The Obtainer - 1/24/24, Wednesday
↦ The Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift List
Wednesday, January 24th Edition
Smart guys shop early. And you’re a smart guy, right? Which is why we’re hitting you with our Valentine’s Day gift guide today. Grab your gift now and don’t stress about it later.
- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf
GiftGuide
The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift List
Valentine’s Day is about two weeks away and if you're in a relationship, there's a certain expectation that attention must be paid. Your affection cannot, of course, be measured in dollars and cents. Then again, show up empty-handed and you'll undoubtedly find yourself in the doghouse. The struggle is real—have you been together long enough for jewelry? Not long enough? What we do know is that you don't have to go nuts on silly, frilly Cupid-themed crap. Step away from the oversized teddy bear, heart-shaped jewelry or boilerplate red roses. Think outside the box and pick up something the man or woman in your life might actually like (and use).
Our Picks
Get cozy with this vintage-inspired Cowichan zip sweater.
Heritage wool shawl cardigan, $348 by Buck Mason
These Japanese-grown treats are the world’s first strawberry infused with white chocolate.
Japanese white chocolate strawberries, $15.99 (for six) by Bokksu
A stylish coffee table book conceals an old-fashioned photo album to store all your memories.
Coffee table photo album, $59 by Printworks
What’s more romantic than a crate of ethically sourced meat?
Best of Porter Road box, $128 by Porter Road
This 14k yellow-gold necklace is a chic yet subtle token of appreciation.
Second avenue gold collar necklace, $428 by Catbird
340 pages of illustrations to commemorate the sixty-fifth anniversary of Barbie.
Barbie, $105 by Assouline
Stuff We Swear by
a fabric shaver
We’re all wearing a lot of sweaters these days and no matter how good the quality of your knitwear, the yarn it’s made of will eventually start to pill. Some more than others, of course. But over multiple wearings and washings, even the most expensive cashmere sweater will eventually pill—sprouting a field of unsightly little furballs caused by short, broken fibers. But that’s why fabric shavers were invented. Like an electric razor for your sweater, its job is to shear off pills on all kinds of clothing, from knitwear and outerwear to even your sofa cushions, so they look new again and last longer.
And while there are countless models out there, one performs better than all the rest (even the stylish, bougie one that I wish worked better than it does). But don’t take my word for it. Conair’s sweater shaver boasts more than 86,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, was recommended to me by Derek Guy (the menswear guy) and I saw it in the kit of a celebrity stylist once. I’ll admit, it’s not much to look at. It’s a little cheap looking, but the thing gets to work fast. The gadget's large two-inch head covers more area with each pass and it can be adjusted to depill various weights of fabric. Plus, the transparent lint bin catches all those pesky pills and you’re able to see when you need to dump it out. It’s easy to use, really affordable and the newest model is even rechargeable, so you don’t have to worry about buying batteries. If you don’t have one yet, this is the one to get.
Rechargeable fabric shaver,$29.99 by Conair
The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.
Samsung's 85-inch smart TV is marked down just in time for the Super Bowl. Features include four times the pixels of full HD, an immersive theater-like experience and backlighting.
$1,299.99 / $799.99by Samsung
Line of Trade's six-panel cap is made from 100% cotton corduroy. It's sturdy, comfy, and built to keep your head warm and dry.
$35 / $18 byLine of Trade
This app-connected smart space heater lets you set a timer on your phone to shut down while sleeping. Plus there are built-in sensors to maintain your ideal room temp.
$69.99 / $59.99by Govee
An American-made quarter-zip sweatshirt is essential for wintertime. Flint and Tinder's is crafted from a hefty 12-oz. fleece and thoughtfully cut for a contemporary fit.
$138 / $96 byFlint and Tinder
An unbelievable price for an excellent high-res TV, which connects directly to your Wi-Fi to connect to apps, and voice control is built-in with Google or Amazon.
$1,299.99 / $599.99by LG
Adsum's pants may look subtle—but they're full of tech details. They’re mesh-lined for breathability and include abrasive double-layer reinforcements to prevent rips.
$275 / $165by Adsum
Meet @ehawtin, an editor, brand consultant, and founder of @clementinaworld: a tailoring-focused womenswear line. From New York-based tailor @j.mueser to Italian favorite @letresarte, it’s clear that Clementina is an expression of Emilie’s unique and singular view of how to borrow from the boys – then wear it better.
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