WHAT TO BUY: THE SUAVE GUY

In the lead up to the silly season we've hand picked some show-stopping gifts that'll be sure to show how much you care

 

We've all got a suave guy in our lives. That smooth talking, good looking, man-about-town who knows a thing or two about the finer details of a life lived well. He's notorious for his way with ladies and his appreciation for the finer things in life knows no bounds. Needless to say he's a little fussy, so show him the extent of your devotion with these carefully selected gifts.

1. Louis Vuitton Keep It bracelet from Louis Vuitton

2.  Zegna Monterubello watch from Zegna

3. Knight light by David Moreland from Simon James design

4. Zegna swimming trunks from Zegna

5. Beats by Dr Dre headphones from Superette

6. Minimalux ballpoint pen enquiries to Simon James Design

7. Terre D'Hermes fragrance from DFS Galleria

8. Assorted summer footwear from Fifth Ave

9. Ettinger Bridle Hide small zip purse from Crane Brothers

10. Ralph Lauren desk blotter from Cavit & Co

11. Reidel O decanter from The Studio of Tableware

12. Kent folding comb from Crane Brothers

13. D&AD 11 book from Taschen

14. Bally Canvas belt from DFS Galleria

15. Gucci Backgammon set from Gucci

16. Peter Lorimer Bone Handle chef's knife from Sabato  

Illustrations by Guy Brock

Claire Sullivan

Claire Sullivan

Denizen's Editor-in-chief, Claire knows a thing or two about the art of living well. Having published some of the most highly regarded magazines both locally and in New York, Claire has a well honed eye for unveiling the best of the life that surrounds us. 

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