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Accessory Gifts That Will Upgrade Any Man's Wardrobe This Holiday Season

By Mallory Schlau on November 15, 2017

Refresh the classics and stay stylish for years to come. 

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The holidays are coming, and that means it's time to upgrade the classics. Think traditional shapes and styles in new luxury materials or fresh colorways. 

Update his usual weekender with a new alligator version from Ghurka or a logo-covered style from Louis Vuitton. Make over his favorite driving loafers in navy blue, and top it all off with a cashmere version of his go-to baseball cap from Loro Piana.

Click through for these and more of our favorite updates for the season.

 
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Ghurka

Not your average weekend duffel bag, this new version from Ghurka is the ultimate luxury option, made from dark brown alligator.

Ghurka Cavalier II No. 97, dark brown alligator, $32,000; ghurka.com.

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Dior

Upgrade his everyday backpack with this nylon and calfskin style from Dior. It's sophisticated enough to be worn with a suit and functional enough to carry his essentials all weekend long.

Dior Homme motion backpack, nylon and calfskin, $1250; available at Dior Homme stores; dior.com.

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Loro Piana

Top off his look with this made in Italy cashmere baseball cap. The bonus is it’s treated with Storm System technology, ensuring he's protected from the elements.

Loro Piana Storm System baby cashmere baseball cap, $550; mrporter.com.

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Montblanc

Onyx and rose gold cufflinks are edgy enough to modernize his look, but keep the shape and style simple to ensure they still mix seamlessly with his already cultivated classics.

Montblanc Meisterstück cuff links in red gold, $210; montblanc.com.

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Berluti

Briefcases don’t need to be boring. Add some excitement to his work wardrobe with this hand-polished Venezia leather version from Berluti. 

Berluti Gloria polished-leather briefcase, $3,350; mrporter.com.

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Louis Vuitton

Upgrade his classic keep all with a logo-covered version from Louis Vuitton. It's trendy yet classic enough to last for seasons to come.

Louis Vuitton keep all, $1,880; louisvuitton.com.

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Tods

Navy is the new neutral when it comes to the Tod’s Gommino driving loafer. He can wear it with everything and it'll still feel special.

Tod’s Gommino driving shoe in suede, $425; tods.com.

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Ermenegildo Zegna

If he loves his classic moccasins, up the ante with this woven leather option from Zegna.

Ermenegildo Zegna Pelle Tessuta black pietro moccasin, $950; zegna.us.

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Mark Cross

Dopp kits are a necessity for every man who travels, and this pebbled calf leather variety will make him actually want to pack.

Mark Cross Dopp Kit in fine Italian natural grain pebble calf leather, $795; markcross.com.

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Brioni

This ultra-sleek briefcase is the perfect gift for the working man in your life: no one will look better on their morning commute.

Brioni ultra-thin hard case in calfskin, $3,675; brioni.com.

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Patek Philippe

This Calendar watch from Patek Philippe seamlessly blends vintage style with modern functionality. 

5320G Men’s Perpetual Calendar with Moon Phases, $82,784; patek.com.

 

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Brunello Cucinelli

Chelsea boots are a classic style for every man's wardrobe. This season, take them the extra mile by going for a less obvious color, like this pale neutral suede from Brunello Cucinelli.

Suede casual Chelsea boots, $1,125; brunellocucinelli.com.

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CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC

A cotton Bandana always comes in handy. Change up your usual paisley pattern with this oversized screen silk version from Calvin Klein. 

Printed cotton bandana, $290; calvinklein.us.

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