Now you can give your favorite music enthusiast something tangible to show his fandom with Sonic Editions' limited edition music photography ($75-$259 for small, medium and large mounted or framed prints). Choose shots from some of the world's best photographers and music archives featuring the greatest artists in rock, pop, punk, hip hop, R&B and jazz. The collection includes both iconic and rare shots of artists from ABBA to Zappa, with the likes of Iggy Pop, Johnny Cash, Blondie, Miles Davis, Run DMC, Kiss, Led Zeppelin and Kurt Cobain in between, depending on whether your gift recipient is a hit single or deep cut kind of guy.
Treat the discriminating chocolate lover on your list with a box of FIKA Choklad truffles, created and handmade by master Swedish chocolatier, Håkan Mårtensson. The Kardashians have been spotted in the FIKA Espresso Bar multiple times recently sampling his goodies. Incorporating unique ingredients like cactus, Tabasco and even champagne, Mårtensson produces culinary creations that stimulate even the most sophisticated palette. Treat him to a box of Seven Deadly Sins ($72 for 24 count) with seven decadent flavors or the Four Elements Box ($36 for 12 count), with truffles that take three days to make.
The new Motorola Triumph ($299.99) is the ideal gift for the person on your list who demands superior design and performance from their smartphone to keep them in the know and on top of it all 24/7. It's Android-powered with a superfast processor, a 4.1" touchscreen and a 5MP camera. Plus, it comes with unlimited data and text messaging starting for just $35 a month from Virgin Mobile—no contract required. Put power in the palm of their hands this holiday season and watch them soar in 2012.
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Make sure when it's time to relax in front of the roaring fire that he's got the Bonfire Penny Sweater ($188) to do it in. Penny Stock is designed, developed and artistically directed by the POP Studio staff in Culver City, California and has caught the interest of Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Topher Grace. This navy and white wool and alpaca cardigan will look great wherever your All-American guy is spending the holiday—in the city, in the country, in the mountains or anywhere in between.
Alejandro Ingelmo's Tron Sneakers ($450) are perfect for the guy in your life who covets the hottest sneakers, like Justin Timberlake and Jay Z, who are fans of the hot men's and women's shoe designer's styles. The Tron sneaker, inspired by Disney's sci-fi action flick, TRON: Legacy, are super sleek high-tops that come in cool combos, such as black with black matte leather overlays and gray with black tweed wool overlays. Just think of them as a dude's version of Manolo's.
The Native Union POP Phone Handset ($29.99) is a whimsical gift for the guy who loves his high-tech gadgets but appreciates design aesthetics and products from the past, like Lenny Kravitz, who has been spotted on the street using one. It has a high quality speaker and microphone that can be used with all mobile phones (it's compatible with iPhone out of the box; adaptors for other brands are sold separately) and for VOIP computer telephone calls like Skype and Google Talk (USB adaptor sold separately). It also comes in eight great colors to suit all tastes.
Sometimes guys have more stuff to tote around than can fit in their pants pocket (and a "murse" is out of the question). For those occasions, get him the canvas and leather Lennon backpack from Will Leather Goods ($295), like stars Zac Efron, Ryan Gosling, Cash Warren, Ryan Phillippe and Matthew Broderick have. It's the perfect everyday bag for heading to school, work or the gym. The bag, which has three front snap pockets and an interior zip pocket to keep items organized and secure, is rugged enough for him while being stylish enough for you.
For the socially-conscious guy who can't function without his morning java, get him a great gift set ($20-$215) from Laughing Man, Hugh Jackman's new line of coffees, teas and chocolates, which was inspired by a trip the Real Steel star took to Ethiopia. Through the successful incubation of companies and products, Laughing Man Worldwide gives 100% of the profits it receives from those ventures to charity. With unique blends from far-flung places like Latin America, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Panama and Peru, there's sure to be a flavor he'll look forward to having in his coffee cup.
Whether the guy in your life has uncommon measurements or just favors a well-made, perfectly fitted shirt, a made-to-measure dress shirt from Hamilton Shirts ($245-$295; 4-week lead time now through the holidays) is an unparalled personalized gift. This Houston-based, family-owned company known for its bespoke custom shirts (created by visiting a local retailer) now offers made-to-measure versions online, where you can choose from their most popular fabric, style and fit options. Nothings says, "You deserve more than off-the-rack" than one of these.
For the whiskey drinker who just can't swing owning his own distillery, Woodinville Whiskey Co.'s Age Your Own Whiskey Set ($149.99) is the gift he won't be able to imagine how he ever lived without. The kit includes a 1/2 gallon new charred oak whiskey barrel, two bottles of 100 proof "White Dog" unaged whiskey, two tasting glasses, a funnel and step by step instructions. Because the surface area to volume ratio (the amount of wood in contact with whiskey) of this small barrel is much higher than a typical 53 gallon barrel, the aging process is significantly accelerated, providing a nicely matured whiskey in just 3-6 months—however long he decides. Talk about an ideal winter indoor project!
Sure, Angry Birds is fun, but for the guy who has an iPad but misses the simple joys of classic games like Asteroids, Battlezone and Tempest comes ThinkGeek's iCADE, the iPad Arcade Cabinet ($99.99). An iPad slides into the cradle and uses Bluetooth to connect. All he has to do is "insert coin" and it's game on with a retro joystick and arcade buttons. He can even download the "Atari Greatest Hits" iPad App to buy and play a huge suite of classic arcade titles. He's sure to have a wicked awesome holiday with this gift under the tree!
Baby, when it's cold outside and he still wants to listen to his tunes without freezing his ears off, give him Kangol's new Aerial7 Earlap 507 hat with built-in headphones ($96). He'll be styling in this signature blocked wool cap—like Kangol-wearing Penn Badgley, LL Cool J and Samuel L. Jackson—while keeping warm and listening to his favorite music via an ultra slim superior quality Sound Disk tucked inside specially constructed earflaps. It even has a built-in microphone so he can talk on his mobile phone when he's on the go in the snow.