In need of some scrollable gifting inspiration? You're in luck, because we're counting down the days to Christmas with a weekly edit of our favourite finds. Each week, we'll share our top picks in one of five key price brackets – from wallet-friendly stocking fillers to money-no-object dream gifts – to give you a nudge in the right direction.
This week we're upping the spend to £500. If you're shopping for that hero piece to cap off this year's haul, this is where you'll find it. From Japanese down outerwear to the finest fitness gadgets currently on the market and everything in between, this is our pick of the gifts under £500 we'd be more than happy to receive ourselves.
Luca Faloni 2-Ply Cashmere Crew Neck, £275
We're prepared to go out on a limb and wager that every man will appreciate a simple, well-made cashmere crewneck. This one from masters Luca Faloni is the real deal – handmade in Northern Italy from A-grade 4-ply cashmere for a silky soft handfeel.
Nordic Knots Flatweave Rug, £345
Dampen the bachelor-pad energy and the noise from the downstairs neighbours in one fell swoop with this subtly patterned rug from Nordic Knots.
Myrqvist Duved Waxed Suede Boots, £319
Stride into the new year confidently with a proper pair of boots, like these hiking-inspired beauties from Myrqvist, featuring a water-repellent waxed-suede upper that laughs in the face of puddles.
Goldwin Pertex Quantum Down Parka, £500
We see our fair share of jackets in this line of work, and this big puffer from Japanese outerwear don Goldwin still takes some beating. Perfect for hanging around town in the winter weather...just steer clear of people with lit cigarettes.
Tom Dixon Pose Task Lamp, £310
The OG Anglepoise lamp is a design classic, but it's far from the only option for the discerning man's desk. This contemporary spin by Tom Dixon riffs on the classic while taking things in a completely new direction. Perfect for illuminating midnight study sessions while keeping carefully considered desktop aesthetics intact.
Wahoo Kickr Core Indoor Trainer, £499
Wahoo's Kickr Core trainer allows you to ride your bike indoors and train virtually using a laptop, tablet or smartphone with a connected app. What better gift for the fair-weather rider in your life?
Porter-Yoshida & Co. Holdall, £345
Big. Orange. Bag. Need we say more?
Blok Table Grill, £485
Everyone knows dinner parties are really just thinly veiled one-upmanship contests. Make sure he blows those pretentious Ottolenghi-loving pals out of the water at the next one with this Japanese-style tabletop barbecue.
Transparent Small Speaker, £450
We're long-time fans of Transparent's innovative audio equipment. Prices can be high, but this entry-level option offers all of the looks and sound quality for a fraction of the price of the flagship models.
Garmin Forerunner 570, £459
Garmin's Forerunner series is arguably the benchmark in wearable running tech. The 570 launched earlier this year, bringing a whole host of new features to help runners train smarter, harder and recover more effectively... or just provide detailed data-driven feedback on their festive-period hangovers.
Aarke Drip Coffee Maker, £300
The gift of a barista-quality brew without setting foot out of the door. And it looks great on a kitchen worktop too.
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