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We’re biased, but doesn’t the Santos de Cartier look brilliant in green? One of the very first wristwatches ever made, the horological icon was designed by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aeronaut Alberto Santos-Dumont record time while in the air – something which, at the time, was almost impossible. This modern-day rendition comes with two QuickSwitch interchangeable bracelets in steel and green croc-embossed leather to match its emerald dial. Ideal for the man of many facets.

Founded in France in 1764, Baccarat distils more than 250 years of expertise into its crystal glassware. In fact, each of its craftspeople is rigorously trained for 15 years. Part of the Harmonie collection, this set of two crystal tumblers is ideal for cocktail enthusiasts and lovers of fine whisky. He’ll be sure to appreciate their beautiful linear design, emphasised by clean, parallel cuts – these tumblers will certainly improve any home bar or drinks cart.

The cap of this scent, a bull, says it all: Penhaligon’s’ The Blazing Mister Sam eau de parfum intense is the scent equivalent of a gentleman’s swagger. Exclusive to Harrods, it’s infused with spicy black pepper and cardamom, expertly layered over dry patchouli and creamy cedarwood. For more fragrance inspiration, head to our top 10 fragrances for men, or our guide to the best niche scents of the moment.

“The quiet sartorial details are essential,” Gianluca Isaia says in our guide to world-class suits. That may be the case for construction, but also the smaller accessories – like cufflinks. Made with the highest commitment to craftsmanship, Cartier’s pair is cast from sterling silver and subtly adorned with the brand's elegant Double C motif. They just simply clip on to the cuffs of his shirt – the best of which you can find in our edit of the best men's shirtmakers.

Let us guess: he would have been a professional football player if he hadn't had that childhood leg injury. For the footie fans among us, Rhude and Amiri have created a new capsule exclusively for Harrods. This Rhude T-shirt takes inspiration from classic football jerseys, right down to the athletic stripes and logo crest on the chest. If you’re buying for a sporty man, be sure to check our new edits for tennis and motorsport too.

Headphones so comfortable, it’s like you’re not wearing them at all. Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H95 headphones have five levels of powerful noise cancellation, designed to adapt to your surrounding environment. Their custom titanium drivers, fitted under detachable magnetic earcups, also deliver outstanding fidelity, allowing him to pick up on details of his music he’s simply never heard before. All that comes packaged in a sleek and timeless design made to last generations.

Founded in 1893, Dunhill is a byword for British sophistication. Designed for elegant evenings, this classic shirt is cut from light and breathable linen sourced from a specialised Italian mill. Like the finest men’s tailoring, it’s all about the details: a vertical seamed yoke for ease of movement, a navy bottom buttonhole, double-pleated cuffs, a traditional English placket, smart pointed collar and branded mother-of-pearl buttons throughout.

“I believed that we could change existing preconceptions of a product traditionally considered dull and unsexy,” says Elliot Rhodes' founder Justin Rhodes, “and thankfully, we seem to be winning the battle.” The product in question? The humble belt. Based in London’s Covent Garden, the brand designs all of its products in the UK, while each piece is exclusively made in Italy and Spain by skilled craftspeople using traditional techniques.

Want to treat him to a steak? Every cut served at The Grill comes straight from our in-house butcher, handpicked from the very finest producers and cooked to order on the charcoal grill in our Harrods Dining Hall. Highlights include our native-bred beef – dry-aged for no fewer than 32 days in a Himalayan-salt chamber to draw on the very best of its flavour – as well as Japanese Kobe fillet, USDA Creekstone ribeye and Australian Wagyu sirloin.

This summer, The Macallan opened its new boutique on the Lower Ground Floor: home to the biggest range of the brand’s whiskies outside of The Macallan Estate in Scotland. Part of its limited edition Distil Your World series, this Distil Your World Paris single malt is made in collaboration with the Roca brothers: the chefs behind the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca, twice named the best restaurant in the world.

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