GQ Editor Favorite Gifts 2024
GQ RecommendsThis grip of no-fail gifts goes beyond the tie- and cufflink-ridden path.By The Editors of GQNovember 19, 2024Image: Getty; Collage: Brittany LogginsSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Every morning, we sign on and span out to cover everything from style and grooming to home and tech so that you know exactly what to purchase when you're shopping for your everyday essentials and big-ticket splurges. It's great market research for gifting season where we load our lists up with the rugs, jackets, serums, and loafers that we've told you are so great all year long. The main things we've learned when it comes to giving a great gift: There are loads of no-fail gifts that go beyond the tie- and cufflink-ridden path, so don't be afraid to think beyond the basics. Amazon's stock goes far beyond white elephant gifts. And, some of the best gifts are ones you'd love to receive yourself. To that end, we compiled this short list of some of the gifts that members of the GQ Recommends team would love to receive this holiday season.The GQ Editors Holiday Wish List Hit ListThe Kissable Ring: Miansai Luma Agate Ring, $195The Iconic Loafer: Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer, $990The Nerdy Menswear Mug: Double RL Printed Stoneware Mug, $45The Do-Si-Do Boots: Tecovas Chance Chelsea Boot, $295The Loungewear Glow-Up: Tekla x Auralee Cotton Poplin Pyjama Pants, $255The Sock Upgrade: Kapital Cotton and Hemp-Blend Socks, $40The Wooly Topcoat: Billy Reid Herringbone Astor Coat, $798Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce EditorDrake'sCotton Corduroy Games Blazer Mk. I$1,195 Drake'sI don't need another blazer, but it would surely be nice to add a new one to the collection. Drake's is a grail brand for me, and my entryway into the brand might as well be something that leans heavily into its Ivy aesthetic, a green corduory jacket that something Wes Anderson (or even Fantastic Mr. Fox) would wear on the regular.MiansaiLuma Agate Ring$195 MiansaiI've always wanted a pinky ring that subtly implies "kiss the ring," and I think I finally found the one. It's bold enough to be seen without being gaudy, and the added agate stone adds a touch of luxury.David YurmanCable Cuff Bracelet$975 David YurmanI bought this cuff for my girlfriend as a gift a couple years ago, and while I loved it for her, I didn't think it would be something I'd want to wear. But after seeing her wear it time and time again, it's dawned at me that yes, I do in fact want my own. Sadly we have different wrist sizes so I can't snatch hers (a.k.a. mine, since I did buy it) so maybe someone would be so kind to pay it forward and get me my own.Satisfy RunningSoftCell Bandana$60 Satisfy RunningUsually when I work out, I wear a hat, but recently I've been donning a bandana to keep my hair off my face and sop up the sweat. I've always been a huge fan of Satisfy's running gear for its cool-kid appeal, and adding one of its bandanas to my kit will surely help me hit a new PR…right?Avidan Grossman, Senior Commerce EditorGucciGucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer$990 GucciThe word "icon" gets tossed around casually these days, but Gucci's horsebit loafer is the rare piece of design actually worthy of the moniker. Decades after its debut, it's still crafted in Italy, still embellished with the brand's signature horsebit detail, and still promises to put a megawatt smile on any really good boy lucky enough to receive it.Jaeger-LeCoultreJaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Watch$7,900 Jaeger-LeCoultreIf every dude in your group chat is lusting after the same vintage Tank, reverse the script (sorry) with a wildly pedigreed ticker they'll start coveting as soon as you cop it.BallyLeather Blouson$3,500 BallyI was nowhere near good enough this year to deserve it, but Bally's supple calf-leather bomber—or blouson, if you're fancy—might encourage at least a decade's worth of stand-up behavior on my end.CDLPMerino Blend Boxer Brief (3-Pack)$165 CDLPA fresh pack of skivvies, I’ll grant you, isn’t always the most exciting gift to unwrap. But CDLP’s best-in-class boxer briefs—cut from a truly innovative blend of moisture-wicking merino wool and silky-smooth lyocell—are the rare exception to the rule. Consider them elite-level stocking stuffers for style gods of the highest order and bless me with a pair at your leisure.Michael Nolledo, Associate Commerce DirectorDouble RLPrinted Stoneware Mug$45 Mr PorterI’m hopelessly devoted to coffee, and I’m easily overcome by a good ceramic cafe mug. Not the wisest thing to collect when you’re working with a tiny Brooklyn kitchen, but I can’t bear the thought of getting rid of any of them. I love the artwork on this Double RL mug, and would love the chance to brandish it on my next Zoom call.Porter YoshidaCoppi Saccoche$120 La GarconneEvery year, my assortment of shoulder-slung saccoche bags seems to multiply. For times where I need to carry around just a few things
This grip of no-fail gifts goes beyond the tie- and cufflink-ridden path.
Image: Getty; Collage: Brittany Loggins
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Every morning, we sign on and span out to cover everything from style and grooming to home and tech so that you know exactly what to purchase when you're shopping for your everyday essentials and big-ticket splurges. It's great market research for gifting season where we load our lists up with the rugs, jackets, serums, and loafers that we've told you are so great all year long. The main things we've learned when it comes to giving a great gift: There are loads of no-fail gifts that go beyond the tie- and cufflink-ridden path, so don't be afraid to think beyond the basics. Amazon's stock goes far beyond white elephant gifts. And, some of the best gifts are ones you'd love to receive yourself. To that end, we compiled this short list of some of the gifts that members of the GQ Recommends team would love to receive this holiday season.
The GQ Editors Holiday Wish List Hit List
- The Kissable Ring: Miansai Luma Agate Ring, $195
- The Iconic Loafer: Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer, $990
- The Nerdy Menswear Mug: Double RL Printed Stoneware Mug, $45
- The Do-Si-Do Boots: Tecovas Chance Chelsea Boot, $295
- The Loungewear Glow-Up: Tekla x Auralee Cotton Poplin Pyjama Pants, $255
- The Sock Upgrade: Kapital Cotton and Hemp-Blend Socks, $40
- The Wooly Topcoat: Billy Reid Herringbone Astor Coat, $798
Tyler Chin, Associate Commerce Editor
Drake's
Cotton Corduroy Games Blazer Mk. I
I don't need another blazer, but it would surely be nice to add a new one to the collection. Drake's is a grail brand for me, and my entryway into the brand might as well be something that leans heavily into its Ivy aesthetic, a green corduory jacket that something Wes Anderson (or even Fantastic Mr. Fox) would wear on the regular.
David Yurman
Cable Cuff Bracelet
I bought this cuff for my girlfriend as a gift a couple years ago, and while I loved it for her, I didn't think it would be something I'd want to wear. But after seeing her wear it time and time again, it's dawned at me that yes, I do in fact want my own. Sadly we have different wrist sizes so I can't snatch hers (a.k.a. mine, since I did buy it) so maybe someone would be so kind to pay it forward and get me my own.
Satisfy Running
SoftCell Bandana
Usually when I work out, I wear a hat, but recently I've been donning a bandana to keep my hair off my face and sop up the sweat. I've always been a huge fan of Satisfy's running gear for its cool-kid appeal, and adding one of its bandanas to my kit will surely help me hit a new PR…right?
Avidan Grossman, Senior Commerce Editor
Gucci
Gucci 1953 Horsebit Loafer
The word "icon" gets tossed around casually these days, but Gucci's horsebit loafer is the rare piece of design actually worthy of the moniker. Decades after its debut, it's still crafted in Italy, still embellished with the brand's signature horsebit detail, and still promises to put a megawatt smile on any really good boy lucky enough to receive it.
CDLP
Merino Blend Boxer Brief (3-Pack)
A fresh pack of skivvies, I’ll grant you, isn’t always the most exciting gift to unwrap. But CDLP’s best-in-class boxer briefs—cut from a truly innovative blend of moisture-wicking merino wool and silky-smooth lyocell—are the rare exception to the rule. Consider them elite-level stocking stuffers for style gods of the highest order and bless me with a pair at your leisure.
Michael Nolledo, Associate Commerce Director
Double RL
Printed Stoneware Mug
I’m hopelessly devoted to coffee, and I’m easily overcome by a good ceramic cafe mug. Not the wisest thing to collect when you’re working with a tiny Brooklyn kitchen, but I can’t bear the thought of getting rid of any of them. I love the artwork on this Double RL mug, and would love the chance to brandish it on my next Zoom call.
Porter Yoshida
Coppi Saccoche
Every year, my assortment of shoulder-slung saccoche bags seems to multiply. For times where I need to carry around just a few things, the style complements a wide range of my outfits. My latest obsession is this one from Porter-Yoshida: I dig the snap-button closure and the pocket organization. It also helps a great deal that it’s one of the more affordable Porter bags you can buy.
Breda
Virgil Revival Bracelet Watch
I’ve been on a yearlong quest for a pint-sized watch, and it turns out that nailing one of the biggest trends in watches is difficult, especially when you can’t blow a bag on the teeny timepiece of 2024, the mini Tank. As my search carries on, I’ve got this Breda ticker on my list. The old affordable standby hits all the marks: a simple, diminutive gold-plated watch that clocks in at 20mm and under $200.
Chanel
Bleu De Chanel Eau de Parfum
Discreet enough for everyday wear but distinct enough to elicit appreciative sniffs on special occasions, Chanel's legacy-cementing fragrance amplifies woody, aromatic notes with key hits of tonka and vanilla—a can't-fail combination year-round that smells even better in the winter.
Ian Burke, Senior Commerce Editor
Tecovas
The Chance
A sturdy pair of Chelsea boots makes dressing for work, dates, and cheeky pints with the boys a total breeze. These inky-black joints from Tecovas are the perfect go-with-everything boots—and at a reasonable price point to, er, boot.
Nike
Romaleos 4
I'm a sucker for weightlifting shoes—and it should come as no surprise that the swoosh makes one of the best pairs on the market. With an elevated heel for increased ankle mobility in the bottom of a squat, snatch, or clean, this pair of stunners would look great under the tree this year.
Todd Snyder
Italian Knit Sport Coat in Navy
Unlike Tyler, I could, in fact, use another blazer, and this piece from Todd Snyder would more than round out my current uninspiring wardrobe. I love the natural shoulder on this bad boy, and the versatility is out of this world. (We have some thoughts on blazer and jeans, BTW.)
Gerald Ortiz, Style Commerce Writer
Tushy
Ace 2.0 Electric Bidet Seat
My life was changed the first time I used a bidet. The third-eye-opening event took place at a friend's house upon this very Tushy bidet with its all-encompassing feature set: seat warmer, temperature- and pressure-controlled water, and air-drying functions. I can't keep making excuses to go to my friend's house.
Ali Finney, Associate Commerce Director
Reed Nelson, GQ Contributor
18 East + Earth\Studies
ESCEP Flap Beanie
Any other year I'd probably ask for a Fancy Beanie™, because Fancy Beanies™ have 100% enjoyment rates when received as gifts, but this year I think I want this fuzzy ear-flapped joint because a) my ears would never be so warm, b) I kind of miss those little cords, and c) I don't have a fleece beanie right now.
Timothy Beck Worth, GQ Contributor
Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft
The new color Kindle has been at the top of my Christmas wishlist ever since it was announced this fall. As a hardcore bibliophile, it feels like a must-have. I'm not a huge graphic novel fan, but I love the idea of being able to access a wider variety of materials. Plus, my current Kindle isn't long for this world.
