It’s the most wonderful time of the year…(again!)
Christmas is coming around quickly this year! A lot of pine trees will already be up, festooned with lights and baubles, with every gift bought and accounted for…or not…
While some of us are naturally forward-thinking and may start buying gifts in the autumn, it has to be said that many others, ourselves included, tend to think of Christmas presents as tomorrow’s problem. Thankfully, we can help with that.
Do you have a man in your life that you struggle to find the right thing for? Again, this is something we’re hugely familiar with. Men are often short-changed when it comes to stylish attire, with women’s shops being full of imaginative designs while men’s clothes tend towards the conservative. If you’re looking to get something sartorial to help a rough diamond shine, our winter collection might be your best friend.
Join us as we explore some beautiful designs that make perfect Christmas gifts, for any man in your life.
CRAVATS
A cravat is for life, not just for Christmas. Beautiful, comfortable and versatile, it’s the perfect way to distinguish oneself from the throng of followers. All of our cravats are made with Grade A1 mulberry silk and are produced in the UK for exceptional quality.
Our designs run from classic, subdued and serious, to playful, colourful and witty. All receive the same attention to detail in manufacturing and all are worthy carriers of the Cravat Club name.
For instance, our SHOHEI Japanese crane design in stunning red is striking, bold and even (whisper it) festive. It’s the perfect way to incorporate the seasonal palette without resorting to cliché or kitsch.
For a different type of Asian motif, our AGU tigers cravat toes the line between strident and vintage for a look that works with almost anything.
Much loved patterns also get our signature twist. Our SILVANO cravat in beautiful coffee brown with mint green polka dots is a classic for all seasons, pairing with a tweed jacket or dark suit equally well.
In entirely the other direction is our vibrant TIMAEUS floral pattern, with carmine and teal shades used to stunning effect.
Our FELIX cravat in darkest black with pure white polka dots is a classic for all seasons, pairing with almost anything.
For the dark and mysterious gentlemen, we offer our beautiful Ancient Madder Collection, which offers rich, deep shades due to the unique dying process.
This gives designs such as the ACHERON geometric, the green MANDERLEY paisley, and the RADCLIFFE paisley a brooding and debonair quality. Perfect for more formal occasions, or for any outfit that demands a gothic undertone.
Ties
Perhaps your recipient isn’t quite ready to dive headfirst into the cravat world? Never fear! We also offer a selection of ties, with the same attention to detail and luxurious fabric of our cravat range. Every man needs a good tie, and our range offers personality and grace, as well as a more unusual gift option.
Our BRYN green and yellow paisley envokes a vintage or retro feel to any suit, while the LUPIN brings colour to a delicate and gentle floral pattern.
Our HAVARDR woven paisley is a pastel twist on an evergreen pattern, with navy and pink proving best of friends.
For the truly bold, we also offer attitude in the form of our SETH necktie, setting woven orange skulls against a deep blue base tone - it’s much more subtle than you’d think.
Pocket Squares
A pocket square is the perfect gateway drug, giving a gentleman a hint of sartorial grace without commiting to the bit. The pocket square is simple, hugely easy to wear and can look utterly stunning when worn well. In fact it’s amazing what this simple piece of fabric can do to an outfit.
With a pocket square being small, with only a small portion of that being visible at any one time, it allows you some creativity when choosing. For example, our subtle geometric DANIEL cravat pairs earth tones with a gentle repeating pattern, meaning that it can offset a bolder jacket perfectly. In the other direction, an apparently strident pattern such as the bright rainforest scene on the VANAR pocket square becomes a playful accent rather than dominating. Perfect for adding levity to something more serious.
If one of our beautiful pockets squares isn’t quite up to size for your gift, then perhaps one of our larger, multiway pocket squares will do the trick? Based on Japanese mythological motifs, each one is a work of art in its own right, hand drawn by our Japanese artist based in Kanagawa, Japan. What’s more, the design allows you to use different colours with different outfits, making them adaptable endlessly useable.
Our Hannya series, such as this HANNYA I depicts a terrifying Japanese demon, in this case in portentous red and black colours. A truly striking piece, it will give your recipient an unforgettable unboxing experience.
For something slightly lighter, our IZUMO II is part of a series depicting the spirit world, which is a more playful example of a mythical motif. Sakura pink and hinoki brown makes for a softer and more subdued colourway to play with.
Silk Evening Scarves
If you want a gift that screams “special”, then nothing quite says it like one of our silk evening scarves. Made with an opulent quantity of highest-quality silk, they bring a real sense of the extraordinary to any outfit. In fact you could argue that they are the outfit; try one with a simple white shirt and see what we mean!
Our HIDDEN CURIOSITIES VI pairs a rose copper base colour with a woodland scene in deep reds and blues, with heraldic animals and floral elements. For something in a cooler palette, the DECO ISLAND MOONLIGHT plays with art deco iconography on a deep blue background. All hand-drawn and made in very limited quantities, these scarves truly are worthy of any special occasion.
Unsure about our choices? We have many more designs across our store to satisfy the precise taste of your lucky recipient. Have a look at our range and you never know - you might just find the thing to make his Christmas.
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