosley portable record player

Urban Outfitters, £100

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Carhartt lambswool jumper

End Clothing, £85

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Levi's skinny 501 jeans

Levi’s, from £85

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Canada Goose down lined gloves

Matches Fashion, £240

Jamie Carson
Contributor

Jamie Carson is an Associate Creative Director at Future Publishing, and a long-time contributor for Shortlist. You can find his work at publications including Esquire, Men's Health and Harper's Bazaar.