Valentine’s Day gift guide for him: 25 picks he’ll actually love

28 January 2026
By Fashion Quarterly

Forget acts of service — on Valentine's Day, the love language we speak fluently is the art of giving.

This year, elevate your expression of affection with our curated gift edit, designed to ensure your significant other feels truly celebrated. Whether he’s a connoisseur of fine leather goods or someone who appreciates the finer things in life, we’ve assembled a collection to suit every taste. From impeccably tailored threads and on-trend trainers to life-enhancing gadgets and gourmet indulgences, let this selection inspire the ultimate gesture of love. After all, there’s no better way to say “I adore you” than with a gift that feels as exceptional as he is (or proves how exceptional you are).

Shop our Valentine's Day gift edit for him:

Aesop, Tacit fragrance, $260
R.M.Williams, Farrier Commuter Bag, $899
Retrosuperfuture, America Sunglasses, $449
World Travel by Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Woolever, $62 from The Nile
Porter James, Letterman Dad Cap, $85
Rolex, Datejust 31 in Oystersteel and White Gold, $17,900
Salomon XT-6 Sneakers, $340 from Hype DC
Porter James, Lounge Short in Light Blue Stripe, $119
The Reid Vodka, $125
Bottega Veneta, Intrecciato Leather Billfold Wallet, $1179 from Mr Porter
KitchenAid, Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $868 from Harvey Norman
Lilian Voucher, $100
Birkenstock, Boston Soft Footbed in Mocha, $370
Ultrahuman Ring AIR in Matte Grey, $455 from JB-HIFI
ACME, Roman Cup and Saucer in Kōkako, $30.50
Sunnylife, Pickle Ball Set, $95 from Superette
Montblanc, PIX Black Ballpoint, $590
Calvin Klein, Cotton Classic Trunk, $90 from Farmers
Stolen Girlfriends Club, Curbed Spacer Ring , $299
Polo Ralph Lauren, Mens Classic Crew Ribbed Casual Socks, $39 from Superette
Baina, Franklin Bath Towel in Caper and Chalk, $90
Audio Technica, LP60X Turntable, $368 from JB-HIFI
Deadly Ponies, Luggage Tag in Black/Gunmetal, $99
Stanley, Iceflow Flip Straw Tumbler 890ml/30oz, $80 from Superette
Triumph & Disaster Gameface moisturiser, $79
Triumph & Disaster Gameface moisturiser, $79
Hana, 60 min Deep Tissue Massage, $150

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