9 menswear gifts that look anything but last minute
With MR MARVIS’s style essentials, ease your festive woes
Words: Josh Lee
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The early bird catches the worm, so they say. Yet, chances are that many out there have left the present-purchasing to the last-chance moments of the retail window. It’s a forgivable thing, really, given that the past few weeks have been rammed with harsh deadlines, a hurricane of festive dos and the severe hangovers that ensue. So, to help those scramblers navigate this integral week and get everything sorted for placement under the Nordmann fir, we’ve turned to one of our favourite menswear labels, MR MARVIS, to help us put together a small edit of style essentials that make for fine gifts to give – the type of things that say elegant rather than eleventh hour. Here’s what to shortlist…
The perfect baseline
If you’re dipping into the MR MARVIS portfolio, it’d be a massive oversight to not peruse the items that’ve helped build up the label’s reputation: trousers. For a key winter piece, there’s The Heavy Classics, produced in a timeless navy colourway and given an extra touch of sophistication via some front pleats. In cases where the receiver is a forward-planner, then The Five-pockets – a denim trouser that, in this case, is designed in a spring-appropriate shade of beige – will do the trick. If the idea is to let them completely unwind, then plump for The Easies, which, as the name suggests, is an elegant set of sweatpants.
Key winterwear
For those feeling extra generous, you may also want to add these cold-season must-haves to your basket. Have him channel his inner Paul Newman with The Wool Pullover, which is coveted for its failsafe shade of grey – the ribbed collar and cuffs also give it some subtle interest, and the relaxed fit is great for the period of indulging. The Merino Zip Pullover has manifold virtues – a butter-soft touch and a smart-casual feel among them. Meanwhile, The Polo Pullover’s burgundy palette is perfect to showcase with a glass of red in hand.
The evergreen essentials
Here, we have some select pieces that will help form the spine of his wardrobe, regardless of his tastes; due to their solid hues and pared-down appearance, each item below has a universally appealing feel. We rather like The Flannel Bomber as it acts like a blank canvas – either wear it over an Oxford shirt for a more dressed-up look, or pair it with The Piqué Tee whenever a bar crawl calls. If, however, you’re one of those well-prepped early birds and simply need a stocking filler to pad out your offerings, we’d nudge you towards one of The Beanies – we quite like the punchy bright-blue option.
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