Fashion Reverie’s 2022 Holiday Picks for the Man in Your Life

Well, it looks like we might be heading in the right direction. According to Adobe Analytics, Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales topped at 9.12 billion an increase of 2.3 percent over 2021 Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales.

Whether we are totally out of the COVID-19 dark forest or not, consumers are coming out of the woods, so to speak, and spending and prepping for the holidays as if COVID-19 was a thing of the past. And since sales are up, there is no better time than to look at great holiday gifts for the 2022 holiday season.

This holiday season, Fashion Reverie looks to great holiday gifts for the man in your life. Remember, the men in life matter, and don’t want to be stranded in the cold this holiday season.

SHALAJ

As Fashion Reverie has often detailed in many articles on the site, fashion is now and next. And nothing says now and next than SHALAJ. SHALAJ is a Korean streetwear brand launched in 2019 by creative director Shalaj Poonyarit.

SHALAJ is a luxury streetwear brand that is literally wearable art.  Poonyarit created the brand as a way for his artwork to be experienced through different mediums. His collections are inspired by his experiences in life around him to create pieces that express his perception and emotion.

The brand utilizes premium materials to create clothing that is more than your average piece including details such as twist hardware. Prices range from $200 to $5700. And don’t assume because SHALAJ is luxury streetwear that the brand is only for that young male consumer. There is something in the current collection for everyone, literally. Remember, 40 is the new 25, well kind of!!

HARRYS LONDON

You may want your man to be stylish, but he also wants comfort. While lots of guys love to flaunt great style, remember, comfort and ease movement are also on the list.

This holiday season give your special both style and comfort with some HARRYS LONDON footwear. “Our objective is simple: to produce shoes that feels as good as it looks. We do this by fusing contemporary design and technical innovation with time-tested craftsmanship. Our shoes are made to meet modern-day demands, so comfort and style are always our first considerations,” details the brand.

From stylish sneakers to boots to loafers, there is footwear in HARRY LONDON’s fall 2022 collection for every man. And there are also some great accessories—belts, bags, wallets, and gloves—that will meet you guys’ daily needs.

MicroTouch SOLO Titanium

Looking good on the outside also includes great grooming. If you guy is very busy, he may not have a lot of time to spend with his barber. With MicroTouch’s SOLO Titanium groomer, your man can keep his hair, moustache, and beard groomed at home.

The MicroTouch SOLO Titanium is precise with polished stainless-steel blades with three pro grooming guides dial in the perfect length for your style. And with 200 micro-strokes per second, you cannot go wrong. Another bonus, the price is just right at $29.99.

BALLS

Speaking of grooming, while your guy may concentrate on his facial grooming, he mustn’t forget grooming below the belt. It is great if the carpet matches the curtains, no pun intended.

BALLS has a series of grooming tools and body lotions and creams that will keep your guys down under pristine and primed. Established as a result of some awkward conversations, the brand has created a series of products for below the equator.

“We set upon a quest to design and develop a trimmer made for effectively grooming the most sensitive of areas. “No snags on our bags” was the goal … and after experimenting with hundreds of different blades and designs, we released the Balls™ Trimmer. We believe our trimmer—with its ceramic anti-nick blades and SackSafe™ guard—and the Balls™ line of lotions and washes are the best solution to an unpleasant groin.

We also realized that men’s grooming is still quite a taboo topic … but not for our customer support team and staff. We’ve dedicated ourselves to being the best partner for all things Balls-related. Have a question? Just ask. We’re specialists with 24/7 customer support from real human beings with real balls (literal or metaphorical.)”

State Cashmere

If you are living on the East Coast or in the Midwest, temperatures are quite chilly. Cold weather doesn’t mean that you must bundle up without any sense of style or panache. Yes, it is possible to be stylish, comfortable, and warm at the same time.

Founded in 2017, State Cashmere founders come from a family of shepherds in Inner Mongolia and grew up watching their family herd cashmere goats. “Unlike most cashmere brands in the industry, we only work directly with the shepherds from Inner Mongolia and have formed trusted relationships. We vow to never work with middlemen, traders, or brokers as they harm the profits of our shepherds and increase the prices for our customers,” details the brand.

From vest to hoodies to crewneck sweaters to turtlenecks, polo sweater, and cardigans, there is something in this collection for every man. And the price points will not break the bank with prices starting at $105.

Mission Atelier

As you have probably noticed, there is a lot of accessories on the market for the male consumers for the holiday season. Many of these accessories are great options for your special guy; however, most of them don’t come with a message.

Mission Atelier creates fine jewelry with a message and purpose. Founded in 2016 by Bobby London, Mission Atelier creates fine jewelry and accessories for both men and women ranging from necklaces to cufflinks and everything in between. London’s vision initially began with a clean and abstract symbol that embodied all the elements of his design aesthetic—reimagining traditional pieces as art works and exploration of scale, proportion, and whitespace. Each collection could be considered minimalist beauty with a purpose. Their wares can be found in a number of high-end retailers in San Francisco, Palm Springs and online.

DL Eyewear

In case you haven’t noticed eyewear is all the rage. And to be honest, eyewear can add a certain type of swag to a guy who knows how to pull off that look. Eyewear is no longer the province of the optically impaired or full-time nerds.

Founded by Dan Levy, DL Eyewear is that person that is looking to enhance their style and swag with great eyewear. “DL Eyewear is the result of decades of experimenting with my own eyewear. Essentially, eyewear should be fun. The thrill of matching a frame to your mood. The exploration of personal style. The building of an optical wardrobe. I wanted to create special yet accessible frames that people would love to wear and collect.

In doing so, we will release frames when they are ready rather than sticking to a seasonal schedule. We are investing time and considerable care in every element—from addressing a multitude of face shapes to arriving at the perfect name.

For the 2022 holiday season, the collection features an accessible variety of sunglasses ($150), optical frames ($140) and accessories for everyone on your shopping list.

Spirit Hub

This is the season to turn it up. And everybody loves some great spirits, particularly during the holiday season. So if the guy in your life loves a good holiday kicker, some whiskey or bourbon may be the gift for him.

Spirit Hub is an online retailer offering unique handpicked craft spirits, makes for an excellent and hassle-free gift. Spirit Hub has an amazing selection of specialty whiskeys. Spirit Hub offers everything from single malt and small batches to different bourbons and scotch whiskeys. If you are a whiskey lover, you will surely find something you like at spirit hub. 

—William S. Gooch

 

 

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