As the year draws to a close, Christmas parties are in full swing, the customary out-of-offices are beginning to crop up, and people are asking that fateful question: have you got your Christmas presents sorted?
Synonymously trying to tick everyone off your list and wrap up work for the festive period is no mean feat. With final delivery dates fast approaching – which, for many places, is 19 December – and the big day edging ever nearer, anxiety might have started to set in. But you’ve still got time! Scroll on to see, and shop, our carefully curated guide for the best last-minute gifts for men that come Vogue-approved. Time to make some swift decisions.
The best gifts for men are often those of a practical nature. Think: a top-of-the-range electric toothbrush, a book subscription, a top-up of their favourite cleanser, or some failsafe knitwear. And lest we forget, the customary pair of festive socks. After all, you can rarely go wrong with gifting something a recipient can put to good use.
Keen for something that’s equal parts practical and personal? Burberry’s customisable cashmere scarf, a new flannel dressing gown with their name on it, or a book subscription tailored to their reading tastes are thoughtful gestures that they’ll be more than happy to receive. Meanwhile, a tactical wardrobe addition like Uniqlo’s viral windbreaker, some trending sneakers, or a new addition to their underwear drawer also won’t go amiss.
As we approach the final days of December, discover the best and most practical gifts for men for last minute gifting that team Vogue is backing for 2025.
These Vogue-approved Uniqlo C tracksuit bottoms have been selling out non-stop since their launch this time last year – and for good reason. The best part? They’ll suit all family members, whether you’re shopping for your younger brother, eldest son or your dad.
Last year, I not only gave this toothbrush to my partner (later realising this was the least possible romantic gift for our first Christmas together) but also received it. These days you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t a Suri stan, with their sleek design, an array of colours to suit each and every bathroom colour scheme, and travel friendly qualities. This is a practical gift that won’t go amiss, trust me.
Our Place is a go-to for any budding chef. If they love spending time in the kitchen, the Always Pan is a sleek addition to their cupboards. We love this sleek titanium iteration.
Uniqlo’s blocktech parka is a crowd pleaser. Whether they’ll be sporting this Gorpcore piece in the city, or love trekking in the great outdoors, this best-selling raincoat is the perfect present.
For those shopping last minute this year, you simply can’t go wrong with a gift box full of their favourite drinks and nibbles. Marks & Spencer has a range of delicious options that can be delivered to their door. This afternoon tea set even fits through the letterbox!
Hailed as the drink of the summer, Moth cans are no longer exclusive to the warmer months of the year. Now available in a festive Christmas cracker form, these espresso martini crackers are perfect for stocking filling.
If your loved one is moving into their new home this Christmas, get them something practical like a set of new towels to save them the hassle of buying themselves. This cotton terry towel set is a festive treat that they’ll thank you for all year long.
This Grind X Peanuts cafetière is the perfect kitchen addition for the coffee lovers on your list. Add a bag of their favourite blend from Grind and some extra treats to create the perfect bundle for a slow morning.
Praised by beauty editors and dermatologists alike, Medik8 is a mainstay in team Vogue’s skincare routines. If the man in your life is beauty curious, gift them their own haul of the best in the business – and save them stealing yours.
For the person who always has their nose stuck in a book, a book subscription is something they will thank you for month after month. Once redeemed, they can use this gift card to personalise the subscription and never be caught short of a good read again.
If you plan on pushing the boat out this Christmas, look to the latest iteration of Therabody’s massage gun for the gym buffs in your life. This top-of-the-range fitness tool will be a game-changer for fitness fanatics who are looking for optimised warm-ups, speedy recovery post work-out and muscle wellness.
This delightful gift box includes everything you’ll need to craft the perfect Bloody Mary on Christmas morning. Complete with Fortnum & Masons English apple vodka, a rich tomato juice, horseradish, chilli sauce and a celery salt garnish to polish it all off. If your tradition includes spending Christmas eve in the pub, this one might come in handy.
A pinstriped shirt is a tried-and-true wardrobe classic. Whether they’ll be sporting there’s into the office à la team Vogue or throwing it over a pair of shorts for some winter sun, a good quality shirt is a wardrobe staple – and a timeless gift.
Many moons ago, me and my sister were delighted to each receive a familiar Aesop dust bags on Christmas morning from our brother. Little did we know, to his delight, instead of a luxurious hand cream they contained a bottle of the brands infamous poo drops. Described by the brand as a “much-adored botanical toilet deodoriser” perfect for “masking disagreeable smells”, this gift will no doubt receive a laugh on the day, but they’ll probably request it year after year once their bathroom is filled with “crisp notes of citrus peel and discreet florals”.
Why We Love It: While we’re big fans of Therabody’s LED face mask, this is the device we reach for when we need more targeted, bespoke treatment. “This FDA-approved device helps with skin toning using microcurrent and a tension-reducing, circulation-boosting facial massage,” says Matney. It also has three LED attachment options to treat fine lines, breakouts, and dark spots, plus a cleansing ring attachment that you can pair with your favourite face wash for a deep clean. There are also hot and cold attachments sold separately to help boost collagen and quell puffiness, making the TheraFace Pro an eight-in-one device.
Best for: Fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, discolouration, enlarged pores, facial tension
Specs: Features three LED colours (red, blue, infrared), microcurrent, massage, cleansing
Usage: LED can be used daily for up to eight minutes, moving to a new area of the face every 15 seconds
Why we love it: 111Skin’s charcoal coloured patches contain regenerative retinol, plumping hyaluronic acid, clearing yarrow extract (not to mention luxe black diamond particles) to transform tired eyes. No wonder they are Victoria Beckham’s go-to. But it’s not just celebrities who back the sparkly under-eye patches. According to Sandrine Dixneuf, spa director at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, “The 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask is a client and esthetician favourite worldwide. It delivers an instant hydration boost with hyaluronic acid, plumps with marine collagen, smooths fine lines with retinol, and brightens with niacinamide.” The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.
Key ingredients: 111Skin’s peptide complex, hyaluronic acid, retinol, rose hip extract, hexapeptide, and diamond particles
Benefits: Firms, tightens, plumps, hydrates, evens out skin tone
How to apply: Cleanse skin, then remove protective film from both sides. Apply the hydrogel patch under each eye and leave it on for 20 minutes.