1 Double-breasted towelling gown

The sartorial design of this gown from Anderson & Sheppard is so satisfying. It mainly has ulster-coat lapels, with one buttoning underneath the chin when the collar is up. Good pockets, turn-back cuffs, however that lapel is the most effective factor.

Anybody that likes a very heat robe, or wears them round the home greater than after a bathe, might not need towelling. However one benefit of the fabric is the way it takes color – you may put on a brilliant blue or purple and it doesn’t look showy not like wool or silk.

2 Silk backgammon set

P Johnson, A$245

A satisfying journey recreation for somebody into menswear. Hand-rolled silk, horn buttons, and a satisfying vary of three colors – inexperienced, brown and blue. There’s even a pretentious little motto (‘ludete prudenter’ – play correctly).

I used to have a rolled-up leather-based set like this I travelled with, which was at all times a helpful diversion. Clearly silk requires a peaceful, indoor setting, however it’s loads lighter too.

3 Fashionable Black Tie e book

La Bowtique, £40

Mickael’s e book on black tie is lengthy, trendy and enjoyable. Roughly A5 dimension, and infrequently with giant textual content and imagery, it nonetheless runs to over 300 pages and covers every thing from kinds of bow tie to the completely different trendy events for eveningwear.

It’s gentle on historical past, however then most black tie guides are too heavy on historical past for me. It’s nonetheless educated, however its best worth is speaking the enjoyment of eveningwear, by means of the pressing writing and playful pictures.

4 Tooled leather-based belt

Parker Boots, from $225

My latest foray into western boots (article on the ultimate pair coming quickly) led me down a rabbit gap of associated crafts, together with hand-tooling of leather-based belts. It’s a stunning craft, and one of many best methods males can put on ornamental patterns akin to these.

Zephan Parker’s workforce lower the belts in-house. They’re all made to order, with stable brass buckles. The veg-tanned leather-based begins out fairly stiff, however softens over time. Add some leather-based cream to maneuver the method alongside.

Anybody curious about leather-based tooling within the UK ought to search for ex-Cleverley shoemaker Dominic Casey, who used a QEST scholarship to study the method in Arizona and Oregon.

5 Handmade ceramic espresso cup

Ceramica Artistica Solimene by way of Stoffa, $50

These frosted terracotta cups have a really natural really feel, with the form and the glaze various between each. The form was impressed by plastic cups used on Indian railways, however are additionally paying homage to these in Italian prepare stations – drunk rapidly on the go, with a cornetto con crema within the different hand, earlier than scrumpling the cup and throwing it within the bin.

It’s these experiences they remind me of, and it’s a must to say it’s typical of Stoffa to supply one thing so crafted, delicate but uncommon. The packaging’s pretty too.

6 Paul Brunngard shoe-care briefcase

Arterton, £220

I’ve tried just a few completely different containers and circumstances for shoe-care merchandise over time, from Saphir and Turms for instance. That is the most effective of the lot, a wool-lined case made in stable walnut, with good particulars like magnets within the lid to carry the brushes. It seems beautiful and has a satisfying weight.

The draw back of the design is you could’t simply preserve different merchandise, akin to Saphir. The holes are the unsuitable form, and there’s no basic area for issues apart from polishes and lotions. I want a brand new set of merchandise anyway, however this can restrict the case’s use for others.

7 Ichizawa Hanpu roll-top tote

Trunk, £220

I’ve had one in all these totes for 5 years, and it’s usually featured on Everlasting Fashion. However whereas Trunk stocked different Ichizawa totes in that point, they by no means had this, my favorite mannequin. It’s simply been introduced again as a part of a collaboration in 4 colors.

The bag is created from one piece of hard-wearing canvas, in Kyoto. Probably the most satisfying elements of the design are the fold-down high, which is saved in place by the handles when carried, and the distinguished steel toes, which imply the bag stands upright greater than most.

8 Further-long shoehorn

Abbeyhorn, £156.50

Anybody that has been into basic menswear for some time, and notably bespoke sneakers, may have a couple of actual shoe horn. Normally made by Abbeyhorn in England, they’re a stunning pure merchandise and often a by-product of the African meat business.

Should you stroll previous someplace like Taylor’s on Jermyn Road, nonetheless, you will notice the actually large ones, that are ornamental objects in their very own proper – the sort of mixture of magnificence and performance that is on the coronary heart of a lot menswear. The longest Abbeyhorn has is 24 inch; typically Taylor’s have longer ones, however they are much costlier.

9 White port

Numerous, akin to Graham’s, £24.99

Probably not a menswear suggestion this, however a private one given I really like an aperitif (a very good excuse for only one drink when you could have young children!) and my spouse’s connection to Portugal.

I’d by no means tried white port till a buddy gave me a bottle of this just lately, however it’s pretty with tonic or soda. Extra fascinating than making an attempt yet one more gin variation, and feels very Christmassy too.

10 Striped merino-wool blanket

The Service provider Fox, £445

I used to be a bit not sure concerning the striped patterns on these Fox blankets, however seeing them within the pop-up retailer final week satisfied me. It’s a stunning, delicate sample, in comfortable colors impressed by British moors and heath lands.

I’ve had a Fox blanket for years, and like their material they do really feel completely different, largely due to the density of the weaving. The wonderful merino feels comfortable (not scratchy) however actually robust and substantial too. Mine is a plain blue/gray, and if I used to be to select a plain one from the present vary it might be this pure color (£320).

If you’d like extra concepts, most from earlier years are nonetheless accessible. Search ‘Christmas listing’ to see them.