Anyone have any solid gift ideas for a mid-to-late 20’s man? Trying to get my older brother something but I am god awful at picking gifts.

He likes things that are well-made. Budget is $500.

My ideas so far:
- A nice jacket like a north face parka or something
- $500 in gift cards to lululemon and Nordstrom
- Nice pair of boots + a leather jacket

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Got my brother a button-up sweater shirt from Faherty and he loves it. Lots of great stuff from that brand in general

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Faherty has awesome stuff

Carhart jackets are all the rage right now

North face nuptse jacket is also very in

Patagonia synchilla pullover — got one for my dad and he loves it

Smathers & Branson needlepoint wallet or belt — very unique, lots of different designs to choose from

As for boots, Timberlands are always a solid choice for guys. If he’s a little more edgy in style then I recommend the Dr. Marten 2976. If his style is a little more preppy/classic then maybe the LL Bean duck boots.

Lululemon Commission pants are very popular with guys right now — sort of athletic material on a chino silhouette

A nice plush bathrobe is always a great gift that men really think to buy for themselves

Nike high top blazer sneakers are also very in

As for the leather jacket, be careful with that one. A genuine one will be quite expensive, and if he likes well-made things, don’t get him faux leather — I keep seeing faux/“vegan” leather jackets listed for $200+ when they’re literally just made of plastic and unlikely to hold up over the years. Beware that “vegan” leather is a new euphemism for fake. I would try to find a small local business for this one that really puts care into the craft.

Hope these help! I used to be a salesperson at Nordstrom a couple years ago so I like to think picking out gifts is a specialty of mine

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Sick thank you for all these great reccs! Will probs combine a few of these things in a gift

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Saw a video about quality leather backpack, johnstonmurphy Rhodes backpack at Dillards

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Concert tickets, Peter millar. Bought both for my bf who is a 29 year old man

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Cologne, butterfly razor, lamy pen set, cuff links, Italian leather shoes, a tie, a belt or anything made of leather.

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bombas performance running socks!

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Entry level or better vinyl record player.

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Tecovas boots (~$300) - handmade leather boots

Tissot PRX (~$400) - Swiss made watch, amazing steel integrated bracelet

David Yurman classic cable bracelet ($450)

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I got all my brothers yeti’s this year.

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