Buying presents for men – be they partners, husbands or family members – can be a minefield particularly when they have different tastes and interests.
Who likes gadgets? Who likes gaming consoles? Shoulder bags?
And what do you get someone who already has God knows how many scarves and washbags and is always impossible to please?
Here are some clothing and accessories gifts we think will be a sure hit with the stylish men in your life, at a wide variety of prices; there’s a little more emphasis on items made by Irish brands.
You Me and the Sea sweater, shellscafe.com – €65
Leather belts by Garvan de Bruir, debruir.com – €130
Hat and scarf set, available in three colours, Louis Copeland – €199
Socks from Irish Sock Society and Arnotts, irishsocksociety.com – €9.50
Stable of Ireland cinnamon Irish linen scarf – €150
Rabbit cufflinkks Irish Republic 3p coin Percy Metcalf design with sterling silver swivel from Monte Cristo, Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin - €80
Barbour Padbury quilted wallet, Brown Thomas – €60
Mens leather driving gloves, Paula Rowan – €240
Four-pack Happy Sock cracker gift set, Arnotts – €40
Gentleman's hardware apron from The Kitchen Whisk on Wicklow Street, Dublin – €37.95
Ami de Coeur beanie from Brown Thomas – €130
Carhart backpack from Arnotts – €89
Bracelet Common Links from Brown Thomas – €60
The signature Inis Meain textured pub jacket in black, navy or charcoal marl in superfine merino/linen – €565
Grapeleaf jacket by Selected Homme at Avoca – €200
