Top 10 gifts for men this Valentines Day

Socks and pants? What are you, his mum? Get creative this February 14th with some of these excellent suggestions.

Paul Smith hanky

Get him to wear his heart on his sleeve (or his breast pocket, at least) with this great new hanky design from Paul Smith . The motif is also available as a T-shirt or tote bag

Price: £12

Ted Baker red jumper

British fashion designer Ted Baker is a perennial favourite for every smartly dressed chap, so why not pop in and check out the best that this cool label has to offer, including this cosy red knit jumper.

Price: £75

Apple Market Artizan cufflinks

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that no man can have too many sets of cufflinks. For unique hand-made examples, head to Artizan at the historic Apple Market.

Priced from: £15 – £45

Dune trainers

If you’re sick of seeing him kick around in the same battered trainers which, frankly, could probably walk to the bin themselves, why not treat him to a pair of cool white high tops from Dune?

Price: £70

Molton Brown candle

Men like candles too! Particularly if they’re charged with a heady fusion of vetiver, basil, bergamot, galbanum, amber and vanilla. Combine with the black pepper body wash and eau de toilette for a truly sensual gift from Molton Brown.

Price: £49

McSherry Images

Head to the Apple Market for quality images of London taken from fascinating perspectives and professionally mounted.

Priced from: £8 – £22

Fred Perry polo T-Shirt

Polos are a staple of every man’s wardrobe and Fred Perry is the master of this particular sartorial art. This textured knitted sports shirt is our design of choice from their spring/summer collection.

Price: £90

French Connection brown satchel

The manbag has become an essential bit of kit in recent years and this brown satchel bag from French Connection is perfect for the dapper chap on the move.

Price: £120

Build-A-Bear bear

Despite their rough, tough exterior, most men find it hard to resist a cuddly toy, particularly if proffered by a loved one. Build-A-Bear can help you create your own, complete with natty little tux!

Price: £34

Penhaligon’s Love Potion

Ladies, replace those ageing scents in his bathroom with this evocative affair from Penhaligons. Originally released in 1999, No. 9 casts a spell of intimate darkness from its complex heart of jasmine, spices and geranium, making for a mysterious scented delight.

Priced from: £50 – £70

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