GIFT GUIDES

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For the Men in Your Life

Feb. 9, 2021

A man in a brown three-piece suit, holding a bouquet of roses

Photograph by Juergen Teller; Creative Partner to Juergen Teller: Dovile Drizyte; Styled by Sara Moonves. Hair by Malcolm Edwards at LGA Management; Makeup by Sam Bryant at Bryant Artists; Manicure by Michelle Saunders.

While most Valentine’s gifts tend towards the pink and frilly, there’s no reason you can’t show the men in your life some love with something a little more demure. How about a lovely fern for your #plantdad best friend? Or a cooking lesson for your still-sourdough-obsessed husband? Anyone would appreciate a set of Barbara Sturm minis, a pocket-sized Theragun, or a fabulous coffee table book. We even have an idea for his four-legged friend. Check out all of our editor-recommended gifts, here.

1Kimberly Queen Fern

A love fern! Because most men’s apartments could use some sprucing up. – Hannah Westbook $65, Bloomscape.com

2Vertly Balm Relief Lotion

A Vertly Balm Relief Lotion in white packaging with a simple black font

This stuff is heaven for sore muscles. – Jenna Wojciechowski

$48, Vertlybalm.com

3Coconut Cartel Rum

A bottle of Coconut Cartel Rum with two pelicans on the label

If you’re trapped in a blizzard and dreaming of warmer places, a bottle of this not-too-sweet coconut water-infused rum will transport you. It’s the best on the rocks. -Erin Meagher $37, Shopcoconutcartel.com

4A Cooking Lesson via Airbnb Online Experiences

Gnocchi being made during a cooking lesson via Airbnb Online Experiences

You can learn how to make gnocchi together with an Italian grandmother from Rome or prep Portuguese food with a drag queen—all from your own kitchen, via your laptop. -Allia Alliata di Montereale Price varies, Airbnb.com

5Hugglehounds Heart Tuffut Toys

Hugglehounds Heart Tuffut Toys in red, purple. blue, orange and yellow

Is he a dog dad? Keep man’s best friend happy and occupied with these sweet toys. – Sophia Martin $15-$20, Inthecompanyofdogs.com

6Summit Lumbar Pillow

Give your significant other the gift of a well supported lower back. -Jenna Wojciechowski $99, Jungalow.com

7Pursoma Minerals de Mer Bath Soak

Pursoma Minerals de Mer Bath Soak in white packaging with grey writing

For the wave-worshipper who’s missing summer swims, this seaweed-enriched soak is the next best thing. – Andrea Whittle $14, Amazon.com

8Theragun Mini

Keep one of these on the coffee table to dig into each other’s sore muscles while watching TV. – Andrea Whittle $199, Theragun.com

9Dr. Barbara Sturm Men’s Kit

Dr. Barbara Sturm Men’s Kit in a translucent bag

This travel-sized kit is a great introduction to serums and scrubs—perfect for the skincare-curious guy who’s ready to move on from CeraVe. – Julia McClatchy $175, Mr.porter.com

10Philip Guston: A Life Spent Painting

The Philip Guston: A Life Spent Painting book

Nothing feels more gratifying than finding a special book for that special someone. Let this one spark his inspiration for new creative projects. – Amanda Pagan $85, mcnallyjackson.com