A Gift For: His 40th
Wednesday 7th November 2007 by Shopping Mistress
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Help, it’s my other half’s 40th! What can I get him?
Don’t worry, 40 is definitely the new 30. It’s not time for the pipe and slippers just yet, so here are a few ideas that’ll hit the mark and ease the pain as he crosses this mental milestone!
 Whilst 40 is far from on the shelf, it is the coming of age of the gentleman so mark the occasion with a gift from none other than distinguished gentleman himself, David Linley . There’s a great range from humidors and gifts for his study to bar sets and the smartes of cufflink boxes.
 If as the years have gone by he’s got into the habit of buying the same old shirts from the same old retailers, he’ll be the envy of all the men in the office with a bespoke shirt from Emma Willis on his back.
Nominated in GQ as London’s best bespoke shirt maker and named in the Evening Standard as one of the top 5 bespoke shirt makers in the world no more needs be said. Gift vouchers for the service are just the ticket.
Golf, no longer an older man’s pastime, is as much a fashion parade as the office. If he’s not into it yet, he’s bound to start considering it, so set him off on the right track with a little extra pressie - one of these stunning leather gloves from Hattie Smart . Remember, it’s a left-hand glove if he’s right-handed.
 But if he’s more into country pursuits (than he is golf club politics), a walk in the country; a peaceful day’s fishing or a day on the moor should all be equipped with the right kit and men love bells and whistles more than anything. Visit Chapman Bags (if outdoor pursuits just aren’t his bag then they do an equally desirable range of city bags) or Purdey and get him kitted out in kit that’s truly worthy of a 40th birthday.
Most men would love you to throw them keys to a flash car. Possibly out of the birthday budget for most people, why not get in there instead with the Rolls Royce of all pens. Graf Von Faber Castell pens start at £1600 but they really are beauties – and many are limited editions. At least you can both say you got him a Roller to mark his big birthday!
 Finally, don’t let him drown his sorrows – you should be celebrating! Forget the champagne (that you’d rather have) and treat him to a case of California’s finest red.
Ridge Lytton Springs is a superb, luxuriant wine. Enjoyable as a young wine, it will continue to develop in complexity over the next ten years. If he loves his wine, he’ll love you for this.
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