With Christmas only a few weeks away, some of you may be in need of a little inspiration. Whether you are looking for a Christmas gift for your dad, brother, friend or partner, men are notoriously difficult to buy for. You want to give them something really special but at the same time something that is practical and that they can make good use of.

The secret to buying a great fashion present is to steer clear of clothes and trends. It is fine if they ask you for a specific piece of clothing. All you need to do is get the correct size and wrap it up. But if not, you are going to need to think a bit harder.

For those of you who are feeling a bit stuck, you’ll find plenty of ideas below. The wallets, bags and belts will all be at different price points so that there is something for everyone but the main focus is quality. It is important to avoid the latest trends because they change so quickly and the fantastic high fashion item you bought this year may end up in the charity shop in another year’s time. However, if you invest in a quality leather item in a timeless and elegant design, your dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to use it for years and years to come. The look and feel of luxury leather will make them feel good and will make you feel good too for having given such a special and worthwhile gift.

Wallets and Cardholders

Wallets and cardholders make perfect Christmas gifts. If you know that the man you are buying for has had his wallet for a while and it is looking a little worse for wear, why not replace it for them? Men often neglect to replace their wallets because they feel they have more important things to spend their money on. However, if you splash out on a new one for them, you know that it will be a useful gift that they will use over and over again for years to come until someone else chooses to upgrade it for them. A designer leather wallet is also a fantastic fashion accessory that will add a touch of class to any outfit.

 
You will find many different kinds of wallet on our website including bifold, trifold, zip-around, jacket, cardholder and notecase wallets. However, when buying for someone else it is usually best to stick to a basic bifold design. A bifold wallet folds in half, rather than into three, so is one of the slimmest kinds of wallets and will not cause any unsightly pocket bulges. For this reason, cardholders are also a good option. They are designed to hold a few cards as well as a few notes and so a great for business or eveningwear

As well as a wide variety of styles we also stock many different colours. However, when buying a wallet as a gift for someone else it is best to stick to traditional colours such as black, brown and tan so that you the man you are buying for will be able to coordinate the wallet with most of their outfits.

(clockwise from top left) Kenneth Brownne Dark Brown Designer Hide Leather Card Holder wallet Style 4102 £14.99; Prime Hide Quality Black Nappa Leather Wallet Style 3894 £19.99; Ted Baker Spike Mens Brown Leather Wallet £44.99; Bugatti Basic Line Combination Leather wallet - Black (501) £72.50; Ralph Lauren Polo Mens Brown Bifold Leather Wallet £44.99; Braun Buffel Mens Leather Wallet Style 92327 Black £45.99

Bags

As well as a wallet, a quality leather bag is another item that a modern and fashionable man would use every day. The majority of men who have a professional job need to take a bag with them to work. This may be to hold a laptop, important documents, gym kit or a change of clothes for going out after work. You could choose a holdall, satchel or messenger bag, depending on which you think will be most useful, as each of these styles work well with both formal and casual outfits. However, you must make it leather. Leather is practical and classic and will only look better and better over time.

(clockwise from top left) Ashwood Luxury Italian Leather Duffle style Holdall - Brown £199.99; Brown Hunter Leather Satchel by Just4leather £75; Lecerf Luxury Spanish Leather Business - Travel Bag £290.99; Brown Soft Rugged Nappa Leather Holdall 826 by Prime Hide £129.99; Leonhard Heyden Salisbury Luxury Leather Briefcase - Brown £299; Brown Large Hunter Leather Messenger Bag style 848 from Prime Hide £79.85

Belts

Quality leather belts are also a great option for a Christmas gift. They can be used with both trousers and jeans and so will get a lot of use each and every day. As usual when buying for someone else, stick to classic black, brown and tan varieties and don’t forget to find out their size!

(clockwise from top left) Plain Black Soft Hide Leather Belt £27.84; Leather and Fabric Brown Mens Belt from Dice £14.49; Hugo Boss Mens Reversible Leather Belt £84.99; Tan Designer leather Belt from Prime Hide Leather Style 402 £24.99; Reversible Leather Belt by Fossil Style Pheonix £32.99; Brown Full Grain Leather Belt Style Cambridge by Olly's £19.99

To sum up, there are countless numbers of fashion accessories that would make great Christmas gifts but you should focus on timeless, quality pieces. Avoid trend items as they will go out of fashion as quickly as they came in. It is important that you invest your hard-earned cash in something that you dad, brother, friend or partner will be able to make good use of while still looking great. Practicality is essential and you can never go wrong with classic shades of black, brown and tan.

To narrow down your search why not try our Christmas Gift Finder located on the Just4Leather homepage.

Hidesign has now arrived at Just4Leather. Check out our range of wallets, messenger bags, briefcases and holdalls, handcrafted from full-grain vegetable-tanned leather.

 Hidesign Men's Black Leather Hip Wallet £30 Hidesign Andre Tan Luxury Leather Despatch Messenger Bag £155

 

Hidesign Franklin Black Luxury Leather Briefcase £175

 

 

Hidesign Hamilton Luxury Brown Leather Holdall £199

 

Founded in 1978 as a two man workshop, Hidesign has grown into a global brand recognized for its quality, ecological values and personalized service. By keeping its focus on a classic contemporary look, Hidesign caters to the savvy and sophisticated urban professional.

Hidesign sees great value in natural beauty. All their products are all individually handcrafted using the finest leathers, many of which are purely vegetable-tanned using natural seeds and barks. All Hidesign leather are full grain, all buckles are solid brass and individually sand cast and hand polished, reflecting old saddlery traditions. The solid brass buckles and fittings enhance the natural look of our product as well the durability of the product. Each bag is therefore, by its nature, a limited edition.

Click here to view the full collection.

 

Struggling to find a gift for the man in your life? Another pair of socks? A tie? Men are notoriously difficult to buy for but why not choose a gift that is both useful and meaningful this year?

A good place to start is Kenneth Brownne's range of fine leather goods including belts, wallets, bags and gift sets. All Kenneth Brownne products are lovingly crafted from the finest Italian hide leather by a young team of designers and hand-finished by skilled Italians, and the range is elite and unique.

Take this zipped brown belt with silver coloured buckle and elegant stitching; perfect as a luxury accessory for a favourite suit.

Or this brown hide leather designer wallet from the Da Milano range. With multiple card slots, an ID pouch and loop and popper opening, it is both stylish and functional. All wallets come in an elegant gift box with authenticity card, ensuring that his gift will stand out next to your enormous bouquet of flowers.

Or, for those who just can't decide, why not go for a gift box? There are some lovely sets combining both wallet and key chain, passport with credit card holder and others.

 

If he's more of a function over fashion type of guy, what about shopping for a laptop bag? Just4leather has some inspiring styles ranging from this  briefcase-style Quindici bag featuring two compartments, to the trendy Cambridge business bag in black leather and sand fabric (both above), for those with a more alternative streak. Many products feature extras such as zipped and padded sections to protect your electronics and all are made from the finest high quality leather.

So don't despair when it comes to shopping for men – make this Christmas a special one!

Two Great new colours JUST IN  in our Kenneth Brownne ladies business bag range...

Orange and Red -



Lovely looking  womans business / laptop bag - beautifully made from luxury Italian leather and fits a number of this season’s trends allowing you to look fashionable even in business wear…. !

We have an offer on the last remaining Rowallan Ladies business bags.

Lovely soft leather in an unusual design - hot pink colour.... perfect for business or everyday use. Shoulder carry handles or can use the detachable shoulder strap - plenty of storage options lovely soft leather - cream monogrammed lining.

Maybe it is "the perfect" bag...?????



  

Prime Hide has added a lovey small messenger bag to their current range - unisex style bag. Lovely soft leather bag crunch style silky leather finish, full flap opening with large pouch and zipped pockets under flap and a large top section with pen holders, zipped pocket, pouch pockets including a phone pouch.

Gorgeously leather messenger style bag – unisex bag or "one for the boys" – perfect for work and leisure – a bag to be seen with...... Introductory price £68.99 with FREE UK P&P

The summer sale at Just4Leather is now on. Browse our site for some great deals on mens' leather wallets, ladies' leather purses, leather laptop bags, cross body bags and holdalls and men's leather belts from top brands such as Rowallan of Scotland, Ashwood, Hansson and Hugo Boss.

Top SALE picks for Men and Women

Handcrafted brown Italian leather men's wallet from the Hansson Colorado Collection - now only £27.99



This is a beautiful wallet at a fantastic price. It is made from soft, luxury Italian calf hide leather and features more than enough card slots and pouches for everyday use, as well as a practical zipped coin purse. This would make an ideal wallet for someone looking for a classic, functional piece that will serve them for years to come.

Ladies' red leather purse from Prime Hide - now only £12.99



Again this is a classic, functional piece than can be used on both formal and casual occasions, year after year. Red is always a popular colour that is always on trend, both in winter and summer. This Prime Hide matinee purse is made from very soft but durable red leather and the flap lifts up to reveal card slots and an ID-window on one side and an accordian-style coin purse on the other. The purse also features a further zipped coin purse on the reverse.

Black and brown reversible men's leather belt from the Fossil Sienna collection - now only £31.99



This is a really versatile belt from one of the UK's best loved quality brands. This practical, yet stylish belt is made from full-grain leather that is brown on one side and black on the other with a sturdy silver-coloured metal buckle. The fact that it is reversible means that it can be worn with a wide variety of different trousers, from suit trousers through chinos to jeans, in almost any colour!

Black leather ladies' tote bag from Rowallan of Scotland- now only £99



This is a stunning tote bag made from black, oiled full-grain leather to a vintage-inspired design. It would make an ideal business bag, overnight bag, gym bag or even handbag for students with large folders and books or simply ladies who like to carry a lot with them.

Large brown leather holdall from Prime Hide - now only £130.99



This is a very spacious holdall made from thick, durable leather with a rugged, textured effect. It features numerous external and internal pockets, top handles and a detachable fabric strap. It would be ideal for weekends away or even trips to the gym.

To view more sale items please visit SALE at Just4Leather.