23 Curated Gift Ideas for Every Special Man in Your Life

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A curated edit of stylish ideas for the understated man. Find champagne buckets worth raising a toast to, Japanese-inspired Hobart stays, barista-ready coffee machines and more gifts we think he’ll love.

Words by Simone Richardson · Updated on 16 Dec 2025 · Published on 09 Dec 2025

Gift shopping isn’t always easy. But there’s something to be said for keeping it simple, especially when it comes to gifts for men.

Restocks of his favourite tipple, a new cookbook or a well-made grooming staple rarely miss the mark. Stylish swimmers or crisp sneakers land as tasteful wardrobe shifts, while considered luggage and small-batch pantry favourites offer welcome upgrades to everyday essentials.

Here are 23 gift ideas to please your dad, partner or friend this Christmas.

23 of the best gift ideas for men

Pepe Saya chocolate buttery salted caramels

$28.95

Cultured butter meets dark chocolate in these hand-poured caramels. Soft, salty and dangerously moreish – they’re the kind of gift that disappears long before New Year’s Day.

Buy at Pepe Saya

Lelit Marax coffee machine

$2799

A barista-level machine designed for exacting morning rituals. The Italian design balances temperature and steam pressure with precision, delivering café-standard espresso without the learning curve.

Buy at Lelit

Studio Henry Wilson Champagne bucket

$1200

A design piece that earns its place on the table. Cast in solid aluminium with sculptural heft, this champagne bucket is as striking when empty as it is when filled with ice.

Buy at Studio Henry Wilson

Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato candle

$57.60

A candle that smells like summer’s first tomato, plucked straight from the vine. Green, juicy and a little nostalgic; the herbaceous aroma promises to lift a room in seconds.

Buy at Flamingo Estate

Panasonic Series 300 electric shaver

$64

A fuss-free shaver that earns its place in a gym bag or bathroom drawer. It can be used wet or dry, thanks to the waterproof design, ideal for clean shaves or light touch-ups.

Buy at Amazon

Maison Margiela Four Stitches wallet

$685

The French designer’s signature four stitches on soft black leather. Minimal, tactile and unmistakably part of the house’s design language – it’s a worthy upgrade no matter which wallet they’re currently carrying.

Buy at Marais

Matan Fadida incense holder

$195.62

New Zealand designer Matan Fadida brings a sense of utility to his sculptural pieces. Case in point: this design offers a place for the incense you’re burning and the next sticks waiting in reserve.

Buy at Matan Fadida

Aesop Moroccan Neroli post-shave lotion

$71

Aesop always hits. This lightweight lotion is scented with neroli and sandalwood, and it absorbs fast, leaving skin refreshed. Plus, it looks good on any bathroom shelf.

Buy at Adore Beauty

Shark Turboblade Ultra fan

$399.99

A sleek tower fan that moves air with surprising force. Its bladeless silhouette feels more considered than most appliances and brings welcome relief on warm afternoons.

Buy at Shark

Commas Striped half placket shirt

$550

A lightweight half-placket shirt cut from Japanese fabric in soft, tonal stripes of blue, pink and purple. It slips easily from a long lunch to wherever the afternoon goes next.

Buy at Commas

Dries Van Noten chain-print swim shorts

$520

The Belgian label brings its signature printwork to the pool. The bold chain motif is artful enough to double as daywear, just add relaxed shirting.

Buy at Farfetch

Crete Studio Haze wall sconce

$620

Hand-finished concrete shaped into a soft, architectural curve. It casts a diffused, atmospheric glow that changes the feel of a room at the flick of a switch.

Buy at Crete Studio

Goldi olive oil gift box

$63

A tasting flight of the local label’s small-batch olive oils, each with its own grassy, peppery character. This one’s for the friend who can tell a good oil from an average one at first drizzle.

Buy at Goldi

Carl Friedrik Move Compact weekender

$1150

For the friend who packs light but cares about the details. This compact weekender, cut from full-grain Italian leather, brings a sense of polish to short trips and last-minute plans.

Buy at Carl Friedrik

Wusthof Artisan Rotoku knife

$549.95

A serious tool for someone who knows their way around a board. This sleek design is forged from high-carbon steel and sharp enough to handle everything from herbs to harder veg.

Buy at Wusthof

Our Legacy Klove black leather sneakers

$780

Clean, confident and pared back – these sculptural sneakers are understated enough for daily wear, elevated enough to anchor a whole outfit.

Buy at Above The Clouds

Laarvee Sinngouki SGK001 watch

$445

They’ll always be on time with this graphic, futuristic timepiece. The LA label takes inspiration from surrealist art with dials influenced by Salvador Dalí.

Buy at Above The Clouds

Good Day People Herald Gerald hamper

$160

A tightly edited bundle of local favourites – from macadamias to olive oil – curated for the gourmand in your life. If this selection doesn’t suit their taste, Good Day People offers a range of different bundles starting from $50.

Buy at Good Day People

Taylor & Smith Negroni cocktail

$89

A Tasmanian-made Negroni that’s bright, bitter and bar-quality, straight from the bottle. This will move from parties to park hangs all summer long.

Buy at Taylor & Smith

The Broadsheet Melbourne Cookbook: The New Classics

$54.99

Does he like to cook? Broadsheet’s The New Classics showcases Melbourne’s culinary scene with more than 80 recipes from our favourite restaurants, cafes and bars.

Buy at Broadsheet Shop

Stay at Provider House in Hobart

$1400

A Japanese-inspired house just 15 minutes from Hobart that feels worlds away. Nestled in Mount Wellington bushland, it tempts with outdoor views and a ryokan-style wooden bath with Onsen Saru salts.

Book at Airbnb

Fourth Street Canvas and Clay backgammon board

$388

Sydney designer Fourth Street’s small-batch set rolls up for trips or casual dinners. Plus, pebble-shaped checkers add a design-led edge that won’t dampen their home aesthetic.

Buy at Net-a-Porter

Everti titanium cutting board

$105.85

Solid titanium makes a toxin-free alternative to plastic boards. It’s naturally antimicrobial, free from coatings and added chemicals, and stain-resistant – so no more dishevelled prep tools in the kitchen.

Buy at Everti

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Simone is Broadsheet's shopping editor.