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What to give an Italian stylish man as a gift?

post #1 of 15
Thread Starter 
I will be attending Pitti Uomo this January in Florence, Italy. I figured, I would also visit my sister who lives a few hours train ride from Milan. Buying a gift for my sister was rather easy, as I asked my wife to help. I am having a devil of a time trying to figure out what to give my brother-in-law. The problem. I don't know him that well, but here are the basics. He's 40, thin and tall (6 ft), and *very* stylish. I would describe his style as somewhere in between classic and modern/contemporary/fashion forward whatever you want to call it. So there you have it, what can an American give to a sartorially inclined Italian man. What is it that's distinctly American and is appreciated by Europeans, especially, the Italians? Doesnt have to be clothing....I suppose.
post #2 of 15
"Uniquely American" is tough. Good choices might be antique cuff links. Pocket linen (handkerchiefs) are another great gift, either monogrammed or not.

If he enjoys cigars, that is a good gift. Booze too, one size fits all. There you go, how about some great American booze? A case of great California wine or some single barrel bourbon?

Good luck.
post #3 of 15
Find out his shoe size and give him a pair of Aldens, Europeans love them and they are as American as apple pie.

http://www.aldenshoe.com/
post #4 of 15
^ I was also going to recommend Alden's.
post #5 of 15
Go with the US booze. Bourbon or US wine is always nice.

If a guy is stylish and into clothes, if you don't know his specific tastes it might be a major fail. Plus, sizing is always a hassle.
post #6 of 15
Too bad he isn't German as you could have gotten him a nice Stetson.
post #7 of 15
pocketsquares
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post #9 of 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by stewartu View Post
"Uniquely American" is tough. Good choices might be antique cuff links.

+1. I think cuff links will be the best gift to a sartorially inclined man, wheather he is Italian or not. If you can afford it, get him some from Tiffany & Co. They're one of the best.

Regards

Fantastic Mr Foxx
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post #11 of 15
fruit cake
post #12 of 15
Get him a coffee cup that says "Sprezzatura!".
post #13 of 15
a gigantic ferrero rocher pyramid..
post #14 of 15
Thread Starter 
thanks everyone. Great suggestions. I have got some good ideas now... Cheers,
post #15 of 15
get him a Big E Levi's jacket
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