Christmas shopping for a man who says he wants nothing is a familiar problem. The good news is that this year we've given you plenty to work with. Since summer we've added silk pyjamas, tapestry slippers, leather gloves and silk and cashmere scarves to the shop, along with a whole run of new tie bars and lapel pins.
Here's our pick of what's new, with something at every budget, from a £10 stocking filler to a scarf he'll wear for years. We've included a little more about each piece so you can choose with confidence. Most of it is just as good a gift for her.
Slow mornings and early nights
If there's one gift that feels like a proper treat, it's silk pyjamas. Silk feels cool against the skin, has a soft natural sheen and gets better the more it's worn. Ours come in two prints.
The Blue Geometric is the smarter of the two. A cobalt geometric pattern is threaded with fine gold lines, and bright blue piping picks out the collar, chest pocket, cuffs and front placket. It's a small detail, but it makes the whole set feel tailored.
The Black Paisley is louder, with swirls of gold, green, pink and blue paisley on a black ground. The shirt has a classic pyjama collar and piped cuffs, and fine contrast piping traces every edge for a sharp finish.
Both are 100% silk and cut in a relaxed unisex fit, in sizes S to XL. If you're unsure on size, our model is 6'2" and wears a medium. Each set arrives in a cotton pouch tied with matching silk, so it's already halfway to wrapped.
Each print has a matching silk eye mask. It sits softly against the skin and shuts out the light properly, whether he keeps it by the bed or packs it for a long flight. On its own it makes a lovely stocking filler. With the pyjamas, it completes the set.
Feet up
Our new slippers are the gift most likely to be worn every single day. Three of them are cut from a woodland tapestry, with foxes, stags, rabbits and birds wandering through flowering briars. The pattern repeats every 38cm and a slipper is a good deal smaller than that, so no two pairs show quite the same part of the design. His will have its own animals.
Choose your ground colour. Claret red is the one that says the evening has started, and it looks especially good with navy and anything green. Deep green is richer and more countryside. Black is the most subtle, where you have to look closely to find the fox.
Inside, they're lined with soft sheepskin, and underneath there's a moulded rubber sole with our emblem in the tread. That means they're as happy on the doorstep as they are by the fire.
For something quieter, the Chocolate Sheepskin pair is sheepskin inside and out, with no pattern at all. It's backless, warm in January and worn soft by March, and it's the pair most likely to be lived in rather than saved for guests.
All four come in UK sizes 5 to 13 and are supplied in a cotton drawstring bag. They arrive in the first week of November. Order now and your pair is reserved and sent the moment they land, in very good time for Christmas.
Leather gloves
A good pair of leather gloves never goes unused. They're the sort of considered detail that marks out a well-dressed man in the colder months, and they're one of the few gifts that get worn every day from November to March.
Ours are made from soft, supple leather that moulds to the hand over time. They're cut close for a neat fit, so they slip easily in and out of a coat pocket and never look bulky with tailoring.
Classic black is the most versatile, and it works with everything from a dark overcoat to weekend layers. Dark brown is a little warmer and softer with tweed and navy. Tawny brown is the one with the most character, a rich, warm shade that looks great with a camel coat.
They're handsome, hard-wearing and made to age gracefully. Our gloves arrive at the start of November. Order now and your pair is reserved and sent the moment they land, in good time for Christmas.
Silk and cashmere scarves
If you want one gift that feels truly luxurious, start here. Our new scarves blend silk and cashmere, so you get the soft warmth of cashmere with the sheen and drape of silk. Both are woven in a fine herringbone, which gives the cloth depth and makes the print sit beautifully.
The Graphic Herringbone is the bold one, a patchwork of colour and shape that is pure Gresham Blake, with our name woven into the design. It drapes beautifully over a suit, a coat or knitwear, and it's light enough for a cool summer evening as well as autumn and winter.
The Midnight Paisley is quieter and richer, an intricate paisley in deep midnight tones. It's the kind of accessory that lifts a plain overcoat instantly or adds depth to tailoring, and it works just as well in the evening as it does in the day.
They're light enough to wear indoors over a suit and warm enough for a January morning. Both are dry clean only, and both are the kind of piece that gets worn for years and remembered as the gift that started it.
New silk ties
A Gresham Blake tie is the classic gift, and two new prints have just arrived. Both are printed on silk twill, which takes print better than any other cloth. It holds colour, ties a firm knot and drops with real weight.
Painted Daisies scatters daisies across a pale ground, printed with the loose brushed edges of the original artwork rather than the flat precision of a repeat. The weight of the twill stops the light background from ever looking flimsy. Wear it with cream linen, soft grey or a navy blazer. It's also a very good answer to the question of what to buy the best man.
Chaos is exactly what it sounds like: a riot of colour and shape on a dark base, with no repeat to settle into. The colours sit brightly against the dark ground, and the cloth has enough body to carry a design this busy. Keep everything else calm and let the tie do the work, with a plain white shirt and a dark suit. It's the gift for the man who has always led with his tie.
Stone tie bars with meaning
Our stone tie bars are a gift with a message. Each one sets a polished natural stone into a gold or silver bar, and each stone has been treasured for what it stands for. Choose the one that suits him, or the one that says what you want to say.
Azurite is prized for its deep, oceanic blue and has long been linked with clear thinking and confident decisions. It stands for clarity, wisdom and perspective, and it's a reminder that true confidence comes from knowing yourself. In gold, it glows against navy, brown and forest green tailoring.
Tiger iron is banded in red, gold and black, and it's the stone of strength, courage and vitality. It's the one to give for the moments when he needs to stand tall, like a big day, a new chapter or a fresh start.
Botswana agate, in soft grey and blush, is known as the comfort stone. It stands for calm and balance, which makes it a gentle, thoughtful choice for someone who could do with a little steadiness.
Gold suits warmer colours like navy, brown and green. Silver is cooler and sharper against grey and charcoal. Whichever you choose, they make a meaningful gift for a groom, a best man, a new job or a milestone birthday.
A gift with an edge
For the man who likes his details with a bit of bite, our barbed wire tie clips are pure Gresham Blake mischief. A tie clip is a wardrobe staple, and this one keeps his tie in line while giving it a bit of an edge. It says far more than a plain bar ever could.
Wear one with a crisp white shirt and sharp tailoring, and it turns a classic look into something with real character. The gold catches the light against navy, chocolate brown and deep green. The silver reads cool and modern with grey and charcoal. Either way, it's a small, considered gift that gets noticed.
Lapel pins
Our lapel pins are some of the most luxurious pieces in the shop, and they're made to be noticed up close. A pin is the quickest way to give a jacket some personality, and the right one becomes a signature he'll wear again and again.
The jewelled gold cactus is our showpiece. It's hand-finished in warm gold, full of colour and sparkle, and a guaranteed conversation starter on a jacket that doesn't take itself too seriously. It looks especially good against navy, green and earthy tones.
The silver charm pin is our most personal design. From a polished oversized safety pin hang a feather, a skull, a necktie, a chess piece and a pair of tailor's scissors. Each charm represents a different side of the Gresham Blake world, so there's something new to spot every time you look.
Our fly comes in gold or silver and lands a touch of eccentric British charm on the lapel. It's small, witty and full of personality for its size.
None of them are just for jackets. They're worn just as happily on a woman's blazer or coat, on knitwear, a scarf or a bag, which makes them one of the easiest luxury gifts to buy for anyone.
Games night
For the friend who hosts, our Gresham Blake playing cards take a classic deck and give it our own treatment. The cards have a premium linen finish and bold patterned backs, and they come in a black box with the gold splat logo.
Look a little closer and you'll find The Tailor among the court cards, a nod to the craft behind everything we do. They're made to be played with on poker night, packed for a weekend away or simply left out on display. At £10 they're the easiest add-on in the shop, and they'll last longer than any tower you build with them.
And for the night itself, the Roulette Tracksuit. It brings a little Gresham Blake character to his downtime, in a print with plenty of personality. It's cut for comfort with a relaxed fit that moves with him, whether he's travelling, relaxing at home or dashing out for coffee.
Wear the pieces together for an easy co-ord, or split them up and mix them into the rest of his wardrobe. It's comfort, with a bit of personality.
The small things
Some of our favourite gifts this year are also the smallest. Our polished gold collar stays are engraved with Gresham Blake on the front and a hidden message on the reverse, either “Love You” or “Be Lucky”, set in classic Times New Roman. Only the wearer knows it's there.
They measure 6cm by 1.2cm and slip into any shirt collar with stay pockets, keeping it crisp all day. It's a quiet flourish where no one expects it, and a lovely way to tuck a message into a stocking.
Pair them with one of our valet trays, a home for the things that matter at the end of the day. They're cut from soft vegan leather with press-stud corners that fold flat for travel and pop up into a neat tray in seconds. Keep one on the nightstand or desk for his watch, keys, cufflinks and the odd loose collar stay. They come in black, brown, teal, sand and dusty pink.
And if you want the simplest gift of all, our Gresham Blake Logo Tie Bar starts at £25. It's a clean, understated bar carrying our logo in warm gold, especially handsome against navy and brown, and a lovely introduction to the brand.
Still stuck?
Shop the whole Gift Edit, or narrow it down by budget. If you'd rather let them choose, a Gresham Blake gift voucher is never a cop-out.
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Better still, come and see us in our Brighton shop in the Lanes, where helping you find the right present is our favourite part of December. UK delivery is free on every order.