Man Hunt

Buying duds for your dude can be oh so difficult. Whether the man in your life is your BFF, your gay husband, your dad, or your so called sweetheart gift giving for any male is always a mental challenge. Well I have a few ideas that go beyond the watch, the hat, and that bottle of cologne. So say goodbye to the old spice and hello to a new world that's not so heavy on the returns.

Today's goodies come from one of my favorite Brooklyn haunts Cog & Pearl. The non corporate

"damn the man" independent design retailer has a plethora of paraphernalia to appease the male perspective. Made of one of the most sustainable woods, the Cork and Wood Grain Fabric Wallet has an eco chic masculinity.  Handcrafted from Tracy Tanner this bifold style retails for just $60.00. Designed with one bill pocket, two card slots, and an optional snap-close change purse it is also lined with a kitschy cotton wood grain print. 

Adding a spin on a staple in every man's wardrobe the silk screened ties shown in two color ways evoke a rugged yet professional persona. Printed with outdoor industrial images like the 

quentessential water tower found in our New York skyline, each 

neckpiece takes a nouveux approach to neckwear. Retailing for just $45 your guy is destined for an unexpected surprise that is both fashionable and functional.

Smart and stylish cufflinks are an emerging trend taken from the more formal fads in mens fashion past. Designer

 Anne Holman has placed two vintage maps of Turkey behind magnifying resin to create this clever look. Set in oxidized sterling silver this pair is sure to make a statement for the man in your life for just $100. 

All of these great gifts and more are available in store or online at www.cogandpearl.com

Check out their Park Slope location:

190 Fifth Avenue (between Union and Sackett)

Brooklyn, NY 11217

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