Google “best gifts for boyfriend” and you may find yourself wading through pages and pages of middle-shelf brown liquors, various bottle openers and keychains, cushioned socks, and extremely swagless (but comfortable) sneakers. So, namely, good gifts for, like, a disappointing father-in-law on Father’s Day? You can do better, and we can lend a hand, in the latest installment of our best gift ideas series. No matter the special occasion, whether it’s a graduation gift, birthday gift, an anniversary gift, or you simply want to make date night a little more meaningful, we have the perfect gift for your man.
The Best Gifts for Boyfriends, According to GQ
Grooming
Aesop
Virēre Eau de Parfum
One spritz of this spicy, citrusy scent from Aesop and he’ll be even more irresistible than before.
Laurel Bath House
Cuffed Bodywash
This body wash will have your man smelling divine—just listen to the scent description. “Sun bleached leather. Tobacco. Raspberry.” Not exactly an award-winning smoothie combination, but it sure smells good.
Philips Norelco
Multigroomer All-in-One Trimmer Series 7000
The subtle hint your boyfriend needs to trim down that bush growing on his face. And chest. Oh, and everywhere else.
D.S. & Durga
Young Dunes Eau de Parfum
The fun-loving fragrance provocateurs at D.S.& Durga have done it again, this time linking with Todd Snyder on an exclusive scent inspired by the rush of scaling a sandy coast in the wee hours of the AM.
Tech
Fluance
RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
The diamond-tipped stylus on this record player tracks grooves with greater precision for high-quality audio. Play that funky music, boyfriend.
Theragun
Mini
Let them work out their kinks with this mini massager from industry standard Therabody.
Bose
QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose’s latest headphones are by far the brand’s most comfortable and quiet, almost like Bose knew what it was doing when it named the damn thing.
GoPro
HERO12 Black Waterproof Action Camera
GoPro has come a long way since its first action cameras, and the latest has some of the best quality video you’d ever expect from a device that’s as small as your palm.
UltimateEars
Epic Boom Bluetooth Speaker
A hefty 360-degree speaker with crystal clear sound quality for blaring a podcast in the kitchen, your dad’s smooth jazz, or mom’s daily meditations.
Sonos
Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable
This high-quality turntable is the gift that keeps on giving: For all subsequent gifting occasions, you can just get him a new record or two for his collection. Just be careful that he doesn’t become too obsessed with this thing.
Style
Abercrombie & Fitch
90s Oversized Flannel
Winter is coming, and this beefy, oversized flannel from Abercrombie is exactly what he needs to keep you warm whilst enjoying the last few al fresco meals of fall. Thrift store smell (thankfully) not included.
J.Crew
Barn Jacket
Lululemon
ABC Classic-Fit Trouser
If he’s ever complained about, uh, bunching down there, he’ll love these pants. Just wait ’til he finds out what “ABC” stands for.
Vuori
Qualify Run Short
The runner in your life will always be happy with another pair of short shorts. These lined shorts from Vuori are lightweight, quick-drying, and stretchy.
Visvim
Social Sculpture 101 Raw Denim Jacket
Every menswear nerd knows the name Visvim, and if you get him this denim jacket, you’ll be in his good graces forever—just like this jacket.
Percival
Raglan Crew Neck Jumper
Dress him like he’s the lead in a Nora Ephron film with this 100% organic cotton jumper.
Tecovas
Doc Cowboy Boot
Good enough for 2024’s leading man Glen Powell, good enough for your equally hot, maybe less Texan, boyfriend.
Uniqlo
: C Double Face Coat
Meet Clare Waight Keller, your boyfriend’s new favorite designer. This mid-length coat is perfect for the colder months, whether he’s heading to the office or the cocktail bar.
Banana Republic
Oversized Cotton Poplin Shirt
There’s something about a guy in an oversized button down that gets the blood flowing. This cotton poplin shirt is as much a gift for you as it is for him.
Jaxxon
Beveled Tiger’s Eye Signet Ring
You liked it (aka him), so you put a ring on it. Just, y’know, not that ring—yet. (Plus, the Tiger’s Eye in this signet ring is supposed to bring good luck to the wearer.)
AYR
The Club Midweight Zippered Jacket
With this waxed cotton jacket from AYR, he can finally join the club—the club of cool jacket owners, that is.
Rhodes
Roper Zip Boot
Rhodes’ cowboy boots are comfy enough to rock as a daily shoe, but it also dresses up well enough to wear with a suit.
Seiko
Rectangular Watch
That’s the last time he wears his Apple Watch to date night dinners. (While this Seiko can’t make phone calls, it looks much cooler.)
Warby Parker
“Harris” Sunglasses
Todd Snyder
Straight Fit Favorite Chino
You can’t go wrong with the approachability of the menswear stalwart Todd Snyder: Just a damn-good pair of pants for a damn-fine man.
Alex Mill
“Miller” Zip Jacket
This is not a drill: It’s jacket season, folks. This handsome layer from Alex Mill has all the makings of a perfect future heirloom.
Lululemon
ABC Classic-Fit 5 Pocket Pant
Mejuri
Black Onyx Pendant Necklace
Jewelry can be tricky, but this crowd-pleaser from Mejuri will still be in rotation 30 years from now.
Merrell
Moab 3
The carabiner guy in your life will be practically beaming when he opens up his gorpy Moab 3s.
Blundstone
Chelsea Boots
Versatile, reliable, undeniably stylish: Could be said about both your boyfriend and his brand new Blundstones.
Kitchen
Diletta
Bello Espresso Machine
If you’ve noticed his brower search history has him diving through the coffee subreddits, you might want to give him the gift of excellent espresso in this stainless steel machine from Bello. Better if you pull the shots for him.
Gozney
Arc Pizza Oven
If he’s already one pizza pie away from opening his own store, upgrade his culinary arsenal with this Arc oven from Gozney, which can churn out a delicious pizza in just 60 seconds.
Uncommon Goods
Hot Sauces of America Gift Box
A spicy man deserves a (literally) spicy gift. Take him on a cross-country flavor tour with this pack of regional hot sauces from across America.
Almave
Blanco Non-Alcoholic Blue Agave Spirit
The next time he calls for shots, let it be a shot of something that won’t cause him to miss brunch the next day. This bottle is as close as you can get to tequila without the booze.
Ninja
Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine Drip Coffee Maker & Cold Brew Machine
This ultimate do-it-all coffee/cold brew/espresso machine from Ninja is literally like gifting him an unlimited gift card to his favorite cafe—except the only person he’ll need to tip is himself (and maybe you).
Our Place
Always Pan 2.0
Unleash his inner chef by gifting him one of the coolest (and best looking) all-in-one cookware tools that have taken Instagram and kitchen counters by storm.
Del Maguey
Vida Clasico Mezcal
Ditch the bottom shelf tequila for a smoky mezcal, which he’ll end up using as a sub for all of his favorite cocktails. (Trust us: a mezcal negroni is the move of the holidays.)
Yeti
Rambler Cocktail Shaker
Your at-home bartender can mix up drinks even when you two are on the road.
by Colu Henry
‘Easy Fancy Food’
This new-ish cookbook from New York Times Cooking contributor, Colu Henry, is filled with cheats for making weeknight dinners more gourmet.
Fellow
Opus Coffee Grinder
You don’t get his coffee obsession (or why he spends hours a day on a coffee subreddit) but you love him anyway. This is a coffee nerd’s dream grinder—and also extremely aesthetic.
Mysa
Natural Wine Club
Bottles of natural wine delivered to your door? This is the future we were promised. (Ideally he’s sharing his wine with you.)
Home
Sonic Editions
Oasis City 5-1
Your music lover boyfriend was the first one in the virtual line to score Oasis tickets, so yeah, he’d love this epic print for the boys during simpler times.
Twemco
Flip Clock
A retro clock to remind him that your love for is neverending—and to make sure he’s on time for the function, for once. Delightfully analog with German engineering, this easy-to-read clock will look perfect on his nightstand.
Aer
Gym Duffel 3
Partners don’t let boyfriends walk to the gym looking like a schlub. This gym bag will hold all his gear, including shoes, jump ropes, weightlifting belts, wraps, straps, sleeves—the list goes on.
Goshi
Exfoliating Shower Towel
Miansai
“Kai” Silver Carnelian Beaded Necklace
OSEA
Glow to Sleep Starter Set
Wake up to your fresh-faced boyfriend, courtesy of one of the best natural beauty brands around.
Todd Snyder
Montauk Swim Short
Craighill
Wine Key
This sleek stainless steel gadget makes light work out of whisking off the cork from any wine bottle, meaning you’ll never have to be saddled with a screw-top bottle again.
Bang & Olufsen
Beolit 20 Bluetooth Speaker
Not only is this one of the most impressive speakers around, but it also includes a built-in wireless charger so the tunes can be bopping all day.
Giro
Fixture Mips II Bike Helmet
He’s too cool for a bike helmet until the eighths of a second that one ends up saving his life. Even if it just sits in the storage closet, at least you can say you tried.
Cold Picnic
Black Sparrows Blanket
Something cozy and handsome for him (but mostly you) as you shiver your way through the winter in his space heater-equipped living room.
Laundry Day
Stainless Steel Ashtray
High, ahem, art for his coffee table.
One of These Days
Cowboy Hat Incense Holder
For your rootin,’ tootin’ cowboy.