Adding a category to this - books! There are loads of cool brand books which look great on coffee tables/shelves and make for good fashion inspo. They're also relatively affordable VS designer accessories/fragrance. Some of my favourites are from Nike/Off-White, Brain Dead, Yohji Yamamoto, and Undercover. Outside of specific fashion books take a look at art, graphic design, and architecture sections - if you're into fashion you likely have at least some appreciation for other creative mediums.
I am so fund of this down to earth easy-going presenting, and not those constant sales-pitches as we see on other stations , well done, keep that up James 👏🏾💫
Perfect video as I've been stuck on what to get people this holiday season (definitely showing my gf this too aha). I also use La Nuit de l'homme and Jazz Club - nothing but compliments! Cheers James!
Great video, James. Brilliant selection of different gift options. You piqued my interest with the items from Bleu De Chauffe; it’s not a brand I’d heard of before. Thanks for putting the links in the description, going to check out the belt and jumper. Hope you have a great Sunday.
A recommendation I have for accessories like belts and wallets, or anything similar, is to look and see if there are any local artisans who make those goods! I picked up a card wallet a few months ago, it's great, I love it, and the person who made it told me that I can bring it back to his shop for repairs at any point if something goes wrong with it, for free! I replaced my old bifold my partner got me, it was from Amazon and had been quickly falling apart in the year I had it. I'm looking at getting a belt next, to replace the one I got from American Eagle, as it looks like it is going to fall apart soon.
Great ideas, and a timely video. I got some ideas for sure. My roommate refuses to carry an umbrella for some reason, I've had my Totes umbrella for years and it looks like new. I wouldn't be without it!
I owned the exact western-style belt from Nudie Jeans, and I would probably suggest other alternatives. It did seem great in the beginning, but over the course of six months, the metal became completely tarnished and miscoloured. Lately, I've seen they've almost doubled the price of the belt since I first purchased it, so hopefully they've improved the quality, but from my experience, I would not recommend it!
that Cerave SPF moisturiser is second to none and I can confirm that it lasts longer than you'd expect - whenever I get a new one because I feel like I'm starting to run out, it ends up sitting in a drawer for weeks/months ☠️
Nice. We got gifted with this video 🥳 Missed an air fryer in the video 😜 But those belts are ringing a few (Christmas) bells. Like them :D And this Blunt umbrella. Good choice. How many cheap umbrellas I've thrown away over the last few years... See ya next week 😁
I recently picked up the Maison Margiela By The Fireplace EDT as John Lewis had them on offer at the lowest price I’d seen. I’ve not been disappointed! It’s perfect for the season and I’ve had comments well into the day after spraying in the morning before work. I love Tom Ford Noir also, as well as Acqua di Parma’s Fico di Amalfi from the Blu Mediterraneo range in the summer.
@@JamesLeung Jazz Club is a banger. I picked up Soul of the Forest (in the same John Lewis sale) which is quite interesting (and very different to Jazz Club) although still pretty expensive even on sale.
With fragrances, By the Fireplace would be my choice for margiela. I'll be getting that one day for those cozy cold days. Right not I just wear the YSL Y EDP and am thinking about adding Dior Homme Intense as well
@ jazz club is the most popular for a reason. It’s awesome, and also more straightforward as a fragrance. Much more versatile. By the Fireplace is just cozy to me, so I want that one. But the use cases are more limited. Margiela fragrances don’t really last though like you said, still nice though.
Jazz Club sadly does have poor staying power. However, Tobacco Vanille definitely has a more artificial vanilla scent to it, I found it disappointing. I've started using Under the Stars by MM and have absolutely loved the scent, but the similar issue of being an EDT
I’ll look into that, thank you! Just wish Tobacco Vanille was slightly cheaper. I’d go through a bottle in no time so it would be very expensive for me 🤣
Great video topic this week mate 😉
Haha - the ‘not working together’ story is starting to crumble!
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done w/ Harry’s am currently watching yours now. Thanks for this great list, James! Cheers!
Thanks so much! You thinking of picking anything up in the sales?
@ the YSL parfum! i will just have it as my xmas gift for myself =)
you forgot to include your favorite air fryer model
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YSL La nuit de l’homme is my ultimate favorite men’s fragrance 😍 Someone I dated wore it, and it made me melt. Amazing.
Adding a category to this - books! There are loads of cool brand books which look great on coffee tables/shelves and make for good fashion inspo. They're also relatively affordable VS designer accessories/fragrance. Some of my favourites are from Nike/Off-White, Brain Dead, Yohji Yamamoto, and Undercover. Outside of specific fashion books take a look at art, graphic design, and architecture sections - if you're into fashion you likely have at least some appreciation for other creative mediums.
Such a great suggestion mate! Hoping you do a gift guide at some point! 🙏
I am so fund of this down to earth easy-going presenting, and not those constant sales-pitches as we see on other stations , well done, keep that up James 👏🏾💫
Thanks so much man! 🙏
i dont know which to watch first harry or james
Haha, I’d go for Harry’s!
solid frag choices! i own both the YSL and the MMM and they've never let me down
Great to hear man!
Ah, my favourite youtube double feature!
great vid as always, will try to get my hands on some scarves
Thanks man! Yeah I really want those Acne ones to go on sale!!
Perfect video as I've been stuck on what to get people this holiday season (definitely showing my gf this too aha). I also use La Nuit de l'homme and Jazz Club - nothing but compliments! Cheers James!
Glad it was useful mate!! Great fragrance choices 🙌
I think you just knocked Harry's video into second best gift guide ever!
That’s an honour, thank you!
Hey James thanks for another quality vid! Unrelated to the vid - just wondering have you thought about adding a blazer into your collection? Cheers!
James mate very good video and helpfull gift ideas 💯 👍
Glad you liked it bro! 👊
I love your videos!
Thanks man, I love that you love them! 🙏
Great video, James. Brilliant selection of different gift options.
You piqued my interest with the items from Bleu De Chauffe; it’s not a brand I’d heard of before. Thanks for putting the links in the description, going to check out the belt and jumper. Hope you have a great Sunday.
Very welcome mate, glad you liked it! I had not heard of them until this year and now I am obsessed!!
A recommendation I have for accessories like belts and wallets, or anything similar, is to look and see if there are any local artisans who make those goods! I picked up a card wallet a few months ago, it's great, I love it, and the person who made it told me that I can bring it back to his shop for repairs at any point if something goes wrong with it, for free! I replaced my old bifold my partner got me, it was from Amazon and had been quickly falling apart in the year I had it. I'm looking at getting a belt next, to replace the one I got from American Eagle, as it looks like it is going to fall apart soon.
That’s a great suggestion! Always love to support locally made stuff. Hopefully you can find a belt from someone local as well.
Great ideas, and a timely video. I got some ideas for sure. My roommate refuses to carry an umbrella for some reason, I've had my Totes umbrella for years and it looks like new. I wouldn't be without it!
Awesome, which one do you have?
@JamesLeung Honestly, I think it's a golf umbrella! It's just a big black umbrella.
I owned the exact western-style belt from Nudie Jeans, and I would probably suggest other alternatives. It did seem great in the beginning, but over the course of six months, the metal became completely tarnished and miscoloured. Lately, I've seen they've almost doubled the price of the belt since I first purchased it, so hopefully they've improved the quality, but from my experience, I would not recommend it!
that Cerave SPF moisturiser is second to none and I can confirm that it lasts longer than you'd expect - whenever I get a new one because I feel like I'm starting to run out, it ends up sitting in a drawer for weeks/months ☠️
Haha same! I actually bought another bottle recently because I thought I was running out but it’s still going!
Nice. We got gifted with this video 🥳 Missed an air fryer in the video 😜 But those belts are ringing a few (Christmas) bells. Like them :D And this Blunt umbrella. Good choice. How many cheap umbrellas I've thrown away over the last few years...
See ya next week 😁
Haha I love air fryers!! Yes same here, cheap umbrellas are the worst. I’ve bought the Blunt one! Thanks for watching
I recently picked up the Maison Margiela By The Fireplace EDT as John Lewis had them on offer at the lowest price I’d seen. I’ve not been disappointed! It’s perfect for the season and I’ve had comments well into the day after spraying in the morning before work.
I love Tom Ford Noir also, as well as Acqua di Parma’s Fico di Amalfi from the Blu Mediterraneo range in the summer.
Ohhhh I was so close to getting that one but opted for jazz club instead. Maybe next year! Those are some great choices mate!
@ trouble is, next years ‘to buy’ list keeps getting longer thanks to videos by the likes of you and Harry 😂
@@JamesLeung Jazz Club is a banger. I picked up Soul of the Forest (in the same John Lewis sale) which is quite interesting (and very different to Jazz Club) although still pretty expensive even on sale.
Excellent gift suggestions. A man can always use a quality leather belt - black, brown, suede, light tan - dress belt, casual belt
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
Grey crew neck era has came to an end, I wish nothing but more wisdom and prosper for this wool crewneck.
Haha - I need to give all the crew necks an equal chance!
Jazz Club is great! And yes after 5 hrs it goes silent
That’s what I’m worried about! I got the 100ml version though so at least I have enough to keep respraying haha
@JamesLeung love you and Harry H videos! Charming and insightful 👌 Keep it going!
great ideas! definitely NOT gonna gift them to myself wink wink
Haha same same 🤣😂
With fragrances, By the Fireplace would be my choice for margiela. I'll be getting that one day for those cozy cold days. Right not I just wear the YSL Y EDP and am thinking about adding Dior Homme Intense as well
I was very tempted by that one as well! How does it compare to Jazz Club?
@ jazz club is the most popular for a reason. It’s awesome, and also more straightforward as a fragrance. Much more versatile. By the Fireplace is just cozy to me, so I want that one. But the use cases are more limited.
Margiela fragrances don’t really last though like you said, still nice though.
Some good reccs on here!!
Thanks bro! You got your eye on anything?
Was the same video topic planned or just a coincidence? 😅
Also, First! 👋
Coordinated of course 😅🤣
I didn't know your content has series @HarryHas and @JamesLeung. Enjoying both of your content
Haha 😂🙏
Chanel Allure Homme sport eau extreme is the best if that bunch.. best designer frag for the winter is spice bomb extreme 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 🏴🏴🏴
Very tempted by spice bomb!!
Jazz Club sadly does have poor staying power. However, Tobacco Vanille definitely has a more artificial vanilla scent to it, I found it disappointing. I've started using Under the Stars by MM and have absolutely loved the scent, but the similar issue of being an EDT
I’ll look into that, thank you! Just wish Tobacco Vanille was slightly cheaper. I’d go through a bottle in no time so it would be very expensive for me 🤣
@@JamesLeung No problem! I've bought plenty of samples from Fragrancesamplesuk before committing to paying out for the price tag of a full bottle XD
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I love watching @HarryHas then your video