Yes, the stereotype says that men are stoic and free of want or need. But you know you that the men in your life are not cardboard cut-outs! They need to be loved, just like everyone else. Show them how you feel this holiday with a well-chosen gift. And please shop locally for it! When you shop local, you’re adding a gesture of love and support for your community to this personal tribute. The merchants and artists who keep our towns vital and interesting will be glad to see you.
Gifts for Men in Pittsburgh
Larrimor’s | Downtown
Maurizio Baldassari introduces the Swacket. Made in Italy, this “sweater meets jacket” is rendered in sophisticated charcoal gray with great details. Its refined silhouette ensures that you look sharp while being effortlessly comfortable.
Antiquarian | Sewickley and Aspinwall
In search of the relaxing refuge of the perfect easy chair? Hancock & Moore’s Tulip Channel Back Club Chair in hand burnished leather is just the thing. Just right for den, media room, or cozy living room, it boasts some beautiful finishing touches.
Trim | Lawrenceville
Warm up and chill out in this pullover from Sol Angeles. Its gently sunny color and all-cotton composition encourage a low maintenance approach to living the good life.
Sergio Paisley | Mexican War Streets
This chunky cable turtleneck adds a touch of casual elegance to your wardrobe. It is crafted from a soft blend of wool and cashmere and features a generous collar and hem ribbing. Made in Italy.
Loft Home | Lawrenceville
Artisanal craftsmanship meets modern design in this functional and beautiful wood and resin table. Custom dimensions, finishes, and legs are available.
Scribe | Shadyside
Who says the desktop can’t be delicious? Delight loved ones with a 23k Gold Plated Magnifier, Stapler and Tape Dispenser by El Casco. Or gift them with beautiful vintage pieces like a 1970s Orient & Flume glass paperweight, a Tanzanian carved ebony letter opener, or a lovely golden vintage frame.
Vestis | Lawrenceville
Dress for the next occasion in a handsome ensemble sure to impress. The Brown Herringbone Horloger Blazer by 1st Pat-rn paired with Pleated Herringbone Wool Trousers by Portuguese Flannel, 11.11’s Purple Wool Gauze Bandhani Shirt and Kapital Fringe Scarf in Merlot, capped off with the Chocolate King Jammy Beanie by Howlin.
Bass and Bennett | Strip District
These vintage terra cotta pots were historically used for storing water in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert. They’re at once earthy and sumptuous and will enrich your home with their presence.
Today’s Home | Scott Township
The Essence Buffet from Vanguard Furniture pairs well with a photographic print from Wendover Art. The cabinet, made of wire-brushed oak, draws you in with its cerused texture. The drop-dead coolness of the print holds your gaze. Together they make a lush contemporary statement.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Surprise a loved one with a delicate yet strong woven stainless-steel basket by artist Cindy Luna. Available in an array of shapes and sizes, these hand-woven sculptures are created freehand without any underlying structure.
Mello and Sons | Lawrenceville
Give the gift of love with a pair of Vintage Levi’s Jeans from Pittsburgh’s beloved Mello & Sons, where the beauty of pre-worn denim tells a story all its own. Repairs and mending make each pair a celebration of a life well-lived and style that’s effortlessly cool.
Moda | Shadyside
Paul Smith’s Photogram Leaves mohair-wool blend sweater stylishly wraps its wearer in warmth. Lime green leather gloves, also from Paul Smith, spike the look with just the right amount of color. Accessorize further with designer socks and a cocoa-brown fleece cap. The cap is destined to become a daily favorite during the cold months ahead.
Weisshouse | Shadyside
These Faye Lift-Top Boxes, where Mapa wood veneer meets polished brass trim and micro suede lining, are as at home as powder room storage as they are on your coffee table. Stash treasures, archive old photographs, or box another gift – because who says organization can’t be stylish? Available in small, medium, and large.
Spigolo | Edgewood
These handcrafted mugs from Pittsburgh’s East Wheeling Clayworks are the perfect gift for any coffee, espresso, latte, or tea lover. Available in a kaleidoscope of colors, these mugs are proudly used at Spigolo, the new coffee shop in the Edgewood neighborhood, ensuring that every sip is infused with local charm!
Ten Thousand Villages | Squirrel Hill
Handmade of cow bone by a fair trade group in India, these frames will hold images of loved ones in esteem and honor. This Squirrel Hill shop is a place to find many ethically-sourced handmade treasures.
The Andy Warhol Museum | North Shore
Celebrate the enduring legacies of Warhol’s friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring with Lexon’s innovative tech accessories collection. Available individually or as full sets in a variety of prints, the TYKHO FM Radio and Bluetooth Speaker, MINA M Portable LED Lamp, MINO+ Mini Bluetooth Speaker, and FLIP+ Alarm Clock are perfect gifts for art lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Happiness happens when Hot Cocoa meets Cuppa Joe! Gift a one-of-a-kind works of art in mug form from contemporary artists including Bri Larson, John Cohorst, Chris Alveshere, Didem Mert, Jim Grimsley, Eric Van Eimeren, and Pin-Yuan Tung.
Contemporary Craft | Lawrenceville
Transform your entertaining experience with a stunning bar setup. Beautifully crafted by hand in Pennsylvania, these turned wood bottle stoppers crafted by artist Linda Van Gehuchten and beautifully designed cutting board from Mars Design Studio are sure to delight and age to perfection. The Baccarat tumblers shown come from Glassworks.
Fallingwater | Laurel Highlands
Éclat Chocolate’s founder and master chocolatier Christopher Curtin immersed himself in the realm of the world’s top chocolate makers in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan. He and his team partnered with Fallingwater to create a chocolate bar whose pattern echoes the magnificent “spine” of windows that runs the height of the home, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Larrimor’s | Downtown
A pair of Magnani Camino casual shoes will keep you looking smart and feeling comfortable. They’re an essential part of a modern weekend wardrobe.
Penhollows | Shadyside
A perfect thank you gift or something for Dad to contemplate while sipping a cocktail, books about wine, bubbly and booze abound at Shadyside’s Penhollows. They are perfect examples of gifts that keep on giving: a perfectly chilled Lychee Martini could await you when you next visit the recipient.
Sergio Paisley | Mexican War Streets
The Dylan Boot by Alessandro Vasini is classic and classy, and irreproachably sexy. Handmade in Italy with brick-colored luxury calfskin leather upper, as well as leather sole and lining. A wardrobe must-have that you will wear for years to come.
Penhollows | Shadyside
The owners of this delightful shop regularly venture forth to find vintage and antique items. A regular stock of sturdy corkscrews completes a bar set-up with a note of luxury, while a suite of nesting Burmese lacquer boxes is a perfect place to stash sugar packets, tea bags, and other ephemera you’d rather not see all the time. Stop in: you never know what you’ll find.
Today’s Home | Scott Township
Whittemore Sherrill’s Cotswold Collection builds on 80 years of experience with fine leather furniture. Its casual mix of textiles and leather makes it an instantly memorable part of any room, and a very comfortable one at that! Available at Today’s Home.
Toffee Taboo | North Side
Bob Sendall and his skilled team at All in Good Taste Productions make every batch of Toffee Taboo by hand in their North Side kitchens. The finest Belgian chocolate is finished with a toffee-encrusted almonds and cashews and drizzled with a hint of white chocolate. For a limited time each year, they add tart dried cherries in the Holiday Mix. Enjoy!
Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker / Photography by Dave Bryce
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