Finding the perfect gift for your boyfriend, brother or dad is always a challenge. Whether the man in your life is a seasoned foodie who shines in the kitchen, a stylish daddy who loves hosting apéritifs, a Sunday gamer glued to his console, or a fashion-obsessed trendsetter, here are 10 tasteful gift ideas for every budget that will go straight to his heart.
A Professional-Grade Knife
Whether it’s your meat-obsessed dad or your partner dreaming of becoming the next Top Chef, they all share the same obsession: owning perfectly sharpened knives. Enter HORL, the German family-owned brand whose magnetic disk sharpeners have been revolutionizing the craft since 2016. Handmade in the heart of the Black Forest, these little wonders are designed to last a lifetime and beyond. The best-selling HORL®3, available in oak or walnut, delivers a mirror-sharp edge thanks to its long roller, wide magnets and improved grip pad for better hold and anti-slip control. The new Quick Lock system allows you to switch sharpening disks in seconds.
HORL®3 Knife Sharpener, €169
A Margarita-Making Kit
Aperitif kings who dream of becoming mixologists (or opening their own bar someday) will love this festive kit by Grand Marnier, dedicated to its iconic cocktail: the Grand’ Margarita. The eco-designed red box, released as a limited edition, includes all the essentials: a Grand Marnier jigger and two My Fermentation products—a tangy fermented bitter-orange and lemon juice, plus a fragrant salt infused with bitter-orange peel. All that’s left is to master the perfect shake!
La Grand’ Margarita Cocktail Kit, Grand Marnier, €44.90 — also available at MY Fermentation, Paris 4th
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A Limited Edition Jaeger-LeCoultre
A 36 mm steel case, flawless proportions, a 70-hour power reserve, a sunray-brushed silver dial, elongated triangular markers with luminescent dots, Dauphine hands… We love the vintage elegance of the Master Control Classic, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new limited edition with timeless appeal. The finishing touch? A warm brown ostrich-leather strap with contrasting stitching, revisiting this iconic 1992 model with modern finesse.
Master Control CLASSIC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, €8,950
Vintage-Looking Sneakers
There’s more to life than Jordans! Sneaker lovers will fall for this Adidas model in soft leather and cotton mesh—a refreshingly cool take on the legendary Handball Spezial launched in 1979. A versatile pair he can rock at the office in Friday Wear mode, or with a sharper street look on weekends.
Handball Spezial Sneakers, Adidas, €110
A Beautiful Cookbook
Until your next romantic escape to Italy, chef Denny Imbroisi brings the flavours of the Boot straight into your kitchen with Cucina di Famiglia (Webedia Books). Inside: the best-kept secrets behind polpette al sugo, fried courgette flowers, scaloppine al limone, spaghetti alle vongole, tiramisu and baba al limoncello. Mamma mia, we’re craving it already…
Cucina di Famiglia, Denny Imbroisi — Webedia Books, €29.90
The New Seiko Prospex Alpinist
Seiko’s exceptional craftsmanship needs no introduction. Its latest Prospex Alpinist directly draws from the original 1959 Laurel Alpinist. What makes it irresistible? A compass bezel, a stunning glacier-blue dial, a stainless-steel bracelet, and that signature robustness and readability that made Seiko famous—perfect for daily wear or outdoor adventures.
Prospex Alpinist Automatic 3 Hands, Seiko, €990
A Ministerial Ballpoint Pen
For signing autographs, million-dollar contracts, a future bestseller or simply love notes, the gold-plated S.T. Dupont ballpoint pen will instantly elevate his ambitions. The killer detail? Its articulated red-lacquer clip—a stylish revival of this Made-in-France icon originally created for Jackie Kennedy in the 1970s. A true gem.
Gold-Plated Ballpoint Pen, S.T. Dupont, €420
The Best Video Game of His Life
No need to search for hours: this year’s most coveted video game is obviously Battlefield™ 6! You may gently ask him to play with headphones, because things are about to get loud—this military strategy game is all about tank battles, fighter jets and explosive arsenals. The mission? Destroy the enemy’s environment to take over their territory with surprise attacks and massive blasts. Peaceful message? Not really. Adrenaline rush? Absolutely.
Battlefield™ 6 PS5, €79.99
A Handsome Baseball Cap
The perfect budget-friendly gift? A great cap to face the elements in style. We love this ultra-chic cotton twill version with its Lacoste Paris badge—a true fashion statement. And yes, white isn’t just for summer: it’s elegant all year long.
Cotton Cap with Badge, Lacoste, €70
A Shawl-Collar Cashmere Knit
Since 2014, Hircus has championed elegant, eco-conscious cashmere: cruelty-free, traceable and genuinely stylish. Founded by two friends, the French label creates timeless silhouettes using premium Capra Hircus goat wool sourced in Mongolia—the Rolls Royce of cashmere. Our favourite pick? The Yeleg cardigan with a shawl collar and a thick 4-ply English rib knit. Will you end up stealing it from him? Absolutely.
Yeleg Cashmere Cardigan in Sand Beige, Hircus, €289
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