All the Gifts GQ Editors Want This Holiday Season 2026

All the Gifts GQ Editors Want for the HolidaysNot to make this about us, but this is about us.Courtesy of Shop; Design: Emily HanhanAs the desk at GQ that handles all things shopping, the GQ Recommends team has developed a rather motley assortment of wants, needs, and highly specific desires. We have good taste, if I may say as much, and no shortage of opinions about what makes a thing worth owning. So this holiday season, I asked everyone to set aside the usual assignments and show me what's on their own wishlists. What follows is an eclectic grab bag of A1 gifts, straight from the folks who spend all year finding the good stuff.Still got names to cross off? Peruse our gift guides and sign up for the GQ Recommends newsletter for more good stuff worth giving (or keeping).The GQ Editor Gifting Hit ListThe Toasty HoodieLady White Super Weighted HoodieRead moreThe Oddball TopperCamiel Fortgens Heavy Knit BeanieRead moreThe Soft-Shouldered JacketNatalino Double Breasted Sport JacketRead moreThe Bedroom BeatmakerTeenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Extended PlayerRead moreThe Grand OvercoatAuralee Garment Dyed Heavy Moleskin Coat in Faded BlackRead moreThe Finishing StudOur Legacy Star Fall Belt BlackRead moreThe French Riding BootLa Botte Gardiane Gardian Camargue Amber BootRead moreThe Subtle ScentOddity Naked Dance Extrait de ParfumRead moreWhat's On My ListSabreBistrot ChopsticksYears after getting married, I can say with confidence that the best thing about marriage is my wife. But a close second is the set of Sabre Bistrot flatware we received off our registry. A pleasure to hold and behold. And now they make chopsticks, which is unfortunate news for someone afflicted with my particular strain of completism. I have no choice but to finish the set. —MNCamiel FortgensHeavy Knit BeanieI couldn’t in good conscience ask for everything I want from Camiel Fortgens, which is, uh, everything. But this heavy-knit beanie, with the melange yarn and signature raw edges, feels like a reasonable place to start. —MNAtonemoNTS Radio PlayerIt's true, the best radio station on the internet deserves its own hardware. Made in collaboration with tech company Atonemo, this dedicated player has big, tactile buttons for tuning into NTS 1 and 2, a dial for wandering through the Infinite Mixtapes, and the ability to plug straight into my amp. I feel so alive, and I've never been more excited to turn a dial. —MNLuis BarraganLuis Barragan: His LibraryNosying around other people’s bookshelves is a favorite pastime, and I can think of a few libraries I’d rather rifle through than Luis Barragan’s. I’ve made the pilgrimage to his home and studio in Mexico City, and this new book offers a new look at the peerless architect’s life and influences through the personal collection he kept on his shelves. —MNJordan Bowman, Shopping EditorLady WhiteSuper Weighted HoodieYou may already know that we love Lady White’s top-tier white T-shirts, but we’re also massive fans of their sweats, especially this superweight hoodie. And when they say superweight, they mean it. I’ve own the zip-up version, and it's basically a winter coat. This will become my dog-walking hoodie, my 6 A.M. stroll to the bodega hoodie, and the late-night walk back from the cinema hoodie. —JBTeenage EngineeringEP-133 K.O. II Extended PlayerBack in high school, some homies and I thought of ourselves as future producers. The music was terrible and thankfully is lost in the ether somewhere on SoundCloud, but despite those early attempts, I still find sampling a fascinating part of music. It’s a way to shut off the brain and think about songs in a new way. I doubt the music will be any better than it was back in the day, but I’ll have fun acting like Jamie XX or Nicolas Jaar, at least. —JBTraveler's CompanyTraveler’s JournalI’m a pen-and-paper guy. You will often catch me feverishly jotting down thoughts in the middle of a meeting. I’ve recently needed to retire my old Moleskine notebook and found myself doing a deep dive into reusable leather-bound book holders that you can treat like a modular journal. You can add in different types of notebooks, calendars, and daily planners—the possibilities are endless. —JBFellowEspresso Series 1There comes a time in every man's life when he fancies himself a barista and thinks he should dedicate some time to learning how to pull a damn good espresso. I am that man, and the delusions are more errant than you would expect. Because I drink so much coffee, I’ve convinced myself I might as well get good at making it. —JBGerald Ortiz, Senior Shopping WriterAuraleeGarment Dyed Heavy Moleskin Coat in Faded BlackAs much as I don’t want to admit that I overindex on outerwear, my closet tells the truth. It’s so full that I can’t even shift any of the hangers without taking one of them out first. But that won’t stop me from eyeing this gorgeous coat from Auralee. It’s everything I want in a coat: dramatically long, artfully faded, and a deep black colorway. Now I’ll just have to find a new coat rack. —GOGramicciClimbing ToteI saw this bad boy in a shop and was so drawn to it. The colors are just right, the size is great, and the material is ultra-sturdy, but on this day, the devil on my shoulder told me not to get it that day. I came to my senses and came back the next day only to find that the tote was sold out. Hence why I’ve got it on my wish list because I believe in second chances and miracles. —GOROAHawk Wool Knit Ear WarmerThis little thing is a clever ear warmer that can be worn as is or can be slipped over the bill of your favorite hat. It’s silly and weird and cool and totally unnecessary. And yet, I would not be mad if this made its way into my stocking. —GONatalinoDouble Breasted Sport JacketI’ve always wanted a true Neapolitan-style jacket and getting to try on some of Natalino’s pieces in person during a pop-up in NYC has only stoked the fire. From the hand-stitched entails to the soft shoulders to the absolutely supreme fit, there’s no better jacket in my mind. —GOAvidan Grossman, Senior Shopping EditorValstarBenjamin Shearling Suede PeacoatNo, I am not a ne'er-do-well Italian playboy loath to step into a leadership position at my dad's sprawling imports company. Yes, I would like to dress like one. —AGJCPenney'sVintage Big Mac Plaid Flannel ShirtLeave it to the vintage fiends in Japan to turn up a version of JCPenney’s canonical Big Mac flannel—the greatest flannel ever made, FYI—that might actually be worth the asking price. —AGPate PhilippeYellow Gold Golden Ellipse Ref. 3546Okay, okay, okay. Once the sticker shock has worn off, think about how good of a boy I’ve been this year… —AGLa Botte GardianeGardian Camargue Amber BootYou could drop $100K on leg-lengthening surgery and then rebuild your jeans rotation from scratch. Or you could just buy La Botte Gardiane’s naturally height-enhancing boots, which look great with the jeans you already own. —AGMari Herrema, Marketing and Production ManagerEademLe Chouchou Lip BalmI used to question whether the Eadem hype was another fad born of bloated influencer budgets, but dude. This balm is legit. I want every single color. You should get this for your girl for the holidays. If you’re scared of picking colors for her, opt for “Butter Mochi” (clear! unscented!) or “Sakura Shaved Ice,” a light pink that complements nearly every lip combo under the sun. —MHBuck MasonD045 Roper JeanI was treating my guy to his first ever foray into Buck Mason when I clocked a store employee wearing the Roper Jean and immediately lost the plot RE: which T-shirt the boy was trying on next. The silhouette! The wash! The contrast stitching! The complimentary Buck Mason tailoring for my stubby little legs! A girl can dream. A girl is still dreaming. Someone please gift this to me. —MHDreoAir Purifier 338SConfessions of an adult seasonal allergies sufferer: I open the windows to air out my apartment despite knowing that that’s just welcoming the allergens into my home. Practical people might say I should address the issue at the root, but where’s the whimsy in that? Wouldn’t capitalism prefer that I purchase a solution to my problem instead? —MHYves Saint Laurentibre Eau De ParfumIt took only one year at GQ and one “welcome to the team” bottle of D.S.&Durga to turn me into a fragrance fiend. For my bank account’s sake, I made a No New Fragrances vow earlier this summer … but gifts don’t count as breaking that pledge. Also, I really need a winter scent; my beloved Eau Splendide is more of a summer gal. —MHAustin Harbin, Contributing Market EditorOddityNaked Dance Extrait de ParfumI already own a bottle of Naked Dance, and it’s dangerously close to empty, which is the highest compliment I can give a fragrance. Well, the second highest. The first is how often I’m asked what fragrance I’m wearing, and I’m not ready to give that up. It’s a cult pick from a tiny niche house, right down to the cap, which is handmade from wood scraps and resin, exactly the kind of detail I can’t resist. —AHTitle of WorkBeaded Stones Pyrite Bracelet 152I’m a vintage obsessive at heart, and this bracelet has that worn-in, one-of-a-kind look I’m always drawn to. Pyrite is also known as fool’s gold, and frankly, I’d be a fool not to want it. —AHOur LegacyStar Fall Belt BlackA good belt is the most underrated piece in any outfit, and my studded belt collection could always use one more. I’ve reached the point where I pick my outfits around my belts, not the other way around, and this one already has a few looks planned. The most practical gift on my list? I think so. —AHNili LotanBilli Corduroy PantAll fall I’ve been hunting for the perfect pair of cords, mostly because I’m notorious for wearing the same pants almost every day. These feel like they walked straight out of a ’70s record sleeve, with that soft, slouchy fit. They’d slot into my current wardrobe perfectly, and finally give my usual pair a break. —AHLibby Page, VP, Shopping GQHommeyRobeI love a gift you can give and secretly steal for yourself. This bathrobe is a “thoughtfu” gift for your partner that you’ll get to commandeer when they’re not looking. Two for the price of one really. You’re welcome! —LPTeklaOrganic Cotton Striped Towels & Bath MatIt’s a cliché, but the best gifts are the ones you wouldn’t buy for yourself but desperately want. And who doesn’t want a chic, soft, luxurious, well-designed towel? No one, is the answer. Tekla has a knack for unexpected color combinations that should feel wrong but somehow feel so right (this pink and brown combo is excellent)—a mood booster for any bathroom. Oh, and they’re unisex, making them a handy option when you have a last-minute gift to give. —LPNecessaireThe Body WashThere is a myth that shower gel, or “smellies” as we call them in the UK (I’m British), are thoughtless gifts. I disagree. A luxury shower gel will add a little something extra to your morning routine, or someone else’s, and is a crowd pleaser for secret santa. This specific wash I can attest also smells incredible. —LPJenni KayneCashmere SocksLast holiday season, I treated my mother to a pair of Jenni Kayne cashmere socks. Since then, she’s never looked back and now has an expectation that Christmas = cashmere. She deserves it, so I’m happy to oblige (I may as well buy myself a pair at the checkout whilst I’m at it). They make a great gift for anyone who loves a cozy weekend at home or wants something luxurious to slip into after a day of hiking or skiing (my personal favourite time to treat my feet). —LPLouis Cheslaw, Contributing Shopping EditorKaptain SunshineDenim Tracker 1P JacketA couple of decades ago, Helmut Lang was the place to go for a more city-minded denim jacket. And while those pieces still do numbers on the second-hand market, I’ve always found them a touch too fitted. So imagine my relief to discover this roomier Kaptain Sunshine take, which still feels special (and office-appropriate) due to its pleats, dark color, and smart single pocket. —LCMolton BrownRe-Charge Black Pepper Bath and Shower GelAs a teenager, I was completely taken by this scent. Then, throughout my twenties, I tried all of the nicher body washes I thought I was meant to like. The ones that smelled like herb gardens, cedar forests, or sometimes… nothing at all. But following a recent, delayed flight-induced spin around Duty Free, I was reunited with Re-Charge Black Pepper. Please, kind gifters, reunite me with even more of it. —LCWilliam Claxton: Jazz LifeNot just a stunning book about jazz and America in the 1960s, but also hundreds of pages of incredible style. I’m hoping to deepen my understanding of the music over the holidays, and know it would only help to be leafing through this as I do so. —LCRay-BanOriginal WayfarerAs with the Molton Brown above, I’m done surveying the market: I feel my best in these! And I’d wager the men (and women) in your life likely do too. —LCEmily Hanhan, Production EditorTatchaSilk PeonyGenetics haven’t exactly done some of us any favors in the under-eye department (me, I'm talking about me), but this eye cream levels the playing field. It works beautifully for me, and it’s exactly the kind of splurge that makes a great gift. —EHExperimentGlycerin Discovery SetExperiment is one of the most exciting skincare brands I’ve come across lately, with a thoughtfully edited lineup that doesn’t try to do too much. Its new mini set is a great introduction, featuring what I think is an underrated ingredient: glycerin. It helps skin hold onto moisture, which is exactly what my thirsty skin craves in these drier times. —EHVitalyTier ChainVitaly has been on my radar for years, and I’ve had my eye on more than few of its chains and rings. It just launched an Art Deco line, which is a glorious mix of classic style and signature industrial Vitaly edge. While a lot of the larger statement pieces are on my wishlist, the Tier Chain feels like a daily driver and a statement piece at the same time. —EHSharper ImageWeighted Heated ThrowOnce we get through the joyfully chaotic holidays, the new year calls for rest and relaxation. While cozy socks and a soft throw are always welcome gifts, this blanket feels like an ultimate upgrade. Weighted for gentle relaxing pressure and heated for warmth even in the chilliest rooms. Sounds like a recipe for the sweetest of dreams! —EHMichael Nolledo is GQ’s commerce director, where he leads operations for GQ Recommends and oversees coverage for all things menswear and style. Prior to GQ, he led editorial programs for several publications, including InsideHook, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can ... Read More