February has arrived and our schedules are already pushing our limits, especially with Chinese New Year festivities taking up most of our weekends. We can’t go on a proper date, let alone buy the perfect gift for the special guy in our lives.
Fortunately, the Internet and next-day shipping options are here to save the day—here are some of our favourite gift ideas for every type of guy that you can purchase with a few clicks of a mouse and a credit card.
Aside from the usual features such as sending push notifications when synced with their iPhone, the Series 7 sports enhanced health and fitness tracking with the addition of heart and blood oxygen monitoring. Not only will your partner never miss a call or a text ever again, but he will also be able to determine how effective his exercising regime is with one look at his wrist.
Finding the perfect wireless earphones can be a hassle—on top of impeccable speakers, it must have a long battery life, be noise cancelling, and the fit must be just right. The Beoplay EQ is one of the best earphones on the market with a 20-hour battery capacity, adaptive sound technology and ergonomically designed to fit almost any ear.
Thanks to the pandemic, many of us have resorted to laps around our neighbourhood parks in a bid to keep fit. However, all that running sure puts a lot of pressure on our feet. Gift your partner one of the most cutting-edge running shoes that money can buy. This model hits the trifecta: comfortable soles, breathable fabric and technologically proven to propel you further and faster.
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Our partners are busy; they have places to go, people to see and things to do. A multipurpose, water and odour-resistant gym bag such as this one comes in clutch with a laptop sleeve, dividers to separate clean and sweaty clothes, and tons of compartments for valuables.
Shaving is a pain, both literally and figuratively. Cheap drugstore razors are notorious for leaving cuts and razor burns and having to shave every day can result in highly sensitive skin. No one must live like this with Supply Co.'s single-blade razor that glides effortlessly and removes facial hair with just one swipe.
For the skincare enthusiast: Your Clean Routine Overachievers Skincare Kit, $89, Biossance
A good skincare routine is genderless. Clear and healthy skin not only makes us look good, but it can make us feel more confident than ever before. Many men struggle to maintain a proper regime because they do not know how products work. This Valentine’s Day, gift your partner a no-muss and no-fuss clean beauty set that covers all the bases.
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Bucket hats are hot accessories this year—we’ve seen them on countless runways this season. It is only fitting that we buy one for our fashion and trend-loving partners and Loewe’s newest anagram bucket hat in red is sure to put a smile on their faces.
For the men who like bling: Engraved Logo Silver Ring, $791, Maison Margiela at Farfetch
In the wise words of Beyoncé: “If you like it, you should put a ring on it”. Indulge your partner with a gleaming piece of jewellery crafted from the finest materials. The ring not only looks good, but it is also the perfect understated luxury item that can be subtly flexed to all their friends and to show everyone just how doting we are.
Our tropical sun is unforgiving in terms of the relentless summer heat, burns on our skin and damages to our corneas. Hence, sunnies are essential for those who are constantly out and about. Plus, sunglasses make every guy look cooler. These shades are both useful and easy on the eyes—the thinner and compact frames give it an edgy vibe to spice up any date outfit.
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For those with a sense of humour: Blanket With Popcorn Design In Red And White, $48.99, ASOS DESIGN
Is your partner a perpetual homebody who loves to binge Netflix all day and night instead of bringing you out on a proper date? Send a message with this gag gift and turn them into an extra-large-sized popcorn. Don’t forget to take loads of pictures of them snuggled up in the blanket and have a great chuckle. Hopefully, they will get the hint.
This monogram-decorated pair of sneakers is an iconic piece thanks to the futuristic element of transparent panelling, which takes any casual outfit up a notch. Customisations are available for this model – add on a sneaker charm in gold, silver, or black to make it extra special for your partner.
For those who need a little more TLC: Buff Ryder Exfoliating Body Scrub, $48, Fenty Skin
It’s always beach season in Singapore and no one wants to be caught with rough skin, especially when taking photos for the ‘gram. Help your partner out by getting him this gentle body scrub, which contains superfine sand and tropical fruit enzymes that will leave the skin feeling silky smooth and glowy.