Luxury Gifts For Hosts

Summer is very nearly here and with a time for partying and also soon to be the season of good will. With all these summer parties happening, it is important to always take a gift for your host (as well as a pretty girl on your arm) but is there any etiquette in what you buy?

When you're buying a gift for a host you don't know too well on a personal level, perhaps they are a friend of a friend or someone from work, you can never be quite sure what to buy them. When the host is someone you know personally, you can buy them their favourite bands new merchandise, a set of cufflinks that will go with his new shirt or a beer/ spirit they are particularly fond of - easy. So what should you do?

 

Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Particularly if your host is male this gift will go down well. Even if they don't drink scotch something as prestigious as Johnnie Walker is an excellent gift to have in the cupboard to impress peers and well educated women.

Godiva is one of the most delicious chocolate brands around and your host (especially if they're female) will love them. Even those who don't particularly enjoy chocolate will like these as they are of such a high quality that they look and taste amazing.

Alternatively, follow the trends with the popular wines around at the moment, even if your host ends up with 5 of the same bottle - as long as it's good quality they won't mind.

Accessories

We all hear about all the wonderful accessories women need and buy regularly, bags, jewelery, sunglasses and all the other little things. We rarely however, hear about mens accessories, in the 21st century it is perfectly acceptable for men to want and need these items. So here are some examples.

Giorgio Armani Leather Wallet
Unlike women and purses, men only need one wallet, the quality of a mans wallet says a lot about them and the lifestyle they lead.

Polo Ralph Lauren Belt
The same can be said about a mans belt. Remember to always match the colour of your belt with that of your shoes when wearing leather.

Gucci Aviator Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an accessory you can never have too many pairs of. Different styles go with different outfits and these aviators are great for a casual cool look.

Paul Smith Cufflinks
The height of dressed up cool, Paul Smith creates some of the best on trend accessories out there and cufflinks are no exception. These have the characteristic Paul Smith stripes, synonymous with the 21st century male.

All these great accessories can be found at Harrods.