Men

The Pieces a Men's Wardrobe Is Built On

Esquire and GQ both say the same thing this fall: good basics beat novelty, from the crewneck to straight-leg jeans and boots. I went through the shirts, denim, trousers, shoes and small extras that earn a permanent spot, from Sunspel and Auralee to orSlow and Aimé Leon Dore. Read on for a buying order that works from the first piece.

13th Wedding Anniversary Gifts for Him: The Belgian Lace Train

These 13th wedding anniversary gifts for him translate lace, textiles, and faux-fur ideas into knits, leather, watches, cold-weather layers, scent, and barware. I would choose the thing that fits his daily routine, then let the Belgian lace story live in the card.

Gifts for Men in Their 30s: Elvis, Hawaii, and the Electric Watch

This edit of gifts for men in their 30s moves from watches and leather goods to grooming, barware, coffee, and merino layers. I would choose the piece that fits the routine he already has, with a small story attached.

Camping Gifts for Men: The Two-Wheel Origin of a Good Camp Kit

This guide to camping gifts for men covers layers, mugs, cookware, tools, boots, socks and bags chosen around his actual trips. I would begin with the piece he will reach for first, then add a smaller detail that earns room in his pack.

Gifts for Male Coworkers: The Workday Coffee Problem Solved in Steel

His desk, coffee routine, commute and grooming kit all offer useful directions without turning a present into office merch. For gifts for male coworkers, I would choose something that fits his habits, keeps its branding quiet and feels like his rather than the office's.

Secret Santa Gifts for Men: The Mischief Behind a Christmas Parcel

This guide to Secret Santa gifts for men moves through socks, grooming, desk gear, games, and barware. I would choose something he can use on an ordinary day, with a little surprise in the wrapping.

Gifts for Dad From Daughter: The Original Gift Was His Time

These gifts for dad from daughter lean toward family keepsakes, useful rituals, and things you can do together. I would choose the one that fits his real routine, then write the card myself.

Gifts for Husband Who Has Everything: The Pocket Diary’s 1908 Lesson

This guide to gifts for husband who has everything follows Smythson’s 1908 pocket diary into everyday carry, shared kits, grooming, loungewear and kitchen projects. I would look for a gift that gives his routine a small invitation, not another thing to admire once.

Anniversary Gifts for Husband: The New York Etiquette Book of 1922

This guide to anniversary gifts for husband brings together watches, leather goods, wool layers, fragrance sets, and barware, with Emily Post's anniversary tradition as its cultural starting point. I would choose the object that most closely matches his daily rhythm.

Sentimental Gifts for Boyfriend: The Picture That Appeared in Boston

The sentimental gifts for boyfriend edit brings together meaningful jewelry, instant photos, shared rituals, scent, and personal stationery. I would choose the object that fits the ritual he already has, then make it his with a photo, note, or familiar detail.

Gifts for Husband Birthday: Le Locle and the Objects He Uses

Gifts for husband birthday can start with what he reaches for in an ordinary week, from a watch or cologne to a knit or coffee ritual. I would match the gesture to his habits, then make room for the time together around it.

Gifts for Dad Who Has Everything: The Dopp Kit's Chicago Story

This edit for gifts for dad who has everything covers cashmere, leather, golf, coffee, grooming, and gadgets that fit into the routines he already has. I would start with the habit he reaches for most, then choose one upgrade that makes sense in his day.

Birthday Gifts for Boyfriend: The Tennis Shoe That Kept Two Names

For birthday gifts for boyfriend, this edit moves from low-top sneakers to small leather goods, knitwear, cologne, and gadgets. I would choose the category that fits his routine, then let one precise detail do the talking.

Golf Gifts for Dad: The St Andrews Charter Behind His Next Round

Golf gifts for dad cover course layers, shoes, bag accessories and travel gear, with each pick tied to a different part of his golf day. I would start with what he already wears and build from there.

Luxury Gifts for Men Who Have Everything: The Tank in a Paris Window

For luxury gifts for men who have everything, I look for objects with a practical role and a story, from a Tank watch to cashmere and crystal. I keep the selection focused on things he can bring into his week, not novelty.

Hugo Boss Cologne, From Metzingen in 1924 to Boss Bottled

Hugo Boss cologne mostly means Boss Bottled, the apple and cinnamon scent from 1998, and the stronger versions that followed it. Here are eight BOSS and HUGO bottles, plus eight colognes from other houses if you want to branch out.

Saturday Clothes: Menswear for the Weekend

Saturday clothes for men lean on Americana: denim jackets, soft knits and loose jeans doing the heavy lifting. I sorted jackets, knits, shirts, trousers, shoes and accessories for the weekend.

Italian Menswear: The Labels Behind the Softer Side

Italian menswear has gone soft, with unstructured knits, garment-dyed overshirts and corduroy trousers taking over from the stiff suit. I went through the houses with real histories, from Piacenza 1733's wool mill in Biella to Rubinacci's Naples tailoring, and kept the pieces that earn their place. Here is how to wear the look without losing the polish.

Sharp Casual: Crisp Polos, Chinos and White Sneakers

Sharp casual sits between dressed up and laid back, with clean cuts and everyday pieces. I look at crisp chinos, fitted polos, simple watches and white leather sneakers.

Relaxed Tailoring: How Suit Jackets Are Getting Easier Again

Relaxed tailoring has been building since American Gigolo put Armani's soft suits on screen in 1980. I look at the suit jackets that carry that looser cut, with GQ and Esquire both saying it is easing.

Cashmere Menswear: Rollnecks, Zip-Ups, Polos and a Hoodie

Cashmere menswear is back, with Vogue reporting that premium yarns like cashmere now make up a third of luxury knitwear sellouts. I go through rollnecks, zip-ups, polos and a cashmere hoodie, and how to wear cashmere like it is cotton.

The New Office Uniform for Men

As companies call people back to the office more days a week, dress codes are tightening again, according to British GQ. This edit builds a uniform from jackets, knits, shirts, trousers, shoes and ties by Paul Smith, Slowear, Drake's and others. Read on for the week of outfits it adds up to.

Red, Blue and Yellow: Menswear Goes Primary

Primary color is back in menswear, and GQ says red in particular is suddenly everywhere. This edit runs from shell jackets and a varsity jacket through linen shirts to striped tees, with a Mondrian-sized dose of blue, yellow and red in each. Read on for what to wear loud, what to keep quiet, and which pieces I would skip.

Best Cologne for Men: A Bottle for Every Day, Every Night and Bare Skin

The best cologne for men is the one that suits the hour you wear it, so this edit is sorted that way: bright bottles for daytime, deeper ones for evenings, and soft musks for the days you want to smell like clean skin. Prada, Dior, Tom Ford, Rabanne and more, in one place.