The Best Gifts for Boyfriends Are as Stylish as Your Man
GQ RecommendsBless him with something extra special, from sleek cookware to a cozy cardigan.By Lori Keong and Tyler Chin November 26, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.Google “best gifts for boyfriend” and you may find yourself wading through pages and pages of middle-shelf brown liquors, various bottle openers and keychains, cushioned socks, and extremely swagless (but comfortable) sneakers. So, namely, good gifts for, like, a disappointing father-in-law on Father's Day? You can do better, and we can lend a hand, in the latest installment of our best gift ideas series. No matter the special occasion, whether it’s a graduation gift, birthday gift, an anniversary gift, or you simply want to make date night a little more meaningful, we have the perfect gift for your man.The Best Gifts for Boyfriends, According to GQThe Best Pants for Boyfriends: Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant, $128The Best Gift for Your Fashionable Boyfriend: Alex Mill Miller Zip Jacket, $225The Best Gift for Scruffy Boyfriends: Philips Norelco Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 7000, $65The Best Gift for Skincare-Obsessed Boyfriends: OSEA Glow to Sleep Starter Set, $62Looking for Something Specific?AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronStyleGroomingTechKitchenHomeStyleOur LegacyPast Scarf$170 SSENSEFor your thrashed-vintage head, punk-rocker, or Notes app poet, grab this wavily knit and artfully cooked scarf from Our Legacy to keep his neck warm and his style cool.AbercrombieNFL Varsity Bomber Jacket$220 AbercrombieIf he's going to require that four hours of every Sunday be spent watching the game, you should require him to look cute while doing it. Sub in this retro-inspired varsity jacket to lend him some hunky jock energy.MerrellMoab 3$120 MerrellThe carabiner guy in your life will be practically beaming when he opens up his gorpy Moab 3s.Tommy HilfigerWool-Blend Casual Coat$300 $150 Tommy HilfigerA positively boss-level topcoat to help him finally secure that new year promotion.Tommy HilfigerModern Dome Backpack$179 $90 Tommy HilfigerPut your boo on blast now: the days of him abusing the magnanimity of your purse are long over. Buy him this sleek backpack and he'll start scrambling for random doohickeys to store in it.Alex Mill"Miller" Zip Jacket$225 Alex MillThis is not a drill: It's jacket season, folks. This handsome layer from Alex Mill has all the makings of a perfect future heirloom.RhodesRoper Zip Boot$265 HuckberryRhodes' cowboy boots are comfy enough to rock as a daily shoe, but it also dresses up well enough to wear with a suit.Tommy HilfigerSolid Everyday T-Shirt$35 $17 Tommy HilfigerDoesn't matter his build, age, or budget—an unimpeachable black tee makes everyone look more buff.Banana RepublicRibbed Bouclé Polo Cardigan$150 Banana RepublicDo you want him to give rugged-soft-boy à la Paul Mescal? Well, this bouclé cardigan is not guaranteed to give him an Irish accent, but we can promise he'll look that much more cuddly.JaxxonFigaro Chain$194 $144 JaxxonWhile there's a time and a place for the delicate, barely-there chain, there's just something about some thicker links that gives a man some oomph. This "figaro" style has a distinctive design, and comes in either silver or gold.Levi's568 Loose Straight Men's Jeans$98 Levi'sWas it Marcus Aurelius who once said "denim makes the man?" No? Well, if your man needs a serious upgrade in the jeans department, then go for these sub-$100 Levi's that hearken back to the '90s with a perfectly slouchy-cool cut.PercivalRaglan Crew Neck Jumper$225 PercivalDress him like he's the lead in a Nora Ephron film with this 100% organic cotton jumper.AYRThe Club Midweight Zippered Jacket$295 AYRWith this waxed cotton jacket from AYR, he can finally join the club—the club of cool jacket owners, that is.David YurmanDY Helios Band Ring$395 David YurmanFor your boyfriend who's just shy of being a legal partner, David Yurman's ourobos-esque ring is one way to save "forever, maybe"?MiansaiLennox Light Jasper Ring$165 MiansaiThere's something about a signet ring that can take any ordinary man and turn him into the Duke of Swagfordshire. This jasper and sterling silver version has a streamlined sense of elegance for the modern man. Just make to sure pick his pinky size for some extra panache.MejuriGothic Letter Pendant$168 MejuriIf he's already a necklace guy, gift him this cool gothic pendant of your initial to loop onto his best gold chain and keep as a memento of you wherever he goes.Tommy HilfigerSolid Crewneck Sweatshirt$70 $35 Tommy HilfigerBecause the only thing your SO will love more than the ultra-beefy French terry is how well it'll hold up through decades' worth of chores.LululemonBuilt to Move Boxer 5" (Two-Pack)$68 LululemonThere's probably some evolutionary reason why men wear their undies until they're threadbare—it's a mystery. Put a little pep back in his
Bless him with something extra special, from sleek cookware to a cozy cardigan.
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Google “best gifts for boyfriend” and you may find yourself wading through pages and pages of middle-shelf brown liquors, various bottle openers and keychains, cushioned socks, and extremely swagless (but comfortable) sneakers. So, namely, good gifts for, like, a disappointing father-in-law on Father's Day? You can do better, and we can lend a hand, in the latest installment of our best gift ideas series. No matter the special occasion, whether it’s a graduation gift, birthday gift, an anniversary gift, or you simply want to make date night a little more meaningful, we have the perfect gift for your man.
The Best Gifts for Boyfriends, According to GQ
- The Best Pants for Boyfriends: Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant, $128
- The Best Gift for Your Fashionable Boyfriend: Alex Mill Miller Zip Jacket, $225
- The Best Gift for Scruffy Boyfriends: Philips Norelco Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 7000, $65
- The Best Gift for Skincare-Obsessed Boyfriends: OSEA Glow to Sleep Starter Set, $62
Style
Jaxxon
Figaro Chain
While there's a time and a place for the delicate, barely-there chain, there's just something about some thicker links that gives a man some oomph. This "figaro" style has a distinctive design, and comes in either silver or gold.
Miansai
Lennox Light Jasper Ring
There's something about a signet ring that can take any ordinary man and turn him into the Duke of Swagfordshire. This jasper and sterling silver version has a streamlined sense of elegance for the modern man. Just make to sure pick his pinky size for some extra panache.
Nike
Nike Cortez Leather (black w gum sole)
The Cortez is the perennially slept-on member of the Nike family. Always on the edge of the zeitgeist (hello, Kendrick Lamar), but never falling victim to the played-out plague (sorry, all-white AF1's and Panda Dunks). We dig these black and white versions that include a tasteful gum sole.
Tecovas
The Oliver Slip-On
Leave it to a boot-maker like Tecovas to take on the assignment of making a slipper and come back with something so goddamn ruggedly handsome. We're talking handcrafted sheepskin on a durable rubber and rice husk sole. Plus, a plushy shearling interior, because no one said being manly had to be uncomfy.
Warby Parker
"Harris" Sunglasses
No more squinting into the sun. Instead, get him some cool-kid shades that will fight the glare and keep him looking sharp while they're at it.
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Les Tien
Heavyweight Zip Hoodie
In case you haven't heard, the zip hoodie is back. That doesn't mean your fella needs to look like a slob, though. Pair this cropped, heavyweight version in a perfect vintage wash with matching, loose sweatpants for an at-home or travel uniform that's downright sexy.
Grooming
FDK Florals
x John Wells Citron Soy Candle
This elegant grapefruit- and lemon-scented candle serves as a pick-me-up on a Monday morning, an antidote to the Sunday Scaries, and a mood-lifter on all other stressful occasions. It's also packaged in a sleek metal vessel that can be repurposed once the wax is all burned up.
Tech
Kodak
Mobile Film Scanner
Does he love shooting film but hate dropping a bag to get it developed? The film OG's at Kodak have cooked a modern solution with this clever film scanner that lets you view your negatives through your phone and connects with an app to scan the ones he wants to keep (i.e. post to Instagram).
Kitchen
Death & Co and Material
The Stirred Set
If your boyfriend is the friend group's go-to bartender, then you can't go wrong with this wavy cocktail pitcher set that's a collectible collaboration with the legendary cocktail bar, Death & Co. Chic and a little goth? Mixing a batch of spicy margs never looked so good.
Home
Goshi
Exfoliating Shower Towel
Too cheap to shell out for that couple's spa day? Bless him with the next best thing: this Grooming Award-winning towel that will buff away dry skin until it's silky smooth.
Miansai
"Kai" Silver Carnelian Beaded Necklace
Gold chains are cool and all, but the biggest trend in men's jewelery might be a beaded necklace like this one from NYC-based Miansai.
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