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Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Sports Guy

If your guy is a sports fan like Denzel Washington, he never misses his favorite team. If he can’t go watch in person, he’ll meet his buddies at the bar to enjoy the game.

Denzel Washington is a major Lakers fan. Chris Rock, Usher, Lenny Kravitz and Diddy are also super supporters.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
02
Play-Off Tickets

Nothing is sexier to a sports fan than when a woman invites him to a game. Splurge on play-off tickets for your guy’s favorite team. We promise his friends will be jealous. Don’t be surprised if they ask if you have a single sister.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
03
Arcade Style

Sporty guys love the arcade style behind NBA Jam for the Wii, $47.99 at Amazon.com. It’s the slicker version of the old school coin operated two-on-two game and all of the updated versions.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
04
Fitness Fanatic

One look at Will Smith and you know he takes his workout seriously. If your guy is anything like Will, focus on fitness-friendly presents.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
05
High-Tech Weight

It may look like a ridiculously oversized cowbell, but this kettlebell, $87.67 at Amazon.com, is actually seven weights in one. Buy this if you want your guy to workout at home without creating any clutter.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
06
Ultimate Sport Watch

This sleek watch is the ultimate find for your sporty guy. Sure this watch tells time, but it also features a barometer to track sudden weather changes, an altimeter to track climbs, a thermometer, and an H2O alarm that signals to your guy when he needs to drink water. It also acts as an alarm, calendar, stopwatch, and a 5-segment countdown timer. Not bad for $245. Buy it at Kohls.com.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
07
Kitchen Master

Chef G. Garvin is a throwdown chef. If your guy likes to cook for you, you should thank him with the latest gadgets.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
08
Grilling Beast

Your guy can toss all his kitchen gadgets once he gets his hands on this 7-in-1 Grill, $169.99 at BestBuy.com. This contraption can steam, deep-fry, smoke, boil and grill. Plus he can choose between propane-powered or charcoal. We think it’s pretty amazing, too.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
09
BBQ Ready

If your guy loves to throw a BBQ, this personalized steak branding iron, $52.50 at HomeWetBar.com, will get everyone talking.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
10
Daddy Duty

Just how cute are these two. Usher and his son Usher Raymond V show off their swagger on a walk in LA. If your guy has a mini me, focus on family-friendly gifts.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
11
Family Game Night

Forget the controllers, Microsoft Kinect, $299 at Microsoft.com, is all about working up a sweat. The latest game device forces you to move — but it’s so much fun. Control movies with your hands, work on dance routines or climb a mountain. This is the kind of gift both daddy and child will enjoy.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
12
Lifetime of Memories

This tiny little gadget keeps getting better. The Flip UltraHD video camera, $165.95 at Amazon.com, has enough storage to hold an hour of video. Dads can keep it in their pocket for just the right family moments. All he has to do is plug it into his computer and download.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
13
Fashion Envy

Kanye West’s tailored threads are always in style. If your guy is anything like Kanye, he cares about his clothes. He sets the trends that all his friends follow.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
14
Sleek Messenger

If both you and your man live for fashion, he’ll love you for this Rag & Bone messenger, $225 at Barneys.com. The chic mix of wool and leather makes this the perfect everyday bag.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
15
Perfect Pair

The AllSaints Brandon Hi Top, $130 at AllSaints.com, is the perfect mix of casual and cool. He’ll love you for keeping him comfortable in style.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
16
A Passion For The Planet

If your guy is anything like Will.i.am, he cares about the planet. Will.i.am showed his greener side in this year’s “Take Our Planet Back” video. The singer debuted the song at Al Gore’s green inaugural ball.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
17
Green Guy Gadget

Keep your green guy’s gadgets in style. The iPhone case and earbuds, $45 at NeimanMarcus.com, is made of sleek and renewable natural bamboo.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
18
Eco-Conscious Case

This super stylish laptop case, $30 at UncommonGoods.com, is recycled from excess wetsuit material. The cushy nylon neoprene will protect his laptop from any accidents.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
19
Smart & Sexy

If your guy is anything like Hill Harper, he’s smart and sexy. This Harvard Law School grad is the author of three books.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
20
Electronic Books

Even if your guy is obsessed with filling his bookshelf, he’ll love the ease of a Kindle, $139 at Amazon.com. He’ll subscribe to all of his favorite newspapers and read on-the-go. The convenience makes this the perfect gift.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
21
Latest Laptop

If your willing to splurge, make your way to an Apple store for the latest version of the MacBook Air, $1,000 at Apple.com. The nearly stocking stuffer-size laptop is lightweight and incredibly fast. He’ll appreciate the extended battery life. Plus, there’s no start-up delay. It boots right up.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
22
Staying Fresh

Boris Kodjoe clearly knows the importance of grooming products. The model turned actor always looks hot. If your guy prides himself on his appearance, don’t be afraid to update his bathroom essentials.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
23
Perfect Shave

No man likes to spend money on a shaver. But if your guy cares about his looks he’ll love this shave kit from the Art of Shaving, $100 at TheArtOfShaving.com. The kit comes with pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm and a shaving brush. It’s even pretty enough to set next to your products on the bathroom counter.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
24
Pretty Face

Clinique’s face soap for men, $25 at Clinique.com, is the first step in the 3-Step Skin Care System for men. It’s specially made for guys who care about their about skin. The luxury soap even comes with a convenient soap dish.

Gift Guide: The Perfect Gift for Your Guy
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