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.

 

As the holiday season approaches, so does a seemingly endless number of holidays tasks. Among these, the most time-consuming is surely shopping for gifts for family and friends. Moreover, for some reason, finding the perfect men’s gift can sometimes be the most difficult of all. That is why Just4Leather’s assortment of hot fashion accessories offers the perfect solution for every man on your list.

Regardless of the occasion — holiday, birthday, anniversary or “just because” — we have all the latest trends for men in one place, making shopping a breeze. A wonderful variety of great bags and wallets are just the start. Stylish hats that add personal flair, quality belts for a bit of subtle elegance, even leather phone cases to add polish to technology — there is something here to suit every man. You might even find something for yourself as well!

 

A luxurious leather briefcase may be just the right gift to elicit a broad smile from the businessman on your shopping list. From the expansive Italian leather briefcase by Chiarugi — ideal for carrying everything, including the morning newspaper and all his important documents — to the Safari full-grained leather laptop briefcase by the Parisian company Texier, replete with a special compartment for a laptop, these handsome bags accompany a gentleman to the office with genuine style.

 

Meanwhile, for the man on the go, whether travelling the world or just heading off to the gym, the heavy, rugged leather of Prime Hide carryalls is an excellent choice. Its roomy interior transports even more than just a change of clothing, while the additional strap makes it as easy to carry as a manbag, but without all the angst. What man would not want to be seen with this rugged bag?

 

Then there are the fashionable accessories for the man with true self-assurance. Hats leading the way, could there possibly be a hat with more panache than a leather hat? All waterproof and with UV protection, among Just4Leather’s most popular designs is the Australian Bush Hat by Barmah, its ability to fold making it perfect for travel. Rogue’s safari hats, along with Wombat’s outback and cowboy hats, round out our great hat collection. Whether worn with jeans or with a jacket and slacks, these hats are for the man who knows who he is and is quite comfortable with himself.

A sleek belt, a soft leather iPad case or a leather toiletry bag make fabulous gifts as well. Of course, Just4leather has all these and much more. Then, once you have finished finding the perfect men’s gifts, you can relax and enjoy all that extra time.

Why not check out our new gift finder - to help you easily find the perfect one...

Looking for a perfect leather holdall or gym bag..? We have two great designs from Prime Hide - rugged style thick leather bags. Use for those short trips, going to the gym each can be used as cabin baggage.

 For more info on the holdalls read our latest review

Prime Hide Style 829

 

Prime Hide Style 826

 

Yet more German quality and style has arrived at Just4Leather this week; this time in the form of contemporary leather briefcases from Leonhard-Heyden.

    

To view all styles from Leonhard-Heyden, please click here.

Check out our new range of gent's leather bags from German designer Dietmar Jost. These new leather cross-body and messenger bags are 'German-engineered' for modern city living.

                                 

                 

To view all the colours and styles in the new JOST range, please click here.

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

Last week saw the arrival of luxury Spanish brand, LECERF to Just4Leather. Our range of LECERF ladies' leather purses straight from Barcelona were immediately available in our online shop but now you can also browse a selection of men's leather wallets and leather bags from the latest collections.  Amongst the men's leather wallets, you'll find bifold, trifold, cardholder, zip-around and coin purse styles in stunning contemporary designs. Don't forget to check out the new range of LECERF bags too. Although only small at the moment, the new range still encompases both leather and canvas cross-body bags, messenger bags, satchels, business bags, holdalls and other travel bags.



(from left to right - not to scale) Lecerf Luxury Spanish Leather wallet Style 808 (£37.99); Lecerf Luxury Spanish Leather Business - Travel Bag (£290.99)

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.