The best Valentine’s Day gifts for men
Forget the usual trinkets, say 'I love you' with things he’ll actually appreciate
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What good’s a pair of cufflinks when he’s not worn French cuffs since before the pandemic? Ditto ties, tie bars (though they’re a no-no on any occasion), briefcases, fountain pens, pocket squares, lapel pins and, to be honest, formal shirts in general (unless, of course, you’ve got a wedding on the horizon. In which case, Eton shirts gets our vote).
Nope, now that dressing up is on the way out and office dress codes belong to a time of fax machines and VCR recorders, the best men’s gifts for Valentine’s Day 2026 are all about toys, tech and tasteful accessories. Here’s what the man in your life really wants this Valentine’s Day…
Style gifts
Burberry embossed check briefcase
If he’s still heading off on business trips and weekends away carrying that battered Samsonite he’s had since you met him at uni, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to upgrade him to something a little chicer. Made using supreme check-embossed leather in a classic silhouette, Burberry’s understated briefcase is just the thing for the modenr businessman.
Watch & Jewellery gifts
Hermès Montre Arceau Automatic watch
You can never go wrong gifting a great watch but, if your other half isn’t a seriously clued up watch guy, best stick with a brand he knows for maximum kudos. Luckily, many of the world’s most famous luxury houses now also do a fine line in stylish mechanical watches. With its clean, classic dial, stainless steel case and navy alligator strap, this Hermès Montre Arceau Automatic watch is a brilliant addition to any collection.
Grooming gifts
BDK Parfums Velvet Tonka extrait de parfum
Bleu de Chanel and Tom Ford Ombré Leather are all well and good for the everyday – but every man deserves something a little more unique for special occasions. Enter Parisian fragrance house BDK Parfums and its enticing Velvet Tonka extrait de parfum. More concentrated than an eau de parfum, and created using fine ingredients from across the globe, it blends the elegance of Paris with the bustling warmth of Morocco to create an enveloping scent characterised by heady amber, deep leather, roasted pistachio and smooth tonka.
Foodie gifts
Selfridges With Love Valentine's hamper
If you’re staying in this Valentine’s Day, dial up the romance with Selfridges’ delectable hamper – after all, who said bubbles and chocolates were only for the girls? Packed with everything you need for a sophisticated date night at home, settle down in front of a favourite film and feast on white chocolate, caramels, shortbread and prosecco, with a Diptyque candle thrown in to boot.
