It can be tricky sometimes trying to find that perfect gift. As we all know, men are notoriously difficult to buy for, especially if you're trying to get them something really special that's not only personal but also very practical. In fact many people will just give up when they can't think of anything and just go down the pants and socks route. 

If failure isn't an option, then why not consider some of these gift ideas. A luxury item that has been handmade in Italy by artisans is bound to hit the spot. 

Tuscan's Leather Wallet

Based near Florence in Tuscany, this Italian brand is renowned for producing really stylish products. In fact they employ their own special processing and vegetable dyed tanning techniques on all the leather they use which makes their products extra special. Leather wallets by their nature are labour intensive items to make but Tuscans do it with style. Their current collection of wallets are created in two contrasting colours, making them very individual and eye catching. They are either black or brown on the outside and orange, yellow, white or brown on the inside. This flash of colour makes them a real joy to use. The range also provides many options to select from including size and functionality. This means you can fine tune your choice to suit the recipient's lifestyle including ID. flap and credit card slots. 

MAALBI Luxury Italian Scarf

Maalbi is an Italian scarves and stoles manufacturer with real heritage as they were founded over 70 years ago. They are based in the city of Biella which is in the Piedmont district of Northern Italy. Biella is also known as the ‘City of Wool’ as it's famous for its woven textiles. Maalbi produce some very individual and stylish scarves, perfect for the discerning man who cares about his appearance and an appreciation quality and style. What could be a better gift than an Italian Wool Scarf to keep them warm through the winter months. Choose from a collection that includes stripes, checks and herringbone patterns. 

Terrida Tennis Racket Bag

If the man in your life is into tennis then look no further than the tennis racket bags by Terrida. This Italian brand, who are based in Venice, produce some of the finest sports bags money can buy. Beautifully handmade by real artisans, these bags are surely the perfect gift for the man who is serious about his sport. Terrida also produce sports backpacks, holdalls and golf bags.

Segni & Disegni Italian Silk Tie

What could be more personal and attractive than an exclusive silk tie. For the best quality silk, you need to go to Como in Northern Italy. This area is famous for their high quality silks and is now making a revival following stiff competition from China. This is the home of Italian brand Segni & Disegni and their latest collection of silk ties are handmade and extremely desirable and there is a good cross section of patterns to choose from.

Chiarugi Messenger Bag

Chiarugi are a long established brand based just outside Florence. This family run business use traditional methods and local high quality vegetable tanned leathers to create a number of stylish collections, one of which is the City range. Crafted in hardwearing grained leather, the range includes laptop bags and leather messenger bags amongst other pieces and are very individual in their style. Surely this has to be the perfect gift if the man you are buying for commutes to work.

These are just a few ideas just to give you a flavour of the extensive collections we have in stock.