Last-Minute Gift Ideas for The Men in Your Life this Festive Season
Below, we’ve rounded up some unconventional gifts to consider for Christmastime.
If you’ve been swept up in last-minute work throughout December, you probably haven’t found the time to find a good gift for your dear partner. But at this time of year, the last thing you want to do is rush around Orchard, only to find subpar, thoughtless presents for your special someone.
So save yourself a trip from the packed crowds in town and look towards more unconventional gifts this Yuletide season. From practical packing cubes to stylish yet functional accessories to add to his wardrobe, we’ve found six novel gifts you can consider for your boyfriend (or for yourself too, if you fancy).
KENZO x Verdy Collaboration Accessories
For the fashionable gent, switch his style up with some small accessories from Kenzo’s collaboration with Japan-based artist Verdy. The bold graphics designed by Verdy for the label from the collaboration, first unveiled at Kenzo’s Spring/Summer 2024 show in Paris, adorn a bright red cap and a sleek cardholder.
Festive Nespresso Capsules
Even if you and your loved ones are just staying in Singapore this festive season, you can still transport yourself to the white peaks of the Alps with Nespresso’s collaboration with Fusalp, the French luxury brand known for its high-performance ski gear. The special collection comes with one black coffee and two flavoured coffee festive capsules for both Original and Vertuo systems. Or you can get a Fusalp-loaded festive glass or coffee mug, for the coffee connoisseur within.
Samsonite Packing Cubes
For the jetsetter in your life who’s always on the go, consider getting him a practical gift this holiday season. Samsonite’s festive offerings include their usual bundles of sturdy suitcases and are additionally driven by a special partnership with One Tree Planted this year, which embodies Samsonite’s commitment to sustainability, by planting two trees per gift set sold. A unique gift from the brand is their Urban Packer Sling, the convenient multi-pocketed bag, as well as a set of three packing cubes, ideal for travel-savvy globetrotters.
Tom Ford Beard Oil
Turn the daily groom into a luxurious experience with the Tobacco Vanille Conditioning Beard Oil from Tom Ford. A blend of warm, earthy tones meets the subtly sweet notes of vanilla to create an inviting scent, especially for a fragrance that’ll sit near the face. While the price of this oil may seem extravagant compared to other beard oils out there, when it comes to your loved ones, a little treat like this is nothing.
The Powder Shampoo Holiday Sets
Change the world with your gifts! With their special waterless powder-to-foam formula, The Powder Shampoo has a variety of gift sets for the festive period, and for every holiday set purchased, the local brand will plant up to six trees, so you can do good and feel good this December. From the Sustainable Shower Routine Box, our top pick is the Relaxing Night Body Foam Wash, formulated with calming lavender and chamomile essential oils.
MCM Wallets and Backpack
If your man’s wallet is looking a little beat-up and crusty, now’s the best time to get him an upgrade. German luxury brand MCM’s festive collection presents their distinctive monogram laid on various wallets and other small leather goods. If the all-over monogram is too loud, you can opt for a more subdued embossed version instead. And if you’re in a generous mood, you can even treat your boyfriend to the Himmel Drawstring Backpack for the office – a guaranteed upgrade from his current work bag, we’re sure.
